Funeral Notices

CONROY, Peter John Known as “Piddling Pete” Late of Gayndah passed away peacefully on Friday 25 May 2018, aged 69 years. Much loved Father and Rock of the family for: Kelly, Nicholas, Johnathan and families. Brother of Barry (dec’d), James, Michael, Patricia and families. Uncle and Supportive Friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life to be held at St Mel’s Catholic Church, 88 Ipswich Street, Esk on Monday 11 June 2018, commencing at 11:30am, followed by interment at the Esk Lawn Cemetery.

ADAMS, Isaac Colin Known as “Col” Late of Mundubbera formerly of Eidsvold passed away peacefully on Thursday 24 May 2018, aged 70 years. Beloved Husband of Margaret. Loving Son of Isaac (dec’d) and Jesse Adams (dec’d) and friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Col on Thursday 31 May 2018, at the Gayndah Presbyterian Church, commencing at 10.00AM, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Leukemia Foundation. Envelopes available at the funeral service.

GAGEN, Desmond George Known as “Des” Late of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 22 May 2018, aged 85 years. Devoted Husband of Betty. Adored Father and Father-in-law of David and Colleen, Wayne and Pete, Margi, Warren and Rhonda (dec’d), Bruce and Kirsten, Helen and Tim, Christine and Vesa. Much loved Stepfather of Cathy and John, Jan and Graham, Yvonne and Graham, Robyn, Sue and Neil, Kaylene. Loving Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to his grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Des’ life to be held at the Mundubbera Baptist Church on Saturday, 26 May 2018 commencing at 11 am. PLEASE NOTE: A private interment will precede the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Baptist World Aid would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service.

McGILVERY, Keith Lloyd (79308 RAAF) Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 21 May 2018, aged 96 years. Loving Husband of Phyllis. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Bruce and Clare, Robin and Annemaree, Karen and Paul. Adored Grandad Keith to his nine Grandchildren and nineteen Great-grandchildren and six Great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Keith’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Friday, 25 May 2018, commencing at 1 pm, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gayndah Blue Care. Envelopes available at the service.

Kane, Lena late of Gunther Village, Gayndah, 09/03/1918 – 30/04/2018. A much loved centenarian. Members of the Dobson-Cowie families, St Matthew’s Congregation, Gayndah Bowls Club and  The Red Cross respectfully invite relatives and friends of the Gayndah Community to a celebration of Lena’s life, to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church on Tuesday 8th May,2018 commencing at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Anglicare, The Red Cross or The Flying Doctors. Donation envelopes available at the service.

Randall, Coral Fay nee Broom known as “Collie”, formerly of Gayndah passed away peacefully on 20th April, 2018 aged 79. Coral was the beloved Wife of Des, and adored Mother and Grandmother to all of her Children and Grandchildren. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Coral’s life at the Gayndah RSL Memorial Hall on Thursday 26th April, 2018 commencing 11.00am, followed by interment at Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

Cumming, Graham Rodney known as “Grazza” late  of Bullyard, formerly of Gayndah passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18th April, 2018 aged 68 years. Graham was the beloved Partner of Sue, Brother of Wayne and adored Poppy to his many Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Graham’s life at a graveside service at Gayndah Lawn Cemetery, on Friday 27th April, 2018 commencing 9.00am. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Church of Christ Care Facility, Gin Gin.

Vangelovski-Stewart, Elsie Janette known as “Ellie”, late of Biggenden formerly of Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th April, 2018 aged 78 years. Ellie was the devoted wife of Spiro, she was the much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Deb and Ken, Grace and Allan, Jude and Allen, Vicki and Derek, Stewie and Tony, Charlie and Terrie, Fred and Julie , Lloyd and Moya, and loving Mama to her many Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ellie’s life at a graveside service at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery, on Friday 27th April, 2018 commencing 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Breast Cancer research. Envelopes available at the service.

McLAUGHLIN, Carson Gill late of Porter Street, Gayndah, passed away peacefully on Sunday 25 March, 2018 aged 84 years. Devoted Husband of Rita (deceased), Cherished Father of Stephen, Helen, Paul and Kathryn. Much loved Grandy, Pop, Grand-Dad, Relative and Friend. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Carson’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Friday 13 April, 2018 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

Schulte, Narelle Dawn nee Powierski late of Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Friday 30th March, 2018 aged 79 years. Narelle was the devoted Wife of Eddie (dec’d), beloved Mother and Mother in Law of Gary, Ross and Jeanette, Janice and Andrew, and the adored Grandmother of Douglas, Brandon, Charlotte and Kristal. Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Narelle’s life at Malmoe Apostolic Church of Queensland, commencing at 3pm on Wednesday 4th April, 2018.