Celebrating the life and death of Deirdre Dowsett
Dear Colleagues, This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in theMaharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed awayat the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13thJune morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years inMaliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for projectvolunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner ElaineFragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled acomplex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. Assoon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will belive streamed, I will forward them to people.” Kind regards,V.Dharmalingam
Dharmalingam, Oh, thanks for letting us know of Dierdre’s passing. We worked together in Kemper in the early 80s and I remember her with great fondness. Seth T. Longacre Setúbal, Portugal Unapologetically committed to equality, diversity, compassion, love, and justice. ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)-
No dia 15 de jun. de 2026, às 07:47, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> escreveu:
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in the Maharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed away at the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13th June morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years in Maliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for project volunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner Elaine Fragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled a complex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. As soon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will be live streamed, I will forward them to people.”
Kind regards, V.Dharmalingam
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We indeed celebrate Dierdre's life and mourn her passing! She was definitely among THOSE WHO CARE across the global village! Praise be to the Mystery and the Great Spirit!Carleton StockOberlin, Ohio, USA On Monday, June 15, 2026 at 01:57:36 AM CDT, Seth Longacre via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dharmalingam, Oh, thanks for letting us know of Dierdre’s passing. We worked together in Kemper in the early 80s and I remember her with great fondness. Seth T. Longacre Setúbal, Portugal Unapologetically committed to equality, diversity, compassion, love, and justice. ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)- No dia 15 de jun. de 2026, às 07:47, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> escreveu: Dear Colleagues, This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in theMaharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed awayat the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13thJune morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years inMaliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for projectvolunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner ElaineFragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled acomplex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. Assoon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will belive streamed, I will forward them to people.” Kind regards,V.Dharmalingam _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Thank you, Dharma, for this news of the completed life of beloved Deirdre Dowsett. Joe and I first met her and Phil at the Oombulgurri Human Development Consult in 1975. They were such a powerful and committed team, as were all the auxiliary staff there at the inauguration of the First of our Global Band of 24. Much later Deirdre shared her leadership gifts (as well as savvy and patience) as part of the Student House staff at “Kemper”. Our twin sons benefitted from her guidance on their memorable “Sixth Grade Trip”, portaging canoes near the Canadian border. Thank you, good and faithful “Spirit Sister”, for the love you generously shared in many, many locations across the world. Marilyn Crocker
On Jun 15, 2026, at 2:47 AM, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in the Maharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed away at the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13th June morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years in Maliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for project volunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner Elaine Fragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled a complex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. As soon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will be live streamed, I will forward them to people.”
Kind regards, V.Dharmalingam
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On Jun 15, 2026, at 5:51 PM, Mari Crocker <maricrocker@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you, Dharma, for this news of the completed life of beloved Deirdre Dowsett. Joe and I first met her and Phil at the Oombulgurri Human Development Consult in 1975. They were such a powerful and committed team, as were all the auxiliary staff there at the inauguration of the First of our Global Band of 24. Much later Deirdre shared her leadership gifts (as well as savvy and patience) as part of the Student House staff at “Kemper”. Our twin sons benefitted from her guidance on their memorable “Sixth Grade Trip”, portaging canoes near the Canadian border. Thank you, good and faithful “Spirit Sister”, for the love you generously shared in many, many locations across the world.
Marilyn Crocker
On Jun 15, 2026, at 2:47 AM, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in the Maharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed away at the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13th June morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years in Maliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for project volunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner Elaine Fragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled a complex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. As soon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will be live streamed, I will forward them to people.”
Kind regards, V.Dharmalingam
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I knew Deirdre through her connection with the Student House. Her deep care and consistency were of high value for the responsibility and love needed by our Student House youth. Thank you for your service. ❤️ Love Nancy Lanphear
On Jun 14, 2026, at 11:47 PM, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in the Maharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed away at the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13th June morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years in Maliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for project volunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner Elaine Fragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled a complex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. As soon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will be live streamed, I will forward them to people.”
Kind regards, V.Dharmalingam
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