By KATH GANNAWAY
ONE of Marysville’s most loved and admired residents, Elaine Postlethwaite OAM, has died at the age of 77.
Elaine’s story of survival of the 2009 bushfires in Marysville made headlines, but her contribution to the Marysville community, especially the children and families, was a long, loving and enduring story for which she will be remembered most.
She was a teacher at the primary school for many years and after retirement became a kindergarten teacher.
She was the inspiration behind the iconic Rainbow Serpent that carried on the legs of hundreds of school children over the years, added colour and movement to parades celebrating harmony and community – not only in Marysville, but in Healesville and Melbourne.
Elaine died on Tuesday 13 May, and a service will be held at the Marysville Community Centre at 11am on Thursday 22 May.
