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Catherine Hoare's avatar

Thank you Leigh for this account of our dear friend. She was that special confidante to so many of us and we all have our cherished stories and memories- all of which she said helped her through the last couple of years.

Cathy ( not sure my profile is up yet)

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

Pru had such a big heart and so many cherished friends -- there are so many of us missing her. She really was quite remarkable 😍 xxx

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Anna's avatar

So very very touching Lee. She sounds like such a wonderful person, taken far too early. Sounds like had a full and happy life, and made others happy too. The world is clearly a better place for her having been here. I’m sure you will carry her with you for a very long time. Xxx

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

I will. Thank you dear Anna x

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Anna Pryor's avatar

So very sad to say goodbye to one of the most creative, passionate women i have known.

I always felt funnier and smarter and more creative myself when I was in her company. She had a way of drawing one out with her funny self deprecating stories and sharp wit. Beautiful Pru rest in peace.

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

Well said Anna x It's sad for all of us xx😍

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Lyndel's avatar

Thinking of you. My sympathies on this sad loss. xx

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John's avatar

Sorry sorry to hear about Pru so many fond memories as well!

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Lou Cunningham's avatar

What a moving piece of writing for a special friend. No-one could hope for a better epitaph. I’m sure you had the chance to relive those memories with Pru over the last couple of years. You’ve given us an insight to an amazing woman. Thank you.

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Janet's avatar

What a lovely tribute Lee. ❤️

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Janice Walton's avatar

Hi Lee, What a special tribute to a very special friend.

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Alice Goldbloom's avatar

A beautiful tribute. Simply perfect.

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Alison T's avatar

Thank you Lee

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Alison T's avatar

Thank you for so much for sharing this beautiful story about your friendship with Pru. It's a story that resonated with me because I only recently lost my oldest and dearest friend. We had known each other for over 50 years.

Like you, I came to Hobart from the northern Beaches and over the 16 years I've been here my friend has visited on many occasions. And my visits to Sydney were always visits to her.

All those wonderful experiences over so many years are now special memories.

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

Wow Alison that is rather uncanny. I hope your grief for your friend is easing x

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Jennie Gouldthorpe's avatar

Beautiful, Lee. Such a great picture of Pru & of your friendship. Loved the photos you’ve used. Joining you in feeling bereft xx

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Lee Buchanan's avatar

I think there's quite a few of us Jen. Our Pru was so loved ❤️

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