Funeral Notices

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.

FREE, Lorna Emilie (nee Albrand) Late of Glasshouse Views, Beerwah, formerly of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on 23 April 2016 aged 87 years. Devoted Wife of Merv (dec’d).  Adored Mother and Mother-in-law of Roslyn and Trevor, Debra and Warren, Sonia and Derek, Rodney, Errol and Vicki.  Devoted Grandmother and Great-grandmother to their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Lorna’s life to be held at the Graveside, Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 28 April 2016 at 2.30 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Australia.  Envelopes available at the service.

HURLEY, Vonda Margeurite Emma (nee Lynch) Late of Spoor Street, Mundubbera, formerly of Mildura and Broken Hill.  Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23 April 2016, aged 82 years. Beloved Mother and Mother-in-law of Caroline and Dennis, Pauline (dec’d), Colin and Kerry, Gregory, Vonda (dec’d).  Adored Grandmother and Great-grandmother to their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service to celebrate Vonda’s life to be held at the Assembly of God Church, Mundubbera on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 commencing at 3 pm, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery.  

HILDEBRANDT, Paul (Jnr) Late of Mundubbera.  Passed away peacefully on Monday, 18 April 2016. Aged 75 years Cherished Husband of Jan.  Loving Father and Grandfather of Matthew, Sam, Rachel and Riley. Brother of Jack, Pam and their extended families. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Paul’s life to be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Mundubbera on Thursday. 28 April 2016 commencing at 9 am followed by a private cremation.

McLAUGHLIN, Rita Mary (nee Ryan) Late of Porter Street, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 12 April 2016, aged 83 years. Devoted Wife of Carson.  Cherished Mother of Stephen, Helen, Paul and Kath and much loved Grandmother.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Rita’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah on Friday, 15 April 2016 commencing at 2.30 pm, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

CONLON, Tammy Lee Late of Amamoor.  Aged 45 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Tammy’s life to be held at Living Word Fellowship, 305 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg (next to the Bundaberg Ambulance Station) on Saturday, 16 April 2016 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Bundaberg Lawn Cemetery.