Death and Funeral Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
KEARNAN CHARLES “BARRY” Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on 5 th June 2026 Aged 93 Years Dearly loved husband of Margit. Loving father and Father -in-Law of Jaci & Tony; Christine & Mark; Charles & Kerri; Carsten & Kate Treasured Pa of 9 and adored Great Pa of 4 At Peace KEARNAN A graveside service for Barry will be held at the St Arnaud Monumental Cemetery on Friday June 12 th at 2p.m.
FORSTER Colin Kenneth 16/04/1947 -25/05/2026 Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud surrounded with love. Dearly loved husband of Judy Loving father of Andrew & Amy: Erin & Ryan. Proud and loved Poppa of Cruz, Caitlin, Charlie: Taylor, Zac, Knox, Harlow and Poppy SIMPLY THE BEST FORSTER A service to celebrate the life of Col will be held at the RSL Hall, (crn Raglan & McMahon St) St. Arnaud on Monday 1 st June at 1.30pm. A private burial will be held.
SMITH (Hall) Noela 21-11/1937 – 23-5-2026 Formerly of Beazleys Bridge. Daughter of Thomas (Bricky) and Laura Hall (both dec). Sister of Lorraine, Aileen (dec), Clare-Maree and Glenda. Sister-in-law of Craig Cheesman REST IN PEACE SMITH A Graveside service will be held or Noela on FRIDAY MAY 29th at 11.30am at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
MORRIS James Michael “Jimmy” 06/04/1966- 20/05/2026 Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle Dearly loved Dad of Jaymie & Jackson Adored Poppa of Jai, Cooper, Jax & Alyssa GO TIGERS Loved and always in our hearts MORRIS A service to celebrate the life of Jimmy will be held at the RSL Hall , (crn Raglan & McMahon St) St.Arnaud on THURSDAY 28 th May at 1.30pm. A private cremation will be held.
SECOMBE Joseph Peter passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on May 6 th 2026 aged 89 years. Loved husband of Ann (dec) and loving father of Craig and Michele, father-in-law of Tracy and Andrew. Loved Pa of Jake, Will; Amelia, Elijah and Jemima. IN GOD’S CARE RE-UNITED WITH MUM SECOMBE Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Joseph will be offered at the Church of Immaculate Conception St. Arnaud on TUESDAY May 12 th at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of mass for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
JEFFERY Brain Francis "Bud" passed away peacefully in Donald on May 2nd 2026, aged 88 years old. Dearly loved partner of Pat. Much loved father of Sharon and Carl, and a devoted father-in-law to Marie. Cherished Pa to his five grandchildren, and proud Old Pa to his five great-grandchildren. "Still Cruising" JEFFERY A graveside service for ‘Bud’ will be held at the Donald Monumental Cemetery at 1.30pm on THURSDAY May 7 th , 2026.
TORNEY (SAFE) Pauline Maree passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family in St Arnaud on 11- 4- 2026, aged 64 years. Dearly loved Mum of Kurtis, Regeena, Anika and Mother -in– law of Katie, Hannah and Levi. Adored Grandma/May of Harry, Jed, Emmison, Bonnie, Rylie and Blair. GO SAINTS TORNEY The service to celebrate the life of Pauline will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception, St Arnaud on Friday April 17 at 1.30pm . A private cremation will follow.
MC KENNA Christine Ann 26-12-1955 – 31-03-2026 suddenly but peacefully. Loved daughter of Kevin (dec) & Shirley. Loving sister of Jennifer & Jeff (dec) Guild and Bernadette. Treasured Aunt to Brad ley Guild & Brooke, Alicia & Simon Richards and Great Aunt to Ruby. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS MC KENNA A graveside service for Christine will be held on THURSDAY, April 9 th at 1.00pm. at the Donald Lawn Cemetery.
POOLE (Dodd) Beverly ‘Joan’ of Emu passed away peacefully on March 22 nd 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of Gerald (dec). Much loved mother of Stephen & Robyn; Pauline & Garry Coburn. Loving Nanna of Melissa, Lachlan, Sarah, Jacinta and Great Nanna to Sylvana, Giselle, Sienna & Jude. Re United with Dad POOLE A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Emu on TUESDAY March 31 st at 11.00 am. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
SHILTON (WOOD) Margaret Rose passed away peacefully on March 24th 2026, aged 87 years at Coates Hostel St. Arnaud, surrounded by her family. Loved sister of Jude (dec) and Bob. Adored wife of Alan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Leanne and Bill, Ian and Noelene, Mandy and Rob. Treasured Nan to Jessie, Paul, Owen; Matthew, Alexandra; Amy, Chris, Josie and Anna and their partners. Beloved Nanny of 23 great grandchildren. Forever loved. SHILTON The service to celebrate Marg’s life will be held at the Uniting Church St. Arnaud on SATURDAY March 28 th at 1.30pm. A Private Burial will be held. Recorded service will be available HERE
