Death & Funeral Notices

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.

WILDE. Sheila Estelle

24/08/1940 – 22/02/2025 Aged 84

Much loved wife of Bob (Dec)

Much loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, nan of Shayne, Denise & Ian, Jon & Nicole, James & Mariah. Loved Daughter of James  & Mavis Harding-Colliss (both Dec). Loved sister of Josephine and Robert. Loved Aunty of Georgina. 

A funeral service for Sheila will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel on THURSDAY (Feb 27) at 10:30am. A committtal will follow in the Ararat Lawn Cemetery.

20-10-1941 – 16-2-2025

NORTH. Winifred

Loved wife of Alf (Dec). Devoted Mother and Mother-in-law to William (Dec), Elizabeth and Harry, Kevin and Barbara, Jan and Andrew, Peter (Dec), Leslie, Clayton and Michelle. Cherished Nanna to her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren. A funeral service for the late Winifred North will be held at the Life Links Church of Christ High St, Ararat on THURSDAY (Feb 27^th) at 2:00pm. A burial will follow at the Ararat Lawn Cemetery. Please wear black and white if possible.

SMITH. Marie Ada.

13-8-1931  –  4-2-2025

Passed away peacefully aged 93 at Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village Horsham. Loved wife of Geoff (dec. Mother and mother in law of Heather-Maree, Steve and Cheryl. A memorial service for the late Marie will be held in St. Andrews Uniting Church, 273 Barkly St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Feb 28) at 1:00pm. An internment will precede. Dress in bright colours.

DAY. Sandra Ellen.

1-5-1948  –  10-2-2025

Beloved wife of Bill. Much loved mother of Suzanne, John, Deborah, Christopher and their families. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Sandra will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat THURSDAY (Feb 20) at 11:00am. A committal service will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

GREEN. “Bill” William George.

Born Bristol, England 11-2-1944.

Died 6-2-2025. At Gandarra Palliative Care, Ballarat after one night. His family were able to say their goodbyes. Bill lived his life to his city’s decree:

“All ship shape… and Bristol fashion”. Forever Young.

Beloved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father in law of David and Liz (UK), Philip and Sharsh, Adam and Elisha, Stephen (dec), Julia and Heath. Granfer to Kaleb, Paddy and Stevie.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bill Green will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat TODAY (Fri 14) at 11:00am. Privately cremated. Let your flowers be from your own garden. Wear a little or a lot of Green as a loverly tribute to Bill. Car club members are welcome to bring their cars.

BAZEC. Emiluis

A Catholic Mass for Emil will be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Barkly St, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Feb 12) at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in Cathcart Cemetery.

JAMES. (Dick) Richard Eric.

23-9-1954  –  3-2-2025

Beloved husband of Jen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Melissa, Michelle and Andy. Pop of Will, Frankie, Audrey, Pearl, Arlo, Xavier and Ari. A funeral service for Dick will be held in Alexandra Gardens on TUESDAY (Feb 11) at 11:00am. A committal will follow in Ararat Cemetery.

BEATY. Robert Donald.

1933  –  2025

Passed away peacefully at Beaufort Hospital. Loved husband of Pam. Loving father of Anne, David and Kate. Special Pa of Tiffany and Declan, Ayleish and Callum, Patrick and Liam. A celebration of Roberts life will be held at Parupa Park Homestead, 217 McCrows Rd, Lake Bolac on MONDAY (Feb 10) at 1:30pm. A private burial will precede.

SMITH. Reginald Thomas.

13-7-1939  –  31-1-2025

Beloved husband of Helen. Much loved father of Raelene, Garry, Craig, Donna (dec), Dale, Paul and Lauren. Pop of 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Prayers will be held for Reginald in St. Bernards Catholic Church, 75 Montgomery St, Lake Bolac TODAY (Fri, Feb 7) at 1:00pm. A committal will follow in the Lake Bolac Cemetery.

DUNNE (nee Begelhole). Lois Elma.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Donna, Gregory and Andrea and Melissa (dec). Nan of Jackson, Charlie, Alex, Josh, Chris and Darcy. Great nan of Nevaeh, Jethro, Letiah, Rome and Daxon. A funeral service for Lois will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel on THURSDAY (Feb 6) at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.

CAMPIGLI. Beverley Ann.

16-6-1939  –  26-1-2025

Beloved wife of the late Bill. Much loved and loving mother of Peter, John, Paul, Lisa and Tammy. A Catholic Mass will be held be held in ST. Marys Catholic Church, Barkly St, Ararat on FRIDAY (Jan 31) commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Ararat Cemetery.

McRAE. Nola Margaret (nee Reid)

31-8-1940  –  22-1-2025

Loving wife of Les (dec). Mother of Daryl and Matt. Grandmother of Lachie and Kylan. Lifelong friend of Dawn. We would like to thank Dr. Michael Connellan, nurses and staff at EGHS for looking after our mother.

Always thoughtful, loving and kind.

Always up for a chat.

Rest in Peace.

A memorial service for Nola will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on WEDNESDAY (Jan 29) at 2:00pm. A burial will precede at Cathcart Cemetery at 12:30pm for those who are able.

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.