MEMORIAL SERVICE ON FRIDAY 4TH APRIL 2025. COMMECING AT 11.00 A.M.
Banyena Hall
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Angela “Ange” Drum
Passed away on February 13, 2025, aged 66.
Ange, your sudden death has dimmed
a bright light for family and friends.
We have wonderful memories of a kind,
generous and creative person.
You had a passion for teaching, catering
with flair and your ability to keep up
with loved ones was extraordinary.
Ange was a pre-school teacher for 44 years:
Mildura West Kindergarten 1980-82,
throughout WA from 1983-2012 including
Mingenew and Walkaway, Posseidon,
Deanmore and Beaconsfield, returning to
Victoria in 2012 teaching pre-school at
Western Port Child Care Lang Lang,
relief throughout West Gippsland and recently
beginning another year at Pakenham Heights Kindergarten.
Dearly loved, 4th of 8 children
of John and Dorothy (both dec) Drum,
sister, sister-in-law and beloved Aunty of 12,
Geraldine Drum, Jenni & Hoody Symes,
[Wayde & Talia, Willa & Nate],
Bernadette & John (Dec) Taylor [Darren & Michelle,
Jake & Elyse, Paige & Sidney], John & Angela Drum
[Chelsea & Tyler Athanasos, Bianca, Riley & Connor],
Helene & Craig Turvey [Danica & Anthony Cutter, & Mikaela],
Damian & Melissa Drum, Josephine Drum & Matthew Coleman
[Jessica, Benjamin, & Samuel] and Vicki McEvoy (no 9!).
We loved you immensely Ange and admired
your life and love of people, music, theatre and teaching.
Rest in peace after a life lived to the fullest.
Family and friends are warmly invited
to a Memorial Service on Friday 4th April 2025
commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the
Banyena Hall, 3568 Banyena Road, Banyena 3388
Following the service Ange’s family warmly
invites everyone to stay for light lunch and refreshments.
Ange’s ashes will be interred with Mum and Dad
in a private family gathering.
Condolences to all of the families beautiful lady gone to soon
Angela I was so saddened to hear of your passing. I had the pleasure of being your Area Manager with the Y and we then crossed paths again at Bestchance. Always positive and authentic, I remember our discussions with Joy.
Rest in peace now, sincere confolescences to all your family and friends
Rachel Uaisele, Bestchance
To The Drum Family
We are saddened by your loss of your Beautiful Sister. A wonderful Lady that will be missed by all who knew her.
We have you all in our thoughts during this sad time.
❤️ Julie & Andrew Weidemann & Family
RIP Ange. Memories of boarding school days, and reconnecting at reunion in 2017. Sending love to Bernadette xx
Sending my condolences to Angelas family . She had my twin boys in kindy about 9 years ago . Everybody loved Angela , she was a wonderful loving and caring person . Im really saddened to learn of her passing . RIP Angela much love from Kacie , Charlotte, Sammy and Olly
To Jenni & family ❤️
Sending love & strength to you all on this very sad and difficult time on the sudden passing of “Ange”. Hope you find comfort, holding onto all the beautiful memories made together.
Love Antonette & Paul Graham and family xxx
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all on your loss of a very loved and special family member. Ange has certainly left a big impact on the beautiful, talented lady she was.
May her memory keep living in and give you peace on a life well lived . RIP Ange
On behalf of Maureen and Hugh’s family, we are saddened to hear of Angela’s passing.
May Angela rest in peace.
She was a great woman and loved by all.
It is so painful to say farewell to a friend who gave us both so much of herself and our extended families. We met you on a hot summers day in Mingenew in 1983. There are so many things to say but the most significant memory is that she was a friend who always made herself present in friendship. She always knew when you were in need of help or in a painful moment of life. Her connection to us all is a thread that will never be broken. Thank you Ange for sharing do much joy laughter and kindness. You were indeed a rare and significant friend. Vale our Dear special friend. Leigh and Shelley Steedman.
Our very sincere condolences to all the Drum families on the sudden passing of their beautiful and much loved sister and aunt , Angela . An amazing lady who will be desperately missed. Lloyd & Marie Milgate
Ange, we miss you terribly but remember all the great times we had over 45 years. Your true and enduring friendship, your help and advice, your support in hard times but most of all, our phone calls, when we solved education’s and the world’s problems, planned our next show and shared our TV viewing.
A friendship which can never be replaced.
Rest in peace Beautiful Ange. Such a loyal, caring, passionate, talented lady. Our thoughts are with all Ange’s family.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you on the sudden passing of your beloved Sister, Sister in law and Auntie Angela.
Ange will be missed by many but memories of her will live on forever.
Such a vibrant, talented person, taken too soon.
Much love from
Simon & Jennie Jess & Family
Wonderful memories of Angela when she worked at Deanmore Primary School, Karrinyup WA. My four children were so lucky to have Angela in PP. She was such a brilliant, artistic teacher, always encouraging children to be creative thinkers. Will be forever grateful.
A little poem I wrote for Angela.
The most wonderful kinder teacher to my boys, Sammy & Eli. They love you so much.
The whole Pakenham Heights Kindergarten community are devastated by your sudden departure, while feeling so fortunate to have had someone so special teach our children.
Thank you, Angela ❤️
Dear Angela,
Though we may no longer see your smiling face,
Your spirit lives on forever in this place.
It’s in the hearts of the many children you’ve taught.
Your dedication and love for them, is something special that can’t be bought.
It’s in the walls of these buildings, where your many craft projects have hung.
The nursery rhymes and songs you taught, we’ll forever think of you when sung.
It’s touched the lives of parents, families, colleagues, friends.
Oh, how we miss you, but this is not the end.
It’s out in the playground, where we climb, run and race,
Take a moment to sit on the bench and feel it in the wind on our face.
Your unique spirit is special and admired by all who knew.
We love you Angela and we’ll always think of you.
❤️
We are deeply saddened to hear of Angela’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, One Tree Community Services Inc.
Deepest sympathy to all the Drum family. Angela was a lovely person who was so friendly and caring. Gone too soon. Had a nice phone call from her when Margaret passed away. Thinking of you all Andy and Steph and Burchell crew.
Fond memories of Angela in Mingenew.
A beautiful caring kindly teacher to our eldest son.
Condolences to the family.
Condolences to the family. Ms Drum was a wonderful person and the most beautiful teacher you could wish for. Both of my children were lucky enough to start school with her, and they loved their time playing, learning and exploring with her. She had a special gift for wrangling children (and parents!) and I am so grateful that she shared it with our family.
with so much love and appreciation,
Angela, Greg, Luke and Mikaela
Perkins/Tonnison Family
Mingenew Kindy and Pre-school kids were gifted by a precious, talented, caring, and beautiful person called Angela, Miss Drum.
Angela is very fondly remembered by all who came in contact with her and the world will be a sadder place without her.
Our condolences and prayers for all of her family whom she loved so much.
Thankyou Angela.
(Rodney – student) Roma, Doug and all of the Parker family
Condolences to all Angie’s family. Fondest memories of a delightful young woman in her Mingenew days. We all have wonderful memories of you Ang. Our lives were blessed by your presence
Our love, thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to Geraldine and all the Drum family on the passing of dear Ange. Ange had a big heart that she shared with so many. Once you met Ange, you had a friend for life, Ange always stayed in touch and kept us connected.
She was an amazing teacher, loved her music, could cook up a storm and Ange’s creativity knew no bounds.
Her warmth, kindness and unwavering friendship will be deeply missed.
Our last catch up in Perth in January this year is a special memory we will treasure.
We will miss you Ange. Rest in Peace
All our love
Pauline, Tony and family
We are honoured to have spent Christmas with Ange. Her vibrancy, zest for life and creativity has gifted bright spots of joy on us all. Condolences to family and friends
Many happy memories of our teaching days at Deanmore. A dedicated teacher and wonderful colleague, rest in peace Ange.
Ange,
It has been a privilege to have worked alongside you as teachers at Pakenham Heights Kindergarten over the last few years. You were always meant to be an Early Childhood Teacher and you did it so well. Your creativity, kindness and friendship will always be remembered. You were always busy, you lived your life to the fullest and were always so proud of your family. Rest in peace Ange, you will always hold a special place in our hearts and will forever be part of Pakenham Heights Kindergarten.
Sincere condolences to the Drum family.
Fiona Sporish.
As young blokes in Mingenew in mid 80s, we loved our chalkies. Leigh, Shelly,Mel etc. and especially Ange. Her home was always open and always willing to feed us. Fantastic hostess and very generous.
Thinking of your family Ange, RIP.
Deepest sympathy to John (RIP) and Dorothy’s (RIP) Family on the loss of Angela “Ange” who was well loved and well liked, from the Eckel Family
Ange no words can describe the void your passing has left in my world. What richness and fun your generous friendship has brought to my life over many years! A fabulous friend who became family. Through our numerous adventures you shared your passion for, the Arts, live music and theatre, the beach, fine food, education, family and friendship. You had the innate ability to really listen & connect with people and include them enthusiastically in your journey. You will never be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to all your family.
Rest in Peace, Ange. You were the best neighbour anyone could ever ask for. My condolences to the Drum family.
Dear Angela,
It has been an honour and privilege to have worked with you the last 5 years at Pakenham Heights. You taught the children and myself so much.
Your caring, happy, friendly nature made coming to work a complete joy. There is a big hole at Kinder now, but it’ll be OK, as you will always be in our hearts and thoughts everyday we are there.
A Beautiful Lady, Bye my Friend.
Love Margaret
We were very fortunate to have been able to see Angela while she was in Perth in December 2024.
She looked well and happy as always.
Rest in Peace our dear friend.
We are so sad to say farewell.
Condolences to Angela’s family
Barbara & Antonine
Sending sympathy & love to all the Drum families
Wonderful memories of Angela from Mingenew primary school a dedicated teachet and beautiful person. Sympathy to all the family.
Oh Ange, you will be so missed. Deepest condolences to all her family and friends. You were one of the best. Gone but never forgotten RIP
What a beautiful person Ange was. I first met her during our days in Mildura, both of us young teachers enjoying this new adventure. I was delighted to reconnect with Ange many years later when she became great friends with my sister-in – laws in W.A. To my surprise and joy, Ange ended up in Longwarry and we were virtually neighbours. Ange became a key part of our family gatherings and social events. All my family loved her. She was a generous, caring friend, always the first to help out or to bake something delicious for every occasion. We all miss her and are so very grateful for how she enriched our lives. Thank you Ange.
Ms Ange Drum you were the best Preprimary teacher that I have ever had all those years ago at Posiedon Primary. You inspired me to be an ECE teacher in the future. Condolences to you family . You are on in a million. Love Em
Condolences to all of the Drum family. Ange was one of those people with a big heart ❤️ intelligent, creative, artistic, entertainer extraordinaire and a beautiful human being. Wonderful to be around and have as a dear friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. I can’t physically make it to Vic on 4/4 but I will be there in spirit ❤️
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