Three generations at Osborne Park Hospital
08/04/2025
When Angelo Donatti commenced work as a gardener at the newly-opened Osborne Park Hospital in the 1960s, little did he know that more than 60 years later both his daughter and granddaughter would follow in his footsteps and join the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGHOPHCG) team.
Angelo’s granddaughter Amy Burgess joined Osborne Park Hospital four years ago as a Social Worker and late last year her mother and Angelo’s daughter Donna Burgess commenced work at OPH.
“I am working in administration at OPH Social Work and Acute; it’s a really nice feeling,” Donna said.
Angelo, or Alec as he was known, planted the original gardens at Osborne Park Hospital from 1961 to around 1965, after immigrating from Italy as a child with his family.
When Donna was growing up, her family lived in one of the few houses nearby, which also included market gardens.
Before joining the hospital, Alec had been a market gardener, operated a fruit and vegetable round and owned a shop nearby.
“I remember Dad in his khaki shirt and pants heading off to work at OPH and coming home every day for lunch, which naturally mum had ready and waiting,” Donna said.
“He loved gardening – growing anything, especially gladioli’s – they were planted at OPH and also at our house.”
Donna said her dad would be thrilled that his daughter and granddaughter are both part of the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group.
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08/04/2025