24/06/2025
We pay tribute tonight to our friend and fellow music lover, Sinead Evelyn Francis-Coan.
Sinead was one of a kind, a powerhouse who contributed to a range of causes and communities across Newcastle. She valued genuine connection, wanted to make a difference and has left an indelible mark on this city and those of us lucky enough to have known her.
Sinead was a councillor, an environmentalist, a campaigner, a musician - and a Hanson fan.
She joined our first BHTN group gathering at Kotara without knowing anyone, but left with new friends. She was warm, intelligent, authentic and kind. We relished getting to know her; her positivity; and her enthusiasm for what she loved and believed in.
We’re thinking of Sinead and all who love her. We were looking forward to many more years of laughs together and cheering her on while she changed the world. We will never forget her.
