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Fiona GARDINER-HILL Obituary
GARDINER-HILL, Fiona
Margaret (Caldwell)
Dearly beloved wife of Richard and adored mother of Zara and Catie.
A Celebration of FIONA's Life will be held at All Saints' Anglican Church, 85 Ocean St, Woollahra at 1pm on Thursday 13th February 2014.
No flowers please, yet.
Memories and Condolences
for Fiona GARDINER-HILL
28 Entries
Natalie Wilhelm
March 3, 2014
Dear Richard, Zara and Catie! I am so, so sorry, sad and shocked to hear about Fiona's passing. She was such a lovely woman and a great mother. I will always remember her and the marvellous time I spent with you in Australia. My thoughts are with you! Best wishes from Austria, Natalie Wilhelm
March 1, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of such a beautiful, intelligent and talented woman. I remember Fiona's kind and gentle nature at school. My heart goes out to her family.
Yvette Studniberg (Steidler).
Mark Latchford
February 19, 2014
Dick, I was shocked and very saddened to hear the news just today, of the loss of Fi. It has been a long time since college days but I still vividly recall her charm, her sense of humour, her vibrancy and interest in anything and everyone. I especially recall an unexpected but long and engaged conversation a few years ago at the Paul's anniversary dinner. Fi was truly a delight to be with and I cannot imagine the hole she leaves for you and your daughters who she was so overtly proud of. May the love of family and good friends and truly wonderful memories help a little in the aching times ahead.
February 18, 2014
Our sincere condolences to Fiona's family during this very sad time. Fi was such a bright and gentle soul blessed with a great wit. We are so grateful she has touched our lives and she will be lovingly remembered.
Kate and Chris Pearl (nee Collett)
Sandy Monkhouse (wurth)
February 16, 2014
So So sad to hear of Fiona's passing. - Having almost lost my life February 2013, I can t imagine the loss her family, friends and collegues are feeling. Having started in Kindergaten with Fiona , Yes I agree that she was our smartest student with a funny laugh and a very humbling personality. Rest in Peace Fiona.
Sandy Wurth
Lucinda Aboud
February 14, 2014
Dear Richard Zara and Cathie
I am thinking of you at what must be a traumatic time for you ,Fiona touched so many people and will be lovingly remembered
Lucinda Aboud
Vivienne Vasak (Javor)
February 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Fiona's family on the very sad news of her sudden passing. I have very fond memories of Fiona from our many years at school together at Ascham and more recently, our chats when we ran into each other at lunch time in the city. I will always remember her gentleness underlined by great strength. Her wit and wisdom always shone through and would lift your spirits. Above all, her kindness will never be forgotten. She was truly a special person and will be missed.
Joanne Seve
February 14, 2014
I was privileged to know Fiona at Freehills. I have shown to my daughters the tributes to Fiona, an inspirational model of virtue. Zara and Catie are greatly blessed to have such a mother, now with God and forever intimately close to them. They and their father, Richard and all Fiona's loved ones are in our prayers.
Hazel Elliott
February 13, 2014
Like this candle which exudes calm and peace, so too did FGH. A beautiful service for a truly beautiful person. My heart aches for her husband and her darling daughters.
Stephanie Souvlis
February 13, 2014
My heart goes out to Fiona's family for their loss. My memories of Fiona from school were that she was indeed a gentle soul. So incredibly humble for someone so amazingly talented. And always a smile when she walked into the room.
February 13, 2014
What a beautiful lady. Clever but humble, sweet and generous. From all of us in the West, our deepest sympathies to Dick, Zara, Catie. Love Michelle and Tony Grist.
Jo Young
February 13, 2014
My sincere sympathy to Fiona's family, such a tragic loss of a truly beautiful soul. Fiona was a very special person amongst us and will always be remembered for her kindness, never too busy to stop and chat and always with such genuine concern. I feel very honoured and blessed to have known and worked with Fiona at Freehills..she will be so sadly missed by all who knew her.
Jennifer Harwood
February 13, 2014
Dear Richard Zara and Catie
My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Fiona was such a lovely person and will be dreadfully missed by all. The world is certainly a sadder place.
February 13, 2014
My heart felt condolences to Fiona's family, Richard, Zara, and Catie. I have so many fond memories of our time at school, she was always so happy, warm, and caring, with a memorable smile. I know she will be desperately missed.
lots of love
Georgie Lynch (Casey)
Melissa Atkins
February 13, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Fiona's family at this very difficult time. I've worked with Fiona from the time she started at Freehills. Fiona always took the time to have a chat, she was a wonderful person with a wonderful heart and she will be sorely missed. Fiona will always be in hearts of the people that were in her life.
Didi Thorp
February 12, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of Fiona's family at this very tragic time, her soul was generous and her smile everlasting, she will be greatly missed by us all.
Angie Hornbrook
February 12, 2014
How tragic to hear of this sudden loss. I was also in Fiona's year at Ascham and hadn't seen her for decades. I simply remember her as the indisputably smartest girl in our year. I also remember her kind an humble nature and unwavering integrity. Such a gentle soul. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones.
Zoe Yelds
February 12, 2014
Fiona will always be one of the most inspirational women in my life. As her hairdresser I have absolutely loved having her in the salon and sharing our life experiences together. I have the privileged position of sharing a special connection with my clients and Fiona was a rare gem. Passionate about her family, dynamic and engaged in her career and often inspiring in her perspective and advice. She helped me through some of my own challenging life experiences with her wise, caring words. She will stay in my heart and memory as a truly unique, amazing women. I will light a candle and send my love to Richard, Katie and Zara and also to Anna.
Vivian McGrath
February 12, 2014
My sincerest condolences to Fiona's family. I and fellow Ascham school friends are all shocked and saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Fiona Singer
February 12, 2014
Dear Richard, Zara and Catie,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your wife and mother, Fiona.
I have fond memories of her at school. She was a lovely person with a very warm, gentle and kind heart and soul.
I saw her again at our 30 year reunion 3 years ago and it was lovely to catch up with her.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Wishing you all "long life". It is customary in the Jewish religion to say this to the family when someone passed.
Regards
Fiona
Madeleine Enfield
February 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and the girls. Fiona was a truly wonderful person. Such a devestating loss.
Rebecca Davies
February 12, 2014
We are all so fortunate and blessed to have had Fiona in our lives. I know she so often helped me out, and that is the story for many. She always had time for a chat despite whatever she had on her plate. Her love for her family was absolutely central to her life and she was so very proud of their development and achievements. She was a woman of quiet but immense strength and the greatest integrity. My sympathy to all her family and especially to Richard, Zara and Catie. May the great love from so many for their Fiona prove a comfort.
Merrill Witt
February 11, 2014
Dear Dick, Zara and Catie,
I just wanted to let you know how sad we were to hear about Fiona.
I feel very fortunate to have known her since I was six. She was the first friend I made when I started Ascham in the first grade!
I think I speak for almost everyone in our year when I say that Fi set the benchmark for achievement. Probably more remarkably, she also set a great example for how you could accomplish it all without losing your humility and sense of humour. She was always a very kind and generous person.
I hope you gain some comfort from knowing how many people loved and admired your truly special wife and mother. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you during this very difficult time.
February 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you all on your sudden and tragic loss of a beautiful daughter, wife and mother. Yours sincerely, Margie and John Lowe
Ingeborg Astrid Kleppe
February 11, 2014
Dear Richard, Zara, Catie and Marylouise – I am so glad that I met Fiona and I will remember her. Warm thoughts from Norway. Sincerely Ingeborg
Amelia Campbell
February 11, 2014
Dear Richard, Zara and Catie,
Thinking of you all with every warmth and love at the loss of your beautiful Fiona. Let her beauty and strength live on our thoughts. Much love, Amelia xx
Justine Turnbull
February 11, 2014
Dear Richard, Zara and Catie
I am so very sorry for your sudden and painful loss. I hope your memories and family provide some sustenance for you. I wanted to share some thoughts about Fi that I included in a speech once at Freehills - to me Fi was like a good bottle of Chardy, a favourite for girls of a certain age, always reliable but interesting and never failed to result in a few laughs. Sincerely Justine Turnbull
She will always be with us.
Marylouise Caldwell
February 11, 2014
Dear Zara, Catie and Dick, Life with out Fiona seems unimaginable but I know that you have many beautiful memories of your time with her. When you feel her absence remember her calm warm smile or one of her clever left of field jokes and I am sure you will feel somewhat better. Much love to you always, from Marylouise, your aunt, sister and friend.
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