Funeral Notices

 

FREW (nee Cousens), June Mary of Heyfield

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs June Mary Frew will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, George St Heyfield on Thursday June 11th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.  At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery. 

 

WHEELER, Bruce Charles of Maffra West Upper

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Bruce Charles Wheeler will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Tuesday June 9th 2026 commencing at 2 PM.

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HOWSON (nee Barker), Mary Jane

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Mary Jane Howson will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Church and McMillan St's Maffra     Friday Week (June 12th 2026) commencing at 12 Noon.  At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Maffra Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

 

GANE (nee Conway), Jennifer of Maffra

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Jennifer Gane will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Church & McMillan Sts Maffra on Thursday June 4th 2026 commencing at 1 PM.  A Private burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to CGH Sale Oncology would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Church.

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BOYLE (nee Shingles), Shirley Mary of Maffra

A Graveside Service for Mrs Shirley Mary Boyle will be held at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery on Friday May 29th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

 

CLARK (nee Marshall), Enid of Maffra

The funeral of Mrs Enid Clark is appointed to leave the Maffra Tennis Club Rooms, 22 Duke St Maffra after a service commencing at 11 AM on Wednesday May 27th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

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HIGGINS, Keith William of Glenmaggie

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Keith William Higgins will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, George St Heyfield on Thursday May 28th 2026 commencing at 1 PM.  At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Glenmaggie Lawn Cemetery.

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VANDERLINDE (nee Shingles), Gwen of Maffra                  

The Funeral of Mrs Gwen Vanderlinde is appointed to leave St Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson St Maffra after a service commencing at 1 PM on Friday May 22nd 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

 

MAY, Kevin James 'Bimbo' of Maffra

A Graveside Service for Mr Kevin James 'Bimbo' May will be held at the Maffra Cemetery on Wednesday May 20th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

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STEWART, Frank Charles of Sale

Following a private burial, a gathering to celebrate the life of Mr Frank Charles Stewart will be held at Victoria Hall, 47 Macalister St Sale on Thursday May 21st 2026 commencing at 3 PM.

 

HEATH (nee Dooley), Denise Faye

The Funeral Service for Mrs Denise Faye Heath will be held at Duart Homestead, 20 McLean Street Maffra on Monday May 18th 2026 commencing at 1 PM.  A Private Cremation will follow.

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CANAVAN (nee Thistlethwaite), Valerie Ann of Myrtlebank

A Private Funeral Service for Mrs Valerie Ann Canavan will be held.

 

HARRIS, Rodney Wayne

A Private Cremation for Mr Rodney Wayne Harris was held.

 

MANSON, Donald 'Ian' of Maffra

A Private Funeral Service for Mr Donald 'Ian' Manson was held.

 

WATERS, Michael (Mick) of Briagolong

A Wake to Celebrate the life of Mr Michael (Mick) Waters will be held at 92 Landy Lane, Briagolong on Saturday May 2nd 2026 commencing at 2 PM.

 

JESSEN, Elaine Margaret of Tinamba

In accordance with Elaine's wishes, a private cremation will be held.

 

DUNSMUIR, Gregory James of Briagolong

The Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Mr Gregory James Dunsmuir will be held at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve, Forbes St Briagolong on Wednesday April 22nd 2026 commencing at 1 PM, followed by burial at the Briagolong Cemetery.

The Dunsmuir family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Briagolong Cemetery Trust, reflecting one of Greg's community interests.  Please include the reference 'Briag Cemetery' with your donation BSB 063 709  ACC: 10054217

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GRAY (nee Keady), Barbara Mary of Maffra

Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Barbara Mary Gray will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Church and McMillan Sts Maffra on Thursday April 16th 2026 commencing at 10.30 AM.  At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave the Church for the Maffra Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited in the above Church Wednesday Evening (April 15th) at 5 PM

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HANSEN, Peter Alan of Toongabbie

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Peter Alan Hansen will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Friday April 17th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

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DREW, Linda Joyce of Heyfield

A Graveside Service for Mrs Linda Joyce Drew will be held at the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery on Friday April 10th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

 

RORISON, Nicholas Alistair (Nick) of Airlie Beach

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Nicholas Alistair (Nick) Rorison will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Tuesday March 24th 2026 commencing at 2 PM.  A Private Cremation will follow.

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STEVENSON, David Kurt late of Fiji

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr David Kurt Stevenson will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Thursday April 2nd 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

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HETHERTON, Andrew Michael

A Graveside Service for Mr Andrew Michael Hetherton will be held at the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery on Thursday March 19th 2026 commencing at 10.30 AM

 

FORSYTH, David Wayne of Riverslea

The Funeral of Mr David Wayne Forsyth is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1 PM on Wednesday March 18th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

 

REGAN, David of Maffra

The Funeral of Mr David Regan is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 11 AM on Tuesday March 17th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

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BEDGGOOD, William 'Noel' of Maffra

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Noel Bedggood will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Thursday March 12th 2026 at 2 PM.

A Private Cremation will follow.

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BENNETT, Mervyn Charles of Maffra

The Funeral of Mr Mervyn Charles Bennett is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1 PM on Wednesday March 11th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

 

WHITE (nee Killeen), Wendy of Riverslea

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Wendy White will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Monday March 2nd 2026 at 11 AM.

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LANIGAN, Mark (Sparky) of Thailand formerly of Maffra

A Private Cremation for Mark (Sparky) Lanigan will be held.

A wake will be held upstairs in the Barrel and Bliss function space at the Maffra Community Sports Club this Sunday 22nd February from 4 PM.  Speeches and shared memories from family and friends will commence at 5.30 PM

All who knew and loved Sparky are welcome to attend and help us honour his life.

 

HIBBERT, Frederick 'Neil' formerly of Heyfield

A Private Cremation for Mr Frederick 'Neil' Hibbert will be held.

 

SWEENEY, Joshua Michael Kevin, of Heyfield

A Graveside Service for Mr Joshua Michael Kevin Sweeney will be held at the Heyfield Cemetery on Tuesday February 17th 2026 commencing at 3 PM.

 

CURTIS, Stephen Robert of Maffra

The Funeral Service for Mr Stephen Robert Curtis will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson St Maffra on Friday February 20th 2026 commencing at 2 PM.  A Private Cremation will precede this service

 

RANDALL (nee King), Leona Peggy 'Peg' of Maffra

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Leona 'Peg' Randall will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Monday February 16th 2026 commencing at 1 PM.

Please wear a splash of colour in Peg's memory.

A Private Cremation will precede this service.

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HOCKING, Richard Thomas of Newry

A Private Funeral Service for Mr Richard Thomas Hocking will be held.

 

STRACEY, Gavin Neil of Maffra

The Funeral of Mr Gavin Neil Stracey is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1.30 PM on Thursday February 5th 2026 for the Stratford Lawn Cemetery.

 

SHERWELL (nee Myers), Doreen Mary of Maffra and Dargo

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Doreen Mary Sherwell  will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Saturday February 7th 2026 at 1 PM.

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RILEY, Mark Shane of Heyfield

The Funeral Service for Mr Mark Shane Riley will be held at the Heyfield Memorial Hall, Macfarlane St Heyfield on Friday, January 30th 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

Mark's family have asked to please wear your Croc's in his memory.

A Private Cremation will follow

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BUCKLEY, Leslie David of Maffra

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Leslie David Buckley will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Wednesday January 28th 2026 at 11 AM.

 

CLARK, Richard William 'Rick', late of Sale

A Graveside Service for Mr Richard William 'Rick' Clark will be held at the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery on Friday January 23rd 2026 commencing at 2.30 PM.

 

MURDOCH, Mildred Frances of Heyfield

The Funeral of Mrs Mildred Frances Murdoch is appointed to leave St James Anglican Church, Temple St Heyfield after a service commencing at 11 AM on Thursday January 22nd 2026 for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery.

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HYMERS, Robert Anthony (Bob) of Maffra

A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Mr Robert Anthony (Bob) Hymers will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson St Maffra on Wednesday January 28th 2026 commencing at 1 PM.

A Private Cremation will precede this service.

No flowers by request, donations to Parkinson's Australia would be appreciated.

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CORIDAS, David of Maffra

A Graveside Service for Mr David Coridas will be held at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery on Friday January 23rd 2026 commencing at 11 AM.

 

BECKHOUSE (nee Barrett), Verene Susan of Frankston South

The Funeral of Mrs Verene Susan Beckhouse is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1 PM on Tuesday January 27th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

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FRENCH, Darrell of Maffra

The Funeral of Mr Darrell French is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1 PM on Monday January 19th 2026 for the Maffra Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

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MOSS, Robert Thomas of Coongulla

The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Robert Thomas Moss will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Friday January 9th 2026 at 9.30 AM.

 

AMEY, Kathleen Mary (Kath) of Maffra

The Funeral of Miss Kathleen Mary (Kath) Amey is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 11 AM on Monday January 12th 2026 for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

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WATSON, Allan Gardiner 'Wato' of Maffra

The Funeral Service for Mr Allan Gardiner 'Wato' Watson will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on Friday January 16th 2026 at 1 PM. Privately Cremated.

Please wear Melbourne Football Club colors in Allan's memory, also please no perfume to be worn.

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