Funeral Notices

Late of Biggenden, formerly of Loganholme. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24th January 2021, aged 78 years. Loving Husband of Dell. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Debra and David (dec’d), Shane and Karen, Leanne and Bryan, Peter and Callie. Adored Pop and Grandpa of Greg, Lisa, Janet, Amy, Raylee, Natalie, Jack, Jade (dec’d), Jaslyn, Lachlan, Emma and Great Poppy of Ethan. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Barry to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Monday, 1st February 2021, commencing at 10.30 am. “Gone Fishing”

Cowburn, Kevin John Known as “Dynamite” Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 January 2021, aged 81 years. Son of Claude (dec’d) and Tilly (dec’d). Loving Brother of Pauline, Gary (dec’d), Lola, Marjory, Gordon, Victor, Lenny, Judy, Jeffery, Hazel, Clive and their families. Cherished Uncle of his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and Family are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service for Kevin “Dynamite” to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, 23 January 2021, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate in the live stream will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au.  “Forever in our Hearts” , “At Peace”

Schiffke, Myrtle Fay (nee Singleton) Late of Mundubbera. Taken into God’s care on Saturday, 9th January 2021, aged 82 years. Adored Wife of Cecil (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Avril and Graham, Shane and Lesleigh. Cherished Nan of Tina, Larissa, Michael, Tim, Marie, Jasmine, Brendan, Scott, Nathan and devoted Great-Nan of the families. Loving Sister of Tom (dec’d), Harry (dec’d), Gordon, Doug (dec’d), Phyllis, Daphne, Margaret (dec’d), Josephine and Robert. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Myrtle’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Town Hall on Friday, 15th January 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate in the live stream will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

SPRY, Veronica May (nee Horne) Late of Biggenden, formerly of Gayndah, Didcot, Mundubbera and Dundowran. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 4 January 2021, aged 96 years, 11 months. Beloved Wife of the late Colin Edward (Ned) Spry. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Lawrence and Joy, Ian and Leanne, David and Kathy. Loving Gran of Malcolm, Ashley, Clinton, Michelle, Kaylee, Emily, Britney, Courtney, Logan. Cherished Great-Grandmother of sixteen Great Grandchildren and Precious Great-Great-Grandmother of one Great-Great-Grandchild. Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Ron (dec’d) and Rene (dec’d), Kev (dec’d) and Vi (dec’d), Daphne (dec’d) and Noel (dec’d), Norma and Ken, Arnold (dec’d) and Bea (dec’d), Cliff (dec’d) and Lorraine, Jack (dec’d) and Val (dec’d), Nell (dec’d) and Don (dec’d), Dot and Pat (dec’d), Mort (dec’d) and Gloria, Bill and Pat, Audrey (dec’d) and Boy’d (dec’d), Joyce and Errol, Winston and Fay. Adored Aunt of their families. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Veronica to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Monday 11 January 2021, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

BOYTER, Robert Barry Late of Ipswich. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 23 December 2020, aged 82 years. Treasured Husband of Stella (dec’d). Much loved Father of Bernard, Debra (dec’d), Maxwell (dec’d). Cherished Son of Winton (dec’d) and Esmeralda (dec’d). Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service for Robert to be held at the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 8 January 2021, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential.

Adams, Sheila Dawn (nee Howard) Late of Gayndah, formerly of Tasmania. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 12 December 2020, aged 78 years. Much loved Wife of Garry (dec’d). Adored Mother and Mother-in-law of Cherie and Jason, Fiona and Stephen, Nigel and Jas, Shane and Belinda, Roger. Cherished Nanny of Tyson and Courtney, Yaszinae, Morgana and Mitchell, Aidenne, Jaycia, Abby, Lucy, Connor, Matilda, Grace. Loving Sister and Sister-in-law of Hazel and John, Wayne (dec’d). Ian (dec’d). Cherished Aunt of her extended family. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Sheila’s Life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall, Warton Street, Gayndah on Saturday, 19 December 2020, commencing at 10:00am, followed by a private cremation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

MESNER, Thomas George Known as “Tom” Late of Bundaberg, formerly of Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 24 November 2020, aged 102 years. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Lois and Rob, Stephen and Julie, Ray and Lois, Michelle and Glenn. Beloved Grandad of Megan and Adrian, Scott and Emma, Kira and Stuart, Nicky and Terry, Ryan and Jess, Chloe, Tim, Belinda and Matt, Anthony and Alex, Nathan (Dec’d). Cherished Great Grandad of Will, Jake, Charlie, Darcy, Hugh, Olivia, Elena, Dylan, Isabell, Jobe, Jude, Mia, Nathan and Levi. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the Graveside Service to celebrate Tom’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 4 December 2020, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

POTT, Alexander John Known as “John” Late of Bundaberg, formerly of  “Junction View”, Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, 19th November 2020, aged 86 years. Much loved Husband of Jenny. Adored Father and Father-in-law of Leanne and Dougall, Megan and Michael.  Much loved Grandad of Brooke, Emily, Ben and Chris.  Loving Brother of Margaret (dec’d), Jim (dec’d), Jean (dec’d), Bobby, Marion (twin sister to John). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of John’s life to be held at the green Sports Pavilion, Eidsvold Showgrounds on Friday, 27th November 2020, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service only will be live streamed and those wishing to participate will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. Messages of Condolence can be forwarded to the family via our website.  

Late of Biggenden, formerly of Gordonvale. Passed away on Friday, 30th October 2020, aged 62 years. Beloved Daughter of Cecil (dec’d) and Oriel (dec’d). Loving Sister and Sister-in-law of Leonard and Elizabeth, Stephen and Barbara, Amanda and Amanda, Caroline, Bill and Michelle and Aunt to their families. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Anne to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, 24th November 2020, commencing at 9am.

DUFFIN, Donnel Lloyd Known as “Lloyd” Late of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 6th November 2020, aged 95 years. Much loved Husband of Audrey (dec’d). Loving Father and Father-in-law of Roslyn (dec’d), Julie-Ann (dec’d), Glen and Janelle. Devoted Grandfather of his grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Lloyd’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Uniting Church of Australia on Monday, 16th November 2020, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery. “Reunited with Audrey” Unfortunately, the number of persons able to attend Lloyd’s funeral service will be restricted, as strict COVID-19 restrictions apply. Messages of Condolence can be forwarded to the family via our website.