Articles tagged: Obituary
Olympic hurdler remembered
Olympian Robert Joyce is being remembered for his athletic abilities and being “a mentor and friend” to his loved ones.
Tributes flowing for Bay icon
Apollo Bay’s beloved centenarian Val Flitton is being remembered for her positivity and her lasting impact on the district.
Community-minded Kathy remembered
Former Alvie resident Kathy Mahoney will be remembered for her compassionate nature and lifelong community commitments.
Tribute for quiet coastal stalwart
Apollo Bay’s Harold Cockerell will be remembered for his community dedication in all aspects of his life.
Colac mourns loss of stalwart
“Dad may have travelled the world, but Colac district was always his home.” Tributes have flowed in for committed community member Adrian “John” Scarrott who died on January 28.
Lions life member leaves true legacy
“There’d be no big fanfare – Tony would be there, just doing it.” Colac Lions Club has reflected on the contributions of life member Tony Jones, who died on January 25.
Colac Rotarians remembered
Tributes are rolling in for Colac Rotarians and taxi drivers Michael Harrison and Ian ‘Thomo’ Thomson.
Tributes flow for family man
"You wouldn’t meet a more compassionate man in your life.” Crowds gathered yesterday to honour local legend Vic Argento, who was best known for forming Colac business Argento Panels almost 50 years ago and always being ready to lend a helping hand.
Tribute for Lynne Gatty
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge Lynne’s passing, she was our friend and colleague, to many she was a mentor and to countless students she was their teacher.
Tributes flow for volunteer
Tributes have flowed from across the Colac district community for former Colac Otway Shire Citizen of the Year and dedicated volunteer Denise Green.
Former hospital director remembered
Former Colac Area Health director of medical services Dr Ed Davis is being remembered for his gentle soul, willing smile and helping hand.
Tribute to the late Leo Embrey
On August 21, the Embrey family lost their patriarch, the Colac district lost a greatly respected business owner and community icon, and Essendon Football Club lost one of their proudest supporters.
A life of passionate creativity
Larger than life, irrational, and bordering crazy, Jose Luis Bayonas did it all, or at least attempted to, in his artistic career.
Father Bob a loyal friend
Father Bob Maguire was a local friend, fierce intellect and tireless community worker, his mate and Colac parish priest Fr Michael O’Toole says.
Aboriginal matriarch honoured
Apollo Bay’s Aunty Edna Arnold lived a life of love and devotion for all and strong pride in her Aboriginal heritage.
Tribute for Birregurra butcher
“G’day bud” are words that will continue to echo down the streets of Birregurra and live on in the memories of the town’s locals and the family and friends of a much-loved community stalwart.
Ex-politician dies aged 72
Former Federal minister and Colac-district farmer Peter Reith has died aged 72.
A life of many passions
Colac’s Evan Robb spent 95 years loving football and helping his community.
Tireless helper had big impact
Her kind and cheerful spirit, sense of humour, passion for helping others, and lifetime of community service are among the traits family and friends will best remember Colac’s Julie Holbery for.
Tribute to Colac advocate
Colac’s Ruth Spokes stood out for her kind spirit, lifetime of community service, and dedication to bringing joy to the lives of others.
Church pays tribute to minister
Friends will remember long-time Colac minister Marvin Hagans for his gentle, humble nature, love of sport, and devotion to his ministry at Scots Presbyterian Church.
A life of many passions
Family and friends will remember Colac’s Colin Box for his passion for cars and woodworking, his keen sense of humour and his generosity.
Tributes flow for music legend
For five decades music man Frank Lawrence provided the social soundtrack for generations of Colac and district people.
Tribute to pioneering scientist
Dr Isabel ‘Joy’ Bear was a pioneering and persevering force in Australian science, who helped pave the way for future female scientists during her eight-decade association with the CSIRO.
