Funeral Notices

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.

WILLIAMS,  Ray Colin Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah, formerly of Bundaberg/Childers. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 4 April 2016, aged 74 years. Beloved Brother of Joan, Norman (dec’d), Nola and Andrew. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Ray to be held at the Graveside, Bundaberg Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 14 April 2016 commencing at 10 am. 

KIRK, Edward Gladstone Gilchrist, O.A.M, A.F.S.M. Known as “Ted” Late of “Hazelton”, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 10th March 2016, aged 92 years. Adored Husband of Grace.  Devoted Father and Father-in-law of Robyn and Jim, Wendy, Leonie and Barton, Brett and Susan.   Beloved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ted’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Tuesday, 15th March 2016 commencing at 11 am, followed by a private family cremation.