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Beverley FARMER Obituary
FARMER
Beverley Anne
Aged 77, died peacefully after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease on Monday April 16, 2018 in Geelong. Born February 7, 1941 in Melbourne, she is survived by her son
Taki, daughter-in-law Lena
and granddaughter Mia. The first of her nine books (Alone) was published in 1980. A recipient of the NSW Premier's Award for literature (Milk, 1983) and short-listed for the Miles Franklin Award (House in the Light, 1995) she was Awarded the Patrick White Award in 2009. She was a long-time resident of Point Lonsdale in Victoria, by the water, which she so loved.
A Memorial Service will be held in Queenscliff at a date to be announced.
Beverley Anne
Aged 77, died peacefully after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease on Monday April 16, 2018 in Geelong. Born February 7, 1941 in Melbourne, she is survived by her son
Taki, daughter-in-law Lena
and granddaughter Mia. The first of her nine books (Alone) was published in 1980. A recipient of the NSW Premier's Award for literature (Milk, 1983) and short-listed for the Miles Franklin Award (House in the Light, 1995) she was Awarded the Patrick White Award in 2009. She was a long-time resident of Point Lonsdale in Victoria, by the water, which she so loved.
A Memorial Service will be held in Queenscliff at a date to be announced.
Published by The Age on Apr. 19, 2018.
Memories and Condolences
for Beverley FARMER
4 Entries
Shé Hawke
June 18, 2018
Cara Beverlia, such a wise and gentle mentor and friend, whose honey-like voice leaves a strange silence now.
Connie Gregory
April 20, 2018
Condolences to Beverley's family who were so proud of her and her of them. A beautiful person whose writing was much admired by her peers and the wider public. RIP
Sara Dowse
April 20, 2018
A beautiful writer. So sad that she's gone.
Janet Boddy
April 20, 2018
To Taki Chris and Mia I am deeply affected shocked and saddened at the news of Beverley's death. She was a dear friend of many years dating back to 1980. A wonderful writer and inspiration. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will be writing to you shortly.
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