Death & Funeral Notices
30.3.1925 – 23.6.2026
Beloved wife of Lyndon Arthur (dec). Much loved mother of Jonathan and Jean, Penny and Bill, Ellen and Ken, Mary and Ken and Joanne and Ewan. Adored Granny of 12 and Great Granny of 19. In God’s care.
A funeral service for Betty will be held in 7th Day Adventist Church, 39 Albert St, Ararat on THURSDAY (July 9) commencing at 1:30pm. A committal will follow in Spring Lead Cemetery.
26-6-1987 – 13-6-2026
Loving Daughter of Maree. Adored Niece of Denise and John and Graeme. Cousin of James, Lorelie and Sarah. A private service was held.
13-09-1930 – 14-06-2026
Devoted wife to Tom (dec).
Margaret (Marg) dearly loved Mother, Mother-in-law, of Rob and Debbie. Adored Gran of Jon, Jenni and their partners. Fond ‘Gran’ to many of their friends. Extra special Great Gran to Ethan.
Marg had lived a full life and was ready to rest. She leaves behind a myriad of heartfelt memories
Family and friends are invited to take part in a Celebration of Marg’s Life at 2pm on Friday 26th June 2026 at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre, Ararat. No need to dress fancy just be comfortable and maybe wear something red, her favourite colour. As per Marg’s wishes, there will be a private family burial held earlier.
1-5-1967 – 12-6-2026
Passed suddenly. Adored son of Marion and Robert (dec). Brother of Shane and Cindy, and Nadene. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Andrew will be privately cremated.
Rest In Peace.
06-01-1960 – 11-06-2026
Loved and adored husband of Susan. Loved and cherished Stepdad to Leah, Kathryn, Amy and father-in-law of Kris and Eddy.
Grandfather to Jack, Dellah, Maya, Finn, Charlie and Evie. Loved son of Alice and Ken (deceased). Loved brother of Max (deceased) and family, Greg and Roger (deceased) and family. Chris will be so sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
A funeral service for Chris will be held on Friday 19th June 2026 at 11:00am at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre. Burial to follow at the Ararat Cemetery.
14-11-1938 – 8-6-2026
Loving husband of Gwen. Father and father-in-law of Gary and Linda, Peter and Linda, Gabrielle and Peter. Pop to Katherine, Eliza and Fraser, Samuel, Olivia and Joseph. Great grandfather to Isabella, Patrick and Hugo. At peace after a long illness. His humour and wisdom will be greatly missed by all.
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Charlie Martin will be held in Church of the Immaculate Conception 304 Barkly St, Ararat on MONDAY (June 15) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in Cathcart Cemetery.
5-12-1946 – 5-6-2026
Margaret passed away at Willaura Hospital. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jennifer and Kerry (dec) Shea. Half-sister of Ellen, John, Betty, Bill and Peter (all dec). Loving Aunt of Matthew, Debra (dec), Jason and her 22 Nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the staff at Willaura Hospital for their kind and caring help. A funeral service for Margaret will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (June 12) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in Ararat Cemetery.
QUICK. Donald.
10-6-1936 – 24-5-2026
Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy, father, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather to all of us who were blessed to know him. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th of May, 2026. Rest in Peace Don. A funeral service for Donald will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (June 1) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow in Tatyoon Cemetery.
7-1-1933 – 20-5-2026
McCARTHY. Charles James “Jim”
20-5-1933 – 21-5-2026
Devoted husband and wife. Loving mother and Father to Graeme, Susan (Maconachie), Di and Peter and their partners. Adored Nana and Pa to 8. Treasured Great Nan and Pop to 10. Forever in our hearts. A Memorial service for Valma and Jim be held at Chalambar Golf Club, Golf Links Rd, Ararat on FRIDAY (May 29) commencing at 2:00pm. A private committal will precede.
18-12-1954 – 16-5-2026
Beloved Wife of Adrian. Much loved Mother of Damien, Ashley and Tahlia (Dec). And Mother-in-Law of Taryn and Beth. Sister of Lynette. Nanna of Gus, Phoebe, Eli and Maeve. Daughter of Alan and Mary Rogers (Dec). Finally at Peace.
A funeral service for the late Denise Raaphorst will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 304 Barkly Street, Ararat on THURSDAY (May 28) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow at Ararat Cemetery.
12-2-1947 – 13-5-2026
Dearly loved wife of Conna. Dearly loved friend of Glenn & Kylie, Jodie and Scott. Cherished ‘Narnie’ to her grandchildren Mia & Leo. She will be deeply missed, and her family take comfort knowing that she’s now at peace. Forever in our hearts.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs Ellen Wilson will be held at the Mininera Recreation Reserve on MONDAY (May 25) commencing at 1.00pm. A private interment will precede.
GLEESON. Thomas Maxwell.
7-3-1929 – 2-5-2026
Passed away peacefully aged 97. Loved brother of Pat (dec), Peg, Roger (dec), and Des. Devoted husband of Joan (dec). Dearly loved father and father in-law of Dianne, Malcom and Sharon. Adored grandfather of Renaye, Rebecca, Dean, Natalie and Jacqueline. Cherished great grandfather of Emma, Jessica, Declan, Spencer, Leo, Lorelai, Darcy and Henry. A life well lived. Forever loved and sadly missed. A funeral service for the late Thomas Gleeson will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell Street, Ararat on THURSDAY (May 14) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow at Ararat Cemetery.
MURRAY, Margery Anne.
19-4-1934 – 1-5-2026
With great sadness we share the passing of Marge Murray. Daughter of the late Jack and Irene Cooper. Wife of late James Murray, mother of Rob, Ros, Pete and Cate, mother-in-law to Mark and special Nan to William. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Rex Burke (both Dec), Max (Dec) and Gwen Cooper, Stuart and Betty (Dec) Murray and Baxter and Sue Murray. Auntie and Great Auntie to many. A memorial service for Margery Murray will be held in St Andrews Uniting Church Ararat, MONDAY (11th May) commencing at 2:00pm. A private committal will precede.
GILL Kenneth Bruce
25.07.53-28.04.26
Bruce passed away at St John of Gods Ballarat. Loved and adored husband of Jean. Loved and adored Stepdad to Brad and Mel, friend of Dallas. Pop to Tyler, Amelia, Emerson, Bella and Caleb. Great-Pop to Oakleigh and Huxley. Loved son of Mick and Pat (both deceased), Loved brother of Ian and Janet and families. Will be so sadly missed by everyone who loved him. xxxx
“Till we meet again”
A funeral service for the late Bruce Gill will be held on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 11.00am at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel. Burial to follow at the Ararat Cemetery.
CROFT. Leila Joan (nee Harvey)
16-2-1932 – 16-4-2026
Beloved wife of the late Ian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Erica, Gary and Liz, Wendie and Paul, Kaye and Paul. Stepmother of Jeffrey and Lou, Narelle and Peter (dec). Grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Leila Croft will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 32 Viewpoint St Ararat, TODAY (Fri 24th April) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal service will follow in Red Cliffs Cemetery MONDAY (27th April) at 2:00pm.
McCOLL. Elizabeth Christine Chipp. (nee Hamp)
1-11-1938 – 29-3-2026
Loved wife to Wally. Loving mother to Mandy, Chester & Sally. Loving grandmother to Lucy & Sophie. A funeral service for the late Elizabeth McColl will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (April 27) commencing at 12:00pm. Light lunch afterwards at the Chalambar Golf Club. A burial will follow on WEDNESDAY (29 April) at Drouin Cemetery at 1:00pm.
JOHNSTONE. Gregory Hugh
22-2-1949 – 5-4-2026
Beloved husband of Truyen (Mai). Loved and loving father to Rhiannon. Brother of Graeme and Julie. Uncle to Robert, Craig and Kate. Friend of Sue and lifelong best mate to Ron.
‘At the going down of the sun we will remember them’
A funeral service for the late Gregory will be held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell Street, Ararat on FRIDAY (April 17th) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow at Ararat Lawn Cemetery.
BRITTON. Sylvia Joan.
10-5-1932 – 4-4-2026
Loved wife of Alf (dec). Loving mother of Colin, Stephen, Brian (dec), David, Dianne and Robert (dec). Grandmother of 14. Great grandmother of 16.
A funeral service for the late Sylvia Britton will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church 32 Viewpoint St, Ararat on MONDAY (April 13th) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow at Great Western Cemetery.
HOWARD. Neville James.
Passed away peacefully at Gorrinn Village on Tuesday 31st March 2026, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer. Loved and loving father of Darren, Glenn and Lynne. Stepfather of Anthony, Kerryn, Cherryl and Russell. Son of Edward and Myrtle (both dec). Son in law of Walter Koschmann (dec). Brother of Laura Martin and Margaret Eade. Loved and respected grandfather and great grandfather. Always in our hearts.
A memorial service for the late Neville Howard will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (April 10) commencing at 2:00pm. A private cremation will precede.
CLEELAND. Karen. (nee Veale)
18-11-1954 – 31-3-2026
Beloved wife of David. Much loved and loving mother of Paul, Andrew and Tim. Mother in law of Katherine and Simone. Grandmother of Cooper, Sam, Hudson, Kairi, Shanaya, Lakeisha, Zaydan and Shanalisee. Forever missed and always in our hearts. A funeral service for the late Karen Cleeland will be held in the Lake Bolac Sporting and Recreation Complex on WEDNESDAY (April 8) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Lake Bolac Cemetery.
BLACKWOOD. Glenda Mavis.
28-1-1948 – 18-3-2026
Former resident at Aradale and later at McGibbony St, Ararat. Dearly missed by all that knew her. A funeral service for the late Glenda Blackwood will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (Mar 30) at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.
WALKER. Steven Alan.
24-10-1982 – 11-3-2026
Much loved son of Kathleen (dec) and Russell. Brother of Sally, Amanda (dec), Simon and Adam. Adored uncle of Jake, Corey, Alyssa, Jack, Harry, Billy and Indra. Great uncle of Koby and Maggie. A private service will be held.