Funeral Notices

GRANT, Eric James Known as “Jim” Late of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on 29 May 2019, aged 96 years. Adored Husband of Ollie (dec’d). Devoted Father and Father-in-law of Peter and Margaret, Judy, Russell. Much loved Grandfather of Peta-Anne, Scott, Vikki, Felicity, Tony, Michelle, Katy, Rebecca, Blair, Lochlan and Beloved Great-grandfather of 11 great-grandchildren. A service was held for Jim on Saturday, 1 June 2019. “Reunited with Ollie”

PRYGODA, Brian William Known as “Big Fella” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Binjour. Passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Tuesday, 28 May 2019, aged 74 years. Precious Husband of Chrissy. Much loved Step-Father of Justin, Simon, Leisa and their families. Beloved Brother of Valma, Katherine (dec’d), Ivan (dec’d) and Sharleen. Adored Uncle of Jewelann, Shane, Justin, Natalie, Clinton and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Committal Service for Brian to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Monday, 3 June 2019 commencing at 2 pm, to be followed by a Memorial Service to be held at the Gayndah Bowls Club at 2.30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Council Queensland would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service.

    Known as “Val” Late of Riverleigh. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 May 2019, aged 77 years. Much loved Wife of Owen (dec’d). Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Neville and Pauline, Michael and Malissa, Wesley. Beloved Gran of Charlotte, Sophie and Madison. Loving Sister and Sister-in-law of Noel (dec’d) and Aileen, Colin and Betty. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Val’s life to be held at the Bundaberg Crematorium, Cummins Road, Bundaberg on Monday, 3 June 2019, commencing at 10am.

FANNING, Thelma Joyce ( nee Graham) Late of George Street, Biggenden. Passed away peacefully on the 10th May 2019, aged 94 years. Loving Wife of Fred (dec’d). Treasured Mother and Mother-in-Law of Aileen and Keith (dec’d). Much loved Sister and Sister-in-Law of Ron (dec’d) and Ellen, Noel (dec’d) and Margaret, Phil (dec’d), Ray and Eunice, Neville (dec’d). Much loved Aunt of their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Celebration of Thelma’s life to be held at the Degilbo Monumental Cemetery, Seccombes Road, Degilbo commencing at 10 am on Thursday, 16th May 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations to Royal Flying Doctor Service would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. “At home with the Lord”

PULFORD, Delia Ruth (nee Turner) Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 4th May 2019, aged 68 years. Loving Wife of John. Delia is to be privately cremated as per her wishes.

EDWARDS, Gary John Late of Biggenden. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 2 May 2019, aged 67 years. Cherished Husband of Karen. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Chris and Lisa. Much loved Grandad of Kybie and Bray. Loving Brother and Brother-in-law of Allan and Billie, Jen, Loraine, Noelene and Glen, Karen and Peter, Glenda, Pat and Sharon. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Gary’s life to be held at the Coalstoun Lakes Memorial Hall on Friday, 10 May 2019, commencing at 10 am.

HIRST, Shirley Margaret (Nee Hansen) Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Monday 29th April 2019, aged 78 years. Muched loved Partner of Cliff. Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Cheral and Leon, Karen, Peter, Shane and Kirstin, Glenys and Lindsay. Treasured Grandmother of Jessica, Tanya, Rachael, Nicole and Emma. Beloved Sister of Don, Greg and Marie. Relitives and friends are warmly invited to attend a graveside service to celebrate Shirley’s life to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 9th May 2019, commencing at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gunther Village, Gayndah would be appriciated. Evnelopes available at the service. (Reunited with Cliff)

DRIVER, Marjory Joyce (nee Dales) Known as “Joyce” Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah, formerly of Branch Creek. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 21st April 2019, aged 94 years. Loving Wife of “Pat” Driver (dec’d). Treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of Maureen (dec’d) and Neville, John and Penny, Colin and Sandy, Robert and Pamela, Keith and Diane, Doug and Julie, Karen and Colin (dec’d). Precious Nanna of 24 Grandchildren, 51 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-great-grandhildren. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Joyce’s life to be held at the Gayndah Town Hall, Capper Street, Gayndah on Monday, 29th April 2019, commencing at 11 am, preceded by a private interment at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Reunited with Pat”

ALSEMGEEST, Hendrika Gerardina “RITA” (nee De Gooyer)   Unexpectedly taken from everyone who loved her on 16th April 2019, aged 76 years. Beloved Wife of Herb (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gary and Amanda, Melinda and Paul, Darren and Felicity, Glen and Andrea. Adored Oma of Corinne, Lauren, Rebecca, Curtis, Samantha, Jason, Nicole, Jake and Harry. Rita’s Family and Friends are respectfully invited to a farewell service to celebrate Rita’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Friday, 26th April 2019 commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation.

Joyce May Kirby (nee Garner) passed away peacefully on the 13th April 2019, aged 81 years. She was a beloved Mother to Verona, Shane, Shiralee, Wayde, Dale, Darryl, Darleen, and John. She was a loving and accepting Mother-in-law, and a much loved role model for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She will be forever in our hearts. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at the Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook, on Wednesday 17th April 2019, commencing at 10.00 am.