Joan Coxsedge Late of Kew
Joan Coxsedge died on 14 January 2024 aged 93 years.
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Wendy Castles — 29 February 2024
As a young newly married person whose partner was conscripted and threatened with war, to understand Joan's contribution to bringing about the cessation of this war is very humbling. A beautiful and inspiration service. Thank you Joan.
Esther Gleixner — 25 February 2024
My heartfelt condolences for Joan's family and many friends and comrades in arms. A woman who fought for what she believed in and put herself on the line many times for a better future for us all. May we continue your legacy.
Salvador Nunez — 24 February 2024
My sincere condolences to the family of our sister and camarada Joan Copxsedge. On behalf of The National Farabundo Marti of El Salvador (FMLN) Hasta la Victoria Siempre Camarada Joan!!!
Christina Zey — 24 February 2024
Always in solidarity, Joan was one of a special kind. Many marches did we march for the greater good. In sisterhood. Thank you Joan.
Jane Wilson — 24 February 2024
Condolences from a member of the Rochester family. We share our great grandparents Thomas and Mary Rochester and George and my grandfather Edwin were brothers. Have just reread some of Joan's work in 'Cold Tea for Brandy.' My thoughts are with you.
Graham Knight — 24 February 2024
Joan , a life well lived . You were a great inspiration to all of us at the ACFS. Your leadership was inspiring to us all , and it meant a lot to our Cuban friends and supporters. I hope there is an afterlife where you can join with Fidel and fight the good fight over again.
Judith Rochester — 23 February 2024
Joan! Her contribution to social justice, her anti conscription stand during the Vietnam war and her numerous other achievements and not omitting Joans artistic talent, what a fighter. On behalf of myself, my late father John Rochester (Joans cousin) and my siblings, Susan, Martin and Laurelle Rochester, our condolences to Joans family.
Lachlan Hurse — 23 February 2024
On behalf of the Brisbane Branch of the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joan. Our members remember her as a feisty, determined person who dedicated herself to socialism and the workers' cause. We saw how Cuba was a beacon for Joan, providing a real-life example of how a better world is possible, and that the defence of the Cuban Revolution was of critical importance to her. We will remember her passion, humour and comradeship.
Dr Mary Elizabeth Calwell — 23 February 2024
I send my sympathy to the Coxsedge family and my appreciation of the support of Joan for the Labor Movement and especially of my father, the late Rt. Hon Arthur Calwell , Federal ALP Leader, in his opposition to the Vietnam War. Mary Elizabeth Calwell
Dr Jocelynne A. Scutt — 19 February 2024
Joan! What a great contributor, full of energy and wit, collaborative whilst distinctive, and such great fun to know. Thank you for everything, Joan - particularly for being you ... and I recall so well your advice given so long ago now - never resign, for in doing so you leave it to those with whom you disagree to take over - I am so glad you hung on to keep on and kept on as you did. Thank you, Joan Coxsedge (with an x and an s!) ...
Dr Neil Hooley — 18 February 2024
A life well lived in support of working class people everywhere. Inspirational for me during the SOS and anti-conscription struggle.
raf — 14 February 2024
I will miss Joan. We all will. Her efforts to make the world a better place have been effective and have not gone unnoticed. Fuck, this is sad. :-(
Peter Hood — 13 February 2024
It was great to know Joan & been on a Cuban trip. Condolences to family and friends.
Ruth Patching — 7 February 2024
Condolences to David, Anne, Baden, family and friends from the Patching family
Gayle Whyte — 25 January 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Joans death. I admired her enormously and her great contribution to social justice issues. We shared many fun times through books and politics in earlier years. My best wishes to Sue and Joans family.
Gayle Whyte — 25 January 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Joans death. I admired her enormously and her great contribution to social justice issues. We shared many fun times through books and politics in earlier years. My best wishes to Sue and Joans family.