RONCAN – Maria Maddalena OAM (née Sonego)

Dear Mrs Roncan, thankyou for being the shining light, the gentle friend and an irrepressible example of laughter and guidance to my mum, and to my brother and sister and me in those momentous days of growing up in The valley. We will always love you..Ken Greenhill

To Alan and Eleanor,,,your mum brought so much love and joy to those that knew her. Your mother was always there for my mum through the good days and the sad ones when mum was in treatment for cancer or at home needing a friend. Mum could always rely on you,, and our family will never forget what you did for us and our mum. RIP Mrs Roncan. Phil Greenhill.

Condolences from Susan and Manfred Beilharz to the family.
A life full full of achievement and positivity.

Sincere condolences to Alan and Eleanor and family.
Maria was a sweet soul and a faithfully loving mother to her three children.
It was truly an honour to know her.
RIP

Condolences to Alan, Eleanor and families from Martin and Joanne Beilharz and family.
A truly remarkable women.

Sentite condoglianze a Eleanor, fratelli e famiglia tutta.
Vi siamo vicini.

Puos d’Alpago (Belluno)

Martina e Luciano Sonego

Love from Monica and all Jim’s family

To Alan and Eleanor.
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of dear Maria. We will remember Maria for always being a loving, kind, caring and beautiful lady. Rest In Peace Maria.

Garry and Irene Sonego.

Maria.

Goodbye our dear friend.

Our journey together in Australia will always remain treasured.

Love to Allan, Elenore and families.

Our thoughts are with you all.

Ida Calvi
Maria Calvi
Teresina Zagami
and families. xx

I was very sad to hear of Mrs Roncan’s passing. She was very influential and had a significant impact upon my life and choice of career. I often think about her when I go about my work and how my connection with her and Frankie was pivotal in my life directions.

A lovely and determined lady who entrusted Franky to my class at Newborough East PS as he was beginning his education in pre-integration/special needs program days. Both of them are remembered with great fondness. Margaret Gaulton

Dear Maria, dearly loved special friend who will be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Maria. Our condolences to Alan, Eleanor, Terry and families.
Margaret & Marcello Brecely and family

Alan, Eleanor & Terry, we will always remember Maria for her irrepressible spirit, her ability to be a just & fair voice speaking up for the rights of people with disabilities & for her wonderful sense of humour.

A beautiful lady that was a good friend to my mother when they were founding members of Moe & District Friends of the Disabled. Maria the love you showed to all who attended events was evident and I am so glad that you were so good to my mum and Ian but also to me. You taught me so much. I will never forget the part you and the adorable Frankie played in my life. Rest easy now with your boy. xx

Mum, we will miss you immensely and will always appreciate your love, care and support and Terry and I will never forget you, you will always be in our hearts. We are happy knowing that you are catching up with Dad and Frankie.
Lots of love
Eleanor and Terry

I extend my most heartfelt sympathy to Alan, Eleanor, Terry and family. Our beautiful cousin Maria touched all our lives in so many ways and I, for one, owe my career as an education support teacher and coordinator in mainstream schools to her, as her passion for inclusion made such a profound impression on me. Maria was most loving and kind and treasured her extended family, both here and in Italy. I will miss my dear friend. Rest In Peace, Maria. xxx

How I am going to miss our one and half hour chats on the phone!!! Will miss you Maria.
Ciao bella. Cousin Marilena

I met (through the Net) Maria only in September 2017 on the occasion of a mournful event. I discovered a wonderful person, intelligent, affectionate and linked not only to his closest affections, but also those of his origins in Italy. From that date we exchanged messages and some photos on the occasion of anniversaries or family events. It was a great pain to receive the news of his death. I’ve watched the video of the funeral ceremony, and I’ve appreciated it very much. The simplicity, the choice of images, the songs, and the commemorative text of Eleanor who whas able to tell Maria’s life in a few minutes, an intense, full and uncommon life that lasted almost a century. Maria will be in the memory of the many people who have loved her and who have known her. And it will be a sweet memory. My thoughts are close to you all.