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    Celebrating the life of

    Penelope Anne Townshend

    22 Sep 1946 - 06 May 2018

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    9 May 2018

    Mr Peter Docherty

    10 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Windswept at Byron Bay

    10 May 2018

    Angus Tattle First Mate Penny on the Hawkesbury River

    10 May 2018

    Mr Peter Docherty

    Mr Peter D. Christmas Day 2012
    10 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Penny and I met in the early eighties at Grace Bros on Broadway (Sydney). I was a new trainee and Penny was the training officer for our group. We became firm friends from those days onwards. We took holidays together, both overseas and local camping/boating trips. We went to concerts together - Dire Straits, U2, Moody Blues, just to name a few. We made up a comprehensive collection of cocktails - or 'Concocktails' as we dubbed them - these required dedicated tasting and revising, of course. I can't count the number of books I read at Penny's recommendation, including the works of our mutual hero, Terry Pratchett (RIP). Together we helped each other over Life's bad bits and celebrated the good bits. I shall miss her so much. Rest in peace, Penelope Anne Townshend and thank you for being my friend.

    Susan R. Angus you were a good and loyal friend to Penny for so many years, thank you
    11 May 2018

    Kerrie - Penny in Asia for work in 2000

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Penny, Mary, Molly, Margaret. January 1978, Adelaide

    John G. I think that I may have known Penny from her time in Birmingham circa 1970-73. have I got the right person? If, so I'd love to hear from you...
    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Blue Mountains 1995

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - 1966

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Penny, Charles and Sue, and Jumbo. Early 1950s

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Sue, Charles and Penny, September 1965

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Aged 6 and a half

    12 May 2018

    Ruth -

    12 May 2018

    Ruth - Penny and Sue, August1948

    12 May 2018

    Ruth -

    13 May 2018

    Jane Townshend Penny with Ruth and Jane, about 1980

    John G. Is this the Penny Townshend who was born in England, became a teacher, teaching in Birmingham and emigrated to Australia circa 1974? I thin...
    14 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Christmas Day 'Orphans Picnic' in Centennial Park, Sydney. 40°

    14 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Christmas Day 'Orphans Picnic' in Centennial Park, Sydney. 40°

    Penny When I think of Penny, I think of her voice – the laughter in it, the thoughtfulness and kindness. The odd sweary moment too, of course, when it came to matters like politics and injustices. Her soft Australian accent that seemed so exotic to me as a child. Penny was for me that adult we all need growing up – she had the ability to always...

    Jane Townshend14 May 2018
    14 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Fancy Dress 'Mask' party @ Andy's

    14 May 2018

    loraine golden My matron of honour - November 1977 xx

    14 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Drinks party at a friends place

    14 May 2018

    Angus Tattle Penny & I with our masks - we had so much fun making them.

    14 May 2018

    loraine golden Beautiful inside and out xxx

    John G. Yes, John, this is Penny. She was a dear friend. We met when she was teaching in Malvern and I was a postgrad. student in Birmingham. She mo...
    John G. Is this the Penny Townshend who was born in England, became a teacher, teaching in Birmingham and emigrated to Australia circa 1974? I think...
    14 May 2018

    loraine golden Some of the bus people…happy times

    🕯 Gina Brett lit a candle Dear Penny, I'm sorry we never got to meet you in person, but we promise you Cleo and Dissy will be well looked after. Enjoy browsing in the big book store in the sky, and one day we hope to meet you there... in the cat section of course! Gina & Elsa and the team from Cat People of Melbourne

    Gina Brett15 May 2018

    🕯 Diane lit a candle Hey Kiddo we first met at CPA and formed a frienship that was cemented when we ended up sitting next to each other . Oh the talks and laughs we shared in that time (in between working of course!) Your dedication and professionalism were known by all, and I overheard many a conversation as you patiently explained to someon...

    Diane -15 May 2018

    Dearest Penny, you found me many years ago working part-time in the CPA Function Rooms in NSW & enticed me to come work fulltime with you in the Membership Renewal Team, which is where I’ve been now for over 20 years. I really can’t thank you enough for taking me under your wing & imparting your wisdom & knowledge over these many years. You were a ...

    Michael -15 May 2018
    15 May 2018

    Elizabeth -

    🌷 Angus Tattle gave a flower Over a year since you left us. I still think of you every day. Miss you so much. Big hugs, my dearest friend.

    Angus Tattle14 Jul 2019

    🕯 John Green lit a candle I can't believe it's been over a year since you left us. Still thinking of you.

    John Green29 Aug 2019