FORMER Derwent Valley Council accountant John Bradley died in Hobart at the weekend. Mr Bradley was a long-serving senior member of the council staff, often serving as acting general manager. Although not a local resident, Mr Bradley was involved in community activities in the Derwent Valley. He acted as treasurer

Edna “Gillem” Reid in 1996 with her painting Garden of Cosmos. THE life of New Norfolk artist Edna “Gillem” Reid will be celebrated and fondly remembered at her funeral at St Matthew’s Anglican Church on Monday. Originally from New South Wales, Mrs Reid moved to New Norfolk as a girl

Tony Hazi as a young man. A LARGE gathering of family and friends attended the funeral service of long-time New Norfolk resident Antal (Tony) Hazi late last month. Conducted by local celebrant Rodney Bester at Graham Family Funerals in New Town, the service celebrated a remarkable journey that started with Tony’s

THE life of former New Norfolk businessman Roy Garwood was celebrated at St Matthew’s Anglican Church this morning. The funeral service conducted by the Reverend Celia Hooker was largely attended. Roy Walter Garwood, Junior, was born at New Norfolk in 1939 and died last Wednesday, in his 80th year. He

Barry Lathey A FUNERAL will be held this Friday to farewell former Derwent Valley deputy mayor Barry Lathey who has died this week in his 85th year. Mr Lathey, who served as a Derwent Valley councillor for 19 years, also had a long connection with the New Norfolk Fire Brigade,

Geoff Goss (picture from Rotary Club of Claremont Facebook page). THERE was big attendance at the funeral last week of respected local community member Geoff Goss. Born in 1936, he died at the New Norfolk District Hospital on December 17, aged 82. Before retiring, the father of four worked for

MAYDENA identity Errol Walsh will be farewelled at a funeral service at Glenorchy this Thursday, December 13. The former Maydena Community Association president died last Friday at the New Norfolk District Hospital, aged 77. He is survived by his wife Jenny and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service

A THANKSGIVING service of Holy Communion will be held for Mrs Ellen Sweet at St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Bathurst St, New Norfolk, at 10.30 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. A highly regarded former nursing sister at the New Norfolk District Hospital and a member of the leadership team at St Matthew’s

Peter Birchall receiving his Bothwell Lions Club life membership last year. WELL-KNOWN former Derwent Valley and Central Highlands police officer and community worker Peter Birchall died earlier this week, aged 73. A long-serving policeman at New Norfolk and Bothwell, his bravery was officially recognised by Tasmania Police after he and

LOCAL musician and educator Belle Pearson has died in her 95th year. Well known to generations of Derwent Valley residents through her work in local schools, in her retirement Mrs Pearson was one of the founders and key supporters of the Derwent Valley Concert Band. Mrs Pearson arrived in New

Bridesmaids Helena O’Neill, left, and Edna Gill, 9, with 19-year-old bride Elaine Gill. AT the first anniversary of the passing of Elaine O’Neill (nee Gill), her sister the well known local artist Edna “Gillem” Reid wonders know how many people living in the Derwent Valley and surrounds may have memories