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Terence Charles.
Passed away peacefully, Wahroonga, Sydney, March 30, 2013, aged 86 years. Husband of the late Othelia Antoinette (Ottie). Beloved father of Marianne, Terence and Karen, Robert and Janet, Kathryn and Philippe. Loving Papa of Anthony, David, Charles, John Paul and Patrick, Emma, Meg and Nick, Xavier and Mathieu.
He will always live
in our hearts with cherished memories.
Private Cremation.
A Memorial Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 2 Richard Porter Way, Pymble, on Friday (April 26, 2013), at 1 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend this celebration of TERRYS life.
Pennant Hills 9980 9935
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59 Entries
John Randall
February 7, 2014
Hi Marianne
Further to our conversation, may I just say how much I enjoyed your late Father's company - truly one of the most elegant and nicest persons I ever met in my life. One of a kind. Regards John Randall
Amber East
November 20, 2013
Hi Marianne,
I know I will always remember Terry fondly, I did enjoy having a chat as we tended to his wounds, and he himself was such a memorable character.
I also apologise for not being able to visit during Terry's Memorial, unfortunately the team was required to work high hours this day. Hoping all went well, I have sent your message on to Sophie, Daniel and Azilda.
Hoping nothing but good things come your way now,
Sincerely
Amber East
Sydney Home Nursing Service
Crescy De Souza
November 20, 2013
Dear Marianne,
Your Beloved Dad's Memorial Mass was beautifully organized, what a moving farewell for such a great man! The musicians, especially the soloist, sang and played so beautifully! I was so touched by all your moving Eulogies that told the story of a great man indeed: your Beloved Dad. I told Kathryn that the picture of your Dad and Mum spoke for itself and emanated the love and care that bound them together and their wonderful family; they are happier now, still together, in God's Kingdom, and their struggles all over. Such a beautiful story! Marianne, I'd love to read again your Dad's Eulogy for your Mum and Robert's Eulogy for your Dad, if you and the family don't mind. I'd love to treasure your parents' inspiring values as a keepsake as they were a remarkable couple who raised a beautiful family. Whenever I visited Dad and Mum they always spoke so very lovingly of all the family. As well, I was fortunate to have prayed with them at home and at hospital which they were grateful for. Marianne, be rest assured of their incessant love, even more now, as they are your Ambassadors to Heaven! Talk to them as if they were still with you. Stay in touch, and whenever you are with Robert and Kathryn's family, if you feel like a chat over coffee, let me know as I'm just up the road.
Take care and much love to you and all the family. I am sorry now that I was not able to come to the wake, but all the same, I'd love to stay in touch. God Bless Crescy"
Susie Toland
November 20, 2013
Oh, Marianne Wendy, I am so sad to hear about your dear father's passing.
You and your family must be so upset.
He was a wonderful man and I feel lucky to have known him. Please know that you and your siblings are in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
Susie
5th April 2013
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Terry Clarke
November 20, 2013
Dear Marianne,
We were both very sorry to hear of the death of your father Terry on the 30th March. We both have fond memories of him although we only met him from time to time whilst visiting Australia on business or in later years on vacation. In some ways we were not surprised given his ill health and the recent passing of your mother.
We both wish you and the rest of the family well on this sad occasion.
With best wishes
Terry and Diana Clarke
26 April 2013
Desmond Vaz
November 20, 2013
Dear Wendy,
We were shocked to hear about the passing away of your parents. On behalf of the family please accept our sympathies and convey our condolences to your siblings.
My parents and yours were very good and close friends, so much so, your father was my brother Douglas' God-father. It was nice to meet your Dad when he came to Karachi some years ago, and he made it a point to come and visit my Mum.
My Mum and the family are praying especially for your parents and all of you, and you too keep us in yours.
Take care, God Bless
Desmond Vas
27 April 2013 8:16 PM
Julianne Green
November 9, 2013
Dear Marianne
Your family has had a very difficult few months with the loss of your mum and dad.
We give you our sincerest sympathies.
Thanks
Julianne
Agnes Sequeira
November 9, 2013
Dear Wendy,
Thank you so much for your e-mail & the sad news of your Dad's passing. I already got this news from the monastery in Karachi. I was so sorry & shocked to hear this as I had just received an e-mail from your Dad after your Mum's death. What a tragedy for all of you to lose both your parents so close together. You are all in my prayers.
With my sympathies,
Agnes
Malcolm Mascarenhas
November 9, 2013
Dear Wendy, Terry Jr, Robert & Kathryn,
Our sympathies on the death of U Terry.
May he be at peace.
You must be so grief-stricken.
My mum Marie sends her love.
She had nice long chats with U Terry & A Ottie on 2nd Feb and then again with U Terry on 10 Feb.
She also enjoyed talking to Emma & Robert.
Take care
Malcolm Mascarenhas
Ian & Marjorie Howden
November 9, 2013
Dear Marianne,
Marjorie and I express our condolences at this sad time in your life.
Fond memories of Terry and Ottie will live with us as we are sure that they will with you.
May God bless you and all of your fmily and your extended family.
I first met Terry in 1988 in Rotary, we often had a glass of red together. After leaving Rotary we met at the regular red and whites lunches and at Probus. Terry and Otie were always good compaany at these functions.
May your healing process be full of fond memories of your mother and father.We are in West Austrlia for the next 2 months nd regret that we will not be able to attend Terries service of rememberance.
Marjorie and Ian Howden
Peter and Klaus Tiedemann
July 11, 2013
Dear Wendy, Terrence, Robert, Kathy and families,
not only on behalf of Patricia, Klaus, Monika and myself, but also as our late father Herbert and mother Lore would have wished, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for Ottie and Terry, who we first met beginning of the 1960ties. Our friendship to this extraordinary couple lasted for half a century and this although we lived right on opposite sides of the planet Earth.
Ottie and Terry, you will stay in our hearts forever! God Bless You
Kristen [Kiss] Pinto
May 20, 2013
Dear Wendy.
Wendy I have, instead of flowers, donated a catherac surgery , so due to Terry somebody is now seeing, I am sure he would rather have that, than flowers. right. ? Some women have never seen their grandchildren ,so imagine how this gift will create happiness. Just wanted you to know. God bless your family. Love from us all. Kiss. This might even happen in India.,
16 April 2013
RONETTE & FRANK GOMES
May 17, 2013
Dear Wendy,Terrence,Robert,Kathy and families,
We cannot even begin to contemplate what you all are going through at the loss of both mum and dad in such quick succession.We always looked up to them with admiration.Ottie for her grace and elegance & charm,Terrence for his wit and intelligence-both for their caring attitude towards family and friends.We can all take consolation in the fact that they are together,at peace, in the presence of Our Lord.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathies.They will always be in our thoughts and prayers,
Love and God Bless,
Martin Thomas
April 28, 2013
Dear de Souza siblings, grandchildren and extended family
Although I knew none of you personally I did come to know your Mum and especially your Dad in the wonderful Turramurra Probus Club.
While we all must go sometime, it is good to be amongst loving and caring friends for those later years. In our Probus walks and outings we had so much fun, we laughed at each others little foibles, we made light of creaking joints and bad hearing. We just enjoyed ourselves!
Your Dad's wry sense of humour, his intelligence and his sharp wit just added to the fun. I can truly say he was loved and respected by every one of his Probus friends.
We shall miss them both as you surely will, but be happy in the certain knowledge that in their later years your Mum and Dad gave out so much happiness themselves.
With affection for your Mum and Dad that will be long remembered,
Martin Thomas
April 25, 2013
Dear Wendy,Terence, Robert, Kathy, Spouses & Grandchildren,
The loss of your Mum and Dad in such quick succession is really sad and heartbreaking. We deeply sympathise with you all and offer you our sincere condolences.
Ottie and Terry were really lovable and sociable people, unassuming. gracious and generous. They were made for each other and the bond between them was so close that life for one without the other was insufferable. They are now happily united with each other.
In reflecting on their lives take comfort in the values they cherished, and the close bonds they maintained with you all, their family and friends.
Love,
Oswin, Jean, Paula, Anne and Cheryl
Heather, Julian, Denise and Jennifer Pereira
April 24, 2013
Dear Wendy, Terence, Robert, Kathy and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time as you mourn the passing of your beloved Dad and Grandpa. It is always hard to lose a loved one but to have to go through this twice in the last few weeks must be extremely difficult. Your Mum and Dad were inseparable in life and now they are back together in Heaven and will always be your guardian angels.
Please accept our deepest condolences and most sincere sympathies.
We will be you in thoughts, prayers and spirit on the April 26 at your Dad's memorial service.
Love and God Bless,
Savine Lobo
April 23, 2013
To our dear cousins,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We have fond memories of your Mom and Dad. They are happy and will want you to be happy too. It's always difficult for those left behind, but take comfort in the fact that we will all be reunited
one day.
Love, hugs, and kisses
From Laura, Darryl, Lyn and Savine Lobo
Calgary, Alberta and Hamilton, Ontario Canada
April 22, 2013
Dear Wendy,Terence,Robert ,Kathy and Grandchildren,
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.We know it must be so hard for you,but find comfort that your Dad is with your Mom happy in heaven,looking down at all of you with love and care.
God Bless you all.
Love Allan,Selma and our extended family
Ian Francis
April 22, 2013
Dear Marianne, Wendy, Terence, Robert, Kathy & families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mum and Dad. They were inseparable in this mortal world and remain united in eternal life.
Ian & Helen Francis
Jeanette and Anthony Fernandez
April 22, 2013
Dear Wendy, Terence Jr, Robert, Kathy and families:
It is difficult to comprehend what each of you must be feeling and thinking at this time. Your loss is great. We are so sorry that you have to endure this in such a short space of time. God had a greater plan.
We remember your parents very fondly. Your dad was always interested in each of us and what we were doing at each stage of our growing years. As a kid I always thought of your Mom as a goddess, a beauty and always showering us with affection and compliments. We had some fun times spending days and nights in your homes. The bara khanas and surprise midnight feasts were memorable. Likewise, when your parents visited Toronto, we tried so very hard to impress them. Mum never forgot the story of my couch falling apart on their visit. Thanks to Rob who fixed it on his trip.
I am so sorry not to have visited with you all in Sydney. As always, we think that our loved ones will be here for eternity.
God bless each of you in a special way as you prepare to say your final goodbye's to your loving dad, and grandpa. Know that we are with you in spirit, even though it is thousands of miles away.
With much love,
April 21, 2013
Dearest Wendy, Terence, Robert, Kathy & grandchildren
We know how difficult it has been for all of you to go through Mu's passing, so to have to endure the process so soon again must be almost unbearable.
Take comfort in the knowledge that Mum and Dad are together and free of all pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your extended family.
Love from
Rona, Marina & Bernice
Andrew Cardozo
April 17, 2013
Hi Wendy, Terrence, Robert, Cathy and families:
It seems like yesterday that I was having a long chat with your parents when I was in Sydney, they asked so many questions about each of us and our families. And it seemed like day before yesterday that I knew them as we were growing up in Karachi and shared rides to school. The death of both your parents in such a short time is so difficult. But they are together, the way they always wanted to be.
But do think of the memories. I remember your mother as the picture of ellegance, both in style and personality. Always so kind and caring of others. And your dad as full of good ideas, discussion and strong views, so well informed. He of course was one of my dad's best friends in their youth which resulted in him being Barb's godfather.
The camel story is one of the most memorable. You all showed up at our home in Karachi one morning because a camel had put its foot through the windshield. As the kids were traumatized, your dad helped the situation by joking that the camel had wanted to shake hands! As a kid I remember thinking that kind of neat.
You are all in out thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Phyllis Sequeira
April 16, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you. It seems only a short time ago that Terry and I were exchanging e-mails. It is an unspeakable loss for the family for both parents/grandparents to pass away within such a short time of each other. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Arnold Heredia
April 16, 2013
Dear Wendy, Terence, Robert, Kathy
It is indeed a great tragedy to have lost both your parents in a very short space of time. However, it was evident that so strong was the bond between them that one could not live without the other. Right now both are united forever, and have also been reunited with their parents and siblings who preceded them. Although you will feel the loss of seperation, let the happy memories of time together and the values they lived by, live on in your hearts. Eternal rest and happiness to dad and mum.
(Fr)Arnold Heredia
Lancefield, Victoria, Australia
Heather desa
April 15, 2013
Dearest Wendy, Terence, Robert and Kathy,
Daddy joins me in sending you our sincerest sympathies. We were so sad to get the news. I know it must be such a difficult time but be assured of our prayers. God bless and give you His comfort and strength. Love
Peter Tiedemann
April 15, 2013
Dear Wendy, we were just on the way to South Africa when your news reached us. All our thoughts are with your and your family. When I close my eyes I see your father as he was sitting front of me the last time: Humurous and interested in everything. This is the way we are going to remember him.
All our thoughts are with you and your family. It's hardest for those who stay, but I think it helps to know that your father can now see your mother again.
Big hug. Peter and Patricia.
April 15, 2013
The early years
April 15, 2013
Kiss Pinto
April 14, 2013
April 13
My heart goes out to all you much-loved children, in-laws and grandchildren, who lost your sweet parents and grandparents only 7 weeks apart, so suddenly. It is good to know, that they are both out of pain and at peace now, united with each other. Terry would not have wanted to continue living without his beloved wife, Ottie, and with all the pain he was experiencing each day. He was so brave.
Tony Pinto, my late husband, was a friend of Terry from his youth. We met each other again in Sydney,Australia,and Terry and Ottie and my husband and I shared many good times together. When my husband sadly died, we somehow kept the connection via email, which I enjoyed very much. He was such a gentleman and always sent some very interesting emails. We had many nice chats via email and it was a pleasure to share in each others' lives this way, with Ottie always busy in the background. I really miss them.
In loving memory of Terry and Ottie, both wonderful and loving people,
I continue to pray for them and all of you that you will experience some comfort and support, during this very sad time, knowing that others around the world mourn the loss of your loved ones too. They showered our world with love and light.
Warmest love from the Pinto family. Love Kiss.
Charley and Mari Toland Connolly
April 14, 2013
Dear Marianne, Terry, Robert, Kathy and families,
A fifty-two year friendship of the DeSouzas, Tolands and later the Connollys, began in 1961. We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to share visits, memories and correspondence through these many years. Terry was a man of great intellect, a story teller extraordinaire, committed to his wife, his family and his faith. Knowing him has enriched the lives of our family. He will be greatly missed. We will be praying for you and thinking of all on April 26th. May God rest his soul and comfort you all.
With sincerest sympathy,
Charley and Mari Toland Connolly
Vlasta Novacek
April 13, 2013
Dear Marianne and the family.
My heart goes out to you during this difficult loss of your dear father.I remember him as a gentle, caring and wise man who brought lots of beautiful moments into my life.
I recollect and treasure all the thoughts and messages he showered on me.
I like to quote Kahlil Gibran: " Oh heart,if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body,answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains."
May the comfort of God help you during this sad time.
Len Da Cruz
April 13, 2013
Hi Marianne.
You will probably not know me . I am Terry's first cousin. Our heartful sympathies and deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family . We were very sorry to hear about Terry's sudden passing away. I only met Terry once in London when he visited my Mum. I was very impressed by his extra ordinary warm personality. I had made arrangements with him to come over and meet my wife Sylvia . Unfortunately this did not materialise because of his daughter giving birth in a London hospital. I never met your Mum either and was saddened that she had passed away a couple of months earlier.
It is a pity I did not get the chance to ever meet Uncle Arthur, your Grandfather. My Mum always talked about what a lovely brother he was to her. She also had fond memories of looking after your Dad, when he was very young. I only met your Gran, Jack and Chrislyn in Canada once in 1983.
Please give our condolences to your brothers and sister as well. I hope we will all meet some time when we visit our friends in Oz.
Marian Lucas
April 13, 2013
Dear Marianne Wendy,
We were very sorry to hear the sad news from Lyra, that your dad Terry passed away on the 30th of March. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Please accept our sincere condolences and we will pray for both your dad and mum's souls.
With love,
Marian (Uncle Vincent's daughter) Tony and James
Michelle Fabian
April 13, 2013
Another Angel to watch over his adored family. Together Terry and Ottie will forever be able to watch each and every one of you always. My heart goes out to the entire De Souza family at an extremely difficult and heartbreaking time. Both your parents held a very special and unique part of my life from days gone. I can just imagine the memories yours and my parents are discussing at the moment. Rest peacefully Terry and know that you have left a permanent mark in my and many others lives.
All our love,
the Fabians xxx
Amy Rimeire
April 13, 2013
My sympathies to the family of Mr & Mrs De Souza. They will now be together again. I came to know them over the last year and enjoyed hearing Mr De Souza's stories and observations. He was a very interesting and knowledgeable person who used to talk about his travels & recent news issues & tennis and soccer matches.
Lyra Da Cruz
April 13, 2013
Dear Marianne ( Terry Rob and Kathy and all the family)
I was so sad to receive the news that dear Terry has left you and joined your Mum. They were so attached to each other in life that he simply could not carry on without her. The only reason he managed with all his health
problems was because of your dear mother's care and of course that of the rest of the family.
I had hoped that he would record details of his amazing life in particular the days of his childhood and early adolescence as my mother told me how
independent he had been from a very young age.
Sincere condolences - it is terribly sad to lose both your parents in such a short space of time. In some countries there is the belief that anyone who dies in the Easter season goes straight to heaven,
Interestingly both his father and grandfather died in March (both on 9 March 44 years apart).
I will be giving a mass to celebrate your Dad's amazing life and another for all your family to support you in your grief and loss.
Please do keep in touch.
With love
Lyra Da Cruz
Charmaine Gonsalves Norwood
April 12, 2013
Our Beloved Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that your Dad has joined your dear Mother in Paradise, rejoicing for all eternity. They will always watch over you & the grandchildren and guide you throughout the rest of your lives.
Even though we are far apart, we are sending our love and hugs over the miles. Your wonderful loving parents (my dear Aunt & Uncle) will forever be in all our hearts.
With our deepest sympathy, Love,
Charmaine & Wade
Joy Therese Loau
April 12, 2013
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
To Ottie and Terry, Eternal Rest Grant to Them O Lord and may they both Rest in Peace.Amen. My most sincere condolences to all of the family
April 12, 2013
Our Dear Family,
We are with you in your grief as you mourn the passing of Mum and Dad within a few weeks of each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and are comforted to know that our beloved Terry and Ottie are together now rejoicing in Heaven with Our Dear Lord. Mum and Dad will always watch over you all, their loving children and grand children.
May God give you strength and comfort during this time of deep sorrow.
With our love.
Chrislyn and Jack
April 12, 2013
While the years and miles are many, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thanks for all the wonderful memories with Terry and Wendy
Love
Terry Toland
Nick
April 12, 2013
R.I.P dear Terry
You will be dearly missed.
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Dellane Conn
April 11, 2013
Dear Marianne, Kathryn, Robert and Terry and all your families
The loving words spoken by your beloved Dad and other family members at your Mum's memorial service truly demonstrated what vibrant, caring, considerate and inspirational people your parents were. To lose them both in such a short space of time is devastating but may you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that they are now free from pain and resting in peace together now and for eternity. With deepest sympathy, Dellane.
Lyra D'Cruz
April 11, 2013
Dear Marianne, Terry, Rob, Kathy and your families.
Words cannot convey how sorry I feel at the loss of your dear parents and grandparents in such a short space of time. I first met them when I was a child and admired Ottie's dignity and elegance. I never had the opportunity to see her after this. My own mother had a great regard for Terry (who was the eldest son of her eldest brother, Arthur, whom she loved dearly and looked up to). She told me how independent Terry was from a very early age. Terry was intelligent, academic, cultured, incredibly successful but above all a caring family man. He was a great raconteur and I learned a little of his interesting exploits and travels pre and post war including his time at the LSE and Harvard. Both Terry and Ottie had strong religious beliefs and gave generously of their time to their community. In the past few years Terry bore his ill health with great courage and fortitude supported by Ottie's loving care. They will be sorely missed. I know they loved each other deeply and I hope the knowledge that they are now together will give you some comfort. I hope too that the many happy memories you share, together with the knowledge that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your extended family and friends, will support you in the months ahead. With love
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Ivan and Mary Jane
April 11, 2013
Dear family,
We share your burden of sorrow on losing Mum and Dad within seven weeks of each other. We take comfort in knowing they are together again.
We will be with you in mind and prayer on the 26th.
God bless you and give you the guidance and strength that you will need in the days ahead
Love
Ivan and Mary Jane
Jane Laurie
April 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about you mum and Dad Marianne, will say a prayer for you all,
thinking of you
love
Jane xx
Martin Fisher
April 11, 2013
Terry De Souza's courageous & cheerful attitude to life during the last few years was an inspiration. He was a great conversationalist. He was always engaged in and up to date with what was going on in current affairs and local & international politics despite how frail and in poor health he was sometimes. Our deepest condolences to his family who will miss him greatly. You will be in our prayers.
Mary
April 11, 2013
Dear Marianne Im really sad for you and all your family to hear of the death of dear friend Terry, He and Ottie go hand in hand and I'm thinking of them both reunited together. To have two such losses so close must be very difficult and am thinking of you with love at this time Mary
Elizabeth Fraser
April 11, 2013
Dear Marianne & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Losing both parents so close together, seven weeks apart is difficult but you know they are now together at last and at peace.
Colin Livingstone
April 11, 2013
Your father and mother were most gracious,intelligent and loving people. They leave us all with fond memories.our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From Colin and Merlie Livingston
Lina D'Silva
April 8, 2013
We will miss Mr D'Souza. He was a lovely man to talk to. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport.
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