Funeral Notices

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.

LAW, Dally Michael Late of Biloela, formerly of Eidsvold.  Passed away suddenly on Monday 8th April 2019, aged 66 years. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Danny, Sonny, Candina (dec’d), Casey, Sarah and Eddie, Dally Jnr, Tyson and Tahlia, Brandon and Hayley. Treasured Pop of grandchildren Lyndon and Khia, Craig, Jaylin, Jossie, Cree, Amia and Daniel, and great-grandchildren Zyrhese, Jordana and Malavai. Beloved Brother of Lorraine, Slim (dec’d), Beverley (dec’d), Edward (dec’d), Patsy (dec’d), Frederick, Douglas, Deanne, Brent, Ismay, Joseph, Scyvina and Darren. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Dally’s life, to be held at the Eidsvold Town Hall on Wednesday, 24th April 2019, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Cemetery.

COCKING, Victor Known as “Vic” or “Blue” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23 March 2019, aged 84 years. Cherished Husband of Bernadette (dec’d) and in later life Corris (dec’d). Father, Father-in-law of Karen and Jim, Geoff and Lynda, Peter and Chris, Tony (dec’d), Patrick and Michelle, Jacinta. Grandie of Gemma, Aynsley, Joshua, Tayla, James, Nicolas and Great-Grandie of Harry, Oliver and Marlow. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Vic’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Meson Street, Gayndah on Friday, 29 March 2019 commencing at 11 am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Guide Dogs Australia. Envelopes available at the service.

HILL, Harry ‘Rodney’ Aged 76 years. Passed away peacefully on 27 February 2019. Beloved Husband of Winnie. Dearly love Father and Father-in-law of Sam, Selina and Cameron. Loving Grandad of Timielle, Tyron, Lily, Eva, Jayden, Jemma, Sammy and Marlon. Loving Great-Grandad of Harley and Hunter. Dearly loved Son of Lily (dec’d) and Walter (dec’d). Much loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle. Good mate to many. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to be held at the Uniting Church, Meson Street, Gayndah on Saturday 16 March 2019 commencing at 1100 am, prior to interment at the Gayndah Cemetery.

YOUNG, Sylvia Elaine (nee Dowling) Late of Gayndah.  Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 3rd March 2019, aged 75 years. Beloved Mother and Mother-in-law of Desley (dec’d), Gavin and Rebecca, Angelene, Darren and Laura.  Cherished Grandma of ten grandchildren and Gma of her great-granddaughter, Storie. Treasured family member to her extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Sylvia’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Wednesday, 13th March 2019 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Reunited with Desley”  

PARKER, Dennison Bradley Known as “Brad” Late of “Happy Hill”, Dallarnil, formerly of Monto. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 27th February 2019, aged 60 years. Much loved Husband of Patricia. Beloved Father of James and Kate. Cherished Pop of William, Patrick and Bryce.  Son of Dennis (dec’d) and Pearl.  Brother of Cheryl (dec’d), Sue and Sandra. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside Funeral Service to celebrate Brad’s life to be held at the Dallarnil Cemetery on Thursday, 7th March 2019, commencing at 12.30 pm. “Gone Mustering”