19th April 1955 – 8th September 2026. Loving Husband of Nola MacFarlane. Loved Dad of Brittany & Matt; Cory & Georgia; Rodeo & Stephanie. Stepdad to Dominic & Anthony; Grace & Ian. A devoted Pop to Sully, Benni, Lottie, Matilda, Fred & Oliver.
“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere”
A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held on Monday, 21st September 2026 at 11am in the Church of Christ, Blakeley Road, Castlemaine followed by a committal service at the Castlemaine Cemetery. To view this service via live stream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming
9th May 1947 – 3rd September 2026. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Treasured husband of Rhonda. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kirsten & David; Briony & Ben; Shanaugh & Jarod. Adored grandfather of Elwyn, Anthea & Salina; Elliot, Hannah & Luca; Finlay & Max. Loving son of Viv & Bert. Much loved brother of Bob, John & Brian, & brother-in-law of Sheena, Julie, Lisa, Jenny; Les & Marj, Alan & Maureen, Geoff & Gaye, Elsie, Peter & Angela. Loved uncle to his 17 nieces and nephews.
A valued friend to many, teacher of generations, talented artist, volunteer in community. Thank you to the staff at Penhall for their exceptional care and kindness. Trevor will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
A Memorial Service for Trevor will be held on Tuesday, 20th October 2026 commencing at 1:30pm in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine followed by afternoon tea and drinks at the Trades Hall, 127 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. To view this Service via Livestream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming
2nd October 1942 – 1st September 2026. Passed away after a short illness at Bendigo Hospital. Much loved Husband of Nola. Father of Andrew, Steve & Christopher. Father-in-law of Helen & Caro. Grandfather to Olivia, Jessica, William, Edward, Lucy and Louis.
The Funeral Service for Jim will be held on Thursday, 10th September 2026 commencing at 1.30pm in the Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. A Private Cremation will follow.
16th June 1945 – 28th August 2026. Suddenly passed away. Cherished Wife to Lindsay (dec). Fiercely loved by Shane, Justine & Anuska. Mother-in-law to Morag, Dave & Scott. Precious grandmother to Jesse (dec), Gary, Adrian (dec), Christopher, Vinnie & Alex. Great Grandmother to Charlotte & Arlo.
A treasured friend to many. She will be deeply missed by this family she created.
A Graveside Committal for Jana will be held on Friday, 11th September 2026 commencing at 11.30am at the Vaughan Cemetery, followed by a Memorial service at Kingdom Hall, 67 Doveton Street, Castlemaine, commencing at 1pm. Afternoon Tea will follow at the Trades Hall, 127 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine.
1st June 1931 – 29th August 2026. Dearly loved Wife of the late Edward George Thomas ‘Tom’ Rielley.
There is a heartfelt loss, but we carry with us the love, the lessons and the values she left behind. Never forgotten.
All our love, Tas, Julie, Jessica, Megan & John.
Our loving mum, not a day will go by that your words of wisdom will be repeated through our family. Always a loving open heart to all that came into your life. We are going to miss you, but you are with us all the time. Love you forever.
Maree, Kim, Judd, Kerryn, Jasmine, Kenton, Kash, Rebel, Jewel, Wynter & Vada.
The Funeral Service for Brenda will be held on Wednesday, 9th September 2026 commencing at 1pm, at the Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek. A Private Cremation will follow.
15th August 1936 – 1st September 2026. Passed away peacefully at Thompson House with his family by his side. Much loved Husband of Melva (Dec). Much loved Dad of Terry, Greg & Vikki. Loved Dad-in-law of Sue, Heather & Damian. Loved Pop to Glenn, Lissa, Jillian, Douglas, Philip, Theresa, Corrina (Dec), Sharlene, Nikita & Partners. Great Pop to Jacinda, Isabelle, Chloe, Giselle, Chelsea, Vada-Rose, Hope, Aliza, Izak, Taylor, Levi, Acacia, Harley, Jyilan, Hunter, Archer, Jason, Isaiah, Ace & Seth.
Forever in our hearts, loved forever, Mum & Dad Reunited.
A special thank you to all the staff at Thompson House for the care and dedication to our Dad, so very much appreciated.
The Funeral Service to honour the life of Neil will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the Service, the cortege will leave for the Castlemaine Cemetery. To view this Service via live stream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming
2nd March 1954 – 24th August 2026. Brother & Brother-in-law to Gail & Ron; David & Cheryl; & Kylie. Uncle to Jodie, Kristen, Briony, Brett, Aaron & families.
A Memorial Service for Peter will be held on Monday, 7th September 2026 commencing at 11am in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine.

16th April 1932 – 14th August 2026
Dear & loved Husband of Janet (dec). Loving Dad of Glenn & Danielle; Leanne & Brett.
Devoted Grandpa to Lachlan, Paige, Joel, Sid, Byron & Gina. Great Grandpa of Evie & Harvey.
A wonderful life, Remembered with love
A Memorial Service to honour the life of Jim will be held on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 2.30pm
in the Community Centre, Lyons St, Newstead.
To view this service via Livestream please visit, https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

21.3.1937 – 12.8.2026 Dear & loved Husband to Jeanette. A loving Dad to Joanne, Robert & Kate; & Benjamin (dec). Special Pa to Cody, Jessie & Jess; Jordy & Zoe; Breanna, Marley & Sienna. Great Pa to Raiden, Rose, Lily & Gracie.
A service to honour Barrie will be held at the Peace Cairn, Nuggetty School Road, Maldon on Monday 24th August 2026 commencing at 11am. A committal will follow at the Maldon Cemetery.
To view this service via Livestream please visit, https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

27/7/1933 – 4/8/2026. Devoted wife to Vic (dec). Stepmother to John (dec). Mum and mum-in-law to Kathryn and Michael, Mary and Tina. Good friend to John. Grandma to Shane, Alex & Emily; Megan, Alice, Tom & Brooke. Great Nan to Charlotte, Archie, Jack, Sylvie, Max, Violet, Lenny & Billy.
A resilient woman who lived a long life. She touched so many with her cheery disposition.
Vale Sylvia, Mum, Gran and Nana.
Sylvia’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the nursing, hospitality, administrative, health and wellbeing and maintenance staff at Jessie Bowe, Maldon Hospital, for the loving and compassionate care they gave Sylvia during her time there. You were exceptional. Thank you also to Peter Thompson for his kindness and support in taking care of Sylvia. In accordance to her wishes, Sylvia has been privately cremated.