Anne Margaret CARRUTHERS

(nee Mepstead) (St Anne)

Dates 30th of August 1949 in life to the 14th of January 2008. Much more than just the best friend and daughter of AUDREY and DONALD (dec) MEPSTEAD. She was a rock and inspiration for siblings ROBERT, DAVID and KENNETH and their FAMILIES. A soon to be grandmother, ANNE was mate, wife and confidant to ROBERT and a devoted, loving tigress of her cubs JENNIFER, SUSAN, MATTHEW, and to man`s best friend ELLIE. More than this, ANNE was a choister, fundraiser and scrap-booker extraordinaire. A friend to many and teacher of countless unique and special children.

We invite you to attend a Service to celebrate a life cut short and say farewell to a spirited, powerful and, above all compassionate lady.

Time 10am THURSDAY (17/1/08) Kotara Uniting Church, Grinsell St, Kotara. We are each better for having being taken under her wing.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Newcastle Melanoma Unit may be made at the Service.