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SYDENHAM, Joan Kathleen (née Sharpin)

Born on October 26, 1930. Passed away February 25, 2021.

Passed away peacefully, lining up for one last cuppa at 90 years of age.
Loved wife of Alan(dec).
Mother of Jennifer(dec), Robyn, Graeme, Murray and Barry. Nanna to Stephanie, Louise, Kelly, Tom, Victoria, Richard, Ben, Logan and Karissa. Great Nanna to Maggie and Freddy. In-law to Matthew, Amanda and Nick. Friend to just way to many to mention.

A life lived to the full.
Loved and remembered.

Funeral Notice
St. Peter's Anglican Church Bruce Street, LeongathaView Map
A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Joan Kathleen Sydenham will be held at St. Peters Anglican Church, Bruce Street Leongatha, on THURSDAY March 4, 2021 commencing at 2.00pm. At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Red Cross would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service. The Funeral will be livestreamed, click here A Gathering to remember Joan, for all her Mornington Peninsula friends, will be held at the Mornington Peninsula Club, 20 Gibson St. Dromana, on TUESDAY March 9,2021 at 10.00am. Please wear “HAPPY COLOURS” Joan did not like black.
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  1. Lovely memories of Joan and the family while growing up in Leongatha. Sad to hear that Joan has gone and will miss our contacts and letters. She had a wonderful life and so active and interested in all.
    Sadly missed and remembered with Love

    Jeanette Breen March 2, 2021

  2. What a wonderful woman! Still playing tennis and golf in her 90’s, travelling the world, helping out with Red Cross, camping with her family. Never a dull moment in Joan’s life. She has left a wonderful legacy of her beautiful children who all have ‘good old country values in their hearts. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model. Fly high on you last journey to be reunited with Alan and Jen.

    Melinda and Merle Wellard March 3, 2021

  3. Sincere condolences to Robyn, Graeme, Murray and Barry and Families. Joan was a wonderful and capable mentor, organiser, worker, instructor, coach, umpire and player in many community groups and sports in Leongatha and district, as well as being a very busy mother. An inspiration to many.

    Glenice Emmerson March 3, 2021

  4. Well Joan you did it your way all the way ,well done for a life well lived and memories in the hearts of those you loved and who loved you. Love Sympathy and hugs from the North Island to all on the West Island. Jean

    Jean Sydenham March 4, 2021

  5. Sincere condolences to Robyn, Graeme, Murray, and Families Thinking of you all,Loving memories of a great Lady And our Hockey Days

    Snooty and Col Stockdale March 4, 2021

  6. With great memories of the Sydneham family and our times together in the Hockey Team known as The Stewarts and the Presbyterian Badmington Team aalong with my days as a Baby Sitter to the young Sydnehams…………. Sue Slater

    Sue Slater March 4, 2021

  7. Such fond memories of Joan – her love of hockey was infectious and so pleased we had the pleasure of her encouragement, coaching and running the sidelines as our umpire. A great grounding for future sporting endeavours. Sincere condolences to Robyn, Graeme, Murray, Barry and families

    Elly Berryman March 4, 2021

  8. Wonderful memories of the Sydenham family in Leongatha. Swimming Club was always fun times.
    Condolences to all of the family. Love Leila Wilson nee White xo

    Leila Wilson March 6, 2021