Death and Funeral Announcements

YOUNG (McPherson) Julie Grace of Charlton passed away peacefully on Jan 25 th 2026, aged 68 years. Julie was a much loved wife, mother of 3, stepmother to 3, Grandmother to 14, and Great Grandmother to 3. Remembered with love A memorial service will be held for Julie, they will be advertised at a later date.

RENFREY Stephen Edward of Charlton passed away peacefully on the 15 th Jan. 2026 aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Tamara. Loving father of Warren and Elesha. Adored Poppy Steve of Rylie, Jordan, Marcus; Paige, Lilly and Cameron. We knew the time was coming, When we would have to say ‘goodbye’ There was no gift more we treasured Than you in your yesterdays. Singing with the Angels. You will always be in our hearts.  RENFREY A service of celebration for Stephen will be held in Charlton Uniting Church Hall on FRIDAY JAN. 23 rd at 11.00 am. A private cremation will then be held.

MILLEY Jack (John Richard) passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on Jan 10 th 2026, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Daphne (dec) and loving father of Peter & Glenda; Richie & Gayle. Treasured Pa of Michael & Lauren; Andrew & Mandy; Karina, Nicholas and Great Pa of Noah, Hunter, Alexah, Archer, Zariah, Aleister, Tristan, Nathaniel, Charles, Alexandra, Mackenzie and Valerie. RE UNITED WITH MUM MILLEY A graveside service for Jack will be held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY January 15 th at 11.00am . In Lieu of Flowers donations to Cancer Research

LEONARD John passed away peacefully on the 9 th Jan. 2026 in St Arnaud after a short illness. Much loved husband of Heather for 70 years. Cherished father of Greg, Bruce (both dec), Janine and Pamela. Treasured Pa of 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. ‘Forever in our Hearts’ Dearly loved father of Janine & Dallas. Much loved Pa of Lucas & Rachel; Melanie & James; Hannah & Jase; Tim & Anne. Cherished Pa of Darcy, Kaleb, Jack, Henry, Nora and Alex. Special friend of Jimmy. Much loved father of Pamela. Dearly loved Grandfather of Tyson & Vicki; and Christopher. Great Grandfather of Tarrah (dec), Ally, Christopher and Layla. Always In Our Hearts & Never Forgotten. Rest Easy Dad/Pa. You will be missed. ~Treasured Pa ~ You always made me feel part of the family and I’ll forever be grateful for that. Much love and respect eternally, Sharon. LEONARD A graveside service for John will be held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery on TUESDAY 13th Jan. at 11.00 am .

WATTS Shirley passed away in St Arnaud on Dec. 30 th 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Geoffrey and loving mother of Leslie. Thinking Of You Always WATTS A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Uniting Church St Arnaud on WEDNESDAY Jan. 7 th at 11.00 am. The cortege will then leave for the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.

MORGAN Patrick John 25-8-2002 - 21-12-2025 .............................................. please click HERE for more details

BARBETTI Peter O’Brien passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Donald on Dec. 13 th 2025, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Marie (dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Jacinta & Peter Hamilton; Shane & Emma; Brendan & Meg; Matthew & Dean. Adored Pop and Grandpa of Luke, Shannon; Dominic, Atticus; Francesca and Elio. Always in our hearts, re-united with Mum BARBETTI Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Peter will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Donald on FRIDAY Dec. 19 th at 1.30 pm. A private internment will be held. The recording of the service is available HERE

O’SHANNESSY Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ passed away peacefully on Monday December 8 th , 2025. On the 13 th of December it would have been his 87th birthday, much longer than his lifestyle would have suggested by his own admission. He was the proud husband to Carolyn; they met in 1966. Dad to Damien, Lynette, Erin, Karen, Annette, and Stephen and Pa to Alex, Ryan, Ayden, Caleb, Harper, Vance, Isabelle and Oliver. He was a farmer, councillor, businessman, miner, land developer, car enthusiast/racer & restorer, mentor, historian, enthusiastic debater and much more. Rest in Peace Bernie. O’SHANNESSY Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of ‘Bernie’ will be held at St. Therese’s Catholic Church, Kennington on FRIDAY (December 19 th , 2025) commencing at 12 noon. The cortege will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the White Hills Lawn Cemetery. To view the Service via Live Streaming go to www.smfd.com.au Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be held at the Bendigo Funeral Centre Chapel, 29 Miller Street, Flora Hill on THURSDAY EVENING (December 18 th , 2025) commencing at 6.00pm. Simon Mulqueen BENDIGO FUNERALS (03) 5444 0400

MILLEY (PICKFORD) Robyn Elizabeth 29-1-1952 - 23-11-2025 passed away peacefully. Loving wife of Robert (dec) and loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathryn (dec); Darran & Toby; Karen & Aaron Blake. Treasured Grandma of Kaiden, Lexi; Wyatt, Charlie and Jedd. RE-UNITED TOGETHER AGAIN MILLEY  A graveside service for Robyn will be held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY, Nov 28 th at 1.30pm .