Suzie Hill 5th April 2024

One of the joys of volunteering at Sangam World Centre, in Pune India, for a year 2005-2006, were the people I worked with and those that visited this amazing place for events. Gir Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world visited for many and varied events. One group that stayed particularly close were programme volunteers and what are now called Tares(working with NGOs) - most were from the UK. Hayley worked in programme and I was the event administrator - we were both there for a year and had the most amazing time. It was a great preparation for her time with UNHCR. A few years ago whilst on a singing trip, I stayed with her and her husband and their two children in France. Lots of 'remember when'. So many laughs and how wonderful to meet Ed, Naomi and Zach. While I didn't speak with Hayley recently, we had a few messages(FB) back and forth in her last weeks. I have such fond memories of the times we had in India. The odd bit of mischief; saris in saffron, green and white at an Indian (v) UK cricket match which made Page 1 of the Pune newspaper; karaoke at Not Just Jazz by the Bay; shopping in MG Road and Laxmi Road; cold coffee; dance moves including spread the butter, around the block, shopping trolley, pat the dog, change the light bulb. Her zest for life, her love of family and friends, her sense of fun, her passion for service, her quirkiness are indelible reminders f a life gone too soon. Late tonight(Melbourne Australia) I'll connect with others to celebrate the wonder that was Hayley. A true-blue girl guide Gone Home. Rest in Peace beautiful one, Go Well and Safely into the arms of the angels. You will always be fondly remembered by your Sisters in Guiding.