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John Cecil Clunies - Ross
John Clunies - Ross otherwise called Dad or Grandpa had what we can only describe as an extraordinary life. It would seem to most the highest point of his life was taking claim from his father of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in 1944. Yet the following 70 or so years he became so much to so many and he pioneered his way through life. He was a husband, a father & grandfather, he was a copra farmer, a jack of all trades, a designer & architect, a successful business man, a teacher of so many things, a chess pro and gardener. He was modest and usually described as quiet but had a firm presence and gave a mean hug. He liked a cold beer in a glass and drank his sherry from the bottle. He was stern when needed and silly when inappropriate. He was far too much to write in a paragraph.
Sonia Martin (Valerie)
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal -Irish proverb. Sonia otherwise known as "Valerie" was a genuine, humble soul. She had a warm and sympathetic nature which set her apart from others. She was easily loved because of her loyalty and caring spirit. It is very sad the way she left us but God knows best and He will bring comfort to our hearts.
Keith Tan
Exactly 20 years ago, our father made a miraculous recovery from a ruptured aneurysm that should have taken his life. We recall watching in disbelief the news of the attack on the Twin Towers as our family gathered together after a visit to the hospital. He went on to live a full life and be a part of the lives of 7 grandchildren, 4 fur-grandchildren, and 2 god-grandchildren with one more on the way. He was a passionate musician and a respected member of the community, especially in his beloved sport of Tae Kwon Do, in which he achieved the highest honours. To many he was Grand Master, but to us, he was our beloved Daddy, Dad, Grandpa and Uncle. All condolence offerings can be transferred to the following account: PBB 4472904534 (Tan Han Yong) or to 016-228 7998. The Tan family thanks you for all the prayers, love and support we have received throughout this period of time.
Jorge Sampaio
É com profundo pesar que o Consulado-Geral de Portugal em Boston anuncia a morte do Dr. Jorge Sampaio, Presidente da República Portuguesa entre 1996 e 2006. Após o fim do seu mandato, o Presidente Sampaio manteve uma participação activa na vida política, tendo desempenhado os cargos de Enviado Especial das Nações Unidas para a Luta contra a Tuberculose e de Alto Representante das Nações Unidas para a Aliança das Civilizações. O Dr. Jorge Sampaio deixa-nos um legado importante na defesa da liberdade, da igualdade, da democracia e dos direitos humanos. Em sua homenagem, o Governo português decretou luto nacional por três dias, de 11 a 13 de Setembro.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is with deep sorrow that the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston announces the passing of Jorge Sampaio, former President of Portugal from 1996 to 2006. After the end of his term, President Sampaio continued to have an active participation in political life, namely as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Stop Tuberculosis and as the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. President Jorge Sampaio leaves us an important legacy in the fight for freedom, equality, democracy and human rights. In his honor, the Portuguese Government has declared three days of national mourning, from September 11 to 13.
Michael King
Professor King was the first Director of the UCL Division of Psychiatry and led psychiatry research at the Royal Free Hospital for many years before the Division was created. He made a huge number of important contributions to psychiatry, including risk prediction for mental disorders, and the evaluation of complex interventions. His research interests were far ranging and included the mental health and stigma experienced by people from sexual minorities, mental health and end of life care for cancer patients, and the role of religious and spiritual beliefs in mental wellbeing. He had an insatiable interest in people and brought this to his work, combining his natural curiosity and humour with methodological rigour to tremendous effect. He was also a courageous advocate for the rights of LGBT people. He is very much missed.
Carlito Lettman
To know him was to love him. Carlito's purpose was to spread joy and positivity to each and every person he interacted with. He was a one of a kind person that did not allow the curve balls life threw him to deter his focus. Take your time and write from your heart as we try to keep Carlito's memory alive. May he rest in eternal peace...
Carol McKinney
Carol was loved beyond words and will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched. As a pioneer at the CPC in Vegreville in March 7, 1994, she held many positions and spent many years in domestic and overseas assignments. Over 27 years - she brought joy to the lives of many - the clients she served, the staff she mentored and the colleagues she worked with. Together, let's carry on Carol's memory....
Michael Holdsworth
It is with much sadness that we mark here the passing of Michael Holdsworth. He died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack while on holiday in France on September 8th. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Sue and the rest of the family. His loss will leave a huge hole in the Cambridgeshire Bird Ringing scene and the Bird Club, Wicken Fen and the Spotted Flycatcher community he built up, to mention just a few of his achievements. He inspired and helped so many people advancing their skills in ringing and ornithology. Please use this space to share your memories of Michael.
Andrew Gordon
Andy was a kind and gentle man who loved sports, rambling, cooking and bird watching and was an avid supporter of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). He was President of the Toulouse Cricket Club, toured with the team and arranged fixtures with visiting touring clubs. Andy represented Airbus in several international working groups and many conferences over his career and was the Editor-in-Chief of Airbus' Global Market Forecast. We will remember an intelligent and fun guy with an infectious sense of humour.
Francesca Ghillani
Dr Francesca Ghillani , Research Fellow, Institute of Population Ageing, University of Oxford. Francesca joined the Institute as a DPhil student in 2009 and obtained her DPhil from the Department of Sociology on Migrating Bodies: the Effects of Transnational Movement on Women's Bodily Practices in Later Life. She was then appointed in 2017 to an Institute Research Fellowship.
Hana Mohammad
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the life of our loving Hana. We will miss Hana’s laughter, smile, and unconditional love for all her friends and family. Thank you for helping us carry on Hana’s memory today and forever. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| A further explanation “Why” - Honestly I have been done with this life for a while. I have had a plan since 12/31/19. You can thank Romeo for interrupting that plan. From then on out I kept looking for opportunities where my death would be the least inconvenient. I didn’t’ want to be in season for soccer because I didn’t want parents to have to explain it to their children. Now I’m facing the same with working in the school system. That’s why I have to do it now. I wanted to do it earlier in the weekend but I needed a cashier's check and Labor Day messed up those plans. I know everyone would say why would you want to die? You make such a positive impact in the community, in the world. But at what cost? I know I’m blessed to be financially stable, nice house, great job. However, I cry every night and every morning on my way to work. I love that I’m skilled at my job and can fulfill “my purpose” but what if I wasn’t meant for this world. I’ve tried explaining this to loved ones, coworkers, friends, therapists and no one gets it. I don’t fit into this world. My purpose is being a school counselor but the system is so fucked that I hate being in it. Why do BIPOC folx have to be the ones to be miserable while the system “changes.” The system has talked about changing the decades but there is only talk and surface level, performative actions. This world is filled with so much racism, discrimination, prejudice, and bias that children aren’t able to be safe and loved at schools where they are mandated to be? I thought after the murder of Philando Castile that I was deflated and hopeless, but this past few years working in the schools just shows all these systems are designated for only certain people to succeed, the harm caused doesn’t matter to the people who built the system and leading it now. So what is the point of living? All I ever wanted was to be a mother. How can I do that when the school system isn’t meant for children to be safe and loved. How can I feel safe having a black partner when Philando was murdered for no reason. When we had to watch George Floyd be executed over a “$20 bill.” I know Black people are exhausted from screaming at the top of their lungs that BLACK LIVES MATTER! I am exhausted as an Ally. Being ½ white I’ve been trying to be part of the solution since the broken systems are a white problem but white people don’t want to admit it. So as a BIPOC I am exhausted. I have no hope this world is going to get better. I also am exhausted by the society that social media has created and the values of people today. Trying to find people to surround me with (friends and a significant other) is really difficult. I am easily annoyed when people don’t give me the same energy, the same treatment I would give them. I tried to stop going above and beyond for those around me but it is ingrained in who I am. I blame my mom. She is always willing to help anyone in need, even if it’s sacrificing something for herself. I just wasn’t made for this world. I’m not 2021 material. I have old-school morals/values. People who don’t follow morals and values are winning and that’s defeating. People are too inconsiderate and selfish for me. Life isn’t meant to be lived alone. So what’s the point of living if you have no one to share it with? We share things on social media to feel like we have people who care about what’s going on. I know I am “loved” but it’s not enough to keep going. I have no hope that this world will be kind. I have no hope that this world will stop prioritizing unhealthy habits, broken systems, racist/prejudice/discriminatory ways. Why would I continue living in this world? Why would I watch people have children when that’s what I want but know it selfish of me to bring children into this fucked up world. Billionaires can go to space but there are still people who don’t have clean water. Being an empath, this world is too exhausting. I can’t keep having the same conversations, witnessing police brutality over and over, watching “Karens” in the school system and in the world. I can’t keep getting to know people, developing friendships with people who aren’t trustworthy aren’t morally sound. What did Einstein say? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results…. That’s the thing I know there won’t be different results. That is why I am done! Love, Hana