There have been no last minute changes.
After a private natural burial in Gunghalin cemetery, a celebration of Philip's life will take place at 2 p.m. at the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, National Arboretum, as previously advised. We will have a slide show featuring Philip in his different roles (though some have not yet been retrieved from his multiple computers!), contributions from family and friends, and some music.
The Canberra Times made an error last week which meant a notice did not appear on Saturday, There is a notice in today (Wednesday)'s paper. They have made another error in the online notice, spelling Philip's name wrongly as 'Phillip' in the subheading although correctly in the actual notice. . I have asked them to correct the spelling. I believe the subbing is done offshore.
Here is a map showing how to get to the Pavilion. Parking is limited and some of you might have to park in the main Arboretum car park and walk up. It would be thoughtful to leave some closest parking for the less able-bodied. Note that the map shows a southern route for accessing Pavilion parking.
Map: http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/494861/FINAL-How-to-get-to-MW-Pavilion-font-adjusted.pdf
If link, or a copy-and-paste, doesn't work, just Google, margaret whitlam pavilion map.
You are warmly invited to continue celebrating Philip's life after the ceremony, when light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.
Maureen I fondly remember you when you visited Phil and me at MARA in Malaysia when we were AVA's.
ReplyDeleteI am deeply saddened to learn of your Philip's death. My Phil died on 4 March this year,a victim of Alzheimer's disease.
I wish you fortitude in the coming weeks and months - some days will not be easy. Chris Bergin