19.10.1949 – 08.12.2022, aged 73 years.

Loving Dad to Belinda & Adrian; Darrell, Daniel & Fern; David, Jessica, Laura & Andy; & Adam. Dear Pa to Kane, Teah, Molly, Ebony, Jed, Bella, Lucy, Daisy & Billy. Soulmate of Irene.

Good mate to many. Rest in peace.

A Graveside Service for Wayne will be held on Sunday, December 18th 2022 commencing at 12 Noon at the Fryerstown Cemetery.

STURGESS, Shirley

08.11.1935 – 08.12.2022, aged 87 years.

Beloved Wife of Albert (Dec). Loving Mum of Malcolm & Alan (Dec) and their families.

Mum, what a beautiful lady. You were always there for me and I thought you would always be there. Your heart was there for everybody and you will always be in our hearts. Reunited with Dad & Alan.
– Love Malcolm.

Dearly loved cherished Mother of Malcolm. Mother-in-law of Kerry.

Mum, we loved you with all our heart and soul. What will we do without you, you were the most beautiful person. Mum, Grandmother & Great Grandmother to us all.

Mum, thankyou with all my heart, how you accepted me as part of the family from day one. Your love and support was beautiful and I loved you so deeply as my heart now breaks.
– Your loving Daughter-in-law, Kerry.

Nan, to say we are heartbroken is an understatement, you are our everything and have done so much for us. We will forever love and miss you. Finally Reunited with Pop and Dad. Forever in our hearts. Love Brad and Melissa.

Grandma, we love you and will miss you. Love Mitch and Maddison.

Loved and loving Nana and friend to Daniel & Donna. Nan, I love you, I miss you, I’ll love and miss you forever. Love Daniel.

Shirl, forever in my heart. So kind, so caring. Love Donna.

A Graveside Service to honour Shirley’s life will be held at the Guildford Cemetery on Thursday, 15th December 2022 commencing at 2pm.

BROMLEY, Norman James

10.04.1945 – 27.11.2022, aged 77 years.

Dear & loved Husband of Dorothy.

Gone camping, no more pain

A Graveside Service was held for Norm on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at the Maldon Cemetery.

DOWNES, Cheryle Lorraine

06.03.1959 – 22.11.2022, aged 63 years.

Suddenly, but peacefully at her home. Adored Wife of Jon (Dec). Loving Mum of Jason, Jarred, Timothy & Christopher. Loved Mother-in-law of Tamara & Laura. Devoted Nan of all her Grand & Great Grandchildren.

Reunited with your Soulmate, you will be forever loved & remembered.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Cheryle’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, December 5th 2022, commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the Service, Cheryle will be laid to rest at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

NOBLE, Kenneth Richard

Suddenly at his home on 14th November 2022. Age 84 years. Loving Husband of Elaine. Loved Dad of Stephen & Tammy; David & Chris. Special Pa to Mathew, Kelsie, Brodie, Hayden, Charlotte & Colton. Great Pa to Hunter, Jarryd, Zara, Riley & Tara-Lee (Dec).

‘Gone Fishin’

The Funeral Service to honour Ken’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Tuesday, 22nd November 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. A Private Cremation will follow.
To view this Service via Live Stream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

MURPHY, Jill

08.08.1943 – 11.11.2022

Loving Wife of Neil. Loving Mother of Samantha & James (Dec); Thug (Tim) & Julia. Adored Nanna Jill of Joe, Emma, Elizabeth, Ruby, Abby & Rachel.

Wife, Mother & Grandmother like no other

The Funeral Service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Friday, 18th November 2022 commencing at 11.30am. At the conclusion of the Service, Jill will be laid to rest at the Chewton Cemetery.

To view this Service via Live Stream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

PRIEST, Jean

Wife of Ray. Mum of Allan & Lois, Lyn & Chris & Leanne. Nana of Mathew & Taryn, Bianca, Alicia & Jacob. Great Nana of Ryan, Dylan, James, Arlo, Kaiden & Harper. Friend of Terry, Melissa & Casey. Nana Jean of Bella & Logan.

The day you got your wings,
our hearts were broken in two.
But we have an angel looking over us,
and that angel is you.

Forever in our hearts

The Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, November 7th 2022, commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the Service, Jean will be laid to rest at the Castlemaine Cemetery. To view this Service via Livestream, please visit: https://thompsonsfunerals.com.au/live-streaming

BOSTON, Lurlene

28.02.1946 – 29.10.2022, aged 76 years.

Born 28.02.1946 at Bendigo Health. Passed away peacefully at 6:48pm, 29.10.2022 at Bendigo Health surrounded by her loving family at the age of 76. Loving Wife to Brian (Dec). Loving Partner to Roman (Dec). Loving and caring Mother to Sons Garry and Ricky. Loving Grandmother to Twins Bree (Dec) and Danii. Loving Great-Grandmother to Jordan (Dec), Twins Jay and Sonny, Lilly, Hunter, Bryant (Dec), Dayne, Braxton, Nevaeh and Xavier. Loved Daughter to Harold and Doris (Both Dec).

The Funeral Service to honour Lurlene’s life will be held at the Bendigo Baptist Church, 757 McIvor Hwy, Junortoun on Tuesday, November 8th 2022, commencing at 1pm. At the conclusion of the Service, Lurlene will be peacefully laid to rest at the Bendigo Lawn Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Bryan John

26.03.1938 – 10.10.2022, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Bev. Loved Dad of Doug & Anne-Maree; Mark & Lorraine; Steven & Kylie; Leesa & Mick. Devoted Pa to his 11 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren.

Sadly missed, rest in peace

‘Go Doggies’

The Funeral Service for Bryan will be held on Friday, 21st October 2022 commencing at 11.30am at the Community Centre, Lyon Street, Newstead. A Private Burial will follow.

GEORGE, James Robert

17.12.1965 – 25.09.2022, aged 56 years.

Loved Son of Carl & Margaret George (both dec). James passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Brunswick. He was a devoted friend and loved by many.

Always in our thoughts, especially at Christmas time

In accordance with James’ wishes, a Private Cremation has been held.