Death and Funeral Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
DAVIES (WRIGHT) Mavis Lillian passed away peacefully at Gorrinn Village, Ararat on the 19 th March 2026, in her 100 th year. (Formerly of Ascot Vale). Loving wife of Bob (dec) and partner of Merton Baker (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary & Daryl Marland; Yvonne & Geoff Marland. Loving Grandma of Robbie, Sally, Jonathan; Stephen, Tony, Tanya and Great Gran to their families. ‘I LOVE YOU TOO’ DAVIES A service to celebrate the life of Mavis will be held at the Barkly Hall, Barkly on MONDAY, March 30th at 1.30pm. A private burial will be held. A recording of the service will be available HERE
PYERS (Vallance) Mary Catherine passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on March 18 th 2026, aged 104 years. Loved wife of Robert (dec). Loving mother of Dorothy and Helen (dec). Loving Grandmother of Sharon, Daryl and Kim (both dec). REUNITED WITH ROBERT PYERS A Service for Mary will be held in the Kell Funerals Chapel (crn Napier & Mill Sts) St. Arnaud on FRIDAY 27 th March at 10.30am. The cortege will then leave for the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
ANDERSON James David 25-8-2002 - 17-3-2026 ................................................ please click HERE for more details
BIRTHISEL (Thomas) Shirley Anne 11-3-1942 - 18-3-2026 ........................................................... please click HERE for more details
PETRIE Graham passed away peacefully on March 10 th 2026 aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Margery (dec) for 65 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Philip & Karlene; Darren & Margaret; Andrew & Susanne; Carolyn & Anthony (Arandt). Loving PaPa of Skye, Candice & Brett, Sasha & Micheal, Zac & Bec; Kelly, Nicholas & Kate, Chantelle; Kyra & Mat, Torin & Aleshia; Marcus & Ash, Olivia & Ryen and Great PaPa of Alex, Lachie, Leo, Emerson, Parker, Zen, Raffi, Remi, Billy, Max; Jake, Ryan, Billie, Hannah; Jimmi, Marli, Paddy, Miles, Sonny and Eleanor. The Last Run’s Done, Finally Knocked Off PETRIE A celebration for the life of Graham will be held at the Uniting Church St. Arnaud on MONDAY, March 16 th at 11.00am. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery. Recorded service will be available HERE
