Also known as "Christine"
21 May 1942 – 15 December 2023
Also known as "Christine"
21 May 1942 – 15 December 2023
Born 21 of May 1942 in Kotah, Rajastan (Formally the eastern Rajaputana states), British India. Philomena Kotine Christine Delves, formally Gosney, nee Livesey. Died peacefully with her family beside her on Friday 15 of December 2023.
Adored mother and mother in law to Robin and Trudy, Kathy and Mike, and the best nana to Blake, Connor, Reneé and Liam.
Sister to Annette, Sibia, Bob, Helen, Galfred, Angela and Johnny.
Affectionally known as Aunty Mena and Aunty Chris to so many.
Daughter to the late Capt. Thomas Reginald Livesey and Etsun Livesey.
A life of many experiences from being born in an Indian Maharajas palace, to a childhood in Burma(Myanmar) and Lake Taupo. To joining the Womans Army Corp(WAC), being an army wife and a Seamstress.
Robin and Kathy invite you to place a tribute for Philomena to the Dils tribute page

What a fabulous lady. It was a pleasure to have worked with Chris for so many years, and even more of a pleasure to have called her a friend. We shared so many laughs over the years and, of course, a few tears as well. Our weekends in Sydney (with those cheap $99 fares back in the day!) are such fabulous memories which will never be forgotten. Chris, you made a big difference to us all, and it was an absolute privilege. Rest well.


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