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SLACK-SMITH Shirley
SLACK-SMITH SHIRLEY Shirley Margaret Slack-Smith passed away peacefully on the 18.04.24 aged 89.
Mother of Michael, Paul and Jane, and mother-in-law to Ainslie and Linda. Grandmother of David, Matthew, Adrienne, Gabrielle, Mercedes, Sabrina, Blair, Jonathon, Annabelle, Rebecca and Marcus. Great grandmother of Ivy and Sidney. A trail-blazer for women in STEM, Shirley was Curator of Molluscs at the WA Museum and was acknowledged worldwide as an expert in her field. Loved and remembered always.
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Michael, Paul, Jane
Fond memories of Shirley. Colleague and friend of the late Anne Brearley. A beautiful lady. Best wishes to you all.
Reg, Winston and Charlie Brearley
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A student of Shirley’s at the Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Brisbane, in the 1950’s
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Deepest sympathies to Shirley’s family and friends. Shirley was a dear family friend in my childhood, a mentor and inspirational figure in my life and I’m saddened to hear of her passing. She was close to my parents in their 60’s , sharing my own father's love for the marine life and the new adventure of scuba diving, and I greatly appreciated her encouragement much later during my own science journey and work experience at the museum. Vale Dr Slack-Smith
Gwyn, Lisa and Diana Hitchin
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SLACK-SMITH SHIRLEY Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Jane, Paul, Michael and families on the passing of Shirley, from John, grandchildren Annabelle, Rebecca and Marcus, and the rest of the McIntyre clan
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SLACK-SMITH (SHIRLEY)
Mrs Shirley Slack-Smith made a significant 43 year contribution to the Western Australian Museum, including as Curator of Molluscs (1974-2011). She was a most respected and loved member of staff.
Our sincere sympathy to her family.
The Trustees and Staff of the Western Australian Museum.
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SLACK-SMITH SHIRLEY Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, hers was the most human.
Remembered always.
"Idiot Child" (Mark Salotti).
