Benoni mourns the death of Madge – a gentle soul

The family said her death was unexpected.Having been a dedicated parent for many years, Attwell first joined St Dunstan’s as their secretary in 1989, a post she held until her retirement in 2004.

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*According to the staff at St Dunstan’s, when it came time for Madge to retire from the school, many were the anxious faces of young boys and girls who were always put at ease by her smile and gentle tone.After leaving the college Attwell took up a post as secretary at BNAC. She joined the running club in 1980 when the club was first formed. She remained an integral part of the club until her death.According to Coaker, she will always remain the club’s Benonian, or as she was known to everyone at the club, “Mom”.

“My mom will be remembered for her love of butterflies, gardening and her kind and nurturing soul,” Coaker said.

“She always had a kind word and plenty of time for everyone. She was very generous to all she met. “Being a strong willed and a determined person, she always looked on the positive side of life. “My mom loved her grandchildren endlessly and her children were her world. She was always known for saying things like ‘I love you to the moon and back’ and ‘I love you madly’.”We are all going to miss her so much. She had such an appealing sense of humour and meant so much to so many people.

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“St Dunstan’s College wrote on its Facebook page: Always a dedicated Dunstonian, Madge delighted in watching the school grow from its humble status in town to the wonderful space it is today.

Our love and prayers go out to Ivan and the family as they mourn the passing of such a special lady, a true St Dunstan’s College legend.

Rest in peace Madge, in the hands of your saviour, and thank you for the memories. May God fill your heart today with his love, now and forever.

Benoni Northerns Athletic Club wrote on Facebook: She has touched a huge number of lives over the years. For so many people she was the first point of contact with the athletics side of Benoni Northerns. She will be sorely missed by all of our staff and members.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to her constant companion and husband, Ivan, the rest of the family and friends. May you have a safe journey our Madge, we salute you.

Attwell is survived by her husband, Ivan, son, Kevin, daughter, Merryl, daughter in-law, Nicola Attwell, son in-law Matthew Coaker and her grandchildren, Erin and Gregory Coaker and Keira, Olivia and Luke Atwell.

*Correction: Benoni City Times quoted Merryl Coaker as saying; “when it came time for Madge to retire from the school, many were the anxious faces of young boys and girls who were always put at ease by her smile and gentle tone.”

It was the St Dunstan’s staff that said this. Benoni City Times would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.