Living Former Governors
Three former governors are alive, the oldest being Sir Keith Seaman (1977–1982, born 1920). The latest-serving former governor to die was Dame Roma Mitchell (1991–1996), on 5 March 2000. The most recent death of a former governor was that of Sir Donald Dunstan (1982–1991), on 15 October 2011.
| Name | Term as governor | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Rev. Sir Keith Seaman | 1977–1982 | (1920-06-11) 11 June 1920 (age 92) |
| Sir Eric Neal | 1996–2001 | (1924-06-03) 3 June 1924 (age 88) |
| Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | 2001–2007 | (1931-09-13) 13 September 1931 (age 81) |
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