EGAN, Lilian Mary

EGAN (nee Gibbs). _ Lilian Mary Born London, England Jan. 23, 1906 Eldest daughter of Celia and Richard Gibbs. Loving sister of George, Olive, Gladys and Winifred (all dec.). Loving wife of Alfred Cyril Egan (dec.). Loved and devoted mother of Joan (Mellahn) and Judith (O'Leary,) sons-in-law Barry and Gavan. Treasured Nan of 8 grand children. `Lili-an' of 14 great- grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren . "Gifted hands now at rest, but the melody lingers on" EGAN. _ Lilian Mary. At Lauriston Nursing Home on Aug. 20, 2008 our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, aged 102 - gregarious and humorous to the end. We will not forget her kindness, her skills and talents. She was rewarded with many longstanding friendships, and great love and affection. _ Judy and Gavan O'Leary, Mark O'Leary, Suzanne de Bruin, Paul O'Leary and Laurie Shapiro (New York), Trevor Reading, Deborah Howell, Aimie and Tom Trikojous, Jay Reading, Sian, Stella, Tea, Violet (New York) and Ava Shea O'Leary. EGAN. _ Lilian Mary. 23.1.1906 - 20.8.2008 Loved mother of Joan (Mrs Barry Mellahn), Nan of Robert (dec.) Annette and Robin McDougall,Carole Gigg and Kevin Cooke, Barbara, Debbie and Alan Wilson, "Lili-an" to Erin, and Christian Devlin, Leah and Dean Jones, Matthew, Megan, Michael, Matilda and Morgan and to the 5th generation, Milla, Luca, Jonah, Spencer and Rory. Five generations of happy memories - "the greatest of these is love."