23/03/1955 – 12/02/2022, aged 66 years.

Dear & loved partner of Paul Frost. Loving Mother of Bronwyn, Renèe, Paul & Melanie. Devoted Na to Alwyn & Edric. Aunty Sue to a collection of Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.

A Beautiful life, filled with so many memories.

A celebration for Sue will be held in the Hepburn Football/Netball Clubrooms, Laurie Sullivan Oval, Twentieth Street, Hepburn on Monday, 7th March 2022 commencing at 2pm. A Private Burial will follow.

Please wear something Orange for Sue.

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

07/07/1926 – 22/02/2022, aged 95 years.

Verna passed away peacefully at Ellery House in Castlemaine. Now reunited with her loving Husband Albert Neil Halliwell. Loving Mother of Judy (Dec), Trevor (Dec), Leslie, Ken (Dec), Lorraine, Greg & Craig. Loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Great-Great Grandmother to many.

Mum/Nan, memories are ours to keep. Reunited with Gramps. Loved always by Greg & Marita xx Melissa, Sarah, Kerrie, Mat, Jono, Ayden & her loving Great Grandchildren. Always in our hearts xx.

Mum, you will be sadly missed and will always be with us. Les & Lynn xx.

Much loved Nan of Cindy & Luke, friend of Alice and Jason, and Nan-Nan to Tahlia, Noah, Imogen, Amali, Ned & Henry. We all promise not to go bed with wet hair ever again.

Mum, thanks for the last fifty seven years. You will be sadly missed by us every day. Love Craig, Leanne & Locky xx.

Miss you already Mum. Another angel in heaven. Dearly loved Mother of Lorraine, Mother in law of Ray. Much loved Grandmother of Jason, Lisa & Stephanie. Great Grandmother of Tara, Guy, Emily, Sophia, Sienna & Valentino. Rest In Peace.

Loving and amazing Nan of Jenelle, John, Melissa, Daniel, Mark, Courtney & Claire, 9 great grandkids and 3 great great grandkids. Your smile and your generous soul will continue to shine in those you left behind. Our heart is full having had you in our lives. 

Loving great Nan and great great nan of Jess, Emily, Grant and Oliver.

The Funeral Service for Verna will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the Service, Verna will be privately Cremated.

19.05.1927 – 17.02.2022, aged 94 years.

Passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital on February 17th 2022.

Dearly loved Wife of Fred (Dec). Married for 60 years. Loving Mum of Faye and Mother in Law of Jack (Hards). Adored Grandma of Luke and Katey and Joel and Kate. Daughter of the late Albert and Ada Jenkin. Sister of Olive, Alf, Edward, Stanley, Harold, Wilfred, Elsie, Ron (all Dec) and Dorothy (Dot), another link in the family chain is broken.

Peacefully sleeping where no shadows fall, in perfect peace she waits us all and God will link the broken chain, as one by one we meet again.

The Funeral Service to honour Thelma’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, February 21st 2022 commencing at 2pm. A Private Burial will be held prior.

02.01.1945 – 13.02.2022, aged 77 years.

Passed away at his home on 13th February 2022.

My dear John, thank you for the best 52 years of my life with you. You will always be in my heart, how can I ever forget you. Your loving Wife, Maria & Daughter Melinda. Love you so much always, you can rest now.

John will always be remembered by his Brother Bob, Sister Joan, Brother’s-in-law Steve & Nigel, Sister’s-in-law Sophia, Krys & Pat, Nieces Carol & Katrina, Nephews Michael (Dec), Alex & Marcus.

John’s wish is to be Privately Cremated.

16.04.1947 – 11.02.2022, aged 74 years.

Loved and loving Mother of Eva. Much loved Daughter of Hec and Stella (both dec) and cherished sister of Kevin, John, Helen, Janis, Jean, Kay, Tony and Maree and their families.

Forever in our hearts

A Graveside Service for Anne will be held on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 commencing at 11am, at the Mooroopna Cemetery, Echuca Road, Mooroopna.

Don passed away peacefully at the Royal Freemasons Kangaroo Flat on 8th February 2022, aged 90 years.

Loved Son of the late Ivy & Charles McDonald of Castlemaine. Brother & Brother-in-Law of Jean & Les Lupton (dec), Wilma & John Hughes (both dec). Loving Husband of Ev (dec), married for 63 years.

Adored Dad of Maree & Peter, Trish & Dave, Christine & Darryl. Wonderful Grandpa to Darren & Lauren, Megan & Ryan, Ashley & Hayley, Laura & Matt, Matthew & Kayla, Jack & Darcy and Sam. Great-Grandpa to Chase & Remi, Angus, Spencer & Mischa.

Forever in our hearts

The Funeral Service for Don will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, February 14th 2022, commencing at 11am. Don will be then reunited with his beloved wife Ev at the Chewton Cemetery.

26.06.1943 – 05.02.2022, aged 78 years.

Passed peacefully in Melbourne. Late of Harcourt.

Dear & loved Wife of Kevin (Dec). Loving Sister of Barry, Jeff, Ken, Archie, Merna (Dec) & their families.

Always loved, always remembered

The Funeral Service for Brenda will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the Service, Brenda’s Burial Service will be held at the Castlemaine Cemetery.

AKA Michael Julian Francis Xavier O’Connor.

18/04/1948 – 29/01/2022, aged 73 years.

Hilarious and amazing dad to Gabby and Tim, pirate grandfather to Ruby, Theo, Beau and Tommy – a.k.a Bumper Mickey and #1 son of June and Tom O’Connor. Best friend to many.

Legendary Australian Hammond Organ and keyboard player. Musical glue as he used to call it.

Also an accomplished: press and medical photographer, camera operator, session musician, documentary maker, salesman of antiques and waterbeds, screen printer, painter, model maker, kitchen hand, dish washer (underwater ceramics technician/pearl diver), courier, warehouse worker and more.

He taught us so much. And the stories he could tell. A curious book worm, animal lover and most generous person.

Mick is leaving a massive gap in so many lives. We will miss you so much Mick.

No funeral service as that was not his thing. A tribute gig is in the planning. TBC.

Gabby and Tim would like to extend their thanks to all who have shown kindness. Sending love out there to all who were mates with Mick. To all the musos and lovers of music, friends and the chosen family. Thanks for being our village.

Please share your stories below.

22/04/1942 – 26/01/2022, aged 79 years.

Beloved Wife of Frank (Dec). Loving Mother of Steve & Julie, Mother-in-law of Christine. Dear Nan to her 7 Grandchildren & 18 Great Grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts

The Funeral Service for Glenys will be held on Monday, 7th February 2022, commencing at 11am at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. A Private Cremation will follow.

No flowers please, Donations to the Cancer Council would be appreciated.

07/08/1933 – 25/01/2022, Aged 88 years.

Passed away peacefully in Woodend. Loving Mother and Grandmother.

A Memorial Service to honour Florence’s life will be held at the Thompson Memorial Chapel, 123 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine on Monday, 31st January, 2022 commencing at 4pm.

A Private Burial will be held prior.