Funeral Notices

ARNOLD, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Perriman) Known as “Nell”. Late of Hervey Bay, formerly of Mareeba and “Wrotham Park”, North Queensland. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, 6th October 2020, aged 88 years. Much loved Wife of Gordon (dec’d).  Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of David and Tess, Geoff, Julie and Bruce, Fiona, Tom and Tanya, Lisa and Steve.  Devoted Grandma of eighteen Grandchildren and twelve Great-grandchildren. Sister of Eileen (dec’d), Jim (dec’d), Will (dec’d), Stan, Don (dec’d), Alan, Anne and their families.  Much loved Aunt and Special Friend of many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Nell’s life to be held at Browns of Bundaberg Funeral Chapel, Cnr McLean and Woongarra Streets, Bundaberg Central, on Tuesday, 20th October 2020, commencing at 11 am.  Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted to 60 attendees and social distancing and hand sanitizing applies.  The service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. There will be a Memorial Service for Nell at St Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 57 Constance Street, Mareeba, to be held on Friday, 30th October 2020, commencing at 10.30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Flying Doctors Service would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. Condolences can be sent to the family via our website.

HARDING, Caroline Ann Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 9th October 2020, aged 66 years. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jason, Jeremy, Peta, James and Tammy and their partners. Adored Nan of the many Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Caroline’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Friday, 23rd October 2020, commencing at 11 am. Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted and social distancing and hand sanitizing applies.  Condolences can be sent to the family via our website.

Late of Chinchilla. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 7th October 2020, aged 95 years. Adored Partner of Owen Heathwood (dec’d). Loving Mother of Norman (dec’d). Much loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of her family. Cherished Aunt of her many nephews and nieces. Special Friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Alice to be held at the Eidsvold Monumental Cemetery on Thursday, 22nd October 2020, commencing at 10 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 100. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. Messages of Condolence can be forwarded to the family via our website.  

Known as “Kudgie” Late of Eidsvold. Passed away unexpectedly on Friday 2nd October 2020, aged 60 years. Beloved Partner of Diane (dec’d). Loving Partner of Edna. Father and Father-in-law of Natasha and Anthony, Ruby and Geoffrey, Kenny, Barbara, Daniel. Pop of twenty-one grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Loving Brother of Loretta, Donna, Matthew. Cherished Uncle, Nephew and Cousin of many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Kudgie’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Showgrounds on Friday, 16th October 2020, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 100. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The service 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. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 28th September 2020, aged 90 years. Much loved Husband of Audrey (dec’d). Adored Father and Father-in-law of Kathy and Bob, Tony and Sandy. Loving Grandad of Marcus and Kelly, Rhiann. Brother and Brother-in-law of Shirley (dec’d), Val, Lol, Mick, Jack (dec’d), Ned (dec’d), cliff (dec’d), Mort (dec’d), Nellie (dec’d), Dot, Joyce, Billy, Winston and their families. Family are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Boyd’s life to be held at the Graveside, Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 2nd October 2020, commencing at 11 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 100 family members only. However, family and friends are warmly invited to attend the wake which is to be held at the Biggenden Memorial Hall from 12 midday. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The service 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.  

FANCUTT, Daphne Grace (nee Seeney) Late of Sanctuary Cove, formerly of Monto. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 18th September 2020, aged 87 years. Loving Wife of Trevor. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Charlie and Stella, Michael and Liz, and Chris. Nanna to her Grandchildren. Beloved Aunty Daphne to her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate Daphne’s life to be held at the Monto No 2 Cemetery on Saturday, 26th September 2020, commencing at 12 noon. Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions apply, therefore, social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The numbers in attendance will be restricted to 100 people. The service 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.  

Known as “Gus” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Jandowae. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 18th September 2020, aged 82 years. Loving Husband of Marlene. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Victor and Jenny, Kerry and Neil, Greg and Jo, Paul and Michelle. Cherished Grandad of his many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Brother of Selwyn (dec’d), Clifford (dec’d), Maurice (dec’d), Daphne, Mavis, Vera, Gloria, Shirley, Jim, Dawn, Noel, Marjorie. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service to celebrate Gordon’s life to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 24th September 2020, commencing at 11am.  Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted to 100. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential.  The service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should send an email to Burnett Regional Funeral Services: admin@jenlesley.com.au

SEIDNER, John Joseph – Known as “Smokey” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 19th September 2020, aged 74 years. Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Mary (dec’d) and Tom (dec’d), Alice and Jeff (dec’d), Margaret and Graham. Loving Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of John’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah on Friday, 25th September 2020, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted to 50 inside the Church and 50 outside the Church. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential.  The service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should send an email to Burnett Regional Funeral Services: admin@jenlesley.com.au

Known as “Wally” Late of Gladstone, Passed away on Saturday, 29th August 2020, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie, much loved father and father in law to Sonya and Danny (Dec’d), Richard and Michelle, Samba and Jacko, Conrad, Melody and Frano and Shaneen.  Treasured Grandfather to 24 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.  Adored Uncle, Brother, Nephew and Brother in law to the William, Law, Pickering and Johnson families and a friend to many. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Celebration of Wally’s life at a Graveside Service to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, 12 September 2020, commencing at 11am.  This will be followed by a Wake at the Gayndah Showgrounds. Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted to 100. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential.  The service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should contact the Family. We encourage people who are able to, to please make use of our Live Streaming Service. The Family are also planning a Memorial Service in Gladstone that will take place on Saturday 19th September 2020 at the Gladstone Marina.  Details will be released soon.

Late of Biggenden. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 5th September 2020, aged 103 years. Loved and loving Husband of Loretta. Step-Dad of Lindsay, Ashley, Sherrilyn (dec’d), Tania, Cameron, Pettina, Dwaine, Shannon, David and their partners and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate Arthur’s wonderful 103 years of life, to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 10th September 2020, commencing at 11 am. Under COVID-19 Regulations, numbers will be restricted and social distancing applies.  The service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate should contact the Family. Online condolences can be forwarded on our website.