O'SHANNESSY Bernard Joseph 'Bernie'

O’SHANNESSY

 Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’

passed away peacefully on Monday December 8th, 2025.

 On the 13th 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 19th, 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 18th, 2025) commencing at 6.00pm.

 

Simon Mulqueen

BENDIGO FUNERALS

(03) 5444 0400

KEARNAN CHARLES "BARRY"

June 5, 2026
KEARNAN CHARLES “BARRY” Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on 5 th June 2026 Aged 93 Years Dearly loved husband of Margit. Loving father and Father -in-Law of Jaci & Tony; Christine & Mark; Charles & Kerri; Carsten & Kate Treasured Pa of 9 and adored Great Pa of 4 At Peace KEARNAN A graveside service for Barry will be held at the St Arnaud Monumental Cemetery on Friday June 12 th at 2p.m.

FORSTER COLIN KENNETH

May 26, 2026
FORSTER Colin Kenneth 16/04/1947 -25/05/2026 Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud surrounded with love. Dearly loved husband of Judy Loving father of Andrew & Amy: Erin & Ryan. Proud and loved Poppa of Cruz, Caitlin, Charlie: Taylor, Zac, Knox, Harlow and Poppy SIMPLY THE BEST FORSTER A service to celebrate the life of Col will be held at the RSL Hall, (crn Raglan & McMahon St) St. Arnaud on Monday 1 st June at 1.30pm. A private burial will be held. 

SMITH NOELA MAUREEN

May 24, 2026
SMITH (Hall) Noela 21-11/1937 – 23-5-2026 Formerly of Beazleys Bridge. Daughter of Thomas (Bricky) and Laura Hall (both dec). Sister of Lorraine, Aileen (dec), Clare-Maree and Glenda. Sister-in-law of Craig Cheesman REST IN PEACE SMITH A Graveside service will be held or Noela on FRIDAY MAY 29th at 11.30am at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.