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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.
Passed away peacefully at Yaralla Place on April 24, 2020 aged 88 years. Loved wife of Vince Henderson. Treasured mother and mother-in-law to Steven (dec’d) and Vicki Wellings, Randall and Irene Wellings, Shelley Wellings, ReBeccA and Ross (dec’d) Fluerty, Sue Sweeney and Carl Wellings. Loving mama to her 15 grandchildren and 15½ great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Robert Barlow (dec’d), Dorothy Barlow and Auriel Stains.
1st Member of the Proud Marys and member of the Maryborough RSL Pipe Band.
Fay will be privately cremated with a memorial service to follow at a later date.
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