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GRAVELY INTRODUCING …KERRON MAY

Hi, my name is Kerron May and I am your tombstone tourist or a “taphophile” being someone interested in cemeteries and collecting epitaphs.

Over the past few months I have brought you pieces concerning cemeteries, their traditions, rites and usage as a vehicle for remembrance. I have always been intrigued by the demographic cemeteries present in providing a social snapshot of the people and families who lived in the district, using them to share the dynamic which makes these places special in bringing a community history back to life.

You may remember me – I worked at the local Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited Community Branch® in Galston for 14 years before retiring in 2015, ending my long career with banking spanning more years than I care to remember. My time with the Community Bank® was enjoyable, and I shared wonderful times with extraordinary people.

I enjoy travel, gardening, reading and early morning walks in/around and through Fagan Park and environs with my faithful dog. As a long term resident of the area, I enjoy all it has to offer and live happily with my partner Ralph, two dogs and two horses in the Galston area.

I have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree through Macquarie University majoring in Philosophy with minor degrees in Sociology and Culture Studies. As a member of the Nina de la Cruz’s ZumbaNina’s Crew I enjoy meeting for regular workouts with like-minded ladies at the Community Centre where to quote Nina “we never miss a chance to dance”. We Zumba off after dance sessions to one of the fabulous cafes situated within Galston and its environs for cake, coffee and a chat.

I hope you have found my articles interesting and entertaining. I have a few more insights to present about the cemetery customs we use as aides memoire to recall our departed loved ones. It is all part of the art of Remembrance.

Glenn Truelove