Page 7 - Bella Vista Gardens Newsletter Spring 2018

7 BELLA VISTA NEWS, SPRING 2018

Happy Birthday

September

1 Sep Elizabeth S.

7 Sep Rita H.

10 Sep Margaret W.

11 Sep Valerie C.

11 Sep Ronald S & Helen M.
Meet Denys Clarke
14 Sep Helen M.

15 Sep Janak K.
Denys and his wife, Joan, moved commencing Meals on Wheels
17 Sep Robert F. to Bella Vista Gardens in in the Blacktown area. Denys is
December 2016, after a long a prolific writer and researcher
20 Sep Alex D. search for the right place to call and this was never more evident
home. They specifically wanted than in the early 1990s when
21 Sep Jennifer M. to stay together and Bella Vista Denys took on the Australian
Garden’s ability to Tax Office over changes to
October
accommodate them both in the annuity law. Denys’ tenacious
1 Oct Gurbachan G. same suite was the icing on the representation of himself in this
cake! Denys was born in Quetta matter, is a testament to his
4 Oct Maisie R. which at that time was part of “never give up” attitude. Denys
British India. Denys’ father had represented NSW in squash and
7 Oct Edward G. been working in India in his job won a masters competition. He
with the British Railway. At the takes great pride in the fact that
17 Oct Robert V.
age of three, Denys moved with he practiced with Heather
26 Oct Joan S. his father back to Australia. McKay, the Australian squash
champion. Denys played squash
27 Oct Patricia P. They made home in Seven Hills up until the age of 85. Denys
and Denys remained in that area also loves swimming.
27 Oct William L. for most of his life. After school,
Denys worked as a TAFE teacher Denys wants to make special
30 Oct Aubre P.
for 30 years, teaching in mention of Deb Cormack who
31 Oct Roma C. management courses. He also he found caring and
worked in a number of different accommodating and personally,
31 Oct Edith I. jobs, including in the saddlery a great comfort, especially in
department at Anthony Joan’s difficult times and her
November Horderns. During this time, passing. He also appreciates

Denys met the love of his life, greatly the care he receives
2 Nov Jessie S.
Joan, and they enjoyed a long from the wonderful staff. You
3 Nov Brian C. marriage of 67 years until Joan’s can often find Denys in front of
passing in 2017. One of Denys’ the fire in the Banksia Lounge
10 Nov Neville F. great achievements, was his during the winter and outside in
election as a Councillor on the sunshine in the summer. He
11 Nov Laura G. Blacktown Council. He remained says the staff at Bella Vista
on Council for five years. Denys Gardens work so hard and
13 Nov Phyllis G.
at that time was responsible for provide such great care.
28 Nov Heather M. leading the project for