R.I.P. Maureen Bell

[Jan Thompson]

Many of you would have known Maureen Bell. She has been actively involved in the military vehicle movement since meeting Brian Bell over 20 years ago.

She was the key organizer of Back To the Track in 1995 and has been of great assistance to the annual Corowa Swim-in since first attending many years ago.

She suffered from a major stroke on Wednesday morning followed by another stroke while in hospital and passed away on Friday just after 3pm.

At the moment we don’t have any details of the funeral. For those who would like to be informed of the funeral details please send me an email or phone either myself on 0412 078096 or John Oldenmenger on 0425 253253 on Tuesday. Please forward this information onto other people who may have known Maureen.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Thank you for letting us know, Jan. I didn't know Maureen directly of course, but she seemed like a good woman with lots of spirit! May flights of angels speed her on her way.

Geoff

[Keith Webb]

Very sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. She was a wonderful support to the hobby in general and to KVE in particular.

She will be sadly missed at future Corowa military vehicle gatherings.

[hrpearce]

I only knew Maureen for three years but will miss her at Corowa. It was easy to have a long yarn with her. RIP Maureen.

[Ryan]

Our condolences to her family and friends. Her selfless efforts will be sorely missed at Corowa.

[Richard Farrant]

I was saddened to hear about Maureen. Having first met her when I took part in Back To The Track, she was a very friendly person and would help anyone. Our pathes crossed on a number of other occasions at Corowa and a Trackers reunion. It was very nice to have known Maureen, RIP.