Funeral Notices

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.

ROBERTS, Lynette Mary Ellen (nee Ernst) Known as Lyn.  Late of Biggenden.  Passed away peacefully on Monday, 25 July 2016.  Aged 69 years. Much loved Wife of Chris.  Loving Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great-grandmother of Theresa, Mark, Cherie, Odette, Adrian and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Lyn’s life to be held at the Biggenden Memorial Hall on Sunday, 31 July 2016 commencing at 11 am.

ALSEMGEEST, Herbetus Willibrodus Known as “Herb” Late of Barrow Street, Gayndah, previous owner of the River View Caravan Park, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, 10 July 2016, aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Rita.  Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Gary and Amanda, Melinda and Paul, Darren and Felicity, Glen and Andrea.  Devoted Grandfather to his nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Herb’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall, on Saturday, 16 July 2016 commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation.

DODD, Rita (nee Chapman) Known as “Ritz” Late of Moreton Street, Eidsvold.  Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 6 July 2016, aged 81 years. Adored Wife of Douglas (dec’d).  Beloved Mother of Cheryl, Roslyn, Valda (dec’d), Marion, Victor, Martha, William, Margarita, Janette, Malcolm (dec’d), Beryl, Bernadette, Carol and their families.  Loving Great-great-grandmother, Great-grandmother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt to her extended family.  Respected Elder of the Eidsvold Wakka Wakka people. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Rita’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Town Hall on Friday, 15 July 2016 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery.

SHADFORD, Leslie James Late of Gayndah.  Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 5 July 2016, aged 62 years. Beloved Son of the Shadford and Wragge families and the extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Leslie’s life to be held at the Graveside – Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 8 July 2016 commencing at 1.30 pm.

WAUGH, Ernest Surrey Known as “Ernie” Late of Mundubbera.  Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, 2 July 2016, aged 74 years. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Jason and Bec, Damien and Kylie.  Devoted Grandfather.  Much loved Son of Iris Riethmuller.  Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Ralph and Jan, Margaret and Mary. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ernie’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Town Hall on Friday, 8 July 2016 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery. Members of Lawn Bowls Clubs are requested to please wear their uniforms. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Council Queensland for research into bladder cancer.