Judith Borthwick, an active member of U3A for over 18 years, passed away on February 3rd at Benalla Hospital after an extended illness. A passionate advocate for U3A Benalla, Judith was a member of the U3A Benalla Committee for many years, taking on roles including Publicity Officer and Newsletter Editor.
A trained secretary and highly regarded administrator at Dookie College before retiring, Judith brought those skills into her role as Newsletter Editor, editing the U3A Benalla Newsletter for seven years from 2009 to 2015. Judith enjoyed writing and had her finger on the pulse of what was happening at U3A - if a report was missing, she would often whip one up before the newsletter deadline. Judith’s husband John enjoyed helping Judith by taking the newsletter to Bill Syke’s office for printing each month.
Judith was the founding convenor of the Collector’s group. An avid collector of depression glass, kerosene lamps and more, Judith heard about a similar group in Melbourne, researched it and developed a proposal for Collectors, which commenced in 2016 and remains a popular course.
Judith was also a valued member of groups including Page Turners, Patchwork, Chat ‘n Chew, Politics & Current Affairs and Cards 500.
During the first year of Covid in 2020, Judith completed a project, ‘Benalla Hospitals and Nurses of the early 1900’s’, commenced in 2012 with John Avery’s Local History course and continued with Meg Dillon’s Stories of Benalla’s Past’ course the following year. Meg is presenting a session, ‘Cottage Hospitals in Benalla, 1890 to 1940’, drawing upon Judith’s research, at the upcoming National Heritage Festival in Benalla
Judith often spoke of many happy years spent living on the Dookie College Campus, where both she and John worked and raised their two sons. A gifted, graceful croquet player, Judith was an active member of Benalla’s croquet club until a back problem made it difficult for her to play.
Thank you, Judith, for the contribution you made to the life and development of U3A Benalla. Rest In Peace.
A trained secretary and highly regarded administrator at Dookie College before retiring, Judith brought those skills into her role as Newsletter Editor, editing the U3A Benalla Newsletter for seven years from 2009 to 2015. Judith enjoyed writing and had her finger on the pulse of what was happening at U3A - if a report was missing, she would often whip one up before the newsletter deadline. Judith’s husband John enjoyed helping Judith by taking the newsletter to Bill Syke’s office for printing each month.
Judith was the founding convenor of the Collector’s group. An avid collector of depression glass, kerosene lamps and more, Judith heard about a similar group in Melbourne, researched it and developed a proposal for Collectors, which commenced in 2016 and remains a popular course.
Judith was also a valued member of groups including Page Turners, Patchwork, Chat ‘n Chew, Politics & Current Affairs and Cards 500.
During the first year of Covid in 2020, Judith completed a project, ‘Benalla Hospitals and Nurses of the early 1900’s’, commenced in 2012 with John Avery’s Local History course and continued with Meg Dillon’s Stories of Benalla’s Past’ course the following year. Meg is presenting a session, ‘Cottage Hospitals in Benalla, 1890 to 1940’, drawing upon Judith’s research, at the upcoming National Heritage Festival in Benalla
Judith often spoke of many happy years spent living on the Dookie College Campus, where both she and John worked and raised their two sons. A gifted, graceful croquet player, Judith was an active member of Benalla’s croquet club until a back problem made it difficult for her to play.
Thank you, Judith, for the contribution you made to the life and development of U3A Benalla. Rest In Peace.
The first Collectors Group, February 2016--Judith at left (in white floral blouse).
