Death & Funeral Notices

FRANKLIN. Larry Edward.

18-7-1938  –  19-1-2025

Passed in Willaura Hospital. Loved husband of Rae. Father of Suzanne, Annette, Michelle, Larry, Michael and Wayne. A funeral service for Larry will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on FRIDAY (Jan 24) commencing at 11:30am. A private cremation will follow.

HOARE. Mark Hanlon.

6-10-1958  –  18-1-2025

A privately committal will be held in the Ararat Cemetery.

SIMMONS. Brian Douglas.

30-7-1946  –  16-1-2025

A privately cremated.

CHAMPNEYS. Arthur Charles.

10-9-1933  –  9-1-2025

Beloved husband of the late Dawn. Much loved father and father in law of Craig, Melinda and Gary. Pa of Taylah and Nick, Flynn and Sophie, Blake and Britt and Declan. Great Pa of Oliver and Jax. A funeral service for Arthur will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Jan 16) at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

McCULLOCH. (Betty) Elizabeth Ann.

19-11-1947  –  7-1-2025

Beloved wife of the late John (Chainsaw). Loved and loving mother of Kim (dec) and Natalie. Mother in law of John. Nan of Samuel and partner Jackie. A funeral service for Betty will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Jan 14) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

SELLER. Shirley.

11-4-1935 – 27-12-2024

Beloved wife of the late Fred. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Janette, Noela (dec) and Peter, Averil and Steve, Melissa and Chris. Nanny to 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mums now reunited with her beloved Fred and Noela. A funeral service for Shirley Seller will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (Jan 6) commencing at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.

ATKINSON. Edith Rosemary.
(formerly McIntyre, nee Norwood)
11-3-1934 – 29-12-2024
At EGHS Ararat after a brief illness. Loving wife of Tom (dec). Dearly loved and loving mother of Andy & Elly, Peter & Jenny, Jenny & Paul (Schmidt) and Geoff & Karen and families. Proud Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother of 16. Much loved by her devoted extended family.  A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Edith Atkinson on Monday 6th January at 11.30am at the Lake Bolac Football Clubrooms. 

WILSON. Joy Gwendoline Alma.

5-6-1948  –  25-12-2024

Cherished daughter of Elton and Edna. Loved sister of Julie (dec), Margaret (dec), Johnny, Barry, Barbara, Alan (dec), Robert (dec). Sheryl, Patricia, Norma (dec), Christine, Noel, Carol (dec) and Linda. A funeral service for Joy will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on THURSDAY (Jan 2nd) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal service will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

HAGER. Kathleen Phyllis.

30-9-1942 – 19-12-2024

Mother of Margaret, Norman, Leanne and Tania.

Loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Family and friends are invited to the funeral service for Kathleen Hager on Monday 23rd December at 11am, at All Saints Anglican Church 6 Delacombe Way, Willaura. Willaura Cemetery service and reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to East Grampians Health Service pallative care. www.eghs.net.au/donations

Funeral arrangements are subject to change based on bushfire updates in the Willaura area. Please keep upto date with funeral details on this website. 

WALKER. Beverley Elizabeth

12/12/36 – 17/12/24

88 years

Dearly loved wife of Kingsley ( Dec ) and Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Barry, Jane, Sarah and Jake, Leila, Peter, Karen, Luke, Stacey and Benji, Lauren and Rob, Mark, Bronwyn, Christian and Toby.Our Angel in heaven. A huge thanks to Staff at East Grampians Health Service and Gorrinn House, Ararat Retirement Village for their exceptional care of our Mum. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Beverley Walker will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat TODAY (Fri Dec 20) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

CORNELL. Yvonne Kathlyn.

3-12-1933  –  5-12-2024

Bon of Smith Street passed away peacefully.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Yvonne will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY (Dec 12th) at 1:00pm.

CHILDS. John Francis.

29-7-1949  –  2-12-2024

Beloved husband of Heather. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jodie and Ben, Vivienne and Nathan, Roby and Andrew. Grandfather of Harrison, Georgina, Nemisha, Jordan, Max, Matilda, Mitch, Jackson and Tess. A private service will be held.

OSMOND. Dorothy Lesley.

25-12-1927  –  28-11-2024

Beloved wife of Jack (dec). Much loved mother of Annette, Denise, Jackie, Jean, Debbie, Pam, Sue and Jamie. Adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Dorothy will be held at John Dunn memorial chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat MONDAY (Dec 9) at 11:00am. A private burial will follow.

KACZYNSKI. Peter John.

20-9-1944  –  28-11-2024

Beloved husband of Pam. Devoted father  and father in law of David and Lisa, Brendan and Ju, Lisa and Pete. Cherished grandad of Abby, Sam, April and Lochie.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Peter will be held at Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Warratah st, Ararat FRIDAY (Dec 6) at 1:00pm. A private committal will precede.

McMillan. Helen Margaret.

3-6-1928 – 28-11-2024

Beloved wife of Des (Dec). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Kerrie and Ken, Peter and Lynne. Cherished grandmother to James, Stacey, Josh and Richard. Great grandmother to Asta and Ace.

A funeral service for the late Helen McMillan will be held at John Dunn memorial chapel (9 Campbell St, Ararat) on Thursday 5^th of December at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.

KRENZ. Lesley Ursula.

12-4-1935 – 20-11-2024

Beloved wife of Guenter (dec).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael (dec), Peter (dec) and Kerry, Margaret and Mark, Karin, Jenny and Ray, Patricia and Garry (dec), Barbara and Martyn, Richard and Belinda.

Loved grandmother of Shaun, Kimberley, Damian, Amy, Kattaya, Matilda, Molly, Briana, Madeline, Sebastian, Jeremy, Gemma, Melanie, Clarissa and loved great Grandmother of 22.

Rest easy beautiful lady, you loved your family wholeheartedly, we miss you so much already.

 KRENZ. Funeral prayers for the late Lesley Krenz will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic church (304 Barkly, Ararat) on Friday, Nov 29th at 2:00pm. A private burial will precede.

Eagles. Beatrice Myrtle.

28-1-1930 – 25-11-2024

Devoted wife to Stan (dec). Cherished mother of Margaret, Rhonda, Noelene, Wayne, Christine, Karen, Michael, Peta, David and Peter and families of over 6 generations.

Eagles. A graveside service for the late Beatrice Eagles will be held at the Ararat lawn cemetery on Monday 2^nd December at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Council can be made.  

BATES. Robert Charles.

28-9-1940 – 24-11-2024

Devoted husband to Heather (dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Simone and Neil, Natalie and Robert (Demo), Emilie, Nelson and Jude. Adored grandfather to Kayley, Brooke, Courtney, Blake, Shaun, Luke, Daniel, Dominque and Meredith. Great grandfather to Ace, Knox, Esmae and Wren.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Robert Bates will be held at John Dunn Memorial chapel, 9 Campbell st, Ararat on Thursday (November 28th) at 2:00pm. A committal will take place at Ararat Cemetery.

HODGKIN. ‘Bill’ William Thomas.

 30-4-1944  –  14-11-2024

A graveside service for Bill will be held in the Moyston Cemetery on THURSDAY (Nov 21) commencing at 11:30am.

McINNES. Phyllis Ellen.

21-3-34  –  10-11-24

Cherished wife of Graeme. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Terry & Marcia; Julie & Mark; and Greg & Leesa. Adored Mama of Amy & Nicole; Luke, Ben & Nick; and their partners

Forever in our hearts

Now in God’s care

A celebration of the life of Phyllis McInnes Will be held at All Saints Anglican Church Willaura on TUESDAY, 19th November commencing at 11:00 am At the conclusion of the service a committal will take place at Willaura cemetery.

ALLENDER, Thomas Alec,

Loved son of Mary & Arthur Allender. Brother of Keith, Isabel and Gordon. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim, Meredith & Ian, Michaela & Selby, and Susanna & Michael. Dear grandad of Daniel, Toby, Thomas, Nicholas, Julian, Oliver, Liam and Ashton.

A golden thread in the tapestry of our family.

So loved by us all.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Alec Allender will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on MONDAY (Nov 18) at 11:30am. Committal will follow in the Buangor Cemetery.

DUVER. Elsie Louisa (nee Dunster)

21-7-1935  –  1-11-2024

Beloved wife of Stan (dec).  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Russell and Katrina, Wayne and Christine (dec), Greg and Glenys, Beth and Steve. Granny to Elizabeth and Charlie, Kimberley and Andrew, Lauren and Alysse, Rachel and Clare. Great Grandmother to 6 great grandchildren. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Elsie Duver will be held in All Saints Anglican Church, 16 Delacombe Way, Willaura on MONDAY (Nov 11) at 11:30am. Committal will follow in the Willaura Cemetery.

DARBYSHIRE. Janice Elizabeth.

11-8-1936  –  3-11-2024

Beloved wife of John. Much loved and loving mother of Stuart (dec), Jo-Anne and Amanda and their families.

A Catholic prayers for Jan Darbyshire will be held in the Church of St. Marks, 20 Green St, Elmhurst, THURSDAY (Nov 7) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Elmhurst Cemetery.

CARROLL. Hugh James.

13-2-1927  –  26-10-2024

Beloved husband of the late Dawn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Peter (dec) and Julianna and Garry. Pop of Shaun, Kimberley, Luke and Rachelle. Great Pop of 9 great grandchildren.

Reunited with Mum. A funeral service for Hugh Carroll will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat TODAY (Fri Nov 1) commencing at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

BURKE. Joan Winsome.

In loving memory of Joan Winsome Burke who passed away on Monday 14 October, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of Rex (dec), loving mother and mother-in-law of John and Rosie, Jenny (dec) David and Julie, Geoff, Wendy and Damien. Adored grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 14. Loved sister of Max (dec) and Margie. Our family would like to thank Dr. Pretorius and Robyn and all the staff at Gorrinn Village for their wonderful care of Joan.

A Memorial service for Joan will be held in the St. Andrews Uniting Church, 275 Barkly St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Oct 25) commencing at 1:30pm. A private committal will precede

WILKINSON. Colleen Joy.

6-3-1951  –  12-10-2024

Beloved wife of Geoff. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Scott and Deanne, Daryl and Trish, Karen and Brad. Nan of Nathan, Danielle, Hannah and Lucy. A funeral service for Colleen will be held at Chalambar Golf Club, Golf Links Rd, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Oct 23) commencing at 1:30pm. Colleen will be interred in the Crowlands Cemetery.

BARRY. Judith Elizabeth.

10-12-1944  –  14-10-2024

Daughter of Myra and Gerald Lillis (both dec). Sister of Gerald, Noel, Maureen (all dec) and Jan. Beloved wife of the late Danny. Much loved mother of Stephen (dec), Donna and Jarita. Nan of Isabella, Gabriele and Maiara. Funeral Prayers for Judy will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 Barkly St, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Oct 23) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

VENDY. John Joseph.

19-2-1954  –  4-10-2024

Dearly loved son of late John and Patricia Vendy. Much loved brother of Monica, Daniel and Catherine. Very special Uncle and Great Uncle. At peace. Funeral Prayers for the repose of the soul of the late John Joseph Vendy will be held in St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Landsborough (76 McKinlay St) on TUESDAY (Oct. 22^nd) at 1-00 pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Prayers for the Landsborough Cemetery.

START. (Jack) John Allan.

9-12-1936  –  10-10-2024

Loved husband of Lynne.  Loving brother of Norma, Lance (dec) and Coral. The funeral service for the late Jack Start will leave the Crowlands Hall (49 Wright Street Crowlands) on MONDAY (Oct 21) at 11-00am.for the Crowlands Cemetery.

FLAVELL. Angella.

4-11-1939 – 4-10-2024

Beloved wife of Allen (dec). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Andrew, Robert and Carla. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Grace, James, Ari and Asher. The funeral service for the late Angella Flavell will be held in the St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 119-121 Synnot Street, WERRIBEE on THURSDAY (17^th Oct) commencing at 11:00am. A Burial will take place at Moyston Cemetery on FRIDAY (18^th Oct) commencing at 11:00am.

MCKINNIS. Malcolm John.

28-12-1946 – 3-10-2024

Cherished by his wife Gwen, children Mark, Christine (Nina), Matt and Daughters in law Tania and Naomi. Adored by his grandchildren Mitch, Ethan, Zoe, Inika, Sheanna, Callum and Molly. Missed by his mate Naughty. ~ Forever in our hearts ~ The funeral service for the late Malcolm McKinnis will be held at Ararat Turf Club on WEDNESDAY (16^th Oct) commencing at 11:00am. A burial will take place at the Ararat Lawn Cemetery.

MARCHMENT. Marie Lynette

5-8-1942  –  10-10-2024

A funeral for Marie was held in the holy Trinity Anglican Church on TUESDAY 15th October at 11am. A burial was held in the Cathcart Cemetery.

EDWARDS. Norma Alva.

13-11-1932 – 29-9-2024

Beloved wife of Ken. Much loved and loving mother and mother in law of Helen and Hans, Julie and Ken, Peter and Rosemary, Judy and Tim. Nan of 12. Nanny Norma of 32. A funeral service will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on WEDNESDSAY (Oct 9th) commencing at 1:00pm. 

COUCH. Rev. Darrell.

16-7-1951 – 30-9-2024

Beloved husband of Mary. Much loved and loving father of Jeremy, Rachael, Michael and Daniel. Grandpa of 10 and Great Grandpa of 2.  A funeral service to celebrate the life of Darrell will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Oct 8) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.

MC MILLAN, Ivor Lachlan.
20-4-1928 – 6-9-2024
Aged 96 years. Devoted husband of Lesley Jean (dec) and beloved father of David (dec), Robyn and Andrew. Adored father-in-law of Therese and grandfather to Mark and Meagan. Friend of Brad, Graeme and Jo. Cherished husband of Margaret (dec), mother of Peter (dec), John, Bruce, Sally and their families. A gentleman committed to his family, friends, and the Ararat community.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ivor Mc Millan will be held at Chalambar Golf Club, Golf Links Rd, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Sept 18) commencing at 12:30pm. A private committal will precede.

PRESTON. Francis Alfred.

2-4-1926  –  6-9-2024

Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Much loved father and father in law of Harold and Suzanne, Trevor and Karen and Judith and Trevor. Pop of 9, great pop of 15 and great great pop of 1.

A funeral service for Frank will be held in the Mechanic Institute Hall, High St, Elmhurst on FRIDAY (sept 13) commencing at 2:30pm. A committal will follow in the Elmhurst Cemetery.

ROBERTS. Beryl Ruth.

5-6-1931  –  5-9-2024

A funeral service for Beryl will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Sept 13) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.