A sense of elegance and care always trailed in gentle Fiona’s wake
A Plett resident for over 20 years, Fiona Woods passed away suddenly on January 4 – this tribute was submitted by RYAN CURRIE
Fiona (nee Lowenthal) was born in Kimberly in 1934 and studied medicine at UCT. She graduated as a general practitioner while in her mid-20s.
She married Guy Currie in 1958 and they had three sons. The family lived in Cape Town for many years: Guy died in 1983.
Fiona wed Doug Woods from Johannesburg in 1987 and their union culminated in a large and ever-growing, happy Woods/Currie family. Fiona and Doug relocated to Knysna.
After Doug’s passing away, Fiona continued to live in Knysna for 10 years and then moved to Plettenberg Bay. She made a home in Glen Eden Village, located in Muller Street, where she was extremely happy for many years.
Fiona was the volunteer GP for Knysna Hospice for six years while she lived in Knysna; since settling in Plett, she was keenly involved in the Plettenberg Bay community, serving Plett Rotary and the Rotary Anns. She was also a member of Plett Bowling Club.
Fiona was well known for her elegance and grace, leaving a fragrance of happiness, gentleness, and care wherever she went.
A small funeral was held, following current strict Covid-19 protocols, for family and friends at St Thomas Methodist Church on Friday, January 15.
Fiona will be sorely missed by her loving family and the residents of Plettenberg Bay, all of whom were honoured to know her.