Prue passed away on 21st August 2024 at the age of 72.
Loving wife to Geoff, cherished mother to Ben and Anna, adored grandmother, family member and friend to many.
A devoted teacher and avid gardener, after a formidable battle with cancer her final moments were spent peacefully in Bendigo
surrounded by and in the thoughts of those who love her.
The life and joy created by Prue’s presence will be sadly missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced it.
Please join us in celebrating the ever so special life of our much loved mother, wife and dear friend Prue,
on Thursday 5th September between 2.00 and 4.30pm at Balgownie Estate, 46 Hermitage Road, Maiden Gully.
She made an impact on so many people and so many lives
and we welcome all to join us.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Prue to the Bendigo Wellness Centre
https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/fundraisers/pruesayer/in-memory-of-pru-sayer
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I was so sad to read of the passing of Mrs Sayer in today’s Addy.
Mrs Sayer taught me “Drama” at Kangaroo Flat in the early 90’s.
Such an incredibly vibrant, caring, inspiring and beautiful lady.
I have not seen her since school, but all these years later, something she did or said at that time still pops into my thoughts on occasion and makes me smile.
My heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Sayers’ family, and nearest and dearest on their immeasurable loss.
Rest easy Mrs Sayer.
Nicole Johnstone (nee Wattie) xx
Who else in life has the most powerful impact on young people but teachers. Mrs Sayer was our drama teacher and more importantly our form teacher in 1974 and 75 at the Castlemaine High School. We felt loved, special and safe within her gentle embrace. She introduced us to Fleetwood Mac and “Albatross”. She shared her fears while she was pregnant with Ben about what sort of mother she would be – she shared things with us, trusted us, it was such a privilege. In later years she trusted me to babysit Ben when they lived in Kennedy Street. Fifty years later I remember Prue with great love and am so deeply sorry to read of her health issues, her battle and finally peace.
Deepest sympathy to Geoff, Ben and Anna.
With love from Marie xxx
She was our drama teacher in the 2010s.
I’m crushed to hear of her passing.
My condolences to her family.
Deanna Jerman
Dear Prue,
it was such a pleasure spending time with you at Castlemaine Jazz Jam.
I’m so sorry to hear of your passing.
Our thoughts and sympathy to Geoff and family.
Julie & Chris Imfeld
Prue, words can never express what it means to lose you.
A beautiful, gentle, kind woman with a big heart.
We went through life’s up & downs together.
The memories we shared will stay strong forever.
I will always miss you.
Rest in Peace Dear Friend.
Love from Muriel and family
Prue would always find the spark of something wonderful in every child and encourage them to shine.
A truly inspirational teacher, colleague and friend to all.
Thank you Prue for the years you gave us all.
Deepest sympathy to her loving family.
Lorraine Boesen
So sorry to hear the passing of Prue.
She always had a smile on her face, even when she was going through her treatment.
Rest in peace our dear friend.
Condolences to Geoff and family.
Graeme and Maxine xx
Dear Geoff, Ben and Anna,
So sorry to read about Prudence’s passing.
She truly was a gentle, kind and lovely person.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Anne and Rick Carlile.
Dear Prue, l grew up with you and will never forget the love you should to us all while a child.
It was wonderful that you had a family who loved you and you will never be forgotten.
Ammick
Dear Geoff, Ben and Anna,
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Prue.
She is a beautiful person with a big heart.
I worked with Prue for many years and admired her talents, genuine kindness and thoughtfulness towards her students and colleagues.
I treasure her friendship and will always remember her spark, cheeky wit, gentleness , kindness and elegance.
I feel very privileged to have had her in my life and she will be greatly missed.
My apologies that I am unable to attend her memorial/celebration of her life.
My heartfelt condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you.
Love Santina xox
Condolences to Geoff, Ben and Anna.
Thinking of you today.
Memories of a beautiful lady will be with me always.
Tracey
As we celebrate our daughter Melana’s 21st birthday today, we pause to remember and celebrate the beautiful human that is Prue Sayer.
One of the kindest, most thoughtful, intelligent, elegant and graceful ladies you could ever know.
Gentle and soft in speaking and demeanour, always giving of her time and compassion.
I remember growing up and Prue and Geoff being a constant in my parents’ social circle, both always smiling so widely and making us giggle alongside them amidst the wine and fine food. I remember Prue coming to my rescue during Year 12 English, and later I remember her reading to and playing with my 3 children. I remember bumping in to Prue at Peter Mac a few years later while my husband was also receiving treatment and we had a giggle about the film they put on for her to help pass the time.
I remember Prue visiting my mum when she wasn’t well, bringing her warmth and fun to cheer mum up.
I remember her and Geoff taking care of my children for me so I could get some much needed head space to write my mum’s eulogy.
I remember Prue being the first person to come up and hug me and tell me I did a wonderful job at the funeral.
Always praising. Always positive. Always so gentle and kind.
Children forget a lot of people but they have not forgotten Prue.
All 3 had something lovely to say about her and are sad to hear she has passed away. I hope she is busy catching up on the gossip with mum.
Rest in peace lovely lady, you are so very loved.
My love to you now and always Geoff, Ben and Anna.
X Sam (Murray, Melana, Henry and Albert Cordell)
Mrs Sayer had such a sweet nature.
I remember she was my year 7 homeroom teacher and just the other day I was reading the comments she was leave for my parents in my diary every week. ‘Keep on shining’.
She saw people of the true soul they had and knew how to bring the best out of people.
A true light has moved from this world but her touch will never be forgotten!
Kaye Pascoe
Mrs Sayer was my first home group teacher in year 7, she would write lovely notes in our school diaries telling us how terrific we were, how proud she was and to never change.
I have kept that diary for 27 years because of those notes.
Some teachers are just magical and make you feel seen and encouraged, that was Mrs Sayer.
Liz
I have spent a lot of time in the past few months thinking about what Prue meant to me, my kids, my mum and the greater world.
The day I had to tell Max and Mabel that Prue was home not because she was doing well but because she was dying was one of the toughest conversations I’ve had (and I’ve had a few).
Prue brought love, laughter, passion, joy, intrigue and fun to everything and everyone.
She will always be one of my kids most favourite humans and I am so grateful that they got to know her while they could.
I will always remember her gentle spirit, beautiful smile, joyous laugh and the feeling she always left you with.
The feeling that life is good. That you mean something. That it is all wonderful.
I will miss Prue.
My kids will miss Prue but I hope that the joy of having her in our lives makes us all better people who make her proud.
Megan x