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CLAIRE NANCY HALLETT (known as Nancy or Nance)
24th January 1927 – 8th October 2017
Claire Nancy Kelly was born on 24th January 1927 in her grandmother’s home in Richmond, Victoria. The eldest child and daughter of four children to Gerard Augustine Kelly who worked as a shunter and then whistle/flag signalman at Victorian Railways and his wife Sarah Mary Ivy O’Neill. Claire’s younger siblings were, Dorothea Florence Mary Therese Kelly who married Desmond Lynch, Kevin Gerard Kelly who married Eileen Doyle and Joan Margaret Kelly who married Kenneth Powell.
Mum attended St Ignatius Catholic Primary School in Church St, Richmond and completed her studies at Form 4. Upon leaving school, Claire attended Stott’s Business College to study Typing, Shorthand and Bookkeeping. Her first job was at Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd in South Yarra and was employed as the Administration & Pay Mistress where she was able to utilize the skills that she had learnt. She also worked as the Night Ticket Sales at the Melbourne Glacierium Ice Skate Rink in Southbank. Her other work included working in Ticket Box Sales & as an Usherette at Cinema Richmond. She then joined TAB Betting Agencies in Richmond and Abbotsford. Her last job was as a Telephone Operator at TAB Telephone Betting where she mainly worked nights and loved her job. She spent over 18 years working there.
Her hobby was dressmaking. She was an excellent designer and dressmaker. Mum used to love making all her own clothes. She kept up with the fashion and always looked immaculately dressed. Her love of clothes would last a lifetime. She would always take pride in what she wore and how she looked. Later in life, she would design and make hats and fascinators. She was keen to show these off at special events and enjoyed attending the races. On many occasions, Mum entered herself into Fashions on the Field and even won a few awards in her category. Mum was very well known to family and friends for her collection of head wear, and she was the “go to” person to borrow one or it would give her pleasure if she made something special for one of them.
Besides her love of clothes and fashion, she loved to have a bet. Her favourite was the Thoroughbreds, but she also loved the Trots and the Dogs. Mum also loved to collect things like coins, stamps and anything else that involved her family such as her children’s achievements.
FELIX CLAUDE HALLETT (known as Phil)
27th July 1928 – 31st October 2012
Felix Claude Hallett was born on 27th July 1928 in a Private Birthing Home in Abbotsford. His family home was in Swan St, Richmond. Felix was brought up in an affluent family. Felix was the fourth child and youngest son of Stanley William Hallett (Stonemason) and Sarah Mary (Zara) Robinson (Opera Singer). Felix’s siblings were George Stanley Hallett who married Maria (Mary) Levy, Francis (Frank) William Hallett who married Joan House, Stanley Desmond Hallett who married Katherine Cronin, Zara Hallett who married Neville Hall & Meresse Veronica Hallett who married Thomas Corrie.
Felix also attended St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, and he completed his studies at Form 3. Felix, also known as Phil, was sent by his parents to Elocution lessons. Dad had to leave school early to start work at his father’s Stonemasonry business, F. Hallett & Son Pty Ltd. Phil’s two older brothers who worked at the company, George and Frank, were called up and sent to the Cook Islands and Rabaul (PNG) to fight in WW2. Phil was too young to fight in WW2 unlike his brothers, so Phil started his Stonemasonry apprenticeship in 1942 at the age of 14. It was there that Phil learnt the art of engineering and design for all things stone. He had a natural flair for it, so his father paid for him to attend night school at RMIT Melbourne to study Art & Drawing. Phil stated that he had a love of Architecture and if he didn’t become a Stonemason, he would have been an Architect.
Phil was incredibly proud to work within the family stonemasonry business which was started by his grandfather William Francis Hallett in 1887. Dad was involved in so many special projects and we believe somewhere in the vicinity of 100+ churches.
PHIL & NANCY’S LIFE TOGETHER
Phil and Nancy met at the St Ignatius Church School of Dancing in 1947 and fell in love. One of their favorite things to do was to ride Phil’s Harley with friends out to the country hotels after the suburban hotels closed early. There was something special about those late-night trips – the cool air, the winding roads, and the anticipation of finding a cosy spot where the night could stretch on a just a little longer.
Eventually, Phil would become a “HOLDEN” man. He always purchased Holdens throughout his life.
In 1948 on 10th August, Phil & Nancy were engaged and later married at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Richmond on 16th December 1950. Their reception was at Tudor Court Receptions in Kooyong Rd, Caulfield North. It was such a beautiful affair and they both looked stunning in their wedding attire. For their honeymoon they travelled to Sydney by sea on the P&O ORONSAY Cruise Ship. They stayed at the Coronation Hotel.
It wasn’t long before Felix and Nancy started their family – 9 children in total. 5 boys and 4 girls. Sherida Leanne, Gary Steven, Christopher Michael, Debra Maree, Paul Anthony Michelle Christine, Philip Gerard, Wayne Jeffery and Janine Claire.
When the children were young you would find Nance arranging a holiday for her young family. The family loved spending time at the beach. Nancy & Phil loved to travel and eventually the family would travel to Sydney as they grew up.
As their own family started to get older and start their own families, Mum and Dad were blessed with 25 grandchildren. They adored spending time with their grandchildren and loved spoiling them, just as all grandparents do.
After Phil’s father, Stanley Hallett, suddenly passed away 6 weeks after his wedding in early 1951, Phil and his brothers inherited the Stonemasonry business, F. Hallett & Son at 25 Bridge Rd, Richmond. George sold his share of the business as he did not want to work there. This left 3 Directors, Francis, Stan & Phil to carry on. The boys ran a very successful business and extended their workshop to purchase a large piece of land for a factory at 280-288 Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield (which later rezoned as Thomastown). They all retired in 1989 handing over the business to their children.
In 1955, Phil & Nancy purchased a home in Park Ave, Burnley. They then built a home in 1966 in Gloucester Drive, Banyule (Heidelberg). Then they moved Elgin St, Hawthorn and then to Elgar Rd, Doncaster and in 1972 to Chadstone where they lived for 14 years. In 1986, Mum & Dad built a brand-new AV Jennings Home at 95 Mill Park Drive, Mill Park and they made this their forever home.
Phil & Nancy loved to entertain in their home. The door was always open, and everyone was welcome. They enjoyed celebrating birthdays with their family. They created a lovely entertaining space in the back yard of their home.
Phil retired early at age 61. Stonemasonry was always in his blood, and he would still call in to the factory to help his sons Philip & Wayne who were running F. Hallett & Son at this time, and he would pass on his experience and knowledge. Phil had such a great knowledge of the stone industry, and he would often help our Paul with designs for church altars.
Phil and Nancy had a true love of travel. Whether it would be by air around the world to the humble caravan trips. Their first overseas trip was to Asia. Their eldest daughter lived in Butterworth, Penang, with her then Air Force husband, David Ward, and they went over for a visit in 1977. They travelled to Malaysia and Thailand also. That trip was the start of their love of world travel. When Phil retired in 1989, they took their first round the world trip. They travelled Business Class and stayed in 5-star accommodation. They were away for 3 months. From here on as soon as they returned from holiday, the next trip was booked, and this would become their life together.
In the year 2000, Phil and Nancy celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They had a lovely service back at St Ignatius in Richmond where they were originally married. The day was extra special as Nancy included as many of her grand daughters that she could to be cute little bridesmaids and celebrate this day with Nana & Pa. It was such a lovely day celebrated with family and friends. Nancy in her later years would always call Phil her boyfriend which showed that true love never dies.
THEIR LOVE SEPARATED FOR 5 YEARS
In late October 2012, Phil had a routine operation at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg. A few days later he developed complications and was rushed back to the Theatre. Whilst in Recovery, he suddenly passed away from Septicemia on 31st October 2012. Nancy, Sherida and Janine were by his side.
Nancy never got over this and would often say that she wanted to be with the love of her life. Nancy would carry on for another 5 years without Phil. Nancy lived at the Mill Park home until she was unable to cope by herself. She went into care at Heritage Lake Aged Care in South Morang. Mum spent nearly 2 years there until she developed an infection from a bed sore. Sadly, Mum passed away from Septicemia on 8th October 2017 at The Northern Hospital, Epping. Michelle and Janine were by her side.
Felix & Nance are both laid to rest at Fawkner Cemetery. Their headstone was designed by Phil before he passed away. A true craftsman until the end.
“Mum and Dad,
you are so missed; we will always love you and you will never be forgotten”
Love your family xxx
CLAIRE NANCY HALLETT (known as Nancy or Nance)
24th January 1927 – 8th October 2017
Claire Nancy Kelly was born on 24th January 1927 in her grandmother’s home in Richmond, Victoria. The eldest child and daughter of four children to Gerard Augustine Kelly who worked as a shunter and then whistle/flag signalman at Victorian Railways and his wife Sarah Mary Ivy O’Neill. Claire’s younger siblings were, Dorothea Florence Mary Therese Kelly who married Desmond Lynch, Kevin Gerard Kelly who married Eileen Doyle and Joan Margaret Kelly who married Kenneth Powell.
Mum attended St Ignatius Catholic Primary School in Church St, Richmond and completed her studies at Form 4. Upon leaving school, Claire attended Stott’s Business College to study Typing, Shorthand and Bookkeeping. Her first job was at Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd in South Yarra and was employed as the Administration & Pay Mistress where she was able to utilize the skills that she had learnt. She also worked as the Night Ticket Sales at the Melbourne Glacierium Ice Skate Rink in Southbank. Her other work included working in Ticket Box Sales & as an Usherette at Cinema Richmond. She then joined TAB Betting Agencies in Richmond and Abbotsford. Her last job was as a Telephone Operator at TAB Telephone Betting where she mainly worked nights and loved her job. She spent over 18 years working there.
Her hobby was dressmaking. She was an excellent designer and dressmaker. Mum used to love making all her own clothes. She kept up with the fashion and always looked immaculately dressed. Her love of clothes would last a lifetime. She would always take pride in what she wore and how she looked. Later in life, she would design and make hats and fascinators. She was keen to show these off at special events and enjoyed attending the races. On many occasions, Mum entered herself into Fashions on the Field and even won a few awards in her category. Mum was very well known to family and friends for her collection of head wear, and she was the “go to” person to borrow one or it would give her pleasure if she made something special for one of them.
Besides her love of clothes and fashion, she loved to have a bet. Her favourite was the Thoroughbreds, but she also loved the Trots and the Dogs. Mum also loved to collect things like coins, stamps and anything else that involved her family such as her children’s achievements.
FELIX CLAUDE HALLETT (known as Phil)
27th July 1928 – 31st October 2012
Felix Claude Hallett was born on 27th July 1928 in a Private Birthing Home in Abbotsford. His family home was in Swan St, Richmond. Felix was brought up in an affluent family. Felix was the fourth child and youngest son of Stanley William Hallett (Stonemason) and Sarah Mary (Zara) Robinson (Opera Singer). Felix’s siblings were George Stanley Hallett who married Maria (Mary) Levy, Francis (Frank) William Hallett who married Joan House, Stanley Desmond Hallett who married Katherine Cronin, Zara Hallett who married Neville Hall & Meresse Veronica Hallett who married Thomas Corrie.
Felix also attended St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, and he completed his studies at Form 3. Felix, also known as Phil, was sent by his parents to Elocution lessons. Dad had to leave school early to start work at his father’s Stonemasonry business, F. Hallett & Son Pty Ltd. Phil’s two older brothers who worked at the company, George and Frank, were called up and sent to the Cook Islands and Rabaul (PNG) to fight in WW2. Phil was too young to fight in WW2 unlike his brothers, so Phil started his Stonemasonry apprenticeship in 1942 at the age of 14. It was there that Phil learnt the art of engineering and design for all things stone. He had a natural flair for it, so his father paid for him to attend night school at RMIT Melbourne to study Art & Drawing. Phil stated that he had a love of Architecture and if he didn’t become a Stonemason, he would have been an Architect.
Phil was incredibly proud to work within the family stonemasonry business which was started by his grandfather William Francis Hallett in 1887. Dad was involved in so many special projects and we believe somewhere in the vicinity of 100+ churches.
PHIL & NANCY’S LIFE TOGETHER
Phil and Nancy met at the St Ignatius Church School of Dancing in 1947 and fell in love. One of their favorite things to do was to ride Phil’s Harley with friends out to the country hotels after the suburban hotels closed early. There was something special about those late-night trips – the cool air, the winding roads, and the anticipation of finding a cosy spot where the night could stretch on a just a little longer.
Eventually, Phil would become a “HOLDEN” man. He always purchased Holdens throughout his life.
In 1948 on 10th August, Phil & Nancy were engaged and later married at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Richmond on 16th December 1950. Their reception was at Tudor Court Receptions in Kooyong Rd, Caulfield North. It was such a beautiful affair and they both looked stunning in their wedding attire. For their honeymoon they travelled to Sydney by sea on the P&O ORONSAY Cruise Ship. They stayed at the Coronation Hotel.
It wasn’t long before Felix and Nancy started their family – 9 children in total. 5 boys and 4 girls. Sherida Leanne, Gary Steven, Christopher Michael, Debra Maree, Paul Anthony Michelle Christine, Philip Gerard, Wayne Jeffery and Janine Claire.
When the children were young you would find Nance arranging a holiday for her young family. The family loved spending time at the beach. Nancy & Phil loved to travel and eventually the family would travel to Sydney as they grew up.
As their own family started to get older and start their own families, Mum and Dad were blessed with 25 grandchildren. They adored spending time with their grandchildren and loved spoiling them, just as all grandparents do.
After Phil’s father, Stanley Hallett, suddenly passed away 6 weeks after his wedding in early 1951, Phil and his brothers inherited the Stonemasonry business, F. Hallett & Son at 25 Bridge Rd, Richmond. George sold his share of the business as he did not want to work there. This left 3 Directors, Francis, Stan & Phil to carry on. The boys ran a very successful business and extended their workshop to purchase a large piece of land for a factory at 280-288 Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield (which later rezoned as Thomastown). They all retired in 1989 handing over the business to their children.
In 1955, Phil & Nancy purchased a home in Park Ave, Burnley. They then built a home in 1966 in Gloucester Drive, Banyule (Heidelberg). Then they moved Elgin St, Hawthorn and then to Elgar Rd, Doncaster and in 1972 to Chadstone where they lived for 14 years. In 1986, Mum & Dad built a brand-new AV Jennings Home at 95 Mill Park Drive, Mill Park and they made this their forever home.
Phil & Nancy loved to entertain in their home. The door was always open, and everyone was welcome. They enjoyed celebrating birthdays with their family. They created a lovely entertaining space in the back yard of their home.
Phil retired early at age 61. Stonemasonry was always in his blood, and he would still call in to the factory to help his sons Philip & Wayne who were running F. Hallett & Son at this time, and he would pass on his experience and knowledge. Phil had such a great knowledge of the stone industry, and he would often help our Paul with designs for church altars.
Phil and Nancy had a true love of travel. Whether it would be by air around the world to the humble caravan trips. Their first overseas trip was to Asia. Their eldest daughter lived in Butterworth, Penang, with her then Air Force husband, David Ward, and they went over for a visit in 1977. They travelled to Malaysia and Thailand also. That trip was the start of their love of world travel. When Phil retired in 1989, they took their first round the world trip. They travelled Business Class and stayed in 5-star accommodation. They were away for 3 months. From here on as soon as they returned from holiday, the next trip was booked, and this would become their life together.
In the year 2000, Phil and Nancy celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They had a lovely service back at St Ignatius in Richmond where they were originally married. The day was extra special as Nancy included as many of her grand daughters that she could to be cute little bridesmaids and celebrate this day with Nana & Pa. It was such a lovely day celebrated with family and friends. Nancy in her later years would always call Phil her boyfriend which showed that true love never dies.
THEIR LOVE SEPARATED FOR 5 YEARS
In late October 2012, Phil had a routine operation at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg. A few days later he developed complications and was rushed back to the Theatre. Whilst in Recovery, he suddenly passed away from Septicemia on 31st October 2012. Nancy, Sherida and Janine were by his side.
Nancy never got over this and would often say that she wanted to be with the love of her life. Nancy would carry on for another 5 years without Phil. Nancy lived at the Mill Park home until she was unable to cope by herself. She went into care at Heritage Lake Aged Care in South Morang. Mum spent nearly 2 years there until she developed an infection from a bed sore. Sadly, Mum passed away from Septicemia on 8th October 2017 at The Northern Hospital, Epping. Michelle and Janine were by her side.
Felix & Nance are both laid to rest at Fawkner Cemetery. Their headstone was designed by Phil before he passed away. A true craftsman until the end.
“Mum and Dad,
you are so missed; we will always love you and you will never be forgotten”
Love your family xxx
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