RIP Gerard Hanssen

All, Apologies for sending again, there were some corrections that hadnt been made before sending by Danni, herewith the updated and correct version.  We regret to advise of the passing of former Headmaster of Bovo, Gerard Hanssen. When he slipped away, on Wednesday morning, he  was resident in a Toowoomba hospital Thank you to Garry Costello, Derek and to Gerard`s daughter, Anna.  Derek and Garry were on the Bovo Board during Gerard`s tenure.  Our condolences go to Jill, Anna and the brothers, Kevin, Trevor and Glen. Gerard`s funeral will take place at 10 AM, Saturday, December 3rd , at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 153 Holberton St. Toowoomba Qld 4350 Gerard served us well at Bovo, in the `76 to ~78 school years.  The Bougainville assignment rounded off a fascinating, 15 years record of service in PNG education. He was Headmaster at Wau, Bulolo and, immediately prior to Bovo, he spent many years at Salamaua.  Anna said that Salamaua was his favourite.  On Gerard`s return to Aussie he completed a year at Pittsworth and 11 years at the Mater Dei School.  He continued as a Supply Teacher for Mater Dei for a further 9 years. Gerard was 88 years of age. As we can see, Gerard made a huge contribution to PNG Education and beyond. Davo From: Merv Jeanes  Date: 2 December 2016 at 11:49:30 am AEST To: John Davidson <info@johndavidson.com.au> Subject: Re: RIP Gerard Hanssen Davo. Yet another good man passed. Everyone knew Gerard, partiularly those with children at the time. And this sad occasion reminds how long ago that period of unfogettable living was and how less of us remain each year.  It was 34 years ago when we left yet we reminisce and it feels like yesterday. RiP Gerard with good memories. Cheers. Merv From Deidre Fenwick:                   RIP Gerard Hanssen Thanks John - Gerard was the first real principal I worked with as a teacher and a very nice guy - very supportive of my inexperienced efforts! “