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Ellen Maude Heywood
(19 Sept 1909 - 7 Sept 2010)
MAUDIE’S HONOR OF A LIFETIME.
RETIREMENT
Maudie Heywood has become an honorary member of the Oblate Fathers, the only one in Australia.
Maudie, who at the age of 28, became house-keeper at the Sorrento presbytery for 58 years, was honored in recognition of her service to the Catholic religious order.
Maudie said she hasn’t noticed time pass at the presbytery. “Fifty eight years ago I was looking after my family as my mother had died. One by one they left home to get married or go into the Army.
Father McCusker asked me to be house keeper at the presbytery for a two month trial.
“I kept waiting for him to ask for a decision. He never came back.”
Maudie said she had never regretted her time with the Oblate's
“This recognition was a total unexpected and appreciated. It’s a great honor.
Present parish Priest Father David Shelton paid tribute to Maudie’s many years of service.
“Everyone appreciates her efforts. She looks after all of us very well, and keeps everything running smoothly”, he said.
Maudie died aged 12 days short of her 101st birthday.
Extract from Local Newspaper.
