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SANDRA ELIZABETH McDONAGH
(nee Wellington)
Born in Auckland on 7 March 1961,
Sandy passed away peacefully on
3 June 2015 in Abu Dhabi.
Dearly loved wife of Richard,
and loving mother of Clare and Zoe. Precious daughter of Helen
and the late Mervyn Wellington, and treasured sister of Vicki and Janet.
Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Helen and John McDonagh,
and beloved sister-in-law of
Jock and Katrina McDonagh.
A special lady, be it as an aunt,
niece, friend or workmate.
A gifted teacher and educator, a commissioned officer of both the Royal New Zealand Artillery and the Royal Australian Army Educational Corps, irrepressible traveller and the best friend of so many.
Sandy will be cremated after a service
in Al Ain (UAE) on 13 June 2015.
A gathering to celebrate her life will be held later this year, details will be published separately.
"What is lovely never dies,
but passes into other loveliness." Thomas Bailey Aldrich
7 Entries
July 11, 2015
Sandy McDonagh's memorial service.
Anzac Memorial Chapel, Duntroon, at 1200 18 Jul 15, followed by a light lunch in the Conservatory.
Contact Richard on 0411 119 495.
Lesa Wegner
July 9, 2015
Sandy, You were a rare jewel and you have left a wonderful legacy.
Prayer flags for Sandy-Bhutan
June 14, 2015
Sandy-Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 14, 2015
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Sandy on her wedding day- 15 September 1990
June 14, 2015
Sandy Thailand 2012
June 12, 2015
Sandy - a wonderful team member - at the Royal Military College and on the RAAEC advanced officers course
Lesa Wegner
June 10, 2015
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