Death and Funeral Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BARBY (Lucas) Anne Marie 20-9-1955 – 9-6-2025 passed away peacefully after a short illness. Loving mother and ‘Anne’ to Rheanne; Scott & Claire; Vinnie and Hayden. Much loved partner of Peter. Adored Granny Annie to Charlie; Jasper, Noah; Jaime, Jackie and Shannon. Love You Forever and Always The last 3 weeks of your life were so stressful, tiring and confusing. So unfair, but you are free now to sing with the angles. My life partner, my musical inspiration. My partner in fun, holidays, travel and discussing world affairs – all my love Peter BARBY A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at the Uniting Church St. Arnaud on MONDAY, June16 th at 1.30pm. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.

OZOLINS Aleksandrs Petris ‘Aleks’ 30-4-1942 – 3-6-2025 Loved husband of Vivienne and loving father of Jason, Grant and stepfather of Tiffany and Micheline. Treasured Grandpa of Dylan and Ren. Thank you for all the years we shared The love you gave, the way you cared. In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered everyday. OZOLINS A service to celebrate Aleks’ life will be held in the Kell Funerals Chapel (crn Napier & Mill Sts) St Arnaud on WEDNESD AY 11 th June at 1.00 pm. A private cremation will follow.

BAKER Robert Francis ‘Bob’ passed peacefully at his home, Goodwin Village Donald on May 15th 2025, aged 98 yrs. Dearly loved husband Peggy (dec), loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne & Graeme, Cheryl, Debra & Mark, Mandy and John & Rachel. Treasured Pop and Old Pop of his 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. BAKER A service of celebration for Bob will be held at the Donald Golf Clubrooms on TUESDAY, MAY 20th at 1.30 pm the cortege will then leave for the Donald Lawn Cemetery. Livestream of service HERE . KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD 54951043

FORSTER Carol Ann 12-5-1942 – 11-5-2025 of Carapooee, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Ian (dec). Loved mother of Suzanne Considine, Marcia Hull, Geoffrey, Anne Warhurst, Brendan, Jenny Matthews, Wayne and Dale. Mother-in-law of John, Wayne, Shaun, John and Nicole. Loving Nan of Catherine, John; Linda, Tamara, Sara, Matthew; Amy, Monica, Timothy; Alex, Tom, Harrison; Hayley, Lauren; Mitchell, Fraser, Montana; Liam and Ruby. Great Nan of 25 and Great Great Nan of 2. The one we loved and will never forget FORSTER Requiem mass for the repose of the soul for Carol will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception, St. Arnaud on MONDAY (May 19th) at 1.30pm. A private burial will be held Livestream of the service is available HERE KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD 54951043
MC GOLDRICK Patricia “Pat” Mary passed peacefully on April 26, 2025 aged 88 yrs, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. Loved daughter of Ron and Thelma (both dec.) Extended family to Maz and Trudi, Adam, Ali and Hannah, Kylie, Sandro, Daniel and Caitlyn. and a treasured friend to many. We will forever hold Pat close in our hearts, grateful for the love we shared and the time we had together. MC GOLDRICK A service of celebration for the life of Patricia will be held at Church of Immaculate conception St Arnaud on MONDAY May 5th at 1pm. The cortege will then leave for the St Arnaud Monumental Cemetery. livestream of service can be seen HERE

DAVIDSON Graeme passed away peacefully in Donald on April 19 th 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Marlene and loved father of Terri & Bruce Dean; Suzanne & Michael King; Anthony; Penni & Kent Newsome. Loving Pa of Tom, Emily & Lee, Ryan; Brendan & Carmen, Marc; Ben, Archie and Great Pa of Lara, Henry (dec) and Bella. A chapter completed, a page is turned. A life well lived, a rest well earned. GO BOMBERS DAVIDSON A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Donald on TUESDAY April 29 th at 12 noon. A private burial will be held.