bhu — 29 July 2021

Beautiful, kind Margaret, nearly 20 years ago you welcomed me into McKean St for the first time. An amazing world of books, crosswords, endless pots of tea, a magical Enid Blyton garden, family feasts, laughter and (most importantly!) politics. You always made me feel one of the family, always a big smile and welcome whenever I came over, always asking after my parents, always in a genuine, heartfelt way. Arabella, Evie and Tashi couldnt have asked for a more caring, loving, and supportive Granma. You have been such an important presence in Arabellas life, especially since we moved to Melbourne. It was a real tribute to your community involvement that Arabella was able to have her last year of kindy at Isobel Henderson, which you were instrumental in saving when the Eastern cut a brutal line through Fitzroy in the 70s. And this demonstrates perfectly what you have been able to do so effortlessly in your life, weave together family and community. Create joy in the home, and effect change in the world. To care about all. Pure love. So many beautiful memories. Its terribly heartbreaking to imagine our lives without you in it. Thank you for everything, Margaret, knowing you has been so special. /bhu x