Archives for September 2024

Ralph Arthur Hollingsworth

1950-2024 With great sadness we announce the passing of our brother after a lengthy illness. Loved by family, friends and all who knew him, Ralph will be sorely missed. He described his career in Respirology – “You breathe in. You breathe out.” And then he didn’t. We are most grateful for the excellent, compassionate care provided by the staff at RJH and Victoria Hospice.   Continue reading

Frances Cora Brown

Frances Cora Brown, born Oct 10, 1937, went to be with her family on Tuesday, August 28, 2024 (photo: The Victorian Newspaper, 1970). Francie was the youngest of six children born in Victoria, to Cliff and Hazel Brown. She joins her parents, sisters, Rita (George), and Dolores, and her brothers Elmer (Audrey) Tim (Loraine) and Bobby (Eleanor). Francies was best known as the “Cat Lady” on Ashgrove. For years, she would feed cats in the neighbourhood and provided a home for many stray cats. She Continue reading