Funeral Notices

HAMS, Ailsa Mary (nee Crouch) Known as “Gran”.  Late of Biggenden.  Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 29 August 2015, aged 87 years, Mother and Mother-in-law of Kay Adams and Darcy (dec’d) and Robert and Janelle Hams.  Grandmother and Great-grandmother to Robin and Linda Adams and family, Ian and Sandra Adams, Sandra and Andrew Leitch and family, Gavin and Amy, Mark and Alisha.  Aunty and friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ailsa’s life to be held at the Biggenden Uniting Church on Friday, 4 September 2015 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to either the Biggenden Hopsital Auxiliary or the Cancer Council Queensland.

McCONNELL, Ernest Vincent Known as “Ernie” Late of Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 July 2015 aged 71 years. Father of Kenneth and Amanda, and Father-in-law of Michael. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service to celebrate Ernie’s life to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 7 August 2015 commencing at 10 am

ROTH, Wilfred Clarence  Known as “Wilf” Late of Mt Debateable Road, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 15 July 2015 aged 81 years. Much loved Husband of Ellen.  Loving Father and Father-in-law of Ken and Megan, Dale, Terry.  Adored Pop of Emily, Gillian and Mitchell (dec’d), Wayne and Hannah. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Wilf’s life to be held at the Gayndah Uniting Church on Monday, 20 July 2015 commencing at 11 am.

SHAW, Robert George  Known as “Rob”, “Bob” or “Shawry”  Late of Barrow Street, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Monday, 6 July 2015 aged 64 years.  Much loved Husband of Kerry.  Adored Father and Father-in-law of Amanda & Kerry and John.    Devoted Son of Geoff and Georgette.  Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle to their extended families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Robert’s life to be held at the Gayndah Town Hall on Friday, 10 July 2015 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

SOUTH, Harry Allan Known as “Allan” Late of Beeron Road, Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 27th June 2015 aged 73 years. Much loved Son of Harry (dec’d) and Ann (dec’d) South, Brother of Barbara Linsket, Dorothy Smith (dec’d) and Rhonda Henry. Adored Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Great-Uncle and Great-Great Uncle. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Allan’s life to be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Lyons Street, Mundubbera, on Thursday, 2nd July 2015 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an organisation of your choice in Allan’s memory.

GITSHAM, William Norman Known as “Bill” Late of Walsh Street, Biggenden.  Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 aged 78 years. Devoted Husband of Shirley.  Adored Father and Father-in-law of Theresa and Brian, Bill and Torie, Kathleen and Ian.  Much loved Grandad of Eliza, Christian, Emma, Jessica, Daniel, Jack, Tahliah and Zara. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Bill’s life to be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Biggenden on Monday, 15 June 2015 commencing at 11 am.  A private family cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Biggenden Hospital Auxiliary will be appreciated.  Envelopes available at the service.

LINSKET, Peter  Late of Meson Street, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, 26 May 2015, aged 77 years.  Cherished Husband of Ruby.  Devoted Father and Father-in-law of Yvonne and Gunther, Graham and Avril, Keith (dec’d), Robert and Nikki.  Much loved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to his many grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life to be held at the Uniting Church, Gayndah on Friday, 29 May 2015 commencing at 2 pm, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bundaberg Palliative Care Unit.  Envelopes available at the service.

KIMBER, Elsie (nee Zahl) Late of Diana Street, Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23 May 2015, aged 80 years. Devoted Wife of Esmond.  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law, Karen and Jeff, Warren, Russell (dec’d), Claire and Ken, Nigel and Bec.  Beloved Grandmother and Great-grandmother to her loving family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Elsie’s life to be held at the Baptist Church, Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera on Friday, 29 May 2015 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery.

PLATER, Mavis (nee Otto) Late of Station Street, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24 May 2015 aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of Stanley “Roy” (dec’d).  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gloria and Bill (dec’d), Stan (dec’d) and Isobel, Valda and Terry (dec’d), Coraline and Dale, Don and Christine, Trevor and Katrina.  Devoted Nana to her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Mavis’ life to be held at the Riverlands Assemblies of God Church, Gayndah on Thursday (TODAY), 28 May 2015 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Monumental Cemetery.

A Graveside Funeral Service of the late KEVIN  DUGGAN Aged 86 years will be held on Monday, 25 May 2015 at 10 am at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery