Remembered for her distinguished service as Chancellor of the University of Sydney and as one of the most respected Governors of New South Wales, Dame Marie Bashir was a regular visitor to the College and a generous supporter during her time in office. The College community joins in giving thanks for her extraordinary contribution to public life, education, and medicine.

Born in Narrandera, Dame Marie was educated at Sydney Girls High School before studying medicine at the University of Sydney and music at the Sydney Conservatorium. She was an alumna of The Women’s College from 1950 to 1955 and later served as Chair of its Council from 1982 to 1990.

In 1957 she married Sir Nicholas Shehadie in a service conducted by the Warden of St Paul’s College, Felix Arnott, at St Philip’s Anglican Church, Sydney.

Dame Marie’s distinguished medical career included service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children and appointment as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Sydney. She was a deeply committed teacher, lecturer, and mentor to generations of medical students.

Dame Marie Bashir served as the 37th Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014 and as the 17th Chancellor of the University of Sydney from 2007 to 2012.

Requiescat in pace.

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