Death & Funeral Notices
ETTWELL, Maureen Rosemary.
1-7-1934 – 17-8-2026
Beloved wife of the late George. Much loved and loving mother and mother in law of Sally and Stuart, Jane and Peter (dec). Nan of Whitney, Samantha, Rebecca, Daniel and their partners. Granny of Marley and Hayden.
“Forever In Our Hearts.”
A funeral service for Maureen will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View- Point St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Aug 25) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
1-7-1934 – 17-8-2026
Beloved wife of the late George. Much loved and loving mother and mother in law of Sally and Stuart, Jane and Peter (dec). Nan of Whitney, Samantha, Rebecca, Daniel and their partners. Granny of Marley and Hayden.
“Forever In Our Hearts.”
A funeral service for Maureen will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View- Point St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Aug 25) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
GRAHAM. Robert Gordon.
26.11.1949 – 14.8.2026
Beloved husband of Margaret. Much loved and loving father of Melissa, Scott & Nicole. Loved father-in-law of Emma, Jared & Adam. Adored Pop of Jesse, Isla, Ella, Annabel, Paddy, Matilda & Madeleine. Will be dearly missed, forever loved and always in our hearts. All out for 76, after a sensational innings.
A memorial service for Robert will be held at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Waratah St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Aug 21) commencing at 1:30pm. A private burial will precede.
26.11.1949 – 14.8.2026
Beloved husband of Margaret. Much loved and loving father of Melissa, Scott & Nicole. Loved father-in-law of Emma, Jared & Adam. Adored Pop of Jesse, Isla, Ella, Annabel, Paddy, Matilda & Madeleine. Will be dearly missed, forever loved and always in our hearts. All out for 76, after a sensational innings.
A memorial service for Robert will be held at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Waratah St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Aug 21) commencing at 1:30pm. A private burial will precede.
COOMBE. Russell John “Cookie”.
2-8-1950 – 7-8-2026
Formerly of Wickliffe. Passed after a long illness. Beloved husband of Edith. A graveside service for Cookie will be held in the Wickliffe Cemetery, Willaura-Wickliffe Rd, Wickliffe on MONDAY (Aug 17) commencing at 11:00am.
2-8-1950 – 7-8-2026
Formerly of Wickliffe. Passed after a long illness. Beloved husband of Edith. A graveside service for Cookie will be held in the Wickliffe Cemetery, Willaura-Wickliffe Rd, Wickliffe on MONDAY (Aug 17) commencing at 11:00am.
OFFOIN. Ibitari Gentle
7-2-2007 – 4-8-2026
A memorial service for Ibitari will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on THURSDAY (Aug 13) commencing at 1:00pm. A private committal will precede.
7-2-2007 – 4-8-2026
A memorial service for Ibitari will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on THURSDAY (Aug 13) commencing at 1:00pm. A private committal will precede.
WHATLEY nee Gordon. Hazel.
9-6-1938 – 3-8-2026
Much Loved Mum of Sue, Martin, Gordon and Amanda, Peter and Ashley. Loving Granny Ga / Granny of Rhiannon, Alycia and Ry, Jonah and Julia. Beloved Sister of Margaret (dec), and Wes and Sandra. Gentle, kind and always there. Precious to God. Gone to Glory. A funeral service for Hazel will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Aug 11) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
LUGG. Phillip James.
7-1-1954 – 1-8-2026
A funeral service for Phillip Lugg will be held at Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Waratah St, Ararat on MONDAY (Aug 10) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
7-1-1954 – 1-8-2026
A funeral service for Phillip Lugg will be held at Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Waratah St, Ararat on MONDAY (Aug 10) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
JEANS. Ashley Scott.
19-11-1992 – 9-7-2026
A Graveside service for Ashley will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY (Aug 7) commencing at 11:00am.
19-11-1992 – 9-7-2026
A Graveside service for Ashley will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY (Aug 7) commencing at 11:00am.
WILSON. Barrie Ernest
18-5-1942 – 29-7-2026
Beloved husband of the Late Kate. Much loved father of Kylie and Tracey. Father-in-law of Glenn. Pa of 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A graveside service for Barrie will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY (Aug 6) commencing at 11:00am.
18-5-1942 – 29-7-2026
Beloved husband of the Late Kate. Much loved father of Kylie and Tracey. Father-in-law of Glenn. Pa of 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A graveside service for Barrie will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY (Aug 6) commencing at 11:00am.
WINNELL. Alan Ivan.
11-10-1944 – 21-7-2026
Beloved husband of Margaret (dec). Much loved and loving father of Alan, Georgina, Lyndal and Erica. Father-in-law of Nicky and Graeme. Pa of 10 Grandchildren. Thank you to the wonderful care given by staff at 70 Lowe St. A memorial service for Alan Winnell will be held at Ararat RSL, 76 High St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Aug 7) commencing at 2:00pm.
11-10-1944 – 21-7-2026
Beloved husband of Margaret (dec). Much loved and loving father of Alan, Georgina, Lyndal and Erica. Father-in-law of Nicky and Graeme. Pa of 10 Grandchildren. Thank you to the wonderful care given by staff at 70 Lowe St. A memorial service for Alan Winnell will be held at Ararat RSL, 76 High St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Aug 7) commencing at 2:00pm.
VARNEY. Lyndon Edward.
29-6-1937 – 18-7-2026
Beloved husband of Judith (dec). Much loved and loving father of Lyndon McEwen. Father-in-law of Clare. Grandfather of Celeste and Brian. A celebration of life for Lyndon will be held at the Lake Bolac Bowls Club on THURSDAY (July 30) at 2:30pm. A private burial will precede.
29-6-1937 – 18-7-2026
Beloved husband of Judith (dec). Much loved and loving father of Lyndon McEwen. Father-in-law of Clare. Grandfather of Celeste and Brian. A celebration of life for Lyndon will be held at the Lake Bolac Bowls Club on THURSDAY (July 30) at 2:30pm. A private burial will precede.
CRONIN. Maxwell Norman.
29-8-1936 – 13-7-2026
Beloved husband of Joy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Steven, Tim and Julie, Jodi and Andrew. Pop of 8 and Great Pop of 10. Will be always loved and remembered.
A funeral service will be held at Alexandra Oval Community Centre THURSDAY (July 16) commencing at 1:30pm. A private cremation will follow.
BROADBENT. John Robert Charles.
6.12.1960 – 5.7.2026
Beloved Partner of Sue. Loving father and father-in-law, of Nathan and Kristy, Luke and Renee, Ashleigh and Ben. Adored Poppy John of Amity, Indiana, Greyson, Winston, Archie and Harriet. Loving son of Bill (Dec) and Winnie (Dec). Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Glenda and Bill (Dec), Rodger and Victoria, Wayne (Dec), Alan and Darlene. Forever in our hearts. A funeral service for John will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (July 17) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.
6.12.1960 – 5.7.2026
Beloved Partner of Sue. Loving father and father-in-law, of Nathan and Kristy, Luke and Renee, Ashleigh and Ben. Adored Poppy John of Amity, Indiana, Greyson, Winston, Archie and Harriet. Loving son of Bill (Dec) and Winnie (Dec). Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Glenda and Bill (Dec), Rodger and Victoria, Wayne (Dec), Alan and Darlene. Forever in our hearts. A funeral service for John will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (July 17) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.