Sharing mum's life - Joanne You all knew mum through various stages in her life and I’d just like to tell you about the attributes that made her so special in my eyes, and I hope you can hear me mum Her trusting, positive outlook Not expecting to leave Canada and her large, close-knit family, mum acquiesced to dad’s wish to come back to the ot...more

🕯 Helmi Waldis lit a candle During my Language School stay in Manly, between October and December 2001, I had the pleasure to have been hosted from the nicest, coolest and funniest host mother you can imagine, a lady full of energy and joy of life. I never will forget Maureen‘s generosity and kindness with me, and for everybody else around her. I ...more

🕯 Emma Tariket lit a candle I knew Maureen through her daughter Joanne. I first met her in Hong Kong when she came to visit Jo. She was so glamorous and down to earth. I remember her asking me I didn't paint my toenails, I said I thought it was common (!) but she disagreed. Guess what? As soon as summer is here and my feet are exposed those toes a...more

🕯 Michele Nay lit a candle What a lady, what a gal, she really was everyone's special pal. Maureen gave me lots of pleasure and frequent mirth, especially on the snowfields!! A plucky and resilient nature, she could teach us a lot of lessons. Always the "ACE"! She always had it. Sammi Newman