Late of “Yenda”, Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 25th of December 2021, aged 91years. Loving Husband of Daphne. Much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Roxanne and Andrew, Vicki and Scott, Sandra and Shane and, Kathryn and Tony. Adored Grandad and Great Grandad of Ryan, Jacque and Bryan, Aimee, Sarah, Clayton, Rachel and Brad, Joshua, Matthew, Darcy, Cameron, Cody, Sophie, Lachlan and Thomas. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of Ron’s life, to be held at the Gayndah Showgrounds Hall, Spencer Street, Gayndah, on Tuesday the 4th of January, 2022. Commencing at 11.30a.m. “Forever in our Hearts” COVID-19 regulations will apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. Face masks are recommended. All attendees must sign in using the Qld QR App.
CARLAW, BEATRICE MAY
CARLAW, Beatrice May (nee Anderson) Known as “Andy” Late of Bundaberg, formerly of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 12th December 2021, aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of Reg (dec’d). Much loved Mother of Brent, Peter, Wendy (dec’d), John (dec’d), Sharyn and Mitch. Dearly loved Grandma of Clint, Daniel, Bertina, Christine, Rebecca, Leah, Jessica, Chris, Andrea, Alex, Georgia and Sara. Loved Sister of Norma and Edna (dec’d). Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Andy’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Saturday, 18th December 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Monumental Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kids Help Line or Lifeline would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. “At Peace” COVID-19 regulations will apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. Face masks are recommended. All attendees must sign in using the Qld QR App.
Law, Margaret Jean (nee Hartwig)
Late of Gunther Retirement Village, Gayndah. Taken into God’s care on Wednesday 8th December 2021, Aged 82 years. Dearly Loved Wife of Hector (Dec). Mother of Hazel, Jeffrey (Dec) and Darryl (Dec). Grandmother to their families. Aunt of Colleen, Jack and their families. Margaret will be privately cremated. “At Peace”
MATHIESEN, Mark Peter
Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, 7th December 2021, aged 59 years. Adored Husband of Glenys. Cherished Father and Father-in-law of Lance and Kelly, Dean and Stephanie, Nicole and Ben. Dearly loved Pop of Shania, Jackson, Ruby, Declan, Delta, Cody and Lachlan. Only Son of Kevin (dec’d) and Robin (dec’d). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Mark’s life to be held at the Gayndah Town Hall on Wednesday, 15th December 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kidney Health Australia or Cancer Council Queensland. Envelopes available at the service. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should email: admin@jenlesley.com.au COVID-19 restrictions apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. Wearing of face masks is recommended. Attendees will need to sign in using the Qld QR App.
Free download – Funeral Planning Checklist
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LORD, Joseph
Known as “Joe” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Tasmania. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, 3rd December 2021, aged 81 years. Much loved Partner of Shirley. Loving Father and Father-in-law of Joe, Tina, Darrell, Denise, Crystal, Gemma and their partners. Grandfather of Samantha, Alysia, Rebekah, Nathan, Dylan, Tiarna, Carter, Linkin, Stella. Cherished Brother of Pauline, Graham, Ann, Jill, Peter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Joe’s life to be held at the graveside, Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Monday, 13th December 2021, commencing at 11 am. COVID-19 regulations apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. Joe’s funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should email: admin@jenlesley.com.au
Dealing with the loss of a pet
Pets can be a wonderful and much loved addition to any family, however many people find coping with the loss of a pet almost as hard as dealing with the loss of a human. While Burnett Regional Funeral Services does not offer services around pet death, burial and cremation, we understand how difficult this time can be. In this article, we’ll talk about things you can do to help cope with the loss of a pet, and different things you can do to memorialise your lost furry friend. When we lose a person that we love, other people accept our grief and are generally very understanding. Unfortunately, when we lose a pet we are not always met with the same level of understanding and kindness. Animals can be very central in our lives – they are our companions, our guides and sometimes our very best friends – however sometimes this cannot be understood by other people who can’t see why you are grieving over ‘just a pet’. As pet owners ourselves, if you’re grieving the loss of a pet, we see you and we understand. Many humans forge powerful bonds with their pets – they love you unconditionally and can make even your worst days seem better, so it makes perfect sense to grieve when they die. The Stages of Grief The stages of grief are just the same, no matter whether you’re grieving a human, an animal or a situation. Initially, you may experience denial and a feeling of numbness. This is a normal defence mechanism that protects you from the flood of emotions that come with loss. This may turn into anger – this is when reality starts to sink in, and start to feel the emotion of your loss. You might feel frustrated, helpless or cheated, and this may turn into anger directed at yourself, someone or something else or even the animal that has passed away. With time, anger may give way to bargaining. You might start to think “what if I did something differently” or “If only I had done…”. You might even find yourself trying to make a deal with a higher power, and again, this is a normal response to grief. Sadness may set in as you begin to understand the impact of your loss on your life. You might feel tearful and cry, struggle with poor appetite, experience sleep issues and feel sad, lonely and regretful. After a period of time, which is totally individual to the person who is going through the grief process, you will come to acceptance. This doesn’t mean that you are not sad, but you have accepted your loss and that you can and will move on with your life. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no correct amount of time to grieve. Some people will grieve the loss of their pets for days, others weeks or even years. Tips for coping Reach out to someone who you know will lend a … Read More
LOCKHART, PATRICIA DAWN
LOCKHART, Patricia Dawn (nee Newport) Known as “Patty” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 25th November 2021, aged 75 years. Loving Wife of Barry (dec’d). Beloved Daughter of Charlie (dec’d) and Stella (dec’d). Much loved Sister of Jim (dec’d), Garry (dec’d), Brian (dec’d), Sandra (dec’d), Neville, Donald (dec’d), Suzanne. Cherished Aunt, Great-Aunt, Great-Great-Aunt of her family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a celebration of Patty’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Capper Street, Gayndah on Tuesday, 7th December 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Forever in our hearts” COVID-19 regulations apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. All attendees must sign in using the Qld QR app. Patty’s funeral service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au
Poems and Readings for Funerals
Poetry, quotes and other kinds of prose are often used during funerals and memorial services as a way to pay tribute to a person who has passed away. Sharing such pieces of short literature are not only a wonderful way to remember and celebrate the person you have lost, but they can also be useful in helping people to cope with grief and offer comfort. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite poems and readings that you might like to consider if you’re planning a funeral. Remember, it’s always important to acknowledge the author when known in order to comply with copyright laws. Bible Verses The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom The power and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen John 3:16-21 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” John 14 : 1 – 6 Jesus said to his disciples, “Don’t be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I wouldn’t tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together. You know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said: “Lord, we don’t even know where you are going! How can we know the way?” “I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.” Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod … Read More
POLZIN, LESLIE JOHN
Known as “Les” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, 20th November 2021, aged 82 years. Much loved Husband of Marion. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Stephen and Leanne, Boyd and Jackie, Owen and Lorraine, Cameron and Susan. Devoted Pop of his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. Cherished Brother and Brother-in-law and loving Uncle of his family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Les’ life to be held at the Gayndah Show Hall on Monday, 29th November 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation. COVID-19 regulations apply. Hand sanitizing and social distancing are essential. All attendees must sign in using the Qld QR app. Les’ funeral service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to participate should email: admin@jenlesley.com.au