Lorraine Joyce Montgomery

18.9.1953 – 1.6.2026. Loved Wife of Tony (Dec). Loving Mum of Lee & Fa; Luke & Jade. A very devoted Nan to Haylee, Taleah, Lily, Skye, Tate, Jackson & Cove (Dec). Sister of Harold, Paul, Rasa, Gary (All dec) & Steven. A time to celebrate Lany’s life will be held on Friday 12th June 2026 at 1pm in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine. Please wear something colourful in honour of Lany.

Pina Mancinelli

Passed on peacefully to the other side on 21st May 2026 Aged 67 years. She was surrounded by her children Ella, Brodie & Declan and all the love and joy they could muster. Please join us in celebrating the life of the little lady with who made us laugh. At a memorial service to be held on Friday 5th June at 2pm at the St Joseph’s Catholic Church 46 Russell St, Bendigo.

David Richard Gordon

3.2.1945 – 27.4.2026. Life partner and musical soulmate of Lynne. Beloved brother of John. Dearly loved father of Andrew and Chris, and father-in-law of Terris, Felicity, Simon and Helen. Treasured Pa of Cary, Phoebe, Heidi, Sonny, Sam and Jasper.

Forever in our hearts.

The Funeral Service for Dave will be held on Monday 11th May at 12noon, in the Church of Christ, Blakeley Rd, Castlemaine. A Private Cremation will follow No flowers please, Donations to Guide Dogs Victoria would be appreciated

To view via livestream: thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

Donald Raymond Baker

11.4.1934 – 28.4.2026. Beloved Husband of Beatrice (Dec). A Loving Dad to Wayne and Leona; Mark and Donna; Cathy and Andrew. Loved Pop of Ryan and David. Special Mate of Gemma.

Dad & Mum together again.

The Funeral Service for Don will be held on Thursday 7th of May at 1pm, in the Thompson Memorial Chapel 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. A committal will follow at the Taradale Cemetery.

Preece (Scoles), Edna May

08.06.1924 – 16.04.2026. Passed away peacefully at Ellery House. Beloved Daughter of Frank & Ivy Scoles. Sister of Verna, Jack, Dorothy, Marj & Ted (All Dec). Loving wife of John (Dec). Loved Mum of Linda & Maurice (Stanford); Alison & Bryan (Maltby); Robert & Annette; Trevor & Lucille. Grandmother of John & Bridget; Natalie & Brenton; Amanda & Michael; Lachlan & Amy; Jill & Ben; Jeremy & Amy. Great Grandmother of Willow, Amilia, Zara, Caleb, Pippa, Stella, Eric, Harlo, Aubrey & Elaska.

A long and wonderful life. Just short of 102.

In accordance with her wish, a Private Funeral has been held.

Douglas Stewart Padgham

16.1.1935 – 26.4.2026. Dear & Loved Husband of Beverley. A Loving Father & Father-in-law to Andrew & Kim; Mark & Felicity; Leesa & David. A Devoted Grandfather to Chloe, Shaun, Ezra, Nicholas & Emily.

One of Nature’s Gentleman. The Funeral Service for Doug will be held on Friday 1st May at 1.30pm, in the Uniting Church, Lyttleton St, Castlemaine. A committal will follow at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

To view via livestream: thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

Dorothy Elaine Gartside

22.4.1929 – 15.4.2026. Wife of Grahame (Dec). Mother of Jenny, Pam, Jeffrey, Stephen, Lynda and their partners. Grandmother of 9 and Great Grandmother of 9. Reunited with Dad.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, 27th April 2026 commencing at 1.30pm. A Private Burial will be held

Bernadette (Irene) Ferguson

31.7.1941 – 17.4.2026. In the company of family, Bern passed peacefully on the morning of April, 17th 2026.

Loved mother of Justin and mother-in-law of Angela. Devoted nana of Spencer and Olive. Adored sister of Shirline, Patrick, Christopher (dec), Russell and Virginia. Cherished aunt and great aunt to Daniel (dec), Loren, Chris, Sam, Sophia and their families.

Your laughter will forever echo in the music around us. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bern’s life at a funeral service to be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine on Friday, 24th April 2026 at 2pm. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the family home.

To view via livestream: thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

30.7.1941 – 15.4.2026. Loving Mum to Paul & Ruth; Craig & Di. Wonderful Nanna to all her Grandchildren.

So sadly missed, In our hearts forever

The Funeral Service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 commencing at 11am. Refreshments will be served prior to a committal at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

16.05.1950 – 09.04.2026. Loved Wife of George (dec). Mother of Andrew (dec), Mark (dec), Russell (dec) and Ashley. Nan to Rhiannon and Harley. Great Nan to Oscar and Millie.

It only takes a minute to say how much we miss you, but it will take the rest of our lives to forget the day we lost you. Gone to be with George and her boys.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Friday, 24th April 2026 commencing at 11.30am. A Private Burial will be held.