Funeral Notices

WERNECKE, Robert Richard Known as “Bob” Late of Mundubbera.  Passed away peacefully on Monday, 16 May 2016.  Aged 93 years. Devoted Husband of Melville Joy (Joy) (dec’d).  Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Gail and Col, Trevor and Terry and Lindsay.  Loving Grandfather to his grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Bob’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Anglican Church on Monday, 23 May 2016 commencing at 2 pm, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery.

PETER JOSEPH GALE Aged 30 years A Graveside Funeral Service for “PJ” will be held on Monday, 23 May 2016 commencing at 9 am at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

COOK, Raymond  Known as “Happy” Late of Biggenden.  Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, 12 May 2016, aged 86 years. Devoted Husband of Barb.  Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Christine (dec’d), Carolyn and Ross, Raeleen and Ewen.  Proud Poppy of Melinda, Josh and Matt. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a celebration of Raymond’s life to be held at the graveside, Degilbo Cemetery on Friday, 20 May 2016 commencing at 2 pm. “Gone Shootin’ Roos”

WILLIAMS, Trudy Known as “Gerty” Late of Gladstone, formerly of Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, 8 May 2016, aged 62 years. Loving Partner of Jeff. Adored Mother of Setina (dec’d), Justin, Natalie, Clayton, Sascha, Eldean and Kadar. Beloved Nan to her grandchildren. Much loved Sister and Aunty to her extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Trudy’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Indoor Sports Complex (known as the Big Shed) at the Eidsvold Showgrounds on Saturday, 21 May 2016 commencing at 1.30 pm, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Monumental Cemetery. Following the interment, refreshments will be served back at the Big Shed. “Lovingly Remembered”

WEST, Fay Matilda Known as “Faydie, the ole’ cleaning lady” Late of “West End”, Eidsvold Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, 11 May 2016, aged 76 years. Devoted Wife of “Gorgeous George” (dec’d). Much loved Mother of Loretta, Kenny and Donna. Beloved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother of her many grandchildren. Loved Sister, Aunt and devoted friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Fay’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Indoor Sports Complex (known as the Big Shed) at the Eidsvold Showgrounds on Friday, 20 May 2016 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Monumental Cemetery. Following the interment, refreshments will be served back at “Munjorum”, Moreton Street, Eidsvold.

STOREY, Bruce Russell Known as “Broose” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Mundubbera.  Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 8 May 2016 aged 66 years. Beloved Father of Lee and Clayton.  Much loved Son of Elsie and Brother of Jill and Steph.  Adored “Poppy” to Nathan, Ella, Louis, Matilda and Ryan. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Bruce’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Saturday, 14 May 2016 commencing at 11 am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gayndah Hospital Auxiliary.  Envelopes available at the service.

PEARDON, Phillip Arthur Known as “Phil” Late of Leichhardt Street, Monto. Passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, 6 May 2016, aged 77 years. Beloved Husband of Nancy. Much loved Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Brother. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Phil’s life to be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Monto on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Monto Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research.  Envelopes available at the service.

BOOTH, Malcolm John Known as “Mal” or “Malfunction” Late of Coringa via Biggenden, Queensland, formerly of Bateman’s Bay, New South Wales.   Passed away peacefully at home in “Coringa Homestead” on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, aged 63 years. Beloved only Son of Ernest and Elsie Gloria Booth of Bateman’s Bay.  Childhood sweetheart of Maureen.  Cherished Dad of David (dec’d), Robert, Karen and Jason and much loved Poppy to Joel, Milana and Marcus. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Malcolm’s life to be held at the Maryborough Crematorium, Bruce Highway, Maryborough, Queensland on Friday, 13 May 2016 commencing at 10 am, followed by a get to be held at the Commercial Hotel, Biggenden and later at Longbeach, Bateman’s Bay on a date yet to be advised.

LEE, Gail (nee Zipf) Unexpectedly taken from everyone who loved her, family and friends,  on Thursday, 28 April 2016, aged 60 years young. Adored Mother of Vanessa and Mark.  Precious Grandmother of Lincoln.  Cherished Daughter of Noel (dec’d) and Vida, Sister of Lois, Peter, Stephen, Tania, David and much loved Aunt to their families. A celebration of Gail’s life will be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Mundubbera on Thursday, 5 May 2016 commencing at 3 pm, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery.

A Funeral Service of the late TREVOR FRANCIS CONNORS Aged 71 years will be held on Friday, 6 May 2016 at 12.30 pm at the Bundaberg Crematorium, Cummins Road, Bundaberg. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Envelopes available at the service.