
Simon Townsend: Pioneer of Australian Children's Television
A tribute to Simon Townsend, creator of Wonder World, celebrating his contributions to Australian children’s television and his lasting legacy.
DE CANDIA, Francesca
(nee De Ruvo)
Born in
Adelaide, South Australia
on 2 February 1961.
Passed away peacefully
on 10 January 2025.
Aged 63 years.
Beautiful and loving wife of Dino.
Dearly loved, cherished
and adored Mum
and mother-in-law of
Marie and Vince Lionello,
Rosa and Angelo Caiazza,
Laura and Giuseppe Ciccone.
Precious and most
treasured Nonna of
Ava, Alessio,
Olivia, Anthony, Leonardo,
Arielle, Evie, Amara and Gigi.
Devoted daughter of
Domenico and Rosa De Ruvo
(both deceased).
Loving sister and sister-in-law of
Giovanna and Giuseppe Cutri,
Lorenzo and Olga De Ruvo,
Giuseppe and Nicola De Ruvo.
Treasured Aunty to all her nieces, nephews
and great nieces and nephews.
Loved and adored by all her family
and friends in Australia and overseas.
The family wish to sincerely thank
A/Prof. Peter Bardy, Dr. Nimit Singhal,
Dr. Carmel Ward, Dr. Harpal Gill
and all the amazing nursing staff of
St. Andrew’s Hospital (level 3), and the
Royal Adelaide Hospital, for taking
such wonderful care of Francesca.
Sweet dreams and rest peacefully
our beautiful Angel.
Forever the brightest
star in the sky.
Funeral by : Blackwell Funerals Payneham
Website: https://www.blackwellfunerals.com.au
Email Address : SACCCcorrespondence@...
Phone number : 088362...
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