Funeral Notices

CROFTS, Michael Shane Known as “Weazle” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 22 September 2016, aged 41 years. Loving Husband of Jody. Wonderful Dad of Hayden, Kyle and Blake. Baby Brother of Wayne. Beloved Son of Bob and Annette (dec’d). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Michael’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Friday, 30 September 2016, commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Oscar Known as “Ocky” and “Oscar Bill” Late of Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Monday 19 September 2016, Aged 80 years. Lifelong partner of Lillian (dec’d), Devoted father of Edwina, Gladys (dec’d), Doris, Oscar, Clodah, William, Rhonda, Brenda, Margaret, David, Susan, Jimmy, Lorna, Christopher, Michael (dec’d), Michelle (dec’d) and Melissa. Loving grandfather (Pop), great grandfather and great great grandfather. Loving brother of James (Manny) (dec’d), Doris (dec’d), Dave (dec’d), Valmai (dec’d), Frederick (dec’d) and Yvonne. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Oscar’s life to held at the Eidsvold Town Hall on Saturday 1st October 2016, commencing at 11:00A.M, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Cemetery.

HUNTER, Elaine Marion (nee Cocking) Late of Coalstoun Lakes. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 2 September 2016, aged 88 years. Devoted Wife of Roy (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gary and Jenny, Wendy and Gary. Loving Nanna of Jason and Chris, Anita, Keiran, Dean, Rhianna, Chris and Sharlee, Katherine. Adored Great-Grand-Nanna of Henry. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Elaine’s life to be held at St Thomas’ Community Church, Coalstoun Lakes on Friday, 9 September 2016, commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Coalstoun Lakes Lawn Cemetery.

A Funeral Service of the late  CORAL MAY SPENCER  Aged 70 years  will be held on TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2016, at 11 am at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Eidsvold, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery.

CROWE, Douglas Charles Known as “Doug” Late of Eidsvold, formerly of Tasmania. Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 31 August 2016, aged 68 years. Cherished Father of Phillip, Glenn, Adrian and Christopher. Adored Grandfather and Great-grandfather of their families. Much loved Brother of Margaret, Vera, Vic, Norma, Suzie and John. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Doug’s life to be held at the graveside, Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery on Thursday, 8 September 2016  commencing at 11 am.

CONSTABLE, Helen Mae Late of Alfred Street, Biggenden. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 30 August 2016, aged 56 years. Much loved Partner of Greg (Shaggy). Cherished Mother of Chris. Loving Sister of Annette, Coral, Dianna, Teresa, Kenneth and Terry. Loved family member to all who knew Helen. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Helen’s life to be held at the Biggenden Memorial Hall on Friday, 9 September 2016, commencing at 11 am, followed by a private cremation.

RYAN, Gary John Late of Mundubbera. Tragically taken on Tuesday, 23 August 2016, aged 43 years. Devoted Father of Amie. Much loved Son and Step-son of Jeanette. Des and Edith. Beloved Brother of Greg, Gail and Gerald. Loving Uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Gary’s life to be held at the Presbyterian Church, Warton Street, Gayndah on Monday, 5 September 2016 commencing at 9 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. (It would be appreciated by the Family if those attending could bring a plate to share at the Presbyterian Church Hall at the conclusion of the service.)

SHIELD, Samuel Kellett Known as “Sam”. Late of “Lurnea”, Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 24 August 2016, aged 98 years. Beloved Brother of Hope (dec’d). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Sam’s life to be held at the Uniting Church, Eidsvold on Thursday, 1 September 2016, commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery.

WENGEL, Dora (nee Schneider) Late of Mundubbera. Passed away suddenly on Monday, 15th August 2016, aged 87 years. Devoted Wife of Willy (dec’d).  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Barbara and Trevor, Pam and Bob (dec’d).   Adored Nana of four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Dora’s life to be held at the Apostolic Church of Queensland, Binjour on Sunday 21st August 2016, commencing at 2 pm, followed by interment in the Binjour Cemetery.  

PARKER, Ann-Marie (nee Seeney) Known as Ann. Late of “Bluff-View”, Monto.  Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 6 August 2016, aged 61 years. Much loved Mother of Kate and James.  Nanny to William, Bryce and Patrick.  Sister to Jeff, Mick, Wendy and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Ann’s life to be held at the Monto Town Hall on Monday, 15 August 2016 commencing at 10.30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Moonford QCWA.  Envelopes available at the service.