Vale Betty Marsden OAM 23/8/1930 - 28/5/2024
It is with great sadness that I'm letting you know that Betty Marsden OAM, our much loved and esteemed president for thirty-seven years until retiring from the role last July, died peacefully on Tuesday at the Angliss Hospital, Upper Ferntree Gully, with her son John by her side. She celebrated her 93rd birthday last August.
Betty's health had been in decline over the past six months or so, and her reduced mobility unfortunately prevented her from attending committee meetings this year.
However we spoke regularly on the phone right up to last week, and her interest and passion for the Dandenong Ranges remained steadfast, and she was always ready to offer insights and comment on the latest environmental issues and League activities.
She will be greatly missed.
I understand arrangements for her funeral are currently underway, and will let you know as soon as I hear further.
I take this opportunity to share this lovely photo of Betty, taken at the Kallista cafe - Cork at Cooks Corner, last December, after a Christmas lunch with friends.
