In memory of Robyn Deards

By Sarah Deards

In loving memory of Robyn Deards. Passed away in Wollongong on 10 February 2021 aged 67 years.

In lieu of flowers to honour Robyn’s life, we have chosen to support the Garvan Institute. We invite you to use the ‘Give Now’ button should you wish to join us.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research works hard to find better treatment options for a range of diseases, including cancers of the small intestine, through their research program focusing on neglected or rare cancers. The Garvan Institute also research genomics, epigenetics and cellular genomics. Their researchers study how DNA and its copying into RNA varies from person to person and cell to cell, revealing the detailed answers to health and disease – how to diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Towle Family

It was a privilege to have known Robyn She will be missed

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Bob Marden

I miss sweetie pie so much

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Sarah Deards

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Carly Deards

Nothing we give will ever be enough xx

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Steve Deards

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Leonie Hiles

In loving memory of my dear sister and friend, so courageous and brave. It was a gift to know Robyn.

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Janet Boyle

She was a good long time friend and will be missed.

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Adam Hiles

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Jen & Jeff

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Noel Politis

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Mel Winthorpe

Sending much love to you, Brian and Rose. x

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Anonymous

In memory of a dear friend Robyn

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Rhian & Linly

Sending love to you and your family xx

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Ian Lindfield

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Julie & Alan Scott

Hope this helps with research

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Jim And Jeanette Walsh

In memory of a good friend who was always positive and smiling. Will miss her.

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Greg Taylor

Robyn is a loss to us all. Thank you for such a moving and inclusive ceremony - no one was left out (as she would leave no one out). Robyn breathed in air and breathed out sunshine. She was a sunshine factory ! Thinking of you all.

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Karen And George Winstanley

To Bob and Sarah and Carly In Memory of a wonderful work colleague and friend,

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Michael Kennedy

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Greg Dever

Thank you Robyn for your company on those long train trips to Parramatta. Robyn was always up for a chat and had one of those personality that made you feel better.

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Jenny And Phil Hammond

To dear Sarah Carly Bob and family We will never forget our Robyn so beautiful and thoughtful We were so blessed to be her friends xx

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Cam And Nea

Sarah, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love. We hope this donation can help get us closer to a cure. Cam and Nea xx

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Margaret& Ross Emanuel

In Memory to Robyn as a long time special friend over 50 years.We will always remember her smiles and her gentle nature.A beautiful lady..Thankyou so much Sarah ,Carly and Family for sharing a lovely celebration of your Mums Life and know we will treasure special memories of her . Marg& Ross Emanuel

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Jarrod Hiles

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Colleen & Bob Ross

Dear Sarah , Carly, Bob & Families, We will miss your beautiful Mum. She was a dear friend for a long time. We shared many a good time together over long lunches that we never wanted to end. The celebration of her life showed how much your Mum was loved by all her friends, her partner Bob, & family. She was very proud of Sarah & Carly & her gorgeous Rose . Bob & Colleen Ross

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Dianne Lawson

Such a very special, long time friend. We shared lots and have some wonderful memories of times spent together. Robyn was very brave.

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Malcolm Green

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Chris Hughes

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Bruce And Hansard

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Chris Sponiar

My condolences to you and your family Sarah - take strength from each other and you'll get through.

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Julia Mckeowen

Dear Carly & Sarah, Remembering your beautiful Mum xoxo

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Joanna Lees

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time Sarah. Xxx

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Narelle Moore

With heartfelt sadness at mum’s passing. I’ve known Robyn since we started at the Water Board in 1972. I hope you are strengthened by fond memories of times together and the love you shared.

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John Gow

Robyn was the sweetest & brightest girl in our Class of 1971 at Chatswood High School. Always happy, with a perpetual smile, I wished I had been able to see more of her after school finished. Her family & friends should always be so happy that Robyn was part of their lives.

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Anonymous

Hi Sarah Hoping to see brighter days for all families that have to go through difficult times. Stay well and stay strong. Happy to catch up for tea at a mutually acceptable time. Lots of hugs

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Morag Mckay

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Marcia Sheehy

Sarah and Carly A wonderful cause !!!! Treasure the fond memories.... Marcia xxx

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Brian Malligan

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Claire & John Lloyd

In memory of a wonderful friend.

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Kate Hudson

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Marcia Sheehy

Dear Sarah and Carly Additional donation In honour of your Mum's life.... Take care, Marcia xxx ,

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Renee & Dave

Big hugs x

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Wendy Cleaver

My heartfelt sympathy to you, your entire family and Bob.

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Pamela Derijk

Dear Sarah, Carly & Bob, You did an amazing job looking after Robyn and the preparation and eulogies at her funeral were beautiful, she would be so proud. I will miss her always as well but be grateful to have had her as a friend and that her suffering is over, Luv Pam

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Charm & Stan(d) Arendarski

A beautiful & fitting farewell. Rob would be proud. x

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Asta Buchanan

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Margaret Black

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Anonymous

Hi Sarah I am another of the Sydney Water colleagues who was lucky enough to work with Robyn. I briefly met you last week and just wanted to say how proud your mum would have been of both you and Carly last week and the great job you both did. Your mum was such a lovely person always warm, friendly, smiling and willing to help. We worked together in the same team under Pam Derik for a short time before moving to Parramatta. It was my privilege to work with such a lovely person.

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Jan & Don Glendenning

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Elizabeth Buzo

Lots of Love Liz

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Wayne & Sue Grocott

In memory of a wonderful work colleague and friend.

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The Edge Outdoor Adventure Store

Thinking of you and your family x

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Anonymous

Thank you Sarah. If only all people could be spared the misery of unnecessary suffering.

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Stephen Castieau

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Fiona Wright