Late of Gayndah, formerly of Brisbane. Passed away peacefully Friday 05/01/2024, aged 90 years. Adored Husband of Jenette. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Mick and Kellie. Beloved Poppy Bruce of Breanna and Connor. Special friend of many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Bruce’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Friday 19/01/2024 commencing at 10am followed by a private cremation. the celebration of Bruce’s life will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au by close of business on 18/01/2024. (Please note, Jenlesley will never ask for personal details or charge for livestreaming.)
WILLIS, Ray Francis
Known as “Doc” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, 21st December 2023, aged 84 years. Adored Husband of Gail. Cherished Father and Father-in-law of Jeannie and Gary, Helen and Mal, Colleen and George, Michelle and Kevin. Much loved Grandad and Dowa to his nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Beloved Brother of Shirley, Mervyn (dec’d), Fay, Greg and Francis (dec’d). Loving Uncle and special friend of many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of “Doc’s” life to be held at the graveside, Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, 28th December 2023, commencing at 9.30 am. “At Peace”
Darby, Gavin Lyal
Known as “Alfie/ Darby”. Late of Gold Coast, formerly of Apple Tree Creek. Taken into God’s care on Sunday 17 of December 2023 aged 61 years, with his loving Family by his side. Dearly loved Father of Letitia Kling and Lyal Darby. Dearly loved Son of Phyllis (dec’d) and John Darby (dec’d). Dearly loved Grandad of Jayden Kling, Cody Brassington, Harlim Anderson and Keanu Darby. Dearly loved Brother of Gwen (dec’d), Julie, Judy, Sharon, Carmel (dec’d), Janice (dec’d), Wendy, Colin, Kelvin, Tony, Terry (dec’d) and Robert (dec’d). Dearly loved special friend of Leanne Kling and cherished Uncle of many. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend the Funeral Service to celebrate Gavin’s life, to be held at Christ Church, Anglican Church, Childers at 24 Macrossan Street Childers, on Saturday 30 December 2023 commencing at 10am, followed by interment at the Apple Tree Creek Cemetery. “Forever in our Hearts”
DOWNIE, Bruce Evan
Known as “Goosey Brucie”. Late of Biggenden, formerly of Canterbury, Sydney. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 17th December 2023, aged 55 years. Beloved Husband of Nell. Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Sylvia and Lynden, Andrew (dec’d). Loving Son of Lorraine Cobban. Adored Stepfather of Anthony. Precious Grandfather of Mikah, Max, Jett. Devoted Uncle of Kurt, Morgen, Haydn, Rhien. Special mate to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully to attend a celebration of Bruce’s life to be held at the Biggenden Memorial Hall on Friday, 29th December 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery. Bruce’s funeral service at the Memorial Hall only will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on the 28/12/2023,
COLCH, GLADYS JUNE
COLCH, Gladys June (nee Hendry) Known as June Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah, formerly of 70 Meson Street, Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on 14th December 2023, aged 96 years. Wife of Albert William (dec’d). Mother of Christine, Paul and David and their partners, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Great-great-grandmother. Sister of Kevin, Barrie, Faye and Neil (dec’d). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Requiem Mass to celebrate June’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah, on Friday, 22nd December 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Reunited with Albert” June’s funeral service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au by close of business on Thursday, 21/12/2023.
GRIFFIN, Harold George Charles
Late of Degilbo. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10th December 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved Husband of Mary. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Wayne and Michelle, Ashley and Jenny, Paul and Sharon, Fiona and Scott. Loving Grandad of Jacinta, Bailey, Bronte, Corin, Jessica, Madison, Lauren and Nicholas. Adored Brother of Violet (dec’d), Olive and Cedric (dec’d). Cherished Uncle to his family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Harold’s life to be held at the Uniting Church of Australia, Biggenden on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery. The funeral service for Harold will be Livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email: admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on Monday, 18/12/2023.
AHERN, JOHN BARRY
Known as Barry. Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9th December 2023, aged 84 years. Much loved Husband of Del. Loving Father and Father-in-law of Mark and Kerry, Kylie and Barry, Susie and Hamish, Jane and Esa, Paul and Melissa, Liam and Alison, Anthony and Meg, Matthew and Anna. Adored Grandad of Dillon, Georgia, Evie, George, Stella, Holly, Trader, James, Dougie, Rowan, Kirby, Caitlin (dec’d) and Great-Granddaughter to be. Beloved Brother of Brian, Diane, Denise (dec’d), Claire, Johnny (dec’d) and Billy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Barry’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah, on Saturday, 16th December 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gunther Village, Gayndah, would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. Barry’s funeral service will be livestreamed, and those wishing to participate should email: admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on Friday.
DODD, Rosie Margaret
Known as “Woodie” Late of Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 6th December 2023, aged 88 years. Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Garry and Patti, Rodney and Leisha (dec’d), Lorraine (dec’d), Anthony, Robyn and Andrew, Eddie and Eileen, Jeffrey and Joanne. Beloved Daughter of Fred (dec’d) and Queenie Bay (nee Pope) (dec’d). Loving Nanna of her many grandchildren great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Adored Sister and Sister-in-law of May (dec’d), Dainy (dec’d), Fred (dec’d), Amy (dec’d), Doug (dec’d), Betty (dec’d), Gracie (dec’d), Agnes (dec’d), Raymond (dec’d) and Eileen (dec’d). Much loved Aunt and special friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Rosie’s life to be held at the Church of Christ, Eidsvold, Esplanade Street, Eidsvold on Friday, 15 December 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery. “Rosie is the last of her line”
Ulcoq, Carla Frederica
Carla’s funeral service will be live streamed, anyone wishing to participate please email admin@jenlesley.com.au by 5pm Sunday, 3rd December 2023.
DENT, George Edwy Erskine
Known as Edwy. Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 November 2023, aged 78 years. Much loved Husband of Jessie. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Ann and Warren, Andrew and Jess, Heather and Brenton, Helen and Jason. Adored Grandad of Ainsley, Tristen, Tori, Sophie, Darius, Elsie, Arabella, Milo, Georgia, Zechariah, Darcy, Abbigail. Cherished Brother of Max. Devoted Uncle and Special Friend of many. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Edwy at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery, on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, commencing at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gunther Retirement Village would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. It would be appreciated if past and present stewards of Gayndah Show Society could wear their steward ribbons/badges. Edwy’s graveside service will be livestreamed those wishing to participate please email admin@jenlesley.com.au by close of business Monday, 4th December 2023.