Death & Funeral Notices
HILLMAN. Elaine Margaret.
5-8-1934 – 10-4-2024
Beloved wife of the late David. Much loved mother of John (dec) and Fleur. Mother-in-law of Brett. Gran of Will and Georgie. The funeral service for the late Elaine Hillman will be held in the St John the Baptist Anglican Church, 5 Hill St, Beaufort on MONDAY (22 Apr) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Buangor Cemetery.
GORDON. Janice Aileen.
Beloved wife of Doug. Much loved mother of John, Gray(dec), Peter and Steven. Mother in law of Melodie. Nanna of Natasha, Jake, and Aaron. Great Nanna of Hudson. A graveside service for the late Janice Aileen Gordon will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on THURSDAY (18 Apr) commencing at 11:00am.
McRAE. John Lindsay.
14-6-1942 – 6-4-2024
Formerly of Willaura Nth. Beloved husband of Beverley. Much loved father of Lindsay and Angela. Stepfather of Stephen, Felicity and Naomi and their families. A memorial service for the late John McRae will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 Viewpoint St, Ararat on MONDAY (Apr 15) commencing at 2:00pm. A private burial will precede.
McKINNIS. Jeanette Elma (Jeannie).
28-10-1945 – 19-3-2024
Loved partner of Lawrence (dec). Much loved and loving mother and mother in law of Linda and Mark, Alison and Peter. Nan of Haylee, Erin, Lachlan, Callum, Hamish, Mackenzie and Brittany. Greatnan of Stan, Charlie, Dominic, Isabelle, Teddy, Felix, Nate, Reggie and Letty. Great friend to Anthony and Greg. A graveside service for Jeannie will be held in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (Mar 27th) commencing at 11:00am.
VEARING. Clyde Leslie.
28-11-1935 – 16-3-2024
Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Pat). Much loved father and father in law of Rod and Bernadette, Les and Louise, Mary and Robert, Andrew and Linda and Gavin. Grandpa Clyde to 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The committal service for Clyde Vearing will be held in the Ararat Cemetery at 1:00pm. A memorial service will follow at Chalambar Golf Club, 118 Golf Links Rd, Ararat on TODAY (Fri Mar 22) commencing at 2:00pm.
WOHLERS. Rosalie Jean.
24-3-1971 – 14-3-2024
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
A funeral service for Rose will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Mar 21) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery.
MONEGHETTI. Anne Selina – née Elworthy
Passed Away 13/03/24. Dearly loved wife of James (dec). Loving mother of Ken Glenda Allison & Ray Dec Mother in Law to Etel Gary & Mark Grandma to Maddison Tyler Joanne Grace Caleb Sara Eliza & Alec Great Grandma to Harvey & Oliver. The funeral service for Anne will be held in St Bernard’s Catholic Church, 76 Montgomery St, Lake Bolac on WEDNESDAY (Mar 20) commencing at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in the Lake Bolac Cemetery.
McDonald. Stanley Hugh.
4-11-1932 – 8-3-2024
Beloved husband of Evelyn. Much loved & loving father of Murray and Christine. Pop of Tegan and Chloe. A funeral service will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on Thursday 14th March at 11am. A burial will follow at the Ararat Lawn Cemetery.
LUGG. Peter Charles.
24-2-1965 – 26-2-2024
Beloved husband of Narelle. Much loved & loving father of Hayley, Brittany, Danielle and Tom and families. A private service will be held.
FORD. Patricia Colleen.
2-6-1942 – 18-2-2024
Beloved wife of David. Much loved mother and mother in law of Tony and Alice, Craig, Damien and Louise. Gran of Madeleine, Amelia, Annabelle, Charlotte, Taylor and Sharna. Great Gran of Maisie and Reuben.
A funeral service for Patricia will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Feb 23rd) commencing at 1:00pm. A committal will follow at the Ararat Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fiona Elsey Cancer Research.
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JOHNSON. Damon Edward.
HEMOATA – TE – WHENUANUI
Beloved husband of Janice. Much loved and loving father of Jess and Gita (dec). Pa of Jose, Mihiorangi, Zac, Brock and Ty. A funeral service for Damon will be held in the Kingdom Hall Jehova’s Witness Church, 2 Gordon St, on MONDAY (Feb 19) at 1:00pm. A private cremation will follow.
MORRISON (nee Davis). Sheila.
5-11-1934 – 6-2-2024
Eldest daughter of the late George and Kathleen. Sister to Joyce, Jack (dec) and Patrick (dec). Wife of the late Alexander (Sandy) Morrison. Loving mum of Peter and Barry.
Gone to Eternal rest.
A funeral service for Sheila will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (Feb 12) at 10:30am. A burial will be held in the Ararat Cemetery.
ROSS. Wolfgang.
11-3-1944 – 15-1-2024
Beloved husband of Beverley. Much loved and loving father, father-in-law and Grandfather. A private cremation will be held. Friends will be invited for refreshments and a chance to celebrate his life at a later date.
DUNSTER. Gary.
5-10-1965 – 20-1-2024
Much loved father of Daniel (dec) and Megan. Father-in-law of Daniel. Adored brother of Brian and Suzanne. Cherished friend of Ross and Leonie McLoughlan. Enjoy being on the road with Molly and Missy. A funeral service for Gary will be held in the Ararat Town Hall, 193 Barkly St, on WEDNESDAY (Jan 31) at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.
PILGRIM. Gwenda Janice.
Passed away peacefully on 22nd Jan, 2024. Dearly loved wife of Mark. Dearest mother of Andrew, Tricia and Lisa. Fond mother-in-law of Lisa and Dan. Loved Mumma of Tom and Deanne, Sam, Jake and Maddi, Amy. Great Mumma of Dulcie, Oscar and Jasper. Forever in Our Hearts. A memorial service for the late Gwenda Pilgrim will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel at 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Jan 30) at 2:00pm. A private burial will precede.
POPLAWSKI. (Josie) Jozefa.
4-5-1934 – 18-1-2024
Passed away in Ararat. Much loved and loving mother of Frank. Adored sister of John.
POPLAWSKI. A funeral service for Josie will be held at Ararat Seventh-day Adventist Church
39 Albert St on MONDAY (Jan 29) at 1:00pm. A burial will be held in the Ararat Cemetery.
SPINKS. Maxwell John
24-12-1938 – 13-1-2024
Dearly beloved husband of the late Jillian and loving father, father-in-law and grandfather of Rod and Jill, Geoff and Karolyn, Richard, Robert, Henry and Eugene. His good-natured banter will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A funeral service for Max will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (Jan 29) at 10:30am. A burial will be held in the Cathcart Cemetery followed by refreshments.
WESTIN. Janice Lillian.
6-6-1940 – 30-12-2023
Dearly loved sister of Max, Heather (dec), Marion and Rodney. Loving Auntie of 11. Forever in our Hearts. Dearly loved sister of Marion and Robert (dec). Auntie of Andrew, Shane and Nadene. A funeral service for Janice will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Jan 12) at 11:00am. A burial will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.
FLAVELL. Allen James.
7-5-1940 – 3-1-2024
Beloved husband of Angela. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Andrew, Robert and Carla. Grandfather of Elizabeth, Grace, James, Ari and Asher. A funeral service for Allen James Flavell will be held in the St. Thomas Anglican Church, 119-121 Synnot Street, Werribee on WEDNESDAY (Jan 10) at 2:00pm. A burial will then be held on THURSDAY (Jan 11) at 2:00pm in the Moyston Cemetery
HOUSE. Ethel mavis.
25-4-1924 – 5-1-2024
Much loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Colleen and John, Jennifer (dec), Peter and Tanya. Nan of Jodie, Larissa, Anthony, Brett, Ben and Bill. Adored by her great and great, great grandchildren. A funeral service for Mavis will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TUESDAY (Jan 9) at 2:00pm. A burial will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.