Life is changed, not ended. Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease over two years ago, Susie Menadue died peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 24, aged 79.
Life is changed, not ended.
Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease over two years ago, Susie died on October 24, aged 79.
As she slipped away she was comforted by many family members. She was at peace.
Susie was remarkable how she handled the progressive disablement of MND. She was an inspiration for all of us. She was very brave.
As a friend last week told me. “My conversation with Susie was uplifting – I left it feeling sad, but much better than before. What a wonderful gift to those who love her – her grace and calmness is beautiful”.
Susie had a great love and skill in blending two families together.
In our blended family there were six children, Emma, James, Susan, Rosalie, Peter and Libby; 14 grandchildren, Katelyn, Carlo, Lachlan, Alex, Naomi, Miriam, Joseph, Danny, Ben, Alice, Hannah, Tilly, Louisa, and Max and nine great grandchildren, Vivienne, Sylvie, Taran, Elma, Mina, Oliver, Mica, Fin and Lola.
Neary, Meng and Belinda are also treasured members of our family.
Without Susie, Pearls and Irritations would never have been launched and prospered. She often reminded me that she was the Pearl and I was the Irritation.
She was exceptionally able in many diverse fields. Very smart and patient with me!
A Memorial Service for Susie will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3 Strangways Street, Curtin, ACT, on Tuesday 29 October at 1 pm.
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the
shades lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is
hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in
thy mercy grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at last; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen
John Henry Newman
Peace, Shalom, Salawat
John Menadue
For those unable to join the memorial service in person, please find below a link to the memorial service for Susie at 1pm (AEDT) on Tuesday
https://vimeo.com/event/4683115
For those wishing to send condolences, it is the wish of the Menadue family that donations are made to the MQ Research Centre and Clinic.
BSB: 082 344
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Name: Macquarie University
Reference: ‘OOA PGD’ followed by your last name
Should you require a receipt email: community@mq.edu.au
Alternatively, you can make a donation here.
John Menadue is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Pearls and Irritations. He was formerly Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser, Ambassador to Japan, Secretary of the Department of Immigration and CEO of Qantas.
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