PAMELA ANN KNOWLES

29th June 1955 – 29th June 2026

Dearly loved Mum of Ray & Gayle; Tristan & Yoriko

Loving Nan of Miyabi

The Funeral for Pam will be held on Friday 10th July 2026 at 11am

in the Thompson Memorial Chapel 123 Mostyn St, Castlemaine,

followed by a commital at the Guildford Cemetery.

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

Allan Lloyd Burchell

Aged 74 years. Died suddenly in Castlemaine, Australia. Dearly loved son of the late Henry and Norma Burchell. Brother of Noel and the late Graham. Loved uncle and friend of Catherine and Lee, Errol and Kim, Marianne and Ramon, Samantha and Keith and great nephews Cameron, Jacob, Levi, George, Mason and Joshua.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Thursday, July 30th 2026 commencing at 12noon. For catering purposes, can you please confirm your attendance to: shanae@thompsonsfunerals.com.au by Monday, July 27th 2026.

If you have any photos of Allan, can you please kindly email them to: noelburchell@xtra.co.nz
and if there is a tribute you would like read at the Service, please forward this in a
word document format before Monday, July 27th 2026 to: shanae@thompsonsfunerals.com.au

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

Kevin Thomas Wright

14.10.1939 – 7.6.2026. Father of Adam & Pru. Father-in-Law of Rosaleen & Michael. Stepfather of Tania, Fiona & Meaghan. Grandfather of Clint, David, Jacob, Breanna, Hayden & Mitchell. Step-Grandfather of Elijah & Riley. Great-Grandfather of William, Joseph, Wallace, Lenard & Fredrick.

Loving Memories will last forever.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held in the Elaine McNamara Chapel, Remembrance Park,
5 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk on Wednesday, June 17th at 1pm. To view the livestream, please visit: https://www.rpcv.org.au/tribute-centre

Beverley Joy McLean

18.7.1938 – 4.6.2026. Beloved Wife of Ralph (Dec) Loving Mum to Brendan, Keith & Andrea; Trisha & Howie.

A Devoted Grandmother to Geoffrey & Lauren; Jamie & Belinda; Lachlan, Kyle & Juliana; Jordan & Darcie; Matthew & Jemma; Chloe & Josh. Great Grandma to Jake, Ryan, Jaxon, Blake, Stella, Lilly, Summer, Parker, Archie & Oaklee.

Loving Memories will last forever.

Mum, you were fiercely independent, expected the same of everyone and lived an enjoyable, adventurous life your way. You were elegant, composed, loving and a wonderful Mother, Grandma, Auntie and Friend.

The Funeral for Beverley will be held on Thursday June 11th at 1:30pm 2026 in the Community Centre, Elizabeth St, Campbell’s Creek. A Committal will follow at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

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/