Harold and Hazel celebrate Golden Wedding
anniversary
One of the most popular couples in the NSW
Goan community, Harold and Hazel D’Souza celebrated their half century as man
and wife with a Papal Blessing during Sunday Mass at St Patrick’s Catholic
Chruch, Asquith, on January 10 (their actual anniversary was January 8).
They have lived in the Hornsby area since
arriving in Australia in 1976. They have loved every moment of their life in
the area. Their cup runneth over with three daughters and seven grand children.
Among the many VIPs to congratulate them
was the Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull who wrote: “On the
occasion of your 50th wedding anniversary Lucy (Mrs Turnbull) and I
wish to congratulate you both on reaching this significant milestone.
“Although you will undoubted receive the
best wishes from many family and friends, only you and you alone will be able
to reflect on the 50 wonderful years you have shared.
“In speaking of love, perhaps, T S Eliot
said it better than any other person:
There is no vocabulary
For love within a family,
love that is lived in
But not looked at, love
within the light of which
All else is seen, the love
within which
All other love finds
speech
This love is silent
Lucy and I hope that you share many more
wedding anniversaries.
Malcolm Turnbull MP
There were also congratulatory messages
from the Governor General of Australia, the Premier of NSW and the Governor of
NSW.
The couple who fell in love in the Nazi
Moja suburb of Mombasa, Kenya. were married at the Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral.
Later they migrated to Australia in 1976 when there were very few Asians in
Sydney. Their three daughters: Hayley, Gail and Hylette and their respective
families hosted their parents to a celebratory lunch. The three daughters paid moving
tributes to heir wonderful parents. Harry has been president of the NSW Goan
Overseas Association, the association's Man of Year, but he dedicated himself
to promoting sport for the community and served many, many years as sports
secretary. Harold always played the role of Old Father Time, hilariously at
many New Year’s Eve functions. Hazel, who loves to dance and the social scene,
organised many social functions for the Goan community. They and their extended
family are very much loved people.
In Mombasa, Harold was an outstanding
athlete, cricketer, soccer player, hockey player and one time or another he
tried his hand at most sports. These days he is an avid armchair sportsman. His
contemporaries included Kenya’s great sprinter Seraphino Antao, hockey stars
Franklin Pereira, Albert Castanha, Effie Antao, Joe Fernandes, Joe Gonsalves,
Al Rodrigues, Franklin Pereira (who also sent a congratulatory message on
behalf the Mombasa Goan Institute) and many others.
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