Mrs Emese BAGLEY (11 March 2003)
Emese Bagley was the wife of Ian Bagley, headmaster of Lumi High School in the
'70s and later inspector of high schools. Ian died some years ago but Emese
stayed on in PNG with various projects. She was born in Hungary, spent her youth
in the United States and lived in PNG for many years. She died at her home in
London which is where her children lived. Emese had friends all round the world;
she had a very full and active life, working, travelling and enjoying living. A
memorial service for her was held at the Boroko Catholic Church on 23 March
2003. One of those unable to attend wrote, 'We will all remember Emese for her
commitment to her work in PNG, her love of life, her wacky hats and her
friendliness to everyone. She was an inaugural and integral member of our
Moresby Bookclub. We will miss her.'
Robert Parer (Una Voce - June 2003)
