Farewell Helen
I have a sad duty to perform and that is to announce to our old and not yet met friends around the world the recent death of Helen at her beloved Stanton. The breast cancer she was diagnosed with three years ago took her away and she will be missed by us all.
The house that awoke to the sound of Helen’s joyousness watched quietly as she passed into history and is not sad.
Stanton knows about time as she is one of the oldest Europeans in Australia but she thinks differently to you and I.
She has seen the laying out of life here to a daily routine, patiently and probably curiously musing over the juggling of time by convicts and modernists alike.
For nearly 200 years Stanton has watched the schedule of the earth, and strengthened the life of the spirit around her. The Stanton seasons will become a regular feature of the website as she deserves to be heard.
Often and again, through God’s grace,
Man and woman usher a child
Into the world and clothe him in gay colours;
They cherish him, and teach him as the seasons turn
Until his young bones strengthen,
His limbs lengthen …
The Fortunes of Men
10 Jan 2010 admin
We’re so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She really lit up the house during our stay in Christmas 2008 and we remember fondly her humour and warm hospitality. Our stay at the Stanton was the highlight of our time in Tasmania.
I was shocked to hear of Helen’s passing.
I was telling a friend about the beautiful location of our wedding on 22/07/2006 and was saddened to see that Helen had passed away.
Helen, Mark and Sam were a huge part of our day and were absolutely beautiful hosts to us, our bridal party and our guests.
Sincere condolences to Mark and all loved ones.