Obituaries

LAVARS – Russell James Peacefully at St John of God Hospital on April 12th, 2016 aged 84 years. Loved and loving husband of Norma. Much loved father and father-in-law of Merrill and Alan, Philip and Sharryn, Deb and David (Buzz). Adored Pa of Melinda and Ashlee; Bianca and Rhiannan; Kristen and Monique and loved (Great)…

WERNER, Pheonix Ronald Taken too soon on April 15, 2016, aged 14 years. Devoted big brother of Makiyah, Grace and Mason. Golden boy to Jessica. Cherished grandson of Linda and Brian. Loved nephew of Peter, Belinda and Ronald. He brought life to everyone he met.

GARDNER – Valentine George Peacefully at Belmont Grange on January 23, 2016 aged 95 years. Loving husband of Shirley (Dec’d) and former husband of Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and Stuart Bennett. Loving grandad of Paul (and Inger) and great-grandad to his precious Elizabeth. A loving a caring father and friend.

PERIC – Paula Died on 4th February, 2016 aged 91 & 1/2 years. Very much loved mother of Peter, Draga and Paul. Mother-in-law of Denise, Doug and Tanya. Treasured Nan of 7 and great Nan of 11. Love does not end.

McEwan – Walter ‘Wally’ Passed away peacefully on 7th February, 2016 at Nangatta House, Kalkee in Belmont. Husband of Faye (dec) and Valda(dec). Much loved father of Deb, Pete, Jon and Steven, father-in-law of Joe and Tena. Proud grandfather of Michelle, Ben, Taylah, Sarah, Gemma, Madison and Trinity.

HODGSON – Eric William At Geelong Hospital on 18th February 2016 aged 89 years. Loved and loving husband of Gwenda (Dec’d) for 65 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Colin, Joan and Nigel, Meryl, and Carolyn. Adored Pa and Great-Pa of Michael, Vanessa, Milla and Noah; Joanne, Jono, Joshua and Emma; David…

WALTERS, Craig Philip 19/5/1966 – 22/2/2016 Passed away surrounded by his family. Loving son of Margaret and Ron. Loving father of Drew and Emma. Loving brother of Sue and Andrew; Stephen and Lyn(dec); Lee-Anne and Kim; Jenny and Garry. Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain, we would not want you to suffer again….

WEST – Lorna Irene 17.7.1924 – 24.2.2016 Died peacefully at St John of God Hospital. Wife of Robert (dec).Loving mother of Pamela, Robyn, Kathryn, Peter (dec), mother-in-law of Graeme, Roger and Peter. Adored grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 9. Remembered with love

MAXSTED, Mary Eileen Passed away at McKellar Centre on March 1 2016, aged 86 years. Loved wife of Phil for 64 years. Loving Mum of Lindsay and Bev. Much loved mother-in-law of Catherine and Bruce. Dearly loved Granny to Troy and Sophie; Ben and Jenny; Nick and Jess; Juliet and Chris; and Victoria. Great-Granny to…

In loving memory of Wilma Sutherland who sadly passed away on 15th February 2016