Funeral Notices

GODBOLD, Allan Burnett Late of Caulfield, Victoria, formerly of Gayndah.   Passed away peacefully on 23rd February 2019, aged 82 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate Allan’s life to be held at the Graveside, Gayndah Monumental Cemetery, on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 commencing at 10.30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Motor Neurone Association of Victoria.  Envelopes available at the service.

McCosker, Graham Francis Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Taken into God’s care on Saturday 23 February 2019, aged 76 years. Cherised Husband of Irene. Adored Father and Father-in-law of Darren, Sandra and Michael. Much loved Dar of Rhanni, Stevie, Sophie, Steven and Tiffany, Sam, Temperance and Piper. Special friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Graham’s life, to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah, 28th February 2019, commencing at 1130am, followed by a private cremation.

HARRIS, Reenie May (nee Krause) Late of Forest View, Wondai, formerly of Goomeri, Mundubbera and Jandowae. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, 25th January 2019, aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of George (dec’d). Loving Mother, Mother-in-law of Les and Tanya, Sandra and Cecil, Gary and Karen, Clive and June, Norman and Michelle, Janiene and Ralph. Adored Grandma and Great-Grandma of her eleven grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate Reenie’s life to be held at the graveside, Wondai Lawn Cemetery, Bunya Highway, Wondai on Thursday, 31st January 2019, commencing at 10 am. “Reunited with George”

CLAYTON, Gail Ellen (nee Ratcliffe) Late of Gayndah. Taken into God’s care on Sunday, 27th January 2019, aged 64 years. Gail was the adored Wife of Dave. She was the much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Michael, Kellie and Justin, Kerry and Shannon, Ray and Jemma. Gail was the loving Nanna of Dylan, Lochlan, Chloe, Bailey, Jaxson and William. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Gail’s life to be held at the Gayndah Town Hall on Friday, 1st February 2019 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. It was Gail’s request that those attending her funeral service not wear black, but to wear clothes as bright as possible. “Forever in our Hearts”

LOAKES, Margaret Beatrice nee Tempany Known as “Peg” Late of Palm Lake Resort, Bargara, formerly of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 20th January 2019, aged 93 years. Cherished Wife of Ken (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Susan and Ross, Nerida and Keverne, Karen and Doug, Janine and Davin. Loving Nanna of Louise, Melanie, Greg, Brent, Ajadee, Jesse, Nathan (dec’d), Lucinda, Bodie, Emmalise, Nick and “Old Nanna” to her sixteen great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a celebration of Peg’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Baptist Church, Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera on Thursday, 24th January 2019 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery.

BENHAM, Thomas Ross Known as “Rossco” Late of “Benyenda”, Gayndah Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 16th January 2019, aged 68 years. Treasured Husband of Chris. Loving Father and Father-in-law of James and Lisa, Candice, Amy. Loving Poppy of Thomas and Logan. Much loved Brother of Jan, Kay, Murray. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ross’ life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Friday, 25th January 2019, commencing at 9 am, followed by a private cremation. PLEASE NOTE:  Could all Lawn Bowls Club Members please wear club uniform, as a Guard of Honour will be formed at the conclusion of the service for Ross.

DAVIS, Doris Christine late of Gayndah formerly of Bucca. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 11th December, 2018 aged 82 years. Doris was the loving Partner of John, much loved Mother to Peter and Paul, and cherished Ma to all of her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Doris’ life, to be held at Branyan Gardens Crematorium, Cummins Road, Bundaberg on Friday 21st December, 2018 commencing at 11.30am.

BERG, Jeanne Martine (nee Martin) Known as “Jean” Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah, formerly of Burnett Heads and Papua New Guinea. Passed away on Sunday, 2nd December 2018, aged 94 years. Devoted Wife of Eric (dec’d).  Much loved Sister of Dorothy (dec’d), Lance (dec’d), Ian (dec’d) and Clare. A graveside service at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery to celebrate Jean’s life will be held on Thursday, 13th December 2018 commencing at 10 am.  All welcome to attend. “Resting Peacefully”

ECENARRO, Graham Ross Known as “Bullfighter” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Friday night,  23rd November  2018, aged 63 years. Graham was the loved Husband of Karen, dearly loved Father and Father-in-Law of  Raymon and Katie, and Malcom, and Poppy to Alexis and Indyanna. Thanks to everyone who supported Graham and his family over recent weeks, especially Dr Henry Ung and Elaine, and the wonderful staff at Gayndah Hospital.  Your support made his battle with cancer a little more comfortable.  Graham will be privately cremated and there will be no funeral service. Please take a moment as you read this, to fondly remember your good times with “Bullfighter”, of races won and lost. His last race has been run.

BULOW, Ronald James Known as “Ron” Late of “Warrena”, Calliope.  Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15 November 2018, aged 76 years. Much loved Husband of Nance.  Loving Father and Father-in-law of Dianne and Chris, Noel and Sharon, Tanya and Steven.  Cherished Grandpa to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ron’s life to be held at the Calliope Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Calliope, on Thursday, 22 November 2018, commencing at 10 am. ”Forever in our hearts”.