Una Forrester, 8/1/1962 – 7/2/2019
Una has requested for those wanting to celebrate and honour her life to please do so in the form of financial donation to St Vincent’s Hospital – Level 6 (Haematology and Oncology).
The impact that the staff on this level had on Una is best described by her. Please read below the message she wrote to them in her 2018 Christmas card.
“It is hard to find the words to describe the love and fondness I feel for you all.
Over the past 5 ½ months I have got to know many of you well and feel privileged to have been taken care of by you.
The compassion, kindness and very high level of professional care that you have given me has been incredible and I cannot speak highly enough of you.
There have been so many times when your words of comfort, touch of kindness and sharing a laugh has helped me get through a difficult time. I will never forget these and I am eternally grateful to you for this.
Of course in spite of my love of level 6 I am very excited about going home, but know I will miss the people of level 6.
I wish each of you great happiness and good fortune.
With much love,
Una Forrester”
The Forrester Family are of the same opinion.
They would like to thank you all for the kind messages and support that they have received throughout Una’s treatment and since her passing. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St Vincent’s through this memorial page.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Steve, Catriona And Tim, Eilidh And Steve, Lewis And Fiona
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The Forrester Family
Merry Christmas to all the staff taking care of individuals and supporting families. We thank the doctors and nurses who continue to make an impact and treat those just like our Mum.
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The Forrester Family
Acknowledging the compassion, kindness and professional care the staff of level 6 showed to our beautiful wife and mum during treatment in 2018. Sending our gratitude to those who gave us more time together. In loving memory of you, Una. We miss you. Lots of love, Steve, Catriona, Eilidh, Lewis, Fiona, Tim, Steve and Jordan.
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John Mcalister
Thank you for the many wonderful memories Una. Sending all my love and warmest wishes across the ocean to the Forrester family.
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Your Team At Hays It
Dear Lewis and family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Louise Bell
Happy to donate in memory of lovely Una
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Tim And Jaki Kuiper
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Anonymous
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Scott Craig And Family
Every family that knows you is broken hearted so you are not alone..Una was and is special to us all..??????????????????
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Geelong Clinical School - Deakin University
Dear Forrester Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love the Geelong Clinical School Staff. xxxxxx
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Liana Oster
The world is a much brighter place for having had Una in it. Her love and warmth lives on through you all and everyone she touched. Thinking of you all, with the most love. Larn, Irene, Dan & James x
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Karoline Chalupa
Sending all my love to the Forrester Family, you are all in my prayers ❤️
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Anonymous
Love to you all xx
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Sophie Mckee
Sending all our love and keeping you all in our thoughts. From Ann, Eliott, Sophie and Rosie xxx
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Joel And Sarah
In loving memory.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Leigh Stanbrook
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Bernie & Sis Young
Dear Fiona & family, all our love to you all on the loss of your beautiful Mum, Una. Love Bernie & Sis xx
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Brendan Rogash
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Josie Verga
I am a better person to have met you Una. Your smile and strong spirits will live on forever in my heart.
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Trikkelle Flynn
To such a beautiful family, and in recognising the support and care of St Vincent's Hospital. In lieu of flowers ? Thinking of you all Trikkelle
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Christine Mcintyre
Thinking of you all at this very sad time xx
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Shaune And Robyn Barry
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Margot And Billy Mackay & Family
In memory of a very dear friend who will be missed always and with much love to all the Forrester gang. xx
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Jonathan Silverman
All my thoughts and best wishes to the Forrester family
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Hilary Brough
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Gowrie Street Primary School
We are very sorry to hear of Una's passing. Our thoughts are will you all at the sad time. We will be forever grateful for Una's care and support. With Love Gowrie Street Primary School Staff & Students xxx
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Tahlia Wilson
Dear Cat and Family, our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Sending all our love xxx Tahlia and Matt xxx
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Christine Brown
Thinking of Steve and family at this sad time. Una was such a lovely person and will always be remembered xxx
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Claire Mckie
Eilidh, thinking of you through this time. Sending a hug. Love, Claire
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Anonymous
All our love to the Forrester family x
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Kylie Hoskin
My heart goes out to a gorgeous family who lost a beautiful woman. Cherish the amazing memories you have of your mum and wife.
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Trish Walker
With love to you all... cherish the special memories ??
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Anonymous
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Eilidh Rittmeyer
Thinking of my beautiful Mum, who would have turned 58 today. I'll drink a glass of bubbles for her, and celebrate just how wonderful she was. Despite the sadness I feel, I am thankful for the time we got together which was made possible by receiving treatment at St V's. Ongoing gratefulness to Level 6.
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Eilidh Rittmeyer
In recognition of Lymphoma month. Thinking of the wonderful staff of level 6 that continue to provide care to people like my mum!
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Elspeth Lumb
Donating to remember Una as such a lovely cheery person who is going to be missed so badly and also to recognise the amazing work done by healthcare professionals everywhere.
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Vanessa Webb
Those that we love are never truly lost, they live on forever in our hearts and memories xo
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Jarrod Greening
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Keith Davies
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Narelle Maxted
$50
Louise Stoessell
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Eilidh Rittmeyer
Happy Mothers Day to you, Mum. I miss you. Next year I'll celebrate my first Mothers day with your little granddaughter or son. I'll be thinking of you and telling them about their Granny!
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Leanne Ralston
Happy 60th Steve!
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Evelin Costa
Sending love to all of you at this difficult time ❤️ Love Lola & Evelin ❤️❤️
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Andrew Gray
Such sad news.our thoughts are with Una's family
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Kendall Letica
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Una sounded like a very special woman, may she rest in peace x
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Anonymous
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Graeme Crosbie
Steve, Lewis, Fiona and all of your family we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Una’s message is an amazing insight into the beautiful person she was, taking the time to acknowledge those who cared for her.
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Raelene, Corey, Talon And Dayne Wilson
$30
Rosemary Bunge
In honour of your 60th birthday Steve, with loving memories of our dear Una. Love always the Bunge's xxxxx
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Eilidh Rittmeyer
8.1.21 - We would have celebrated Mum’s 60th Birthday. I’ll have a few cocktails in honour of her!
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Eilidh
Happy Belated Mother’s Day to my Mum.
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Eliabaeth O’brien
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Stephanie Eddy And Kalen Swift
A wonderful woman who will be missed by many
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Jane Watson
What a tragic loss for you all, I have lots of happy memories of una, I will never forget her wonderful smile xx
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Leanne Mansell
I had met Una briefly but felt a great warmth and welcome from her. This has had a lasting impression.
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Sarah Williams
Happy 60th Birthday Steve! Wishing you a year of health and happiness as you reach this wonderful milestone.
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Julia Kildey
Sending my love, prayers and thoughts ❤️
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Georgia Linton
My thoughts are with you, Eilidh & Catriona, and the Forrester family. Una was such a wonderful lady and I’ve very fond memories of her always cheering us on at netball on Saturday’s x
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Susan Ann Anglim
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Kristy Akrigg
I never got to meet Una but I have the pleasure of working with her beautiful daughter, Eilidh, who is testament to what a wonderful woman and mother Una must have been. My heart and thoughts are with you xx
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Linda Elkington
Happy 60th Birthday Steve. Hope you can eventually get to celebrate with your family and friends. Much love Linda
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Helen Allen
HB Steve ! Thinking of you as you celebrate a "spesh" milestone ! xx
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Anonymous
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Helen Allen
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Wendy Doyle
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Damian Smith
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Jessica Ball
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Merry Christmas to Level 6 Staff. Grateful for the care provided by this team, which allowed us to have more time with our wife/mum/mum in-law. Wishing you all the best holiday season! We'll drink a glass of bubbles for you, Una.