Linda Dorothy Pratt
- Born: 28 Dec 1918, Ariah Park, New South Wales, Australia 36,38
- Marriage (1): Raymond Percy Bean on 4 Apr 1942 in St Philips Church, Church Hill, Sydney, Australia 36
- Died: 28 Oct 2010, Ashfield New South Wales, Australia at age 91 42
- Buried: 17 Nov 2010, Norther Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 42
 General Notes:
Occupation at time of marriage- trained nurse.
Noted as birthplace: Ariah Park, New South Wales
Address at time of marriage- Marrickville, NSW.
Age at marriage 23 years
Linda Dorothy Bean nee Pratt, third daughter of Emily (Lockwood) and William Pratt, was born at Ariah Park, New South Wales on Saturday 28th December 1918. Linda was educated at San Souci Primary and later at Crown Street Girls High School. Linda entered the workforce through a variety of positions including one as a Stock Clerk with the David Jones organisation.
Electoral Roll
1949, Bean. Linda Dorothy. 11/29 Hampden Road, S. E. 3. Home Duties. F (Victoria)
1954, Bean Linda Dorothy. 93 Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga, Home Duties. F (NSW)
1958, Bean Linda Dorothy. 93 Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga, Home Duties. F (NSW)
1963, Bean Linda Dorothy. Flat 15, Block B, Belvoir Street, Surry Hills. Nurse F (NSW)
1968, Bean Linda Dorothy. Flat 15, Block B, Belvoir Street, Surry Hills. Nurse F (NSW)
1972, Bean Linda Dorothy. 515B, Northcott Place, Surry Hills. Nurse F (NSW)
1977, Bean Linda Dorothy. 515B, Northcott Place, Surry Hills 2010. Nurse F (NSW)
1980, Bean Linda Dorothy. 515B, Northcott Place, Surry Hills 2010. Nurse F (NSW)
Ancestry.com. Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
After the birth of her three children Linda trained as a Nursing Sister, at the Concord Repatriation General Hospital and also at the Rachel Forster Hospital at Redfern. In 1967 Linda took on Post Graduate Training at the St George District Hospital, at Kogarah, where she obtained her Geriatric Nursing Certificate, after which she spent six years in District Nursing.
When Linda divorced she became involved in a series of staff nursing appointments, with the British Motor Company, David Jones Production Unit and with Pye Industries where she looked after the health of some One Thousand workers.
EULOGY: LINDA BEAN
Linda was born on 28 December 1918 at Ariah Park in NSW. She was the third daughter of Emily and William Pratt.
Linda was educated at San Souci Primary School and later at Crown Street Girl's School.
After leaving school, Linda worked in a variety of jobs including a position as a stock clerk with David Jones.
On 4th April 1942, Linda married Raymond Percy Bean. After the birth of her three children, Linda trained as a nursing sister at the Concord Repatriation General Hospital and also at the Rachel Forster Hospital at Redfern. In 1967, Linda took on post graduate training at the St George District Hospital at Kogarah, where she obtained her Geriatric Nursing Certificate, after which she spent six years in District Nursing.
When Linda divorced, she became involved in a series of staff nursing appointments, with the British Motor Company, David Jones production Unit and with Pye Industries where she looked after the health of some 1,000 workers.
In her more senior years, Linda displayed characteristics of paranoia which had the affect of alienating family members, friends and associates. This caused her to become increasingly isolated and withdrawn. She spent her last years in the Presbyterian Aged Care facilities at Paddington and Ashfield.
Linda's family was not aware until recent years that she was suffering from mental illness including schizophrenia. They felt regret that if they had known earlier about her condition, they may have been prompted to find better health care for her. Lind's experience shows that there needs to be a better understanding of mental illness in the wider community and how it can affect families and carers. Also there needs to be improved communication between health professionals and close family members when a loved one is suffering from mental illness.
Prior to her battle with mental illness, Linda was very caring towards her family and to those whom she nursed in the wider community. She was artistic and had a great love of art, music and politics. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Eulogy on the occasion of Linda Bean's funeral 17th November 2010
Linda married Raymond Percy Bean, son of Percy Bean and Lillian Rose Freshwater, on 4 Apr 1942 in St Philips Church, Church Hill, Sydney, Australia.36 (Raymond Percy Bean was born on 29 Apr 1913 in Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia 36,38, christened on 6 Jul 1913 in Waverly, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA,39 died on 1 Aug 2001 in Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia 40 and was buried on 10 Aug 2001 in Ashes taken by family 41.)
Marriage Notes:
Church of England
Divorced 12 Feb 1959
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