I met Trevor in, I think, 1962 – he thought a year or two later – but it was certainly at least 60 years ago. At our first meeting, he noticed that I added sugar to my tea, which provoked a series of questions from him: How many spoons per cup? Two. How many cups […]
Category Archives: Obituary
Vale Trevor Andersen: 1931–2025
Trevor John Andersen 25 November 1931 – 4 March 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Founder, Trevor Andersen. Trevor was a beautiful soul and gentleman, with a powerful intellect and a love for humanity. These qualities made him a leader and innovator in the areas of education, […]
Vale Eula Guthrie: 1929–2024
In 2006, Eula became the first Chairman of the William Fletcher Foundation, after it ceased being a Trust. Eula had been involved with the Trust since its inception in 1985. Eula had been an influential educator in the NSW Education Department and became the highest-ranking female in the Department, after being appointed the first female […]
Vale Ken Tribe AC: Chairman 1985–2003, Patron 2003–10
Died 16 July 2010, aged 96 years Ken Tribe was the inaugural Chairman of the William Fletcher Trust in 1985 and guided us wisely for 20 years. He became our patron when we incorporated as the William Fletcher Foundation in 2006. He represented us at many ceremonies in NSW fine arts faculties, where grants and […]