The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Christine.

I first met Chris when she was working at the South Yarra Dental Group, around 1997-8 ish. I was a sales rep, calling on the practice every week - as you did in those days. Chris was warm and welcoming and very soon we became special friends beyond work. Shortly after this, she met Geoff and I met Marcel, and we four shared many happy times together. I also enjoyed having Chris to myself over the Tuesday lunches when she was working in Collins Street, where we solved the problems of the world.
Chris was so proud of her beautiful family, and I came to know them well, through her. Her love and sensitivity were particularly evident when she welcomed a long-awaited dog, Otto into my world.
Chris was such a kind and dear person that I valued my friendship with her deeply. I loved her feisty character, her opinions and her politics. She was such a treasure.
We send our sincere condolences to Geoff and Deanne and Kate and Heidi, Ange and Emma and all the family. We will never forget her.
Love and hugs, from Julie, Marcel and Otto

Chris came into my life nearly 60 years ago when she attended my 10th birthday party. She has been a part of my life ever since, an important and loved member of our family. As a friend, sister-in-law and aunt she has displayed genuine interest in many aspects of family life and provided wonderful and valuable guidance when needed. There are so many happy memories of family gatherings, holidays and celebrations of important milestones across several generations that we can look back on with a great deal of love and gratitude. As these important occasions continue we will miss her presence but will no doubt feel her spirit with us all. Our thoughts go out to Geoff, Deanne, Kate, Heidi and all the boys.
Farewell dear friend and sister we will miss you. Di and Phill, Noni and Drew, Jo, Pete, Alex and Ethan.

To Geoff, Deanne, Kate & Heidi and your extended families, sincere condolences from Tee, Keith, Michael and Sarah. We are really going to miss Chris and will love and cherish her forever.
She was forever inclusive in her thoughts and actions, with a great sense of humour. She was always kind and generous and thoughtful of others. She shared her love with Deanne and Anthony, Kate and Kieran and their three boys, and Heidi and Rob with their two boys. Chris also shared her later life with Geoff and his extended family. She made everyone feel welcome and loved.
My memories of Chris go back to Strathmore Primary and Secondary School days when I used to enjoy the company of the Watts family (Wilma, Wallace, Peter, Chris and Bruce). Our experiences extended to the MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) where Chris was developing her skills as a vibrant member of that group. We went on Progressive dinners and Sunday School picnics in the back of a furniture van converted in to a “bus” for trips to Mordialloc Beach and the like. I used to walk my bike home from Strathmore High School, up Progress Street, in the company of Chris and Peter and other friends. They were happy times for all.
Chris married Kevin and when she was a few months pregnant, she agreed to let Kevin come away with me on a 3-week dash through central Australia, covering thousands of kilometres. We returned home wiser and wearier, and Chris went on to give birth to a healthy bouncing baby girl, Deanne.
When I taught in Derrinallum, Chris made sure she made the effort to come and see me and fitted in so well to the country life provided by my hosts.
Our friendship continued and strengthened. We will miss her enthusiasm for life, her humour and her acute ability to see my weaknesses and happily point them out to me!
She brought Geoff into our lives and we value every minute of their special relationship. May the care and thoughts of those around you help you Geoff through the days ahead.
Chris’ love for her children and grand children was unbounded and I know that they will miss her for ever. I know that in the midst of your grief on Wednesday you celebrate her life and love.
We will miss Chris, her love, her compassion, her courage, her positivity, her cheerful personality and her beautiful soul.

Chris was my cousin on dad's side of the family. One of my earliest memories of Chris would have been when I was about 12 years old. Chris was ten years older than me so she would have been about 22. At the urging of my father, I told Chris a joke that went like this - What is the definition of a bra? Chris said I don't know, to which I said - An over shoulder boulder holder!! Chris thought that was hilarious and laughed as only Chris could. I thought she may have been a bit embarrassed but not our Chris!

We didn't see much of Chris in our early years but Grandma Felton insisted on all her family getting together once a year, usually at Christmas. We still meet up once a year to this day and I always look forward to these gatherings to hear Chris' infectious laugh which she carried around with her. I loved her feisty personality yet she was always so friendly and loving to us when we met up.

Chris you will be sadly missed but you are now at rest so sleep well. Rest assured you will not be forgotten when us cousins meet up.

All our love...Rod and Brenda Felton and Family

Christine,
Great memories of overnighting at Williamson Ave Strathomore, your mum's and dad's home and our uncle Wallis's ( dec) & auntie Wilma's (dec) and knocking around with Bruce (dec), going on church youth camp from Strathmore Methodist Church at Belgrave when you and Kevin were the leaders and thank you for being my dental nurse in Russell St way back when. It was good to catch up with you and Geoff
in December, say hi to everyone up there, till the next catch up.

Sorry Chris....we can't promise that 'we won't talk about you'! You will always be a part of us, in our thoughts and hearts!!
With love...Ali, Barb, Janice, Relle and Rhonda

My heart was broken when I heard the news of Chris passing. I am in Queensland. I want to express my sympathy to the family and Geoff. I want to be with Chris's friends at the funeral, but the situation is too sad, so, I have decided to stay here and express my feelings in words.

Our little group of friends formed when we reconnected at the age of 50. In the years that followed we had lunches and laughs. We've been on trips away with deep and meaningfuls. We've had injuries and operations. We've shared our ups and downs. We talked about our families. We got to know Chris's girls and their partners without even meeting them all. We celebrated the arrival of each grandchild. Chris with her boys was the most interesting, because she had twins. What stories she told. We commiserated when we said goodbye to our parents. We shared the grief. Our group was supportive, caring and a great backstop in any situation.

Now, without Chris, this is something entirely different. This above all else. More important than the lunches, the talks and laughs. The positive member, the organiser, the sympathetic one and the brave one.
Our star.

I have known Chris since Strathmore Primary School. A pretty girl with immaculately cut black hair and pretty dresses and shoes. We remained in the same class until high school. We attended each others parties and enjoyed all the craft and sporting activities the school offered. What a great childhood. What wonderful memories. A lifelong friendship.

Without you, Chris, it will never be the same. Our group will still meet, but as the saying goes "if you're not there we will talk about you". But, our talk about Chris will all be good. You have left us with so many wonderful memories that will keep us going. Thank you Chris for your friendship, your love and respect.

It has been a privilege to have been your friend. Thank you and good bye.

Until we meet again.
Rhonda

Chris,

Friends are the relatives you choose.
We are so grateful to have you as our friend
Over Fifty one years of friendship. Many, many happy times.
You were a funny, clever, loving, kind, generous, compassionate, a loyal trusted friend.

You fought so well, so courageous, you inspired many.
Rest easy our gorgeous friend. We love you.

Sending our love to Geoff, Deanne, Kate, Heidi and their families.


Marion and Doug Ion

Words cannot express what Chris meant to us as a friend and family member. She had an enthusiasm for life with a great sense of humour, infectious personality and her continuing, genuine friendship was treasured by ourselves and our family. Her love, care and support for us over more than years, in both good and challenging times, has been valued greatly. Our bonds commenced in Strathmore with church and family activities, fun holidays at McCrae beach house and grew stronger with our time in Kialla near Shepparton, as our young families grew. Throughout the years she showed her generosity and kindness to us in many ways, which continued when we all moved back to Melbourne. Dinners out, family celebrations, craft groups, girls lunches, shopping sprees and conversations were all enriched and enhanced by her being there.
We will miss our dear Chris, her love, her bubbly personality and her beautiful soul.
Jill and Ray XX

THANKYOU - Geoff, Deanne, Kate, Heidi & Peter - My beginnings & journey with the lovely CHRISTINE - Determined, Stubborn, Courageous & VERY MUCH FUN.

Saying goodbye sadly her friend Janice - a Strathmore High Girl & this was where met Chris in yr 7 1962. We may not have learnt a lot but we had great time & lots fun. Christine's MAGIC WIT as you all know was fantastic & i was certainly the butt of many comments - her straight face & me falling over laughing - with me getting detention.
We shared common traits- her brother Peter same age as my brother & younger brother Bruce (dec) same age as one of my sisters.

Some memories - after leaving school at 17 we made our first flight together, VERY excited to far far Launceston to visit her Aunty Nell.
Christine's dad Mr Watts who was employed at Rusden Press gave us a BIG COOK BOOK - .....hoping to improve our culinary skills & ....
to catch a husband ...saying "kissing dont last good cooking does".
Just recently Chris reminded me of the incident at school whereby evactuation of the whole school as there was a fire in the kitchen during OUR cooking session - I probably had something to do with that ...it was a small fire I think it was a teatowel.

I was Christine"s bridesmaid & of course whe was mine. We shared out babies with lots catchups & social outings. Chris moved to Sunbury/Shepparton and I moved to Chelsea/Mornington - Chris 3 beautiful girls & I had 3 boisterous boyss & will say no more.
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I recall Chris Kevin & girls on the way home from McCrae called into Bonbeach to see me & the girls- Deanne about 5ish ....sooooo excited we lived upstairs above the shop. Our lives busy busy & distance crept into our lives.

So with a brainwaive I started to ring around & make contact for a reunion about 20 years ago. WE ALL CONNECTED as if it was YESTERDAY - group young giggling girls. Comparing notes & figures & hairstyles & of course shoes. Henceforth we have enjoyed our long friendship to a new level of maturity - mind you Chris would often have us all behaving like 15yos again....

Somewhere along the way the LOVELY GEOFF came along & that is another GREAT JOURNEY.

Christine your hardwork & VERY positive nature have created GREAT results & you leave a wonderful legacy of daughters & grandsons to be very proud of. A full & happy life well lived -Au Revoir & THANKYOU Chris for the wonderful times & much loved memories ...will catchup soon at our next luncheon.