Funeral Notices

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 (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.

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.

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.

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”

Carla’s funeral service will be live streamed, anyone wishing to participate please email admin@jenlesley.com.au by 5pm Sunday, 3rd December 2023.

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.

Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 19 November 2023, aged 94 years. Former Wife of Ivan (dec’d). Loving Partner of Francis (F.J) (dec’d). Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of her extended family. Beloved Grandma, Nan and Gran of her many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Much loved Sister and Sister-in-law of her family. Precious Aunt, Cousin and Special Friend of many. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Norma’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Friday, 24 November 2023, commencing at 10am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Monumental Cemetery.

Known as Clive. Late of Mundubbera. Passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, 7th November 2023, aged 63 years. Treasured Partner of Angela. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Kailan and Liam, Carly, Blake. Adored Grandad of Abigail and Grace. Beloved Brother and Brother-in-law of Marie, Carol. Bruce, and their partners. Devoted Uncle of the Kavanagh, Richards and Augustine Families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Clive’s life to be held at the graveside, Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery on Tuesday, 14th November 2023, commencing at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mundubbera Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the service. “Forever in our hearts”

Late of Redhill, QLD formerly of “Bronte” Gayndah. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 4 November 2023, aged 77 years. Beloved Wife of Gordon (dec’d). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Craig and Leanne, Kate, Scott and Evie. Loving Gran of Harri, Joseph and Zoe, Kayley, Jade and Josh and Great-Grandmother of Artie. Cherished Sister of Janet, Rosalind, Dianne, Julie and Stepsister of Lola (dec’d), Errol (dec’d). Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Robbyn to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Saturday, 11 November 2023, commencing at 10am, followed by interment at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to MND & Me Foundation, MND Australia, Fight MND, MND QLD would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by going to the following websites and clicking the donate buttons to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. www.mndandme.com.au; www.mndaustralia.org.au; www.fightmnd.org.au; www.mndaq.org.au