Vale Pam Douglas

Pam Douglas died last month. She was a regular walker on FOBIF’s monthly walks since 2016, though ill health limited her participation this year.

Pam came to live in Castlemaine around then, and it became common to see her walking from her house in Grumont Street to the town, train station or library.

Pam told FOBIF walk leaders that she enjoyed and looked forward to the walks.  She died alone, but we hope that the pleasure she took in the walks made a difference to her difficult life. Pam left no family connections; her affairs are in the hands of the Public Trustees, who will organise a funeral at a time and place to be announced.

Pam often commented on the FOBIF website about walks:

‘It was another fantastic walk, and the usual crowd e.g. Bernard, Bronwyn, etc. (and even myself, Pam), love our walks. Looking forward to the walking again with FOBIF next year.’ 2024

‘A very nice relaxing walk. Bernard’s sense of humour was greatly appreciated. The weather was hot and I love the goldfields forests.’ 2018

‘Beautiful walk & beautiful people.’ 2017

‘The best thing about Bells Swamp was going into the swamp. I loved walking around there in the swamp. I was surprised that Damien was only wearing sandals as the rest of us had gumboots. It was all a very good experience.’ 2016