Gavin MOONEY Obituary
MOONEY (Prof Gavin):
Born Glasgow 30.10.1943 Passed away tragically Hobart 19.12.2012. Much loved husband of Del, brother of Grant and Helen. Treasured stepfather of Katherine, Nicolau and Alexander, grandfather of Reuben. Champion of social justice. Friend and respected colleague of many.
In death you will continue to inspire.
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Elizabeth Haworth
January 11, 2013
Inspiring and challenging colleagues and friends
I first met Gavin in the late 70s when he was lecturing in Health Economics at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Although my Public Health career has been largely in the UK, our paths again crossed in Tasmania's Huon Valley, where my husband and I are also recent semi-retirees. We formed instant colleague rapport and friendship with both Gavin and Dell and looked forward to strengthening this. Sadly and tragically this will not now happen. However, their passion for equity, fairness and social justice, their published work and our reflections on the challenging discussions we had will endure. May Gavin and Dell rest in peace.
Roscoe Taylor
January 2, 2013
We thank Gavin and Del for the inspiration and leadership that they have provided here in Tasmania, where we have been blessed by their presence for all too short a time. They will be missed in Australia and more broadly among an international community seeking a fairer, more sustainable and healthier world. Fiona and I felt ourselves at the beginning of a journey of friendship with an extraordinary pair of wonderful people. Gavin and Del will always be appreciated for their generosity of spirit, their passion and their thoughtful contributions.
JAMES AKAZILI
January 2, 2013
Very exceptional and special people who lived and work for the marginalized. Prof and Del were very kind people and true friends. Just 2011, Prof and Del visited me and my family in the most deprived area in Ghana where i work. Del was arranging to financially support my wife's Primary school needy kids from the proceeds of her book is about to be published. On behalf of my family our condolences to the family and loved ones. May their gentle souls find rest in the LORD
Siobhan Harpur
December 31, 2012
Gavin and Del were remarkable and special people. We were very fortunate that they chose to live in Tasmania and that we knew them, all too briefly. They taught us much about integrity, equity and living with love and respect for everyone. I met Gavin through my work in public health,and my husband Paul and I were friends with both of them.
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January 3, 2013
MOONEY (Gavin ): It is with deep shock and sadness that the Deaths in Custody Watch Committee (WA), mourns the tragic loss of Professor Gavin Mooney and Dr. Del Weston. As strong supporters of our organization they were passionate and fearless advocates for greater justice and equality for all. Their inspirational contributions will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences and thoughts go to their families. Their legacy will live on in our hearts, minds and actions.
Deaths in Custody Watch Committee Inc.
December 29, 2012
MOONEY (Gavin)
WESTon (Del):
Will be remembered for their important and passionate contribution to research, teaching and policy in WA. Condolences to their family, friends and colleagues.
UWA Senate, staff and students.
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