Peter & Maureen's story is one of love and devotion. A
love that blossomed in their teenage years and has stood the test of time.
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in February 2016, Peter & Maureen have
shared happiness, sadness and tragedy together. They have cared for each other
through many illnesses, not even Alzheimer's could take their love away.

Maureen was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010. Peter being
a devoted and loving husband cared for her at home until April 2013, when
Maureen's condition and his own health meant it was time for Maureen to move
into a care facility. Peter visited Maureen every day, sometimes twice a day,
until his own health got the better of him. When his visits were reduced to
just a few hours a day or even when he had to miss days due to illness, his
thoughts were always with Maureen.

During their visits they would hold hands, go for walks,
dance, laugh, cuddle, kiss and exchange 'I love yous'. Whilst her memories have
all but faded away, her love for Peter has not.

After weeks of hospitalisation Peter was taken to visit
Maureen one last time. They enjoyed a cuddle and a kiss and for the last time
declared their love for one another. Just a few days later Peter passed away
with Maureen and his children at his side. Maureen wept.

Unable to attend the funeral, Maureen placed a rose on
Peter's coffin as the funeral procession made its way from Young to
Murrumburrah. Again, she wept. Alzheimer's may take away memories but it does
not take away true love.

Maureen started to decline not long after Peter’s passing,
soon she became bed bound. The effects of Alzheimer’s continued to take their
toll on Maureen, eventually leaving her totally depleted. We are grateful that
family were able to be at her side for her final days of the ‘long goodbye’.
She is finally at peace and reunited with Peter, and free from the cruel
disease that is Alzheimer’s.

In lieu of flowers at Maureen’s funeral donations to Dementia
Australia will be requested. We have created this page so that others may give
and pay their respects to Maureen. Donations to Dementia Australia go towards
research of this devastating disease. It is our hope that in the near future no
other family member needs to suffer with Alzheimer's or dementia. 

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