
Valerie Hooper
16.6.1946 – 11.4.2025
Peacefully at Grant Lodge, Bacchus Marsh
Wife of John (Dec), Mother to Andrew & Christine
Mother-in-law to Trevor, Nan to Lachlan & Jacob
Daughter of Alec & Ivy Southcombe (Both Dec).
Now Resting Peacefully
A Graveside Service for Valerie will be held on Thursday 24th April 2025
commencing at 1.30pm at the Newstead Cemetery

Rhys Jon McKellar
21.6.1984 – 4.4.2025
Dear & loved Son of Debbie & Jock
Loving Brother of Kylie & Dave; Nikki & Stuart.
Loved Uncle to Kiari, Leeroy, Robbie, Poppy & Vonnie.
Our Gentle Giant at Rest
The Funeral for Rhys will be held at the Community Centre,
Elizabeth St, Campbell’s Creek on Monday 14th April at 2pm.
To view the livestream; https://thompsonsfunerals.com.live-streaming

Joseph Francis Henry
16.2.1954 – 5.3.2025
Son of Horace & Mary (Both Dec)
In accordance with Joe’s wish Privately Cremated
Friends are invited to share Afternoon Tea at the Trades Hall,
127 Mostyn St, Castlemaine. On Thursday 1st May 2025 at 2.30pm

Daryl Ian Werner
Suddenly, but peacefully
31.3.1964 – 28.3.2025
Eldest Son of Ronalda & George (Both Dec)
Brother to Steven, Dale, Karla & Families.
Father to Russell & Family.
A great friend to many, he will be missed
A Graveside Service for Daryl will be held on Friday 11th April at 2pm at the Guildford Cemetery.

George Redfearn
25.1.1929 – 3.3.2025
Dearly loved Son of David & Rose (Both Dec).
Cherished Brother of Laurine (Laurie).
A gentleman now rests. He was a truly talented Stonemason
The Funeral Service to honour George’s life will be held
on Tuesday 11th March, 2025, commencing at 2pm
in the Thompson Memorial Chapel 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine.
A Private Cremation will follow.

Sarah Lucy Boulton
2.3.1979 – 23.2.2025
Sarah was the dearly loved Partner of Nicholas Pekarsky,
Much loved Daughter of Bernhard & Julia Boulton,
Dear Sister to James and a very special friend to many.
She will be sadly missed, but remembered with so much love
The Funeral Service to honour Sarah’s life will be held
on Friday 7th March, 2025, commencing at 1pm
at the Community Centre, Elizabeth St, Campbell’s Creek.
A Private Cremation will follow.
To view the livestream link; https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au//live-streaming/

04.11.1942 – 30.01.2025
Joan passed away suddenly on Thursday January 30th 2025 at Maryborough Hospital aged 82 years.
She was the dearly loved Wife of Ewen(dec), and much loved Mother of Diane, Robyn, Helen and Leigh. Mother-in-law of Peter, Alan and Phillip.
Proud Nanna of Alexander, Georgia, Cheyenne, Montana, Keegan, Shylah, Harry, Olivia, Kode and Jamison. Friend of Tom.
She will be sadly missed.
Reunited with Dad.
The Graveside Funeral Service to honour Joan’s life will be held at the Glengower (Campbelltown) Cemetery, Creswick-Newstead Road, Campbelltown on Monday, February 24th 2025 commencing at 11am.

22.1.1938 – 8.2.2025
Aged 87 at Castlemaine
Loving husband of Aileen (Dec)
A well-liked and generous gentleman to his many friends.
An avid reader with eclectic interests,
Simon supported many causes close to his heart.
Many thanks to all who continued to support Simon as his health declined.

30.10.1942 – 30.1.2025
Robyn died peacefully surrounded by her family at Bendigo Hospital on the morning of 30th January 2025
She is survived by her devoted partner and soulmate of 44 years, Bev.
much loved and loving mother of Mark, Chris(Dec) and Kate.
Adored Grandma to Joshua, Stephanie, Logan, Emma, Drew, Chloe and Chelsea.
Great Grandma to Rosie and Luna. Mother-in-law and friend to Emily, Helen, Tess, Jack and Ash.
May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace
Robyn was cremated on 5th February 2025and a Celebration of her life will be held at Buda Castlemaine later in February.

Peacefully at Hepburn House
Dear & Loved Husband of Muriel for 64 years
Loving & Devoted Dad of Suz, Tony & Karen; & Kath
Dear Grandpa to Darcy, Zoe, Molly & Sarah
Great Pa to Jordan-Lilly, Bexley, Madison & Ava.
Sadly Missed, Dearly Loved
The Funeral for Frank will be held at the
Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine
on Thursday February 6th, 2025. Commencing at 11.30am
A Private Cremation will follow.
To view the livestream link; https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au//live-streaming/