with family and friends. Gum died in February 2017 at the age of 101. Publications The Intriguing Origins of Ashford House (1995) The Old Gum Tree at Ashford A Rich Tapestry of Lives: Celebrating the 90th birthday of the Methodist Ladies college/Annesley College Old Scholars Association (1995) Former Students Gum's former students include "Brenton", whose reunion with Gum in 2010 featured in the South Australian television programme, "Postcards", the late Michael Wooley (awarded the 2005 Distinguished Service Medal by CP Australia), and the late John Hickman, PhD whom Gum helped overcome profound cerebral palsy to obtain a PhD and a research post at Australian National University. Honours In 1960 Gum became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her work with children affected by cerebral palsy. In 1966 Gum was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her services to education and in helping children with cerebral palsy. References 1916 births 2017 deaths Australian centenarians Australian educators Australian Members of the Order of the British Empire Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia Women centenarians