Funeral Cast List

This blogger thing is truly amazing. When I went to the UK in the sixties, I'd write an airmail to the family every fortnight and Mum would reply in between. We thought that was pretty good. Now, within moments, we have stories from the funeral, a reunion in London and photos galore. Fabulous!

I can't surpass Robert's wonderful overview of Mum's funeral - I could tell stories from our afternoon at the bourbon, but I can't remember them, either. What I thought I would do, as the blog seems to be becoming a journal of record, is give some details of the day for historical purposes.

Margaret O'Keefe 09.02.1920 - 05.03.2007

Thursday 8 March 2007
Reqiuem Mass at St Michael's, Daceyville
Present: Rev John O'Keefe (presiding), Hugh O'Keefe, Robert and Alice O'Keefe, Dorothy Heggen with Strobe and Gabby. Ross, Anne and Catherine Prestipino. John Byrne (Mum's brother from Canberra) and son Martin. Betty Byrne (Mum's sister-in-law). Mike Blewitt (Mum's nephew, Coffs Harbour).Apologies Chris, Sue and Kelly O'Keefe, Stephen O'Keefe, Chris and Matthew Prestipino.
Also attending - friends and staff from both St Michael's parish and Southern Cross Homes.

Burial at Rookwood Cemetery with her late husband, John Patrick O'Keefe.

Wake at The Bourbon, Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross.

There, a bit formal, but I hope I haven't left anyone out. I'll post Stephen's message soon - can we have Sue's beautiful words, please?