THOMAS, Hilda Dawn (nee Gray)

Of Kirwan, Townsville, formerly Mitchelton, Brisbane. Born at Red Hill, Brisbane 8 April 1926. Died at Regis Aged Care, Kirwan 5 November 2020.

Most dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley and Don Hughes (Dunedin, New Zealand) and Russell Thomas (Townsville). Grandma Hilda of Shane, Calvin and Lisa, Camille, and Dylan. Great Grandma of Chloe, Chelsey and Hudson. Daughter of Gilbert* and Alice* Gray, sister of Bill*, Gilbert*, Isabella*, and Harold*. Loved aunt of Mel and Joyce* Gray (Ningi), Great-aunt of Colin and Rosie, Leanne, and Julie. (*denotes deceased)

A mother’s love is something that no one can explain.

It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain.

It is endless and unselfish and enduring, come what may,

For nothing can destroy it or take that love away.

In accordance with Hilda’s wishes, she will be privately cremated.