Widow of former premier dies

Widow of former premier dies

Winifred Joan Tonkin, widow of former WA premier John Tonkin, died on Tuesday aged 93.

Born in 1920, Mrs Tonkin was a tireless community contributor, working with the Australian Red Cross, Girl Guides WA, Scouts Australia and the WA Royal Flying Doctor Service.

In October last year, Mrs Tonkin was awarded a certificate recognising her as the inaugural president of honour of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

A committal service will be held on February 5.