Dr Ian Irving Findlay 30 December, 1933 – 28 November, 2023
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TO MEMORY TIMELINE
It was always enjoyable connecting with Ian and Ann. Ian was a great person to talk with and we shared an interest the world and its peoples. Blessing Brian and Julia
Chère Jennie, Nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances à l occasion du décès de ton père. Nous vous souhaitons bon courage pour surmonter cette épreuve de deuil. Que le Seigneur vous console, vous fortifie et vous soutienne. Nous vous embrassons bien fort. Francine et Francis
Hello Jennie and Ann, Je n'oublierai jamais ton père et ses "SKI" trip à Beziers ... traduit par " Spending the Kids Inheritige"!!! Que notre bon Père céleste te donne à toi et à ta famille Son Esprit de Paix et de consolation. Biz en Christ à toute la famille. David et Isabelle Romains 15:13 BDS [13] Que le Dieu de l’espérance, vous comble de toute joie et de sa paix par votre confiance en lui. Ainsi votre cœur débordera d’espérance par la puissance du Saint-Esprit.
My deepest condolences to the Findlays. Jennie G your tribute was so good and very well put together. Mes condoleances a vous tous. Rest in peace papa Ian Findlay. Ami D Gibbs
Hi Jennie, Our deepest care to you about Ian’s passing to glory. It was our joy to provide some care to your parents. Blessings,
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ
FINAL FAREWELLS FROM SYNDAL BAPTIST CHURCH Vale Dr. Ian Findlay We would like to pass on the news that Dr Ian Findlay died early yesterday morning. Ian and his wife, Ann were long term members of SBC before relocating to Queensland a number of years ago. Their children, Jennie, Alex and James have also been very active at different times at Syndal. SBC has supported their daughter, Jennie, in her mission work in various ways across a number of years.
Dear Jennie, James and families, Thinking of and praying for you all at this time. Trust that lots of great memories are being and will be shared over the coming days. May you know the Lord's presence and strength, Blessings, Neil & Sil
Toutes nos condoléances en ces temps de séparation. Heureux de lire que ton papa est avec le Seigneur, dans la joie pour toujours ! Que le Seigneur lui-même par son Esprit vous console et vous renouvelle. Amicalement en Christ
Bien cher Jennie, Grace soit rendu au Seigneur pour Ian. tout ce que tu disais de lui demontrait quel bon père tu as eu. Je t'embrasse et t'assure de mes prières pour toute la famille. Avec affection.
C est avec tristesse que je découvre ton message. Quand tu étais venue à la maison, nous avions encore parlé de ton papa, de tes parents. Et voilà, la triste nouvelle arrive . Nous pensons bien à toi et à toute ta famille. C est bien que tu aies pu le voir il y a qq temps et plus dernièrement passer des moments avec lui a distance. C est un peu de consolation dans ces moments éprouvants. Que notre Seigneur vous accorde la mesure de consolation dont vous aurez besoin et l énergie pour faire face. Sous assurée ma chère Jennie de notre soutien et de nos prières. Nous t embrassons bien affectueusement ainsi que ta petite famille. Marie-José & Pierre Maré. (Worked at IBN when we were there and remained good friends since.)
Chère Jennie, J ai appris aujourd'hui la nouvelle du décès de ta père avec tristesse et je prie pour toi et ta famille. Bon courage Jennie. Je t’embrasse Francine Harnist – friend from St Genis Laval days.
Chère Jennie Que la consolation de notre Père vous réjouisse et vous garde. Shalom Maryane Mayer (friend and fellow counsellor from Ardèche days.)
Jennie, Toutes nos condoléances . Je pense particulièrement à ta maman qui se retrouve seule. C'est un moment difficile . Que la Paix de notre Seigneur vous accompagne. Fraternellement Nelly Ferrand. (faithful prayer supporter. Donor of our first car when in Toulouse and Béziers.)
Nous vous présentons nos plus profondes condoléances. Bon de s’avoir qu’il a donné son cœur à DIEUX Bien le bonjour à votre famille Sincères amitiés . Félix et Rolande Hernandez – from French Church in Melbourne.
Chère Jennie, c'est avec tristesse que j'ai pris connaissance de ton mail. C'est un moment douloureux que vous pouvez traverser, toi et toute ta famille, même si vous savez qu'il a retrouvé la présence de son Sauveur. Il y a cette absence, ce vide laissé et nous expérimentons le manque. Je l'ai traversé il y a quelques années et aujourd'hui, parfois encore, j'éprouve cette tristesse. Je t'embrasse bien affectueusement et prie que, dans l'amour fraternel, tu trouves réconfort et paix, avec tous les tiens. Bien fraternellement, Cathy Gasc (helped through Counselling ministry.)
Hello Jennie Sorry d'apprendre la mort de ton Papa c'est bien triste de perdre les proches ,moi aussi ma soeur est morte reccesament. Je te presente mes sympaties love Gilda Fielding (member of French Church in Melbourne).
Thinking of you and your family at this time, Jenny from Sally-Ann and John Cottle (supporters near Carly Baker’s property).
Dear Jennie, I am sorry to hear your sad news and Stephen and I pass on our sympathy, love and prayers. Especially since you are far away. no doubt you will reflect with thankfulness on the opportunities you have had to spend time with your dad earlier this year. And I hope you will also reflect on his funeral and know that you have all given him a fitting farewell - for a life well-lived. In Christ, Joy and Stephen Kilpatrick. (Go way back to Young Adults Canoe camps and now with a SIM prayer group near Geelong.)
Dear Jennie, I'm so glad you had the opportunity of seeing your Mum and Dad well settled in Camberwell, and that you have confidence in his assurance of where he was going. So good too that your siblings could all say their goodbyes. I have probably told you that when my Mum had a severe stroke and died after 6 days in Frank Boreham hospital in Canterbury, it helped me greatly that she had said in the last week before I had returned to Burkina - that we had talked about the fact that I would not see her again here, and she had even said 'it would be silly to come home for her funeral. As it was, I didn't hear about her passing until (I think it was 10 days) after the event. May you continue to know that peace which passes all understanding. With love, Elspeth Dear Jennie, What wonderful tributes to your Dad. I have watched the whole service, and recognised the significance of the song that you were singing as the coffin was wheeled out. May the Lord bless and encourage you. With love from Elspeth Slater (a retired SIM misso – she represented SIM Victoria at my first commissioning in Hamilton 1989.)
Hi Jennie, Little note to send you my condolences on losing your father. Hallelujah he is now with Jesus, but it is still always hard to lose a parent, I’m sure. Jim has lost both his parents. Mine are 91 and 94. So glad you could have time with him in recent months. Our love to you both. Kathy & Jim Carlson (fellow missionaries in France from US)
Dear Jennie, My love to you at this time of your Dad's passing. It is good he's now at peace in his eternal home after the challenges of recent times. So glad that you were able to spend that time with him a few months ago. I guess it will feel like a big hole in your family. May your memories be of the richness of his life, his love for you all, and the peace that you will see him once again. Love and blessings as you miss him, grieve his passing, and rejoice his name is in the Lamb's book of life and you'll see him again one day. Thinking of you all with love. Bronwyn Bennett (my house mate in Niger)
This message comes from the church family at Maleny Uniting Church. We send our sincere condolences at the passing of Ian. There are still many here who have fond memories of both yourself and Ian. We recall his love for the Lord, his faithfulness in worship, his strong singing voice, and his genuine interest in people of all walks of life. We will miss him as a brother in Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God’s comforting spirit surround you all. Murray Robertson On behalf of the church family. Hi Jennie thanks for your heartfelt message. We heard yesterday at Connect group from Mavis Benn. We both have very fond memories of Ian when we came to Maleny. He was always very affirming of Murray's preaching. And we enjoyed many social contacts with both Anne and Ian. His faithful Christian life was a model for all to follow. He will live on for us in so many ways. Always interested in others, never pushy, ready to contribute, loved a laugh. "May the Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent one from the other." God bless you at this time of sadness. Murray and Robyn Robertson Maleny
Chere Jenny, Merci pour m’envoyer votre ‘newsletter’ et je viens, par ce message, vous apporter mes chères condoléances après le depart de votre père . Quelle benediction de savoir qu’il était prêt pour son eternite ! Je prie que toute sa famille soit pleine d’espoir et de paix pour leur futur en acceptant Jesus comme leur Sauveur. Je sais que Dieu, en son amour immense et sa sagesse, enleve ses enfants de ce monde pour leur éviter d’autre souffrances. Et grâce a Jesus, vous le reverrez un jour dans un monde parfait ….Quel espoir beni ! Avec vous, chère sœur en Christ, oxox Christine Ardu ( Melbourne )
Hi Jennie Sending love to you all at this difficult time. Kind Regards, Sue, Julian, and family. (Holdsworth – were at one time SIM Vic directors and visited us in Lamastre.)
Thinking of you dear Jennie.Times like this make living overseas such a long way away.Thank goodness you visited during the year,and thank goodness also for FaceTime to connect with family.Lovely that your sister was with home to hold his hand.Much love,Heather MacLean, former Hamilton High colleague.
Dear Jen, Sending love to you. Always hard at a distance. Please do share the streaming link in due course. Kim & Bart xxx (Vanden Hengel – former SIM colleagues in Niger)
Dear Jennie We extend our sympathy to you and the family in relation to your Dad’s passing. And yes, we would like a link to the funeral. With our love and prayers. Les and Lynne Sykes. (Supporters)
Hello Jennie, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, Ian. 2023 has been a tumultuous year for you! We will be thinking of you all during this time, and especially next week as plans for the funeral comes together and you get to celebrate and grieve and give thanks for the life of your Dad. We send our condolences from Nambour! With our love and prayers, Steve and Jenny Nixon (Nambour C of C, longtime friends, leaders of Young Adults group in Hamilton)
Dear Jennie. Thank you for informing us of your father’s passing. Reading your email it is obvious that your dad was very well cared for in his last days on earth, which is a real blessing. Praise God for modern technology so that you could be in touch as well in the final days. We rejoice with you that he had lived a long and fruitful life, and that he is now home with the Lord, which is far better. With our deepest sympathy David and Isabel Schulz (Minister at Hamilton Presbyterian Church)
Bonjour Jennie, je pense à toi dans ce moment difficile à vivre... surtout à distance! On n'est jamais assez préparé à se séparer de ceux qu'on aime! Que le Seigneur te console et réconforte ta maman et toute ta famille, Lui qui voit tout et qui connait nos coeurs. Je prie aussi que tu retrouves une bonne santé et des forces nouvelles. Je t'embrasse. Christiane Chapelain (our church in Bergerac)
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Dear Jennie May the Lord comfort all those whose lives have been blessed by your Dad, especially your Mum and to and your siblings, richly. May He give strength and inner calm and peace to you all as the preparations for the funeral proceed, and for the funeral. May the Lord sustain, support and encourage your Mum as she adjusts over time to life without your Dad. Love Marinda de Villiers (Melbourne – prayer supporter)
Dear Jennie We were saddened but not really surprised to hear your news, and we do send you and all members of your family our loving Christian sympathy. You must be so thankful for the time you were able to spend with your father and mother here in Melbourne recently, and we were glad to be of assistance to you in that effort. We pray that the God of peace and comfort may draw near to you all at this time. Please send us the service link – we will watch if able, as on Wed 6th we are off to Launceston for a few days to help with family matters. With our love and prayers, Anne and Lindsay Ruddle (lodged me when I stayed near Lyndon in September. Longtime supporters, long, close links with PLC and Sil’s parents.)
Bon jour famille Girard We were sad to hear about your Father's passing - for your sake - but we know he is in a far better and glorious place. At peace with the Lord. How wonderful for him. So we can rejoice, knowing we will see our loved ones again. Please accept our sympathy....Eileen and Peter Jenkins (SIM reps in Brisbane, QLD)
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Bonjour Jennie nous avons appris le décès de ton papa nous tenons à te témoigner toute notre affection et t'apporter notre soutien dans cette épreuve. Que notre Seigneur vous apporte à toi et toute ta famille la paix et la consolation. Nous vous embrassons et prions pour vous. Stan et Adriana Lasserre (members of Bergerac Church)
Bonjour Jennie, Via Anneloes j’ai appris le décès de ton père. Je viens te présenter mes sincères condoléances. Même une mort attendue surprend, et émotionnellement, malgré notre anticipation, on est bouleversé. Je te souhaite donc beaucoup de courage pour les jours difficiles que cela entraine, et je prie que tu puisses les vivre accompagné du Prince de la Paix, l’Etoile du Matin. Blessings, Lucie Bardiau (member of Bergerac Church)
Sending you love prayers and our sympathy knowing that your dad is now at peace and with our Lord 🙏🏻🥰🌸 Pam Woodford
Hi Jennie, So very sorry to hear this news. Praying for you & your family in France, and your extended family here in Australia during this time of mixed emotions and reflections. Cheering you on! Kind regards, Mike Riddell (Next Gen pastor, Syndal Baptist Church).
So sorry to hear of your father’s death. You must be so happy that you were able to be with him so recently. I will pass this on to anyone I think might like to know. With warm wishes Julie Schroeder (Personnel, PLC Development office for years.)
Dear Jennie, We were saddened to receive the message that your Dad had passed away, (even though we knew his earthly journey was drawing to a close) Fiona rang and I also spoke to your Mum for a few minutes too and our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your message which expressed your Dad’s faith so beautifully. A few days ago I was going through some papers and came across your Dad’s journal of their Oriana Choir Overseas trip in 2012 – at the end of the journal your Dad spoke of the limitations of his Parkinson’s disease, but, at the same time, cheerfully coped with these issues. We have fond memories of our friendship with your Dad and our lives have certainly been enriched by his wisdom and many a laugh shared with his witticisms. We are especially thinking of you Jennie, as you grieve the loss of your Dad from so far away, John and I send our Love and Blessings to you and your family, Mavis Benn
Dear Jennie We were so sorry to hear of your dad passing...in your lovely, long update of 14th October you wrote, referring to your recent trip here, 'I thought I would be attending Dad's funeral'...and now he is gone...We shall join you online to say goodbye to this fine man, whom we only know via you, his daughter...but that says a lot! It's good for you to know that your family is here nearby to support your mother at this sad time... Hope your time in Paris went smoothly. Thanks for the kids' news... Love to you and Pascal from Martine and Malcolm Cameron (Members of French Church Melbourne.)
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Dearest Jennie and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad on Tuesday morning. Sorry you couldn’t be here to be with the family at this time but praise God for modern technology so you could ‘be as close as possible, albeit from the other side of the world’. I’m sure that despite your heavy hearts, there is great rejoicing in heaven. Uplifting you and all the family up before His Mighty Throne of Grace at this time. May you all know His peace and comfort at this time. Blessings and love, Dorinda xx (Edwards – ex-SIM missionary)
Dear Jennie and family Our deepest condolences to the family. Seng and I are upset to hear this sad news about Ian. My mind flashes back to those earlier years when we were in the same Cell Group where we had robust, fulfilling spiritual teachings and discussions. Your Dad’s sharp wit, humour and warm friendship ( and bear hugs) will always be treasured by us. God has set your Dad free from pain as he is now in his Heavenly home with Jesus. After our trip to France in June, Seng was diagnosed with a relapse of lymphoma again. Since then, as he was put on a immunotherapy clinical trial, there has been several hospitalisations, many medical procedures etc. I wasn’t able to visit your parents. I will be in touch soon. With much love. Sim & Seng Fan
Bonjour Jennie, Je suppose que tu es dans un état d'esprit un peu spécial avec le décès de ton papa. Les distances géographiques peuvent être comblées par les moyens techniques d'aujourd'hui, et je sais que toutes choses avaient été préparées en amont, mais cela ne permet de faire face totalement à l'absence physique. Je souhaite que toi et ta famille puissent trouver la paix et la consolation que Dieu offre telles que nous pouvons les repérer dans le psaume 23 et qui ont été rappelées par Olivier hier au culte. Que dieu vous guide et vous garde! En Christ, fraternellement, Guy Delarbre (member Bergerac Church and former pastor)
I also received the same number of messages via SMS and WhatsApp. I didn't record those, only the emails I received. We were surrounded by a cloud of affection and support during those weeks in November and December.
Our association with Ian and Ann began in December 2004 when we moved to Maleny. We were warmly welcomed by Ian and Ann at the Maleny Uniting Church and soon found we shared many interests and thus our friendship began. Ian and Ann were wonderful hosts and over the years we enjoyed their hospitality on many occasions. Ian and John shared the same birthday date and celebrating together became a tradition. Ian had an unique sense of humour - sometimes intellectually challenging and sometimes dry – in his company jokes would bounce back and forth and these were enjoyable times. Ian was never short of stories to tell and they were always interesting. We were treated to many Austin 7 stories – (i.e. buying it to transport girlfriends around Melbourne!) - motor scooter stories (including the fact that Ann had to alight from the scooter and walk up any steep hill because the scooter “ran out of puff”) - sailing stories and enthusiasm for various sporting events were often exchanged. Music was a shared interest – we enjoyed many Oriana Choir events and were inspired by the stories of Ian’s Dads musical career – (Ian gave us copies of two of his Dad’s piano compositions). Ian, thank you for enriching our lives, readily sharing your Faith and leaving us with many happy memories. We will especially remember you on Dec. 30th.
Fiona also received call from Phil Gruchy where he expressed his condolences and appreciation of Dad and the time they spent together over the years.
I am very sorry to hear that Fiona. Thank you for letting me know. Please pass my condolences onto your mum. Ian was a lovely man and from what I can tell lived a very full life. I will always have a reminder of him on my desk at work! I am on leave next week but will do my best to tune in if possible on Wednesday morning. I hope you and your family are coping as best as you can at this very sad time.
Hank you so much for letting me know. My heart goes out to you and all the family over this difficult time. I so valued the time I spent with your Dad, he was a truly remarkable man who battled on through all his medical issues. But what I will fondly remember most is his sense of humour. Please give Ann a big cuddle from me. Love to you and everyone.
Dear Fiona I am so so sad to hear of your wonderful clever, witty dad’s passing. I remember him fondly and his gift to me of travel brochures from trips to Norway in the 60’s. Send your mum my fondest love and say that I am thinking of her and of you all in this very difficult time. Take care. X Tove Tove Easton B.Bus., LL.B Grad Dip.Legal Prac Principal Lawyer and Notary Public A fellow of the Queensland Society of Notaries (Inc)
It was always enjoyable connecting with Ian and Ann. Ian was a great person to talk with and we shared an interest the world and its peoples. Blessing Brian and Julia Read full message here.
Chère Jennie, Nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances à l occasion du décès de ton père. Nous vous souhaitons bon courage pour surmonter cette épreuve de deuil. Que le Seigneur vous console, vous fortifie et vous soutienne. Nous vous embrassons bien fort. Francine et Francis Read full message here.
A memory from Berger's days with the two grandfathers, Ian and Yvon. View full message
David & Isabelle LecomteHello Jennie and Ann, Je n'oublierai jamais ton père et ses "SKI" trip à Beziers ... traduit par " Spending the Kids Inheritige"!!! Que notre bon Père céleste te donne à toi et à ta famille Son Esprit de Paix et de consolation. Biz en Christ à toute la famille. David et Isabelle Romains 15:13 BDS [13] Que le Dieu de l’espérance, vous comble de toute joie et de sa paix par votre confiance en lui. Ainsi votre cœur débordera d’espérance par la puissance du Saint-Esprit. Read full message here.
My deepest condolences to the Findlays. Jennie G your tribute was so good and very well put together. Mes condoleances a vous tous. Rest in peace papa Ian Findlay. Ami D Gibbs Read full message here.
Hi Jennie, Our deepest care to you about Ian’s passing to glory. It was our joy to provide some care to your parents. Blessings, Read full message here.
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ Read full message here.
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ Read full message here.
Thank you so much for your kind email. We extend to you and the family our sincere condolences. We valued your folks as part of our congregation. We know you will miss your Dad but you are also secure that he is with His Lord in Glory and waiting for to welcome us when our time comes. May the Lord continue to enable and encourage you in your important ministry. In Christ Read full message here.
FINAL FAREWELLS FROM SYNDAL BAPTIST CHURCH Vale Dr. Ian Findlay We would like to pass on the news that Dr Ian Findlay died early yesterday morning. Ian and his wife, Ann were long term members of SBC before relocating to Queensland a number of years ago. Their children, Jennie, Alex and James have also been very active at different times at Syndal. SBC has supported their daughter, Jennie, in her mission work in various ways across a number of years. Read full message here.
Dear Jennie, James and families, Thinking of and praying for you all at this time. Trust that lots of great memories are being and will be shared over the coming days. May you know the Lord's presence and strength, Blessings, Neil & Sil Read full message here.
Toutes nos condoléances en ces temps de séparation. Heureux de lire que ton papa est avec le Seigneur, dans la joie pour toujours ! Que le Seigneur lui-même par son Esprit vous console et vous renouvelle. Amicalement en Christ Read full message here.
Bien cher Jennie, Grace soit rendu au Seigneur pour Ian. tout ce que tu disais de lui demontrait quel bon père tu as eu. Je t'embrasse et t'assure de mes prières pour toute la famille. Avec affection. Read full message here.
C est avec tristesse que je découvre ton message. Quand tu étais venue à la maison, nous avions encore parlé de ton papa, de tes parents. Et voilà, la triste nouvelle arrive . Nous pensons bien à toi et à toute ta famille. C est bien que tu aies pu le voir il y a qq temps et plus dernièrement passer des moments avec lui a distance. C est un peu de consolation dans ces moments éprouvants. Que notre Seigneur vous accorde la mesure de consolation dont vous aurez besoin et l énergie pour faire face. Sous assurée ma chère Jennie de notre soutien et de nos prières. Nous t embrassons bien affectueusement ainsi que ta petite famille. Marie-José & Pierre Maré. (Worked at IBN when we were there and remained good friends since.) Read full message here.
Chère Jennie, J ai appris aujourd'hui la nouvelle du décès de ta père avec tristesse et je prie pour toi et ta famille. Bon courage Jennie. Je t’embrasse Francine Harnist – friend from St Genis Laval days. Read full message here.
Chère Jennie Que la consolation de notre Père vous réjouisse et vous garde. Shalom Maryane Mayer (friend and fellow counsellor from Ardèche days.) Read full message here.
Jennie, Toutes nos condoléances . Je pense particulièrement à ta maman qui se retrouve seule. C'est un moment difficile . Que la Paix de notre Seigneur vous accompagne. Fraternellement Nelly Ferrand. (faithful prayer supporter. Donor of our first car when in Toulouse and Béziers.) Read full message here.
Nous vous présentons nos plus profondes condoléances. Bon de s’avoir qu’il a donné son cœur à DIEUX Bien le bonjour à votre famille Sincères amitiés . Félix et Rolande Hernandez – from French Church in Melbourne. Read full message here.
Chère Jennie, c'est avec tristesse que j'ai pris connaissance de ton mail. C'est un moment douloureux que vous pouvez traverser, toi et toute ta famille, même si vous savez qu'il a retrouvé la présence de son Sauveur. Il y a cette absence, ce vide laissé et nous expérimentons le manque. Je l'ai traversé il y a quelques années et aujourd'hui, parfois encore, j'éprouve cette tristesse. Je t'embrasse bien affectueusement et prie que, dans l'amour fraternel, tu trouves réconfort et paix, avec tous les tiens. Bien fraternellement, Cathy Gasc (helped through Counselling ministry.) Read full message here.
Hello Jennie Sorry d'apprendre la mort de ton Papa c'est bien triste de perdre les proches ,moi aussi ma soeur est morte reccesament. Je te presente mes sympaties love Gilda Fielding (member of French Church in Melbourne). Read full message here.
Thinking of you and your family at this time, Jenny from Sally-Ann and John Cottle (supporters near Carly Baker’s property). Read full message here.
Dear Jennie, I am sorry to hear your sad news and Stephen and I pass on our sympathy, love and prayers. Especially since you are far away. no doubt you will reflect with thankfulness on the opportunities you have had to spend time with your dad earlier this year. And I hope you will also reflect on his funeral and know that you have all given him a fitting farewell - for a life well-lived. In Christ, Joy and Stephen Kilpatrick. (Go way back to Young Adults Canoe camps and now with a SIM prayer group near Geelong.) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie, I'm so glad you had the opportunity of seeing your Mum and Dad well settled in Camberwell, and that you have confidence in his assurance of where he was going. So good too that your siblings could all say their goodbyes. I have probably told you that when my Mum had a severe stroke and died after 6 days in Frank Boreham hospital in Canterbury, it helped me greatly that she had said in the last week before I had returned to Burkina - that we had talked about the fact that I would not see her again here, and she had even said 'it would be silly to come home for her funeral. As it was, I didn't hear about her passing until (I think it was 10 days) after the event. May you continue to know that peace which passes all understanding. With love, Elspeth Dear Jennie, What wonderful tributes to your Dad. I have watched the whole service, and recognised the significance of the song that you were singing as the coffin was wheeled out. May the Lord bless and encourage you. With love from Elspeth Slater (a retired SIM misso – she represented SIM Victoria at my first commissioning in Hamilton 1989.) Read full message here.
Hi Jennie, Little note to send you my condolences on losing your father. Hallelujah he is now with Jesus, but it is still always hard to lose a parent, I’m sure. Jim has lost both his parents. Mine are 91 and 94. So glad you could have time with him in recent months. Our love to you both. Kathy & Jim Carlson (fellow missionaries in France from US) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie, My love to you at this time of your Dad's passing. It is good he's now at peace in his eternal home after the challenges of recent times. So glad that you were able to spend that time with him a few months ago. I guess it will feel like a big hole in your family. May your memories be of the richness of his life, his love for you all, and the peace that you will see him once again. Love and blessings as you miss him, grieve his passing, and rejoice his name is in the Lamb's book of life and you'll see him again one day. Thinking of you all with love. Bronwyn Bennett (my house mate in Niger) Read full message here.
This message comes from the church family at Maleny Uniting Church. We send our sincere condolences at the passing of Ian. There are still many here who have fond memories of both yourself and Ian. We recall his love for the Lord, his faithfulness in worship, his strong singing voice, and his genuine interest in people of all walks of life. We will miss him as a brother in Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God’s comforting spirit surround you all. Murray Robertson On behalf of the church family. Hi Jennie thanks for your heartfelt message. We heard yesterday at Connect group from Mavis Benn. We both have very fond memories of Ian when we came to Maleny. He was always very affirming of Murray's preaching. And we enjoyed many social contacts with both Anne and Ian. His faithful Christian life was a model for all to follow. He will live on for us in so many ways. Always interested in others, never pushy, ready to contribute, loved a laugh. "May the Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent one from the other." God bless you at this time of sadness. Murray and Robyn Robertson Maleny Read full message here.
Chere Jenny, Merci pour m’envoyer votre ‘newsletter’ et je viens, par ce message, vous apporter mes chères condoléances après le depart de votre père . Quelle benediction de savoir qu’il était prêt pour son eternite ! Je prie que toute sa famille soit pleine d’espoir et de paix pour leur futur en acceptant Jesus comme leur Sauveur. Je sais que Dieu, en son amour immense et sa sagesse, enleve ses enfants de ce monde pour leur éviter d’autre souffrances. Et grâce a Jesus, vous le reverrez un jour dans un monde parfait ….Quel espoir beni ! Avec vous, chère sœur en Christ, oxox Christine Ardu ( Melbourne ) Read full message here.
Hi Jennie Sending love to you all at this difficult time. Kind Regards, Sue, Julian, and family. (Holdsworth – were at one time SIM Vic directors and visited us in Lamastre.) Read full message here.
Thinking of you dear Jennie.Times like this make living overseas such a long way away.Thank goodness you visited during the year,and thank goodness also for FaceTime to connect with family.Lovely that your sister was with home to hold his hand.Much love,Heather MacLean, former Hamilton High colleague. Read full message here.
Dear Jen, Sending love to you. Always hard at a distance. Please do share the streaming link in due course. Kim & Bart xxx (Vanden Hengel – former SIM colleagues in Niger) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie We extend our sympathy to you and the family in relation to your Dad’s passing. And yes, we would like a link to the funeral. With our love and prayers. Les and Lynne Sykes. (Supporters) Read full message here.
Hello Jennie, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, Ian. 2023 has been a tumultuous year for you! We will be thinking of you all during this time, and especially next week as plans for the funeral comes together and you get to celebrate and grieve and give thanks for the life of your Dad. We send our condolences from Nambour! With our love and prayers, Steve and Jenny Nixon (Nambour C of C, longtime friends, leaders of Young Adults group in Hamilton) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie. Thank you for informing us of your father’s passing. Reading your email it is obvious that your dad was very well cared for in his last days on earth, which is a real blessing. Praise God for modern technology so that you could be in touch as well in the final days. We rejoice with you that he had lived a long and fruitful life, and that he is now home with the Lord, which is far better. With our deepest sympathy David and Isabel Schulz (Minister at Hamilton Presbyterian Church) Read full message here.
Bonjour Jennie, je pense à toi dans ce moment difficile à vivre... surtout à distance! On n'est jamais assez préparé à se séparer de ceux qu'on aime! Que le Seigneur te console et réconforte ta maman et toute ta famille, Lui qui voit tout et qui connait nos coeurs. Je prie aussi que tu retrouves une bonne santé et des forces nouvelles. Je t'embrasse. Christiane Chapelain (our church in Bergerac) View full message
Christiane Chapelain (Bergerac)Dear Jennie May the Lord comfort all those whose lives have been blessed by your Dad, especially your Mum and to and your siblings, richly. May He give strength and inner calm and peace to you all as the preparations for the funeral proceed, and for the funeral. May the Lord sustain, support and encourage your Mum as she adjusts over time to life without your Dad. Love Marinda de Villiers (Melbourne – prayer supporter) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie We were saddened but not really surprised to hear your news, and we do send you and all members of your family our loving Christian sympathy. You must be so thankful for the time you were able to spend with your father and mother here in Melbourne recently, and we were glad to be of assistance to you in that effort. We pray that the God of peace and comfort may draw near to you all at this time. Please send us the service link – we will watch if able, as on Wed 6th we are off to Launceston for a few days to help with family matters. With our love and prayers, Anne and Lindsay Ruddle (lodged me when I stayed near Lyndon in September. Longtime supporters, long, close links with PLC and Sil’s parents.) Read full message here.
Bon jour famille Girard We were sad to hear about your Father's passing - for your sake - but we know he is in a far better and glorious place. At peace with the Lord. How wonderful for him. So we can rejoice, knowing we will see our loved ones again. Please accept our sympathy....Eileen and Peter Jenkins (SIM reps in Brisbane, QLD) View full message
Eileen & Peter Jenkins (Brisbane)Bonjour Jennie nous avons appris le décès de ton papa nous tenons à te témoigner toute notre affection et t'apporter notre soutien dans cette épreuve. Que notre Seigneur vous apporte à toi et toute ta famille la paix et la consolation. Nous vous embrassons et prions pour vous. Stan et Adriana Lasserre (members of Bergerac Church) Read full message here.
Bonjour Jennie, Via Anneloes j’ai appris le décès de ton père. Je viens te présenter mes sincères condoléances. Même une mort attendue surprend, et émotionnellement, malgré notre anticipation, on est bouleversé. Je te souhaite donc beaucoup de courage pour les jours difficiles que cela entraine, et je prie que tu puisses les vivre accompagné du Prince de la Paix, l’Etoile du Matin. Blessings, Lucie Bardiau (member of Bergerac Church) Read full message here.
Sending you love prayers and our sympathy knowing that your dad is now at peace and with our Lord 🙏🏻🥰🌸 Pam Woodford Read full message here.
Hi Jennie, So very sorry to hear this news. Praying for you & your family in France, and your extended family here in Australia during this time of mixed emotions and reflections. Cheering you on! Kind regards, Mike Riddell (Next Gen pastor, Syndal Baptist Church). Read full message here.
So sorry to hear of your father’s death. You must be so happy that you were able to be with him so recently. I will pass this on to anyone I think might like to know. With warm wishes Julie Schroeder (Personnel, PLC Development office for years.) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie, We were saddened to receive the message that your Dad had passed away, (even though we knew his earthly journey was drawing to a close) Fiona rang and I also spoke to your Mum for a few minutes too and our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your message which expressed your Dad’s faith so beautifully. A few days ago I was going through some papers and came across your Dad’s journal of their Oriana Choir Overseas trip in 2012 – at the end of the journal your Dad spoke of the limitations of his Parkinson’s disease, but, at the same time, cheerfully coped with these issues. We have fond memories of our friendship with your Dad and our lives have certainly been enriched by his wisdom and many a laugh shared with his witticisms. We are especially thinking of you Jennie, as you grieve the loss of your Dad from so far away, John and I send our Love and Blessings to you and your family, Mavis Benn Read full message here.
Dear Jennie We were so sorry to hear of your dad passing...in your lovely, long update of 14th October you wrote, referring to your recent trip here, 'I thought I would be attending Dad's funeral'...and now he is gone...We shall join you online to say goodbye to this fine man, whom we only know via you, his daughter...but that says a lot! It's good for you to know that your family is here nearby to support your mother at this sad time... Hope your time in Paris went smoothly. Thanks for the kids' news... Love to you and Pascal from Martine and Malcolm Cameron (Members of French Church Melbourne.) View full message
Martine & Malcolm Cameron (Melbourne)Dearest Jennie and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad on Tuesday morning. Sorry you couldn’t be here to be with the family at this time but praise God for modern technology so you could ‘be as close as possible, albeit from the other side of the world’. I’m sure that despite your heavy hearts, there is great rejoicing in heaven. Uplifting you and all the family up before His Mighty Throne of Grace at this time. May you all know His peace and comfort at this time. Blessings and love, Dorinda xx (Edwards – ex-SIM missionary) Read full message here.
Dear Jennie and family Our deepest condolences to the family. Seng and I are upset to hear this sad news about Ian. My mind flashes back to those earlier years when we were in the same Cell Group where we had robust, fulfilling spiritual teachings and discussions. Your Dad’s sharp wit, humour and warm friendship ( and bear hugs) will always be treasured by us. God has set your Dad free from pain as he is now in his Heavenly home with Jesus. After our trip to France in June, Seng was diagnosed with a relapse of lymphoma again. Since then, as he was put on a immunotherapy clinical trial, there has been several hospitalisations, many medical procedures etc. I wasn’t able to visit your parents. I will be in touch soon. With much love. Sim & Seng Fan Read full message here.
Bonjour Jennie, Je suppose que tu es dans un état d'esprit un peu spécial avec le décès de ton papa. Les distances géographiques peuvent être comblées par les moyens techniques d'aujourd'hui, et je sais que toutes choses avaient été préparées en amont, mais cela ne permet de faire face totalement à l'absence physique. Je souhaite que toi et ta famille puissent trouver la paix et la consolation que Dieu offre telles que nous pouvons les repérer dans le psaume 23 et qui ont été rappelées par Olivier hier au culte. Que dieu vous guide et vous garde! En Christ, fraternellement, Guy Delarbre (member Bergerac Church and former pastor) Read full message here.
I also received the same number of messages via SMS and WhatsApp. I didn't record those, only the emails I received. We were surrounded by a cloud of affection and support during those weeks in November and December. Read full message here.
Our association with Ian and Ann began in December 2004 when we moved to Maleny. We were warmly welcomed by Ian and Ann at the Maleny Uniting Church and soon found we shared many interests and thus our friendship began. Ian and Ann were wonderful hosts and over the years we enjoyed their hospitality on many occasions. Ian and John shared the same birthday date and celebrating together became a tradition. Ian had an unique sense of humour - sometimes intellectually challenging and sometimes dry – in his company jokes would bounce back and forth and these were enjoyable times. Ian was never short of stories to tell and they were always interesting. We were treated to many Austin 7 stories – (i.e. buying it to transport girlfriends around Melbourne!) - motor scooter stories (including the fact that Ann had to alight from the scooter and walk up any steep hill because the scooter “ran out of puff”) - sailing stories and enthusiasm for various sporting events were often exchanged. Music was a shared interest – we enjoyed many Oriana Choir events and were inspired by the stories of Ian’s Dads musical career – (Ian gave us copies of two of his Dad’s piano compositions). Ian, thank you for enriching our lives, readily sharing your Faith and leaving us with many happy memories. We will especially remember you on Dec. 30th. Read full message here.
Fiona also received call from Phil Gruchy where he expressed his condolences and appreciation of Dad and the time they spent together over the years. Read full message here.
I am very sorry to hear that Fiona. Thank you for letting me know. Please pass my condolences onto your mum. Ian was a lovely man and from what I can tell lived a very full life. I will always have a reminder of him on my desk at work! I am on leave next week but will do my best to tune in if possible on Wednesday morning. I hope you and your family are coping as best as you can at this very sad time. Read full message here.
Hank you so much for letting me know. My heart goes out to you and all the family over this difficult time. I so valued the time I spent with your Dad, he was a truly remarkable man who battled on through all his medical issues. But what I will fondly remember most is his sense of humour. Please give Ann a big cuddle from me. Love to you and everyone. Read full message here.
Dear Fiona I am so so sad to hear of your wonderful clever, witty dad’s passing. I remember him fondly and his gift to me of travel brochures from trips to Norway in the 60’s. Send your mum my fondest love and say that I am thinking of her and of you all in this very difficult time. Take care. X Tove Tove Easton B.Bus., LL.B Grad Dip.Legal Prac Principal Lawyer and Notary Public A fellow of the Queensland Society of Notaries (Inc) Read full message here.