Christina Mary OREILLY^[1]

1912 - 1989  (76 years)

• Name	Christina Mary OREILLY
  Born	25 Dec 1912	Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
  Gender	Female
  Died	27 Nov 1989	Traralgon, VIC, Australia
  Buried	Traralgon, VIC, Australia
  Person ID	I507725	mytree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Thomas John O'REILLY,   b. 25 Jul 1886, Gooloogong, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 18 Jun 1969, Traralgon, VIC, Australia  (Age 82 years)
  Mother	Christina Margaret TICEHURST,   b. Abt 1882, Grenfell, Weddin Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 8 Sep 1944, Redfern, Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia  (Age 62 years)
  Married	1912	Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
  	Spouse: Thomas John O'Reilly
  Family ID	F501877	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Christina, or Chris as she was affectionately known grew up in Grenfell NSW on acreage, her family homestead was named Treasury. Christina was a responsible,young, strict catholic girl, who was very kind natured. Christina met her husband Edward when he was working on her parents farm ,as a farm hand. Christina and Edward were engaged for over 7 long years before they eventually married on Easter Monday, the 28th of April 1941at St Josephs church in Grenfell.Flo Gannon her cousin and sister Vera were bridesmaids. Christina made her own wedding dress and also made and decorated her 3 tier wedding cake.Christina and Edward made their home in the small Victorian country town of Traralgon, living at 6 Rooservelt St.Christina and Edward had 5 children.Living in a small 3 bedroom house with 5 children and 2 adults all living under the same roof, not to mention friends and family that would also regularly stay, and Great Grand dad Oreilly who had lived with the family for approx 10 years, up until the day he died , would sometimes prove a challenge, but was not uncommon in those days.Christina went to church every Sunday.She loved the tennis and would sit up till all hours of the night cheering Pat Cash. Christina's favourite colour was purple .Christina was known for her hospitality and beautiful sponge cakes. Christina died in the Traralgon hospital after suffering a stroke.The ladies of the R.S.L paid their respects by forming a guard of honour in honour of all her tireless volunteer work. Christinas named is proudly displayed on a plaque hanging at the Traralgon R.S.L. My Nan was a rare, priceless diamond, cut and polished with a brilliant inner beauty, and she sparkled brightly. I only need to close my eyes and open my heart and memories parade before me, bringing a smile to my face. As I think of her, and the extraordinary imprint she left on those who were lucky enough to have been loved by her, I feel so blessed to have had her in my life.I still miss my Nan each and everyday and look forward to the day I see her again, until then, she visits me in my dreams. -------------------- === GEDCOM Note === 1972 - electoral roll - Traralgon, VIC - widow with her son Edward Anthony. === GEDCOM Note ===

  
  

• Sources

  [S500011] Geni World Family Tree, (MyHeritage), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40000-113888558/christina-mary-woodcroft-born-oreilly-in-geni-world-family-tree (Reliability: 3), 18 Jun 2020. Added via a Record Match