Funeral Notices

BLACK, Marie Elaine

Posted on 17th January, 2025

BLACK, Marie Elaine Late of Cundletown, passed away peacefully on Monday 6th of January 2025. Aged 91 Years. Beloved wife of John (dec). Much loved Mum of Maureen, Brian & Lisa, Stuart (dec) & Ardhi. Devoted grandmother of Benjamin, David, Christopher and Timothy and great grandmother of Zachary, Amber, Keanu, Alani, Audrey and Elsie. Sadly missed by her Brother Ron and his family. A special lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. Marie’s Funeral Service will be held at St Johns Anglican Church, Victoria Street, Taree, commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 23rd of January prior to her interment in the Dawson River Lawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend, Marie’s service will be livestreamed via the Becker Family Funerals webpage on the link below: https://beckerfamilyfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/stream/?nid=2139a7ae-26d7-4c9a-9dcd-14970ea4bf3e...

FARRELL, Neville Bruce “Nev”

Posted on 15th January, 2025

FARRELL, Neville Bruce “Nev” Recently of Wauchope and formerly of Cundletown and Wingham, passed away peacefully on the 3rd of December 2024.  Aged 93 Years. A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, great grand father and friend to many. Nev will be sadly missed by the members of the Taree Bridge Club. Neville’s Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 1.00pm on Friday 24th January. For those unable to attend; Neville’s Memorial service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens...

DRURY, Craig Douglas “Crabs”

Posted on 14th January, 2025

DRURY, Craig Douglas “Crabs” Late of Lansdowne, passed away suddenly on Saturday 11th January, 2025. Aged 56 years. Partner of Jane. Dearly loved Dad of Beccy-Kaye & Nick and Bill. A special son of Ken (dec) & Heather. Will be dearly missed by siblings Tony, Darren & Karen, Roxy, Shelly and Brad. A special step-dad to Kirsty, Stacy and Emily “Pothole”. A unique man in the lives of all his extended family and many, many friends. Craig’s life will be celebrated on “The Green” at Lansdowne Bowling Club, Tinonee Street, Lansdowne, commencing at 10.00am on Monday 20th of January, prior to his Private Cremation. At the family’s request, please wear “Work Shirts” to Craig’s...

MORGAN, Zilah Yvonne

Posted on 13th January, 2025

MORGAN, Zilah Yvonne Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday 9th of January, 2025. Aged 98 years Beloved wife of Ken(dec). Loved mother of John(dec). Much loved grandmother of Owen & Caitlin and Katelyn & Gerard. Adored great grandmother of Odin and Theo. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. The relatives and friends of Zilah are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 16th...

STEWART, Gordon James “Stewie”

Posted on 10th January, 2025

STEWART, Gordon James “Stewie” Late of Harrington and formerly of Bobin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 8th of January. Aged 96 Years. Beloved husband of Beryl. Much loved Dad of Helen (dec), Ashley & Debra, Adele & Michael, Nerida and Ian. Adored Pop to Brent, Katie, Sarah, Brooke, Fletcher, Thomas and Karly. Great Pop to Lachlan, Harry, Billy, Vinn and Laila. Gordon will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Gordon’s Celebration of Life is to be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 1.00pm on Monday 20th of January. For those unable to attend, Gordon’s service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens...

REDDIE, Laurel Enid

Posted on 8th January, 2025

REDDIE, Laurel Enid Late of Storm Village and formerly of Temora, passed away on Wednesday 1st January, 2025. Aged 92 years Beloved mother to Marilyn, Denise, Geoffrey (dec), Phillip and Peter (dec) and their partners. Loving grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to all her grandchildren. Loved sister to Arthur(dec), Doug(dec), Norman(dec) and Mavis. Laurel will be dearly missed by her extended family and friends. Laurel’s Funeral Service will be held at the Salvation Army Church , 55 Manning St, Taree commencing at 10.30am on Friday the 10th of...

TWENTYMAN, Noelene Grace

Posted on 7th January, 2025

TWENTYMAN, Noelene Grace Late of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday 28th December, 2024. Aged 78 years Beloved wife of Barry(dec). Much loved mother of Garry, Lesley & Stephen. Adored grandmother of Jayden, Shayla, Ebony, Asha, Oli, Max, Bella, James, Grace and great grandmother to Lucas. Noelene’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Pampoolah commencing at 1.00pm on Friday 10th January, with a wake to follow at the Harrington Bowling Club at...

BROWN, Ruth Loren

Posted on 7th January, 2025

BROWN, Ruth Loren Late of King Creek and formerly of Taree, passed away suddenly on Friday 27th December, 2024. Aged 57 years Devoted partner of Mark. Cherished Mum of Hayden. Dearly loved daughter of Gloria & Norm (dec). Much loved sister of Glenn and Helen. A special young lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. At Ruth’s request a private family Funeral Service was held in Taree on Monday 6th January.

VAN KAMPEN, David

Posted on 31st December, 2024

VAN KAMPEN, David Late of Old Bar, passed away peacefully on Sunday 22nd of December 2024. Aged 78 Years. Beloved husband to Barbara. Much loved Dad to Troy and Cathy and Gavin & Courtney. Cherished Pop to Brock & Mia, Claire & Jack, Mitchell and Tahleah. “Gone Fishing” David’s Celebration of Life is to be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 1.00pm on Friday 3rd of January. David’s service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens webpage on the link below: https://mglmg.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=114e72bf-60fe-400f-a53b-0d176dd72327...

LOUGHLAND, Kevin William

Posted on 31st December, 2024

Loughland, Kevin William Late of Laurieton, passed away peacefully on Friday the 20th of December, 2024. Aged 62 years Beloved son of Owen & Clare (both dec). Adored nephew of Aunty Ayee (dec). Much loved husband to Susan. Cherished Dad to Jess, Noni & Max and his son in-laws Jason and Mitch. Loved Bood Bood to Tilly, Tori, Adeline and Morgan. Kevin will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends. Kevin’s life will be celebrated at Club Taree on Thursday 9th January 2025 commencing at 2pm. As Kev would have liked and as requested by the family please come in your favourite colourful clothing or party...

SAXBY, Elizabeth Ann “Liz”

Posted on 30th December, 2024

SAXBY, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Late of Taree Passed away peacefully Wednesday 25th of December 2024 Aged 83 years  Beloved wife to Les. Much loved Mum to Kristina & Garry, Jodie & Kim and Michelle. Loved Grandma to Jeremy, Andrew, Kieran, Samantha, Ashlee, Shenae, Brooke and their partners. Sister to Jim, Robert and Margie. Liz will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Liz’s life will be celebrated at Taree Presbyterian Church on Thursday 2nd January commencing at 2pm.

COUCH, Carmel Eileen

Posted on 27th December, 2024

COUCH, Carmel Eileen Late of Tuncurry and formerly of Cundletown, passed away peacefully on Monday 23rd of December 2024. Aged 73 Years. Dearly loved wife of Paul. Much loved Mum of Michael & Beccy, Julie & Mark, Sharyn & Glen, Greg & Steff, Tim & Kyrie. Cherished Nan to all her grandchildren and great grandchild. Will be sadly missed by her brother Joe & Jan. A special lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. Carmel’s life will be celebrated at Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Church Forster, commencing at 11.00am on Tuesday 7th of January 2025, prior to her private...

POLLOCK, Kellie Joe “Kel”

Posted on 24th December, 2024

POLLOCK, Kellie Joe “Kel” Passed away on Wednesday the 4th of December, 2024.  Aged 46 Years Much loved Mum to Coral-Lee, Braeden, Chloe, Bree, Jae, Riece and Gracie. Loving Grandmother to Indiana, Kova, Ledger and Riggs. Loved Daughter of Robert and Rose. Sister to Shea and Gene. Kellie will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Forever in our Hearts. Kellie’s funeral has taken place and was attended by close family and friends.

HANNAN, Allan Clarence

Posted on 23rd December, 2024

HANNAN, Allan Clarence Late of Taree and formerly of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th of December, 2024. Aged 95 Years Beloved husband of Isabel (dec) and loving father of Rodney. Sadly missed, never forgotten. Allan’s Funeral Service will be held by the graveside at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Barnet Avenue, Rookwood commencing at 12.00pm on Tuesday 7th of January.

CORRY, Terence “Terry”

Posted on 17th December, 2024

CORRY, Terence “Terry” Late of Forster, passed away peacefully on Friday 13th December, 2024 Aged 75 Years Dearly loved husband of Carol. Much loved Dad of Ben & Danielle, Luke & Kylie, Peta (Dec) & Jason. Devoted Pop of Jacob, Madison, Jaiden, Jorja, Caitlin, Ruby and Grace. Will be dearly missed by brothers John, Peter, Rob and sister Wendy. A special man in the lives of all his extended family and friends. Terry’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 1.00pm on Monday 23rd...

BELL, Neville Donald “Don”

Posted on 17th December, 2024

BELL, Neville Donald “Don” Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Friday 13th December, 2024. Aged 56 years Much loved husband of Donna. Loving father to Nate. Loved son of Neville and Sharon. Loving brother of Kylie. Always loved and never forgotten. Don’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Pampoolah commencing at 11.00am on Friday 20th December. For those unable to attend Don’s service will be livestreamed via the MGLMG...

Posted on 16th December, 2024

HODGE, Garry John Late of Taree, passed away surrounded by his daughters on Wednesday the 11th of December, 2024. Aged 66 Years Much loved son of June. Adored Dad to Rachel and Hayley. Dearly loved Pa to all his grandchildren. Garry will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends. Garry’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 2:00pm on Thursday 19th December. Please join the family for refreshments in the Tearooms after the service to share memories of...

SMITH, Mark Frederick Duncan 

Posted on 13th December, 2024

SMITH, Mark Frederick Duncan  Late of Wingham & formerly of Queanbeyan, passed away on Wednesday 11th December, 2024. Aged 63 years  Much loved husband to Heather. Loved Dad of Clinton, Len, Cam and Jamie and their partners. Adored Pop to Makaya and Declan. Much loved brother to Mandy & Tracey. Mark will be dearly missed by his extended family & many friends. Mark’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Pampoolah commencing at 1.00pm on Friday 20th December. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed via the MGLMG...

COOPER, Stephen James “Coop”

Posted on 12th December, 2024

COOPER, Stephen James “Coop” Late of Old Bar, passed away peacefully on Friday 6th December, 2024. Aged 62 years Much loved father, grandfather & friend to many. Coop’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Pampoolah commencing at 11.00am on Tuesday 17th December. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed via the MGLMG website.

CONNOR, Padraic Francis “Paddy”

Posted on 4th December, 2024

CONNOR, Padraic Francis “Paddy” Late of Coopernook, passed away Wednesday 20th November 2024. Aged 36 Years. Much Loved Dad to Annabelle. Beloved son to Carmel & Frank. Loved brother to Ben, Jo and Nicki. Paddy will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Paddy’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah commencing at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 11th of December. The family ask all who would like to attend to please wear bright colours. Paddy’s service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens...

MEGUYER, Eileen Veronica

Posted on 4th December, 2024

MEGUYER, Eileen Veronica Passed away peacefully on Thursday 28th November, 2024. Aged 89 Years Loving wife to Roy. Cherished Mum of Di, Rob, Mark and Roy. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren. Eileen will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Eileen’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road Pampoolah commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 12th December prior to Interment in the adjacent Lawn Cemetery.

COULSON, Aaron James

Posted on 2nd December, 2024

COULSON, Aaron James Late of  Taree Passed away suddenly Tuesday 19th November, 2024. Aged 40 years Much loved husband of Katie, loving father of Lauryn, Lucy and Johnathan, loved son of John (dec) and Catherine. Loved brother of Lynford, Tim and Chris. Aaron will be sadly missed. Aaron’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah on Monday 9th December at 1.00pm.

SAUNDERS, Bruce Wade

Posted on 28th November, 2024

SAUNDERS, Bruce Wade Late Of Taree Passed away peacefully Saturday 23rd November 2024. Aged 73 Years Bruce’s family would like to invite all his extended family and friends to celebrate his life at St John’s Anglican Church on Friday 13th December commencing at 1pm followed by his interment at Redbank Cemetery.

JOHNSON, John Patrick 

Posted on 25th November, 2024

JOHNSON, John Patrick  Late of Manning Point, passed away peacefully on Thursday 21st November, 2024. Aged 79 Years Dad to Debbie, Michelle and Belinda. A grandfather and brother to all his siblings. John will be dearly missed by his family and his mates at Weeroona Caravan Park and his beloved companion Bella. John’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah commencing at 11.00am on Monday 2nd of December.

KANYARO, Antoine “Tony”

Posted on 22nd November, 2024

KANYARO, Antoine “Tony” Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th November, 2024. Aged 67 years Much loved father, grandfather and friend to many. Tony’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah commencing at 11.00am on Monday 25th of November.

SAUNDERS, Phillip Graham “Dooley” 

Posted on 21st November, 2024

SAUNDERS, Phillip Graham “Dooley”  Late of Taree, passed away peacefully on Monday 18th November, 2024. Aged 74 Years  Beloved Dad to Hope & Brendan, Amy & Shaye and Aaron & Kyrraleigh. Poppy Dooley aka Poppy Chocolate Face to Tyson, Kayden, Angus, Ella, Kaitlin, Deegan, Ella, Tayah, Charlie, Torvi and Tully. Loved brother to Raymond, Pam (dec) Russell, Horace Jnr (dec), Kim, Allan, Michael, Valerie, Steven and Darryl. Uncle to many nephews and nieces. We would also like to mention Pauline and Darryl. Dooley will be sadly miss by our community. Dooley’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Friday 6th December. A livestream will be available via MGLMG website. Family have requested all in attendance to please wear bright colours. There will be the opportunity to gather and share memories of Dooley following the service at Saltwater...

AIKEN, Audrey Jean

Posted on 18th November, 2024

AIKEN, Audrey Jean Late of Forster, Taree and the Wingham areas, passed away on Tuesday 12th of November 2024. Aged 88 Years. Beloved daughter to Maurice & Jean. Wife to Ron. Much loved Mum to Robert, Linda, Margaret, Stephen (dec) and David. Cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Audrey will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Audrey’s Funeral Service is to be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, on Thursday the 21st of November commencing at...

BROWN, Betty Gladys

Posted on 15th November, 2024

BROWN, Betty Gladys Late of Wingham, Passed away peacefully on Thursday 14th November 2024 Aged 81 years Adored Wife of Jim. Much loved Mum of Trevor & Lee, Winston & Veronica, Roslyn & Michael and Elaine Mick. Devoted Nan to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special lady in the lives of her siblings Gwen (Dec), Ray, Colleen and June. Betty’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 9.00am on Friday 22nd of November. Donations in lieu of flowers to Arthritis Australia would be warmly...

GRANT, Dianne Rosalind “Di”

Posted on 14th November, 2024

GRANT, Dianne Rosalind “Di” Late of Taree, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th of November 2024. Aged 77 Years. Adored wife of Peter. Much loved Mum of Donna, Debbie (dec) and Malcolm. Beloved Nan to Talya, Trent, Jenna, Seth, Khulaia, Tyla and Great Nan to Téa, Leila and Morgan. Loved sister of Gary. Dianne’s Memorial Service will be held at the Manning Uniting Church, Albert Street, Taree, commencing at 12:00pm on Monday 18th of November, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations to MS Australia would be greatly appreciated. A private family interment has been held at...

FLEMMING, Herbert John “John”

Posted on 13th November, 2024

FLEMMING, Herbert John “John” Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully Sunday 10th of November 2024. Aged 95 Years. Beloved husband of Gwen. Much loved Dad to Graeme & Rina, Maree & James and Mark & Philippa. Loved Pa to Danielle & Luke, Chloe & Laura, Jake, Natasha & James, Nicole and Angel, Mitchell & Lyndsey and Brenton & Eliza. Great Pa to Mason, Mia, Spencer, Maisie and Finley. John will be dearly missed by all extended family and friends. John’s Funeral Service will be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 7-9 Bent Street, Wingham commencing at 1.00pm on Tuesday 19th November followed by his interment in the Killabakh...

COLLING, Graham Manning “Spike”

Posted on 12th November, 2024

COLLING, Graham Manning “Spike” Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday 9th November, 2024. Aged 67 years Much loved father of Monet and Angus. Loved son, brother, uncle and friend. Graham’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Friday 22nd November.

PLUMRIDGE, Harry John

Posted on 8th November, 2024

PLUMRIDGE, Harry John Late of Taree, passed away peacefully on Friday 1st November, 2024. Aged 86 Years Sadly missed by his family and friends. Harry’s Funeral Service will be held at St John Anglican Church, Victoria Street Taree commencing at 1.00pm on Tuesday 12th of November prior to a private cremation.

BRYSON, Kylie Ann “Kyls”

Posted on 7th November, 2024

BRYSON, Kylie Ann “Kyls” Late of Taree Passed away peacefully on Thursday 31st October 2024. Aged 53 years. Beloved daughter of Allan & Di. Caring Mum of Niesa, Madisson, Reece, Lachlan, Fletcher and Jemma. Grandmother of Romy. Will be dearly missed by her partner Brad. An affectionate lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. Kyls life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 11.00am on Tuesday 12th November. At the families request, please wear bright...

HAYNES, Owen James

Posted on 4th November, 2024

HAYNES, Owen James Late of Harrington and formerly of Cromer Sydney Passed away peacefully on Friday 1st November 2024 Aged 90 years.  Beloved husband Linda (Dec). Dearly loved Dad Lisa & Mark, Andrew & Kristen, Jennifer & William. Devoted Grandad to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by twin sister Moya. A special man in the lives of all his extended family and friends. Owen’s life will be celebrated at The Harrington Community Church, Caledonia Street, Harrington Waters, commencing at 11.00am on Monday 11th...

VAILE (Bond), Suzanne Elizabeth

Posted on 28th October, 2024

Vaile (Bond), Suzanne Elizabeth Late of Taree, passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 23rd of October, 2024. Aged 96 Years Beloved daughter of James & Elizabeth. Much loved wife to George (dec). Cherished Mum to David (dec), Mark and James. Loving grandmother of Jodie, Joshua, Lucas, Dominic, Lydia, Terri, Prue, Sarah, Alex and Georgia. Sue will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Suzanne’s Funeral Service will be celebrated at Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church , 75 Albert Street, Taree commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 31st October prior to a private family...

BYRNES, Glen Eric

Posted on 25th October, 2024

BYRNES, Glen Eric Late of Mooral Creek and Wingham, passed away Monday 21st of October 2024. Aged 62 Years. Much loved Dad of Louise, Emma, Daniel and Kara. Proud Poppy of Jakeal, Lillie, Bailey, Harry, Harvey, Macie and Colby. Will be missed by his sister Belinda and all extended family and friends. Glen’s Funeral Service is to be held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Wednesday 30th of October.

HYDE Jacqueline Irene “Jac” (OAM)

Posted on 21st October, 2024

HYDE Jacqueline Irene “Jac” (OAM) Late of Taree and formerly of Pilliga, passed away peacefully on Sunday 20th October, 2024. Aged 94 Years Beloved wife of Jack (Dec). Much loved Mum of Iain & Cheryl and Kerrie & Paul. Devoted Gram of Megan and Daniel. A special lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. Jac’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road Taree, on Tuesday 29th October commencing at 11.00am. All are welcome. For those unable to attend, Jac’s service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Web...

IRVINE, Dawn Yvonne

Posted on 19th October, 2024

IRVINE, Dawn Yvonne Late of Wingham Passed away peacefully Saturday 12th October, 2024 Aged 90 Years Loving Wife to David (dec). Devoted Mother to Neville, Hayward (dec), Vicki. Proud Grandmother to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Dawn’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Pampoolah, commencing at 11am on Monday 21st October.    

RANKIN, Pauline (nee Erikson)

Posted on 14th October, 2024

RANKIN, Pauline (nee Erikson) Recently of St Paul’s Hostel Cundletown and formerly of Taree, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 9th October, 2024. Aged 77 years Beloved wife of Alex (dec). Dearly loved twin sister of Diane. Pre-deceased by her siblings June, Jimmy, and Nola. Will be sadly missed by her sister in law Sue and her extended family. Pauline’s life will be celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, Pampoolah Road Taree, commencing at 11.00am on Wednesday 16th October, prior to her interment in the Pampoolah Lawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend, Pauline’s service will be livestreamed via the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Web...

Berriman, Larry Bruce “Butch”

Posted on 14th October, 2024

BERRIMAN, Larry Bruce “Butch” Late of Wingham Passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th October 2024 Aged 68 years. Dearly loved Dad of Charlene & Mick, Katea & Tim. Cherished Poppy Butch to Jake, Kai, Havana and Ciara. Will be sadly missed by Leonie and his siblings Penny, Megan, Julie, Dorby, Steph, Pud and Brent. Pre-deceased by sister Mandy and bother Terry. A special man in the lives of all his extended family and friends. Butch’s life will be celebrated at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Corner of Moon Street and Gloucester Road Wingham, commencing at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd October, prior to his private burial at The Bight Cemetery...

STYLES, Gwynne

Posted on 14th October, 2024

STYLES, Gwynne Late of Taree Passed away peacefully on Monday 7th October 2024 Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of George (Dec). Much loved Mum of James, Michael, Sandra and Wendy. Cherished Nan to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. At Gwynne’s request a private family only service was held in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, prior to private cremation, on Friday 11th of October.

MCINNES, Leslie John “John”

Posted on 9th October, 2024

MCINNES, Leslie John “John” Late of Forster and formerly of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday 4th of October 2024. Aged 94 Years. Beloved husband of Daphne (dec). Much loved Dad to Dianne & Phillip, Paul & Grace, Lyn and Michelle. Adored Poppy To Asher, Tegan, Koby, Dylan, Jessica, Jacob and Tyler. Great Poppy to Jett, Azzy, Saskia, Oliver and Billie D. John will be dearly missed by all extended family and friends. John’s Celebration of Life has been held with family and friends at...

FOTHERINGHAM, Noreida Joy OAM

Posted on 9th October, 2024

FOTHERINGHAM, Noreida Joy  OAM Late of “Glenyarra” Wingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday 5th October, 2024. Aged 88 Years. Beloved wife of Bill (Dec). Much loved Mum of Kim & Mark (Dec), Peter & Jenny, Sue & Bill, Mark & Arnna. Cherished Nanna to her ten grandchildren and Nan Nan to her fifteen great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by sister Beth. A special lady in the lives of all her extended family and friends. Noreida’s Memorial Service is to be held at St Matthews Anglican Church, Bent Street Wingham, commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 17th October. Noreida was privately cremated prior to the Memorial celebration of her life. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Cancer Council of Australia would be warmly appreciated. For those unable to attend Noreida’s Memorial, her service will be livestreamed via the Becker Family Funerals...

McDONELL, John Frederick

Posted on 8th October, 2024

McDONELL, John Frederick Late of Forster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 25th September, 2024. Aged 84 Years Beloved husband of Marcia. Dearly loved Dad of Chris & Scott, Anthony & Leanne, Matthew, Andrew & Lindy. Much loved Poppy to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special man in the lives of all his extended family and friends. A private family service for John was held in Taree on Thursday 3th October, prior to his cremation.

WALTON, Anthony Gilbert “Tony”

Posted on 4th October, 2024

WALTON, Anthony Gilbert “Tony” Late of Taree, passed away peacefully on Saturday 28th September, 2024. Aged 89 years Adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Tony’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah on Thursday the 10th of October commencing at 11.00am prior to a private burial in the adjacent Lawn Cemetery.

ARENS, Martin Francis

Posted on 3rd October, 2024

ARENS, Martin Francis Late of Old Bar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 2nd October, 2024. Aged 89 years Much loved and adored husband, father, Opa and great Opa. Martin’s Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Crematorium, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 9.00am on Thursday, 10th October.

KNAPP, Kathleen Margaret “Kathy”

Posted on 2nd October, 2024

KNAPP, Kathleen Margaret “Kathy” Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 1st of October 2024. Aged 73 Years. Dearly loved Mum to Jemima & Phillip and Tamara & David. Much Loved Nan to Izak, Rory and Isla. Loved sister to Ian, Shane (dec) and Mary. Wife to Paul. Kathy will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. Kathy’s Life will be Celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 2.00pm on Thursday 10th of October.

LUCAS, Mary Frances (ne Peachey)

Posted on 1st October, 2024

LUCAS, Mary Frances (ne Peachey) Late of Wingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday 28th September, 2024. Aged 84 years Much loved wife of Terry(dec). Adored mother of Sandra & Terese. Devoted Gran to Luke, Joshua and Tahlia, Nathan and Isobel, Rhiannon and Lukas, Darcy, Corey, Chelsea and Harry. Beloved sister of Anne, Tom and Michael (dec) and Aunty and Great Aunt to their children. Mary’s Funeral Service will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Farquhar Street Wingham, commencing at 11.30am on Friday 11th October prior to interment in the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Later refreshments will be served at Wingham RSL in the Parkview Room. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Mary’s life with her...

BRAUER, Sandra Joy (nee Mayers)

Posted on 26th September, 2024

BRAUER, Sandra Joy (nee Mayers) Late of Lake Cathie and formerly of Taree and Lansdowne, passed away peacefully on Monday 23rd of September 2024. Aged 74 Years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor. Much loved mum of Justin and Belinda. Cherished Nan of Grace, Matilda, Oliver, Jackson and  Riley. A special sister to Jackie (dec), Fred, Ronnie (dec) Margaret (dec), Neville, Kevin (dec), Daphne, June (dec) Tom (dec), Jennifer, Joyce, Shirley, Betty (dec). Will be dearly missed by all her extended family and friends. Sandra’s Life will be Celebrated in the Chapel at Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Pampoolah, commencing at 11.00am on Wednesday 2nd of...

THORBURN, Joan

Posted on 25th September, 2024

THORBURN, Joan Late of Wingham, passed away suddenly on Sunday 22nd of September, 2024. Aged 88 years Much loved wife of John (dec). Loved mother of Annette and Wendy. Loving Nan and ‘Old Nan’ to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joan’s Funeral Service will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 32 Moon Street, Wingham commencing at 1.00pm on Wednesday 9th of October.