Death & Funeral Notices

COLLINGS. Vernon Peter.

28-6-1951  –  12-4-2025

Passed away in Gandarra Paliative Care on Saturday. Beloved husband of Christine for 54 years. Special thanks to Dr. Shiraz and all medical staff involved in his care. A memorial service for Vernon will be held in the Great Western Hall, 114 Main St, Great Western on MONDAY (May 5) at 1:00pm. Private cremation was held.

SHAW. David Campbell.

19-3-1957  –  19-4-2025

Loving partner of Theresa. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Sandie, Bill (dec) and Kerry, Robert (dec). A graveside service for David Shaw will be held in the Tatyoon Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (April 30) commencing at 1:00pm. 

STARICK. Joan Lorraine.

7-12-1933  –  20-4-2025

Beloved wife of Maxwell (dec). Much loved mother of David Leonard, Bruce (dec), Colin and Robert. Mother in law of Petra and Aggie. Gran of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Joan will be held in the Sain Paul’s Lutheran Church, 108 High St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Apr 29) at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes Australia.

SMITH. Trevor George.

27-1-1946  –  20-4-2025

Beloved husband of Jan. Much loved father and father in law of Scott and Rebecca, and Adam.

Wonderful memories. Sleeping peacefully. A funeral service for Trevor will be held in the John Dunn Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Apr 29) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

GLADDIS. Gail Frances.

7-9-1951  –  20-4-2025

Beloved wife of John. Much loved and loving mother Andrew and Nicole, Deanne, Nannette and Marco. Grandmother of Zak and Maddy. Privately cremated

WRIGHT. Margaret May.

12-10-2025  –  12-4-2025

Beloved wife of Peter (dec). Much loved and loving mother of Belinda, Richard and Deborah. Adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Will be greatly missed. A funeral service for Margaret will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Apr 24) at 11:00am. Private cremation will follow.

MADDOCKS. Julie Gail on 12-4-25.

Lifetime friend partner and wife of John. Mother of Melissa & Robert (Howie), Andrew and Anna & Darren (Smart). Grandmother of Jesse & Madeleine, Kelcie & Olivia, Flynn & Annabel Jack & Liana, Harry & Abbie Bethany & Liam & Ethan. Great Grandmother of Hazel. ‘A woman of so many talents and dearly loved’. Requiescant in Pace ‘Julie’.    A funeral service for Julie will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Apr 22) at 10:30am. Private cremation will follow.

PHILLIPS. Betty Virginia.

30-6-1939  -10-4-2025

Beloved wife of Kevin (dec). Much loved mother of John and Adrian. A funeral service for Betty will be held in John Dunn Chapel on Wednesday (April 16) commencing at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow. 

MURRAY. George John

5-6-1941 – 22-3-2025

Devoted husband of Norma (dec). Dearly loved Father of Karl, Tanya and Janet. Adored Pa and Great Pa. Forever in our hearts. A graveside service for the late George Murray will be held at the Lake Bolac Cemetery, on Thursday (April 3) at 1pm.

McKINNIS. Lindsay (Ned)
Passed away surrounded by family at Gorrin Village on 22/03/25 aged 87yrs.
Much loved son of William and Hazel Mckinnis (both dec) Brother of Wilfred (dec) Lola, Bill, Mel, Yvonne, and Trevor. Treasured father and father in-law of Gregory & Heather, Michelle & Mario (dec) Martin & Jody, Sharon-Lee & Warren, Geraldine and Marcia and Luke.
A beautiful and loving grandfather to Pj, Jake, Kristy, Matthew, Megan, Olivia, Aaron, Lachlan, Patrick, Mikayla, Zack, Rhiley, Liam, Logan, Lily and Blake. Poppy Kinnis to 17 wonderful great grandchildren who he loved very much. Dad’s cheeky fun loving nature will be greatly missed.
Our sincere Thankyou to Dad’s Gorrin Village ‘family’ you made him feel loved and cared for.
A private funeral will be held.

McKENNA.Vicki Maree.

68, passed away peacefully on 18.03.2025. Treasured wife of Jack, and loving mother and mother in law of Anthony and Cecelia, Alison, and Scott. Adored Nan and Gran of Ryan and Jack, and Sierra and Zarco.
A funeral service for Vicki will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel on Thursday 27th of March at 2:00pm. A burial will follow in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery. Please dress in red.

REID. Heather Marea.

10.09.1943  –  08.03.2025

Dearly loved wife of Stephen, and loving mother of William and Wayne. Cherished sister of Barbara Russell and Marion (Marny) Fenton and families. Sister of Stuart and Ruth (dec.) Much loved friend of Kylie.

Forever In All Our Hearts

A funeral service for Heather will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 View Point St, Ararat on MONDAY (Mar 24th) at 11:00am. A family only committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery. Refreshments at the Church Hall following the service.

PEARCE. James Andrew (Jim).

27-3-1934 – 16-3-2025

Beloved husband of the late Faye. Much loved father and father in law of Debbie and Ian, Leona and Mick. Adored Pa of Jacob, Nicholas, Jenna, Sarah and Jim. Great Pa to 8 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Jim will be held at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Warratah St, Ararat on FIRDAY (Mar 21) commencing at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

McCRACKEN. Ross.

Passed away peacefully at Gorrinn Village on 12-3-2025 aged 67 years. Much loved youngest son of Mary and Bruce (both dec). Brother of Ian (dec), Margaret and Mary. Brother-in-law of Christine, Peter and John. Treasured uncle of Kate and Clare, Sally and John, Andrew and David and great uncle to their children. Ross’s generosity and humour will be sadly missed. Our thanks for the outstanding care provided by Robyn and the staff of Gorrinn Village over the past 12 years. As per Ross’s wishes there will be a private burial.

VERDON. (nee Hill) Esma Jean.

25-4-1930 – 7-3-2025

Loved wife of Jack (Dec). Loving and loved mother and mother-in law of Kaye and Sam Peter and Therese, Lynne and Andrew Loved grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 16. A graveside service for Esma will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on MONDAY (Feb 17) at 11:00am.

REID. Ian John.

10-6-1935  –  9-3-2025

Beloved husband of Teresa. Much loved father and father-in-law of Anthony and Mary, Susan and Lou, Gavin and Claire, Cameron, Monique and David, Elisha and Daniel. Loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Prayers for the late Ian Reid will be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Barkly St, Ararat TODAY (Fri 14) commencing at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.

BANKS. Elizabeth Rose.
10/06/1942 – 04/03/2025
With regret we announce the death of Elizabeth Rose Banks (nee Hellsten). Reunited with beloved husband Dick. Devoted Mother and Mother in Law of Joanne & Eric (dec), Stephen, Michelle & David. Cherished Grandmother to Jack (dec), Alex, Lara & Sophia (dec), Tom & Georgia & Liam.
Enjoy your forever dances with Dad. A Memorial service for the late Elizabeth Rose Banks will be held at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on Tuesday (March 11th ) at 1pm. A private burial will follow.