Death and Funeral Announcements

HARMAN Joan Mabel 13-4-1938 – 10-9-2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan, much loved sister and lifelong best friend of Doris . Adored Aunty to Jeffery & Sharon, Carl & Tui, Neil & Ebb and extended family. A treasured friend to many. Joans loss leaves an enormous emptiness in our family, especially in the heart of her beloved sister, but the beautiful memories we shared will remain forever. HARMAN A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Anglican Christ Church Old Cathedral St. Arnaud on THURSDAY, Sept. 17 th at 1.30pm. The cortege will then leave for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery. The recorded service will be available HERE

JOHNSON Paul N. 21-4-1960 – 28-8-2026 of St Arnaud. Formerly of Koo-Wee-Rup, Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight against Cancer. Dearly loved father of Stephen & Liz. Adored Poppy to Sebastian, Tyson, Keira and Charlotte (Moo). Treasured Uncle to his nieces and nephews. REST PEACEFULLY DAD A PRIVATE FUNERAL HAS BEEN HELD.

BRACE (BURTON) Diane 31-3-1957 – 21-8-2026 formerly of Donald, Vic and Yenda, NSW. Dearly loved Mum of Aaron & mother-in-law to Kerrie, and Andrew. Adored Nana Brace of Kayde. LOVED ALWAYS – LIKE YOU KNOW BRACE A Graveside service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at the Donald lawn cemetery on MONDAY Sept. 7 th at 11.00am.

LOWRY (Harvey) Nola Joy 6-2-1947 – 28-8-2026 of Stuart Mill. Loved wife of Bernard (dec). Loved daughter of the late Ernest (Mick) and Irene (Rene, nee Johns) Harvey. Loving sister & sister-in-law of Robert & Jenny (dec) Harvey. Adored Aunt of Rebecca, Robyn. Ian, Andrew and Great Aunt of their families. RE UNITED WITH BERNIE LOWRY A service to celebrate Nola’s life will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception St. Arnaud on WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2 nd at 11.00am. The cortege will then leave for the Stuart Mill Cemetery.

PRICE Walter (Noel) 18-8-1928 – 24-8-2026 peacefully in St Arnaud. Husband to Geraldine (dec) and Marie (dec). Father to Robyn (QLD). Private Cremation held. Resting Peacefully

MC VITTY E. Joy passed away peacefully at St. Arnaud on Aug 22 nd 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of John and much loved mother of Lynda and Julie. Mother-in-law of Alan Neilson. Adored Nanny Mac to Elisha, Ryan; Lockie and Carlie. A Private service has been held

SUMMERHAYES Marjorie 4-12-1930 – 22-8-2026 peacefully in Donald. Loved daughter of the late George & Georgina and sister to Margaret, Ian and Ron (all dec) Loved Aunty Marj of Camille, Belinda, Troy; Darryl, Kay, Joy and their families. It’s not what we write, it’s not what we say, It’s how we remember you in our own special way. SUMMERHAYES A gathering to celebrate Marj’s life will be held at the Donald Race Course on FRIDAY August 28 th at 12.30pm. A private burial will be held. In lieu of flowers Donations can be sent to Donald Hospital, 1 Aitken Ave. Donald in her Memory.

MC ARTHUR Janice Margot 31-8-1936 – 21-8-2026 peacefully in Donald. Fond friend and beloved member of the Richard’s family. Resting in the Arms of Jesus. Wherever a beautiful soul has been leaves a trail of memories. MC ARTHUR A Service to Celebrate Janice’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Donald on MONDAY Aug. 31 st at 2.30pm. An internment service will be held prior at 2.00pm at the Donald Lawn cemetery.

LETTS Robin 16-5-1930 – 12-8-2026 peacefully in Donald. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loving father and father-in-law of Mark & Pauline; Tim & Cynthia; David & Clare; Jenni & Tony Hogan. Adored Grandpa of Deanne, Baden & Jess, Melinda & Craig; Mathew & Marnie, Jacki & Brad, Sarah; Tom; Jordan & Dara, Zoe & Johannes, Brent & Rachel, Aidy and Great Grandpa of Amy, Ewan, Fraser, Harper, Noah, Sarah, Ella, Lilly, Nate, Eva, Bella, Gracie, Hartley, Miles, Daisy, Freddie, and Sunny. LETTS WE FORGET LETTS A service to Celebrate the life of Robin Letts will be held in St Andrew’s Uniting Church Donald on THURSDAY 20th August 2026, at 1:30pm. A private burial will be held. Livestream of the service is available HERE