Thompson Family Funerals
Our family caring for your family
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.
11th October 1938 – 2nd August 2026. Dearly loved husband of Joan (dec). Loving dad of Andrew & Melita; Anne-Marie & Greg; Adrian & Victoria. Devoted Pa to Sam, Sophie, Ben, Jacob, Tessa, Ned, Abi, Josh & Darcy. Great Grandpa to Charlie.
The long day ends
A Memorial Service to honour Ralph’s life will be held at the Community Centre, Lyons Street, Newstead on Wednesday, 12th August 2026 commencing at 2.30pm. Prior to the Service, a Committal will take place at the Newstead Cemetery at 1pm. All are welcome to attend.
To view this Service via live stream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming
24th June 1934 – 27th July 2026. Peacefully at Ellery House. Devoted husband of Dorothy (Dec). Dearly loved father of Valda, Allan, Barbara, Peter & Robert. Father-in-law of Blabes, Bronwyn, Gary & Peter H. Adored Pop of Kelly & Shinzo; Elizabeth, Angeline, Tyler, Regan, Rhae & Craig; Karly, Stacey & Jackson. Great Pop of Valentino & Aimee. Special Uncle of Phillip and friend of Sav.
Words are not enough to thank Dad’s “second family” – The wonderful staff at Ellery House. Your genuine love and care for him will never be forgotten. The family would also thank all those that took the time to chat to Dad over the years on his daily walk around town. To him you were all his “Best Mates”.
A Private Funeral has been held.
29 January 1934 – 22 July 2026. Passed away peacefully in Melbourne. Father of Roslyn & Tom, Stephen & Yvette. Grandfather of Taryn, Brooke, Teagan, Mitchell, Sarah & Catherine. Great Grandpa of Isabella, Mia, Hayden, Chloe & Olivia.
The Funeral Service to honour Ken’s life will be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Thursday, 6th August 2026 commencing at 12noon. Ken will be peacefully laid to rest at the Castlemaine Cemetery.
6th October 1948 – 17th July 2026. Dearly loved husband of Trish. Loving dad of Greg and Jen, Cath, Jo and Sri. Adored poppy/Aussie lollipop of Zoe and Harvey, Daisy and Elodie. Cherished brother and Uncle of John and Cheryl and Neil and Carolyn and their families.
A fortunate life
The Funeral Service for Ian will be held at the Church of Christ, Blakeley Road, Castlemaine on Monday, 27th July 2026 at 1pm, followed by refreshments at the Castlemaine Golf Club. A private cremation will be held. To view this Service via live stream, please visit: http://www.thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House Sydney in Ian’s memory can be made at: https://ronaldmcdonaldhousegws.org.au/donate/
15th October 1962 – 19th July 2026. Beloved Son of Bill & Mira (both dec). A loved brother to Janice, Kevin, Trevor, Lynette, Gary (dec) and their families.
A kind-hearted man who enjoyed helping others without any fuss.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the Lions Club Rooms, Kennedy Street, Castlemaine on Friday, 4th September 2026 commencing at 2.30pm.
Breeanna’s service of life will be held on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 12.45pm at Remembrance Parks Central Victoria, 5 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk.
We invite Breeanna’s family and friends to join us for some refreshments at the Allies Hotel, 181 Loddon Valley Hwy, Myers Flat from 2pm onwards.
To view this Service via live stream, please visit: https://www.rpcv.org.au/client?nid=5aaaf99c-4a90-4615-8fbf-b3211901186c
1st November 1934 – 14th July 2026. Passed away peacefully. Loving Mum of Leanne & Barry; Vicki & Tony. Dear Nan to Tara & Peter; Paige & Dallas; Chaise & Josh; Jack & Jess. Great Nan to Hunter, Alexia & Grayson.
Forever in our hearts
The Funeral Service to honour Shirley’s life will be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Thursday, 23rd July 2026 at 11am. Shirley will be laid to rest at 2.30pm at the Maryborough Public Cemetery, 1 Wright Street, Maryborough.