A Funeral Service for the late Mrs Pamela Keating will be held at St Peter's Eastern Hill, 15 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne on MONDAY (February 2, 2009) commencing at 10.00 a.m.

Private Cremation

In lieu of flowers, donations to both the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Salvation Army would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.

16.11.1954 ~ 26.01.2009

Wife of David, Mother of Ashley and Travis,
Daughter of Elva and Keith (Dec).
Sister of Cheryl, Graeme, Ken (Dec.), Emily, Tim and Simon.
Sister in law of Barry Kaylene and Louise.

Pam will be dearly dearly missed by us all and words
cannot describe our sorrow and loss of this amazing woman.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God

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Pam you are all things to me.
My Wife
My Love
My Friend
My Rock
Give me all your strength from where
you are until I join you there.

David

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My Beautiful Mother.
Who showed me how to love, live and dream.
I love you and promise I will live the dream for you.
Thank you.
Love, Ashley James

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There are no words I can say and no amount of tears which
could begin to explain my pain. I have lost my mentor, best
friend and a mother who gave all her love at all times. Why ?
Travis

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Your phone greeting of “Hi it’s me” will be cherished forever –
as will the memories of your generous spirited life to us all – your family.
Love forever Mum (Elva) & Paul

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My beloved sister, my closest mate,
We shared so much of our lives.
We are two sides of a coin.
My heart aches.
There is such a hole in my life and I do so love you.
Your big sister, Cheryl

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“Me Here Little Brother,
It’s Your Little Big Sister,”
You Know Sister Dear,
You Are,
Trusted, Respected, Honoured,
Above All Else,
Loved,
Graeme

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Your Strength, Honesty and family values are our inspiration.
Growing up in two different worlds, generations apart
and yet you always showed a keen interest in our lives.
We were always and forever will be your Little Sister and Brothers.
You will be greatly missed
Emily, Tim and Simon

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Dearest Pam, Thank you for all your support and love you have
shown me, particularly during Keith’s illness. I will miss you,
Joanne

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Sister in law and friend,
Thank you for the journey we have shared that has been cut far too short.
Thank you for being part of our family and for your love, support and advice.
I will treasure all the times we shared together and with our families.
Rest Now.
Love Kaylene

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Auntie Pammy,
I will miss you dearly
I will remember your delicious food especially at Xmas time.
Remember I was always first at your table with the fullest plate!!
Thank you for the laughs we shared over the years
Love Christian

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‘hello aunty Pammy’
‘hello niece Mellie’……
I cannot come to believe this reality – our chats will never be the same again.
You will be in my everyday as auntie and friend. I am so truly grateful
for your generosity and support and I am so happy you got to meet
your great niece Mietta. I loved your enthusiasm and passion for
all things nice especially flowers and the finest food. I sure hope
your mornings start with a fine cup of tea and there is always time
for a B L & S!! Its your turn to rest now dear Auntie Pam
Mel

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Tragically taken too soon.
Pammy you welcomed me openly into the family.
I will never forget our chats and laughs about life.
You were always there with a word of advice.
Your generosity, love and support will never be forgotten.
Farewell for now
Steve

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My dear great auntie Pam
How little I understand of this tragedy.
I am truly blessed for our few but treasured cuddles.
My mummy and daddy and great uncle Dave will be sure to tell me
when I grow up how very excited you were to have a ‘great niece’.
I will also grow to know that I am the only one who has been able to keep you
from the kitchen on Xmas day- remember that long sleepy cuddle? I know I will
Mietta Poppy


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Our sister, aunt and great aunt,
Pam has been a constant shining star in our lives, always challenging,
always loving, ever passionate. She will forever be in our hearts and lives.
Cheryl and Barry, Becky and Tom, Ben, Jenn and Sean

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Dear Pam, Aunty Grumpy, the best partier and the happiest winner –
nobody can believe that your smile, your hip-and-shoulder greeting,
your teasing, your incredible work ethic, your fierce loving loyalty
have been taken away so suddenly.
Love Becky and Tom

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Pam what can we say to express our sorrow and the hole
that has been left without your fire and vitality in our lives.
We shall never forget our beautiful Aunty Grumpy.
Love Ben, Jenn and Sean

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My Three Words for my “Big Little Sis-In-Law
Happy – Always Joshua’s “happy Aunty Pam”
Love – I loved your honesty & love of life!
Knowledge – You had so much of it!
& You were very happy to share it with me
Thankyou for making a difference in our lives
Lou & Joshua

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You passed with content,
Content with life and family.
You were loved by many,
A Daughter, Sister, Mother and my Aunt.
Your teachings and lessons to me were
widespread and were filled with meaning,
Yet I continue to learn from you and always will.
I thank you for being part of my life, I feel privileged to
be a part of yours, So thank you. I love you and always will.
Louis

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My Aunty Pam,
You were such a fun, loving,
unpredictable and caring person
And will never be forgotten.
Love Henri

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Pam,
To me you were an inspiration. You were a fantastic cook,
I remember your potatoes they were amazing. You were such a
caring, loving and hilarious person, you will never be forgotten.
I love you
Your niece Ella