Death and Funeral Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEDLYN (Wright) Thelma Amy 12th March 1926 - 3rd Sept 2025 ......................................... please click here for more detail
WOOD (BROWN) Margaret Muriel (June) 14/06/1932 - 30/08/2025 ............................................................. please click HERE for more details Recorded service can be seen here
HOLLIS John Edward 30-7-1935. - 23-8-2025 of Maiden Gully formerly of Corack East passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Dawn and much loved Dad of Cynthia. Loving Grandad of Casey and Kimberley and adored Great Grandad of Charlotte, Francis; Cooper, Logan and Emmett. Mate of Tim, Max and Ash. To hear your voice, to see your smile to sit and talk to you a while. To be together in the same old way would be the greatest wish today. LEST WE FORGET HOLLIS A graveside service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Donald Lawn Cemetery on WEDNESDAY Sept. 3rd at 11.00 am.
LETTS Ewan Donald 10.2.32-Donald, VIC - 1.8.25-Canberra, ACT Known as Mick to many, Ewan passed away at Canberra Hospital after a short illness. Treasured and loved husband of Marjorie and father of Martine, Michael, Christina, Peter. Loved brother of Malcolm and Goff (both deceased) and Robin; sisters-in law Diana, Joyce, Shirley, Joan and Sandra, and brother-in-law Antony. Ewan was a leader, friend, mentor and benefactor to his extended family, community and large circle of friends around the world. A true Australian citizen, he will be terribly missed by all. LETTS A service to Celebrate Ewan Donald (Mick ) LETTS life will be held in St Andrew’s Uniting Church Donald on FRIDAY 29th August 2025, at 1:30pm The cortège will then leave for the Donald Lawn Cemetery THE LIVESTREAM LINK FOR FUNERAL IS AVAILABLE HERE
PAYNTER Mary Evelyn. Passed away peacefully on the 7 th of August 2025 in Donald, aged 93 years. Loving wife of Neil (dec). Loved mother of Jon, Neville & Alan. Mother-in-law and friend of Margot & Charmaine. Grandma of Claire & Jake, Al & Jazz, and Great-grand-ma of Lara, Alex, Austin, Tilly & Luka. A good life lived, reunited with dad. R.I.P. PAYNTER A memorial gathering for Mary Evelyn Paynter will be held at the Donald Golf Club on Thursday, 14 th August 2025 at 12.00pm. A Private Graveside Service will be held prior. See below for recorded servcie https://youtu.be/K-MiXBHSKDs?si=kXEZGSgM0GVHUEur
DYKE Betty Noreen (nee Shepherd). Passed away peacefully in St. Arnaud on Friday, 8 th August 2025. Aged 91 years. Loving wife of Geoff (dec). Loved mother of Mervyn & Robyn, Ashley & Linda, Glenda & Michael and Kerryn & Mark. Adored Nanna Betty of Justin, Melissa, Daniel, Jesse, Samuel & Thomas. Great Grandmother of Zack, Abby, Sami, Lexi, Otis, Birdie, Hattie, George & Ted. A life well lived, A rest well earned. R.I.P. DYKE The funeral for the late Mrs. Betty N. Dyke will be held at the Uniting Church St. Arnaud on FRIDAY, (August 15 th 2025) at 11.00am. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery. Recorded service below
COATES (CLIFFORD) Margaret Alice “Peg” .... 16th Oct 1930 - 29th July 2024......... please click HERE for more details
WILLIAMS (BOCK) Dorothy Minnie of Coonooer Bridge passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on the 19 th July 2025, aged 102 yrs. Loved wife of Lew (dec) and loved mother of John, David and Kerry, mother-in-law of Su and June. Loving Nanna of Dion, Zara, Eliza; Jason and Justyne. Farm Nanna & Nanna of their children. A long life well lived. Rest Peacefully Mum. A PRIVATE FUNERAL WILL BE HELD
HICKS (COOK) Coral Elizabeth passed away peacefully on the 7 th July 2025, aged 88 years Beloved mother of Stephen; Brett & Wendy; Brenden & Sally; Paulene & Warren. Cherished Grandma of Rachel, Griffin, Will, Ben, Molly, Abbey and Nash. Always in Our Hearts. HICKS A service of celebration for Coral will be held at the Donald Golf Clubrooms on FRIDAY 18 th July at 11.00 am . The cortege will then leave for the Donald Lawn Cemetery. A recording of the service please click here In lieu of flowers Donations to Cancer Research. Envelopes at service. The family request a ‘touch of pink’ be worn. Donations to Breast Cancer can be made HERE
BLIGHT Ross Francis of Donald passed away peacefully in Horsham on the 3 rd July 2025 aged 80 years. Formerly of Beulah and Ballarat. Adored husband of Elaine for 56 years. Loving father of Scott, Fiona, Mark and Sarah. Much loved PaPa of Skye, Julie, Oscar, Finn and great Grandfather to Amelia and Charlie. Rest Easy My Love – You’re now pain free. BLIGHT A graveside service for Ross will be held at 11.00 am at the Donald Lawn Cemetery on TUESDAY JULY 15 th . A recording of the service can be seen HERE
