Death & Funeral Notices
14-7-1927 – 24-7-2024
Beloved husband of Lorna. Much loved father of Owen (dec), Heather, Christine. Father-in-law of John. Grandfather of 9. Great Grandfather of 16. Great, Great Pa of 2. A funeral service for Frank Raeburn will be held in the Paradise Hall, Ararat – St. Arnaud Rd, Paradise on FRIDAY (Aug 2nd) at 2:00pm. A committal will follow in the Navarre Cemetery.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Wendy will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell st, Ararat on THURSDAY (aug 1st) commencing at 2:00pm. A private burial will precede.
PICKERING. Dennis John.
24-8-1950 – 21-7-2024
Beloved husband of Dianne. Much loved and loving father of Sharon and Adam and partner Melissa. Proud and loving Grandpa of Luca John.
Forever in our hearts. A funeral service for Dennis will be held at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on MONDAY (29th July) at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.
BOND. Cyril Raymond.
25-11-1923 – 23-7-2024
Passed away in Willaura Hospital aged 100yrs. Beloved husband of the late Pamela. A funeral service for Cyril will be held at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (2nd Aug) at 11:00am. A private cremation will follow.
CLARK. Lois Joyce (nee Gooding)
18-10-1935 – 14-07-2024
Wife of Kevin, loving mother of Brian, Jan, Pam and Tracey. Mother-in-law of Mick and Kerry.
Grandmother of 9 and Great Grandmother of 11.
RIP Mum xx. A funeral service for Lois will be held at the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on TODAY (26th July) at 11:00am. A committal will follow at the Ararat Lawn Cemetery.
PURNELL. Wayne Richard
02-05-1959 – 07-07-2024
Loved husband of Caz (Carol). Loved father of Melanie and Cheyne. Loved Grumps (grandfather) of Mitchell, Tanee’se and Samuel. Your heart was true and tender. We will all remember you in our own special way. Forever in our hearts. A funeral service for the late Wayne Purnell will be held in Mechanic Institute Hall, Elmhurst on THURSDAY (July 18) commencing at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.
HULL. Desmond Clive.
1-3-1937 – 20-6-2024
Beloved husband of Thelma. Much loved father and father in law of Gary and Tracy, Chris and Penny, Anthony and Maria, Sharyn and Richard. Pop of 14 and Great Pop of 15. A funeral service for the late Desmond Hull will be held in John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on FRIDAY (June 28) commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow at Ararat Cemetery.
GEMMELL. Margaret Ann.
29-3-1938 – 16-6-2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of Rex (dec). Cherished mother of Sharon, Jennifer (dec), Rexford, Leone, Phillip and John. Mother-in-law of Noel, Donald, Michelle, Daryl, Caroline and Natalia. Beloved nana to 25 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Forever loved and cherished by us all. A funeral service for the late Margaret Gemmell will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church 32 View Point St, Ararat on MONDAY (June 24) Commencing at 11:00am. A committal will follow at Ararat Cemetery.
CHALMERS. Jasmine Kathleen.
25-3-1945 – 13-6-2024
Beloved wife of the late Eric. Much loved and loving mother of Dale and Brett and their families. A funeral service for the late Jasmine Chalmers will be held in the John Dunn Memorial Chapel, 9 Campbell St, Ararat on THURSDAY (June20) Commencing at 2:00pm. A committal will follow at Ararat Cemetery.