Brenda Duchen’s obituary from today’s Sydney Morning Herald(SMH)

[Leader of the Flock]

For those of you who might be interested but don’t(or can’t) read the SMH.

'Secular saint' who defended the underdog and loved the Sea Eagles

The team wore black armbands when the death of No 1 fan Brenda Duchen was announced.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

It’s Duchen ( no T) I think.

Met her quite a few times in my MWTS days , very devoted long time supporter and financial contributor ( TPA’s) to the club , notably Foran.

 

[Ranga]

What a life well lived! Wonderfully inspiring obit - thanks for sharing @Leader of the Flock

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

@Leader of the Flock

No biggie but her name is Duchen ( no T) , perhaps edit your original post.

 

[Leader of the Flock]

Already done Mark

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Already done Mark

Thanks

@ellakasmar might like to make some comments her family was very close to Brenda

 

[Chip and Chase]

Good read. She definitely made an impact

 

[globaleagle]

Thanks for posting.

A life well lived and she'll be missed by many.

The forum even got a mention in the article...

...As the "Silvertails" Manly supporter's forum noted, she "always enjoyed travelling to watch her beloved Sea Eagles play, be it locally, interstate, or overseas". ....

 

[double hoops]

Rest in peace Brenda

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

For those of you who might be interested but don’t(or can’t) read the SMH.

'Secular saint' who defended the underdog and loved the Sea Eagles

The team wore black armbands when the death of No 1 fan Brenda Duchen was announced.

www.smh.com.au

Thanks for posting, I hadn't seen that article. I'll pass it on as many of my colleagues knew and worked with Brenda but like me. probably didn't know half of that interesting stuff about her life.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I followed her on Twitter ( had the odd argument as well ) and noted about 6 months ago that she gave all her Manly memorabilia away , AND, there was a ****load to give.

Jerseys , framed jerseys , signed boots the list went on.

I knew she wasn’t well and must admit at the time I did think that she was approaching the end.

RIP Brenda

 

[BOZO]

For those of you who might be interested but don’t(or can’t) read the SMH.

'Secular saint' who defended the underdog and loved the Sea Eagles

The team wore black armbands when the death of No 1 fan Brenda Duchen was announced.

www.smh.com.au

Thank you for that most inspirational story of this beautiful Sea eagle Soul Brenda

Great clubs are made great by great players, great officials , great sponsors and great club members that make great contributions like Brenda has

I hope that each Manly supporter reading this can contribute to the greatness of our Legendary club by becoming club members in 2021

RIP Brenda . Thank you for your inspirational support and contribution to our great club the Legendary Manly sea eagles

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Her boys were pupils at Sydney Grammar. I recall Steve (probably) was a hotshot swimmer for the school, c.1972-73.

 

[double hoops]

She was a prolific poster on here yeah?

 

[Sheikheagle]

She was a prolific poster on here yeah?

what name did she go by?

 

[bob dylan]

So how did she get her money? Worked for nothing if you believe article.

I met her once or twice, chatted on twitter a few times.

Only been the past 3 or 4 years i was aware of her importance to the club.

 

[The Wheel]

So how did she get her money? Worked for nothing if you believe article.

I met her once or twice, chatted on twitter a few times.

Only been the past 3 or 4 years i was aware of her importance to the club.

Legal industry

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Her family have also done very well. One son lives in the Omnia penthouse at KX - aka the former Crest Hotel.

 

[ellakasmar]

Thanks

@ellakasmar might like to make some comments her family was very close to Brenda

Amazing woman she was. She was so humble that so many of us who became so close with her over the year's didn't know half of the stuff she had done. Sad that she didn't see Kieran (possibly) come home, but I am sure she is cheering from above