Funeral Notices

Late of Mundubbera. Passed away on Friday, 8 September 2023, aged 83 years. Treasured Husband of Judy. Adored Father and Father-in-law of Michelle and John, Ashley and Megan. Special Grandad and Great-Grandad of Pete and Megan and Thomas, Kate and Beau, Keeley, Sophie, Rory. Friend of many. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of Barry’s life to be held at the Graveside, Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery, on Thursday, 14 September 2023, commencing at 10am. The Celebration of Barry’s life will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business Wednesday, 13 September 2023. “Forever in our Hearts”

Late of Biggenden, formerly of Mount Steadman. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 30 August 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved Wife of Greg (dec’d). Treasured Mother of Janet, Lorna, Roy, Doug. Much loved Mother-in-law and Grandmother to their extended families. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Funeral Service for Grace to be held at the St John’s Anglican Church, 45 Edward Street, Biggenden on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Biggenden Hospital Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes available at the service.

Late of Biloela, formerly of Tandora, Eidsvold. Died a well-prepared death with all the rites of Holy Mother Church on Monday, 14th August 2023, aged 65 years. Beloved Son of Aubrey (dec’d) and Maud (dec’d). Brother and Brother-in-law of Michael and Bernadette (dec’d) Comerford, Frank (dec’d), Mary, Michael and Genevieve Birchley, John, Peter and Ann Stratton. Uncle and Special Friend of Many. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Requiem Mass for the Repose of His Soul, to be held at Eidsvold Community Hall on Wednesday 23rd August 2023, commencing at 12:30pm, preceded by Rosary at 12 midday, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery. “May He Rest In Peace”

Known as “Sandy”. Late of Mount Eagle, Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 14 August 2023, aged 85 years. Much loved Husband of Jan. Cherished Father of Elvis, Arthur, Donald, Sandy, Gene. Adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of his many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Sandy’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Sports Complex, Eidsvold Showgrounds on Monday, 21 August 2023, commencing at 11am, followed by interment in the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery.

Known as “Snow” Late of Mundubbera. Passed away on Saturday, 5 August 2023, aged 88 years. Much loved Husband of Trish. Beloved Father and Father-in-law. Devoted Poppy of his extended family. Cherished Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Special Friend of many. “Snow” will be privately cremated with a Memorial Service to be held on a date to be advised.  

MAAS, Lorraine Stratton (nee Godbold) Known as “Lane”, “Gran”, “G’ma”, “Gemmy” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Gooroolba. Taken into God’s care on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, aged 95 years. Adored Wife of Syd (dec’d). Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Lyn and Geoff, Anne and Ray, Allan and Heather (dec’d), Snow and Lyn, Steve and Julie. Loving Gran, G’ma and Gemmy to eighteen grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren, sixteen great-great-grandchildren. Cherished Sister to Aileen, George (dec’d), Kevin (dec’d), Valmai (dec’d), Allan (dec’d), Billy (dec’d) and Joe (dec’d). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Lorraine’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Friday, 11th August 2023. commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Reunited with Syd” “Always loved, always remembered”

Known as Nanna. Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 30 July 2023, aged 76 years. Devoted Wife of Willy (dec’d). Beloved Mother and Mother-in-law of Darryl and Mary, Robert, Russell. Treasured Nanna of Rhys, Zac, Brai, Jamie, Tyler. Much loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Doug, Marlene and Leon, Lyn, Murray, Lorraine and Ron, Kelvin, Allan. Loving Aunt of her family and Special Friend of many. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Shirley’s life to be held at the Graveside, Gayndah Lawn Cemetery, on Monday, 7 August 2023, commencing at 10am. The funeral service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on Friday.

Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 17th July, 2023, aged 60 years of age. Much loved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Special Friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ashley’s life to be held at the Gayndah Town Hall on Friday, 4th August 2023, commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation. All attendees are encouraged to wear Broncos colours or maroon attire to honour Ashley’s passion for the Broncos. The funeral service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on Thursday.

Known as Kath. Late of Gayndah, formerly of Moama, NSW. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 22 July 2023, aged 98 years. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Kath’s life at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Gayndah on Saturday, 29 July 2023, commencing at 11am.

VOLLMER, Sylvia Robyn (formerly Taylor, nee Cary) Known as “Robyn” Late of Bundaberg, formerly of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 17th July 2023, aged 78 years. Loving Wife of Rolf and devoted friend of Mike. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of John and Helen, Susie and Gary, Michael and Emma. Treasured Grandma of Dylan, Aidan, Tiana, Jorja, Daniel, Jake, Ethan and Great-grandma of Delilah. Sister and Sister-in-law of Di and Richard, Bill and Eve (dec’d), Jane and Bruce, Rosanne. Cherised Aunt of her family. Great friend of many. “Resting in God’s Care” Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside funeral service for Robyn to be held at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 28th July 2023, commencing at 12 noon. Robyn’s service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au before close of business on Thursday, 27/07/2023.