I have only just found out today (Monday afternoon) after going to visit her that my dear friend Mavis has passed away. Mavis was to me one of the most talented caring people I have ever known. To me she was a mentor, I learned so much from Mavis. I will miss her very much and will never forget her. Because I spend so much time in Melbourne helping my daughters out with their children at holiday time I was always concerned that if Mavis did pass on I would not be here. I always made it a priority to visit Mavis before I left for Melbourne. Unfortunately and ironically I was booked to leave Sydney Tuesday morning and will not be able to attend her funeral and this upsets me very much. I did so much wanted to say goodbye. I offer my sincere condolences to all Mavis' kith and kin, I know how much Mavis meant to all of them. Coralie