James "Jim" Arthur KENT

Passed away at his home in Port Fairy on September 5, 2025.

Aged 84 years

Dearly loved husband of Bernice (dec.).

Adored father of David, Peter, Alan (dec), Julie and Anthony, and Jenny.

Loved Poppy of 27 and Great Poppy of 50, and Great, Great Poppy of 1.

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The Funeral Liturgy for JIM will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Princes Highway, Port Fairy on TUESDAY (September 16) commencing at 2.00p.m.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of the Funeral Liturgy for the
Port Fairy Cemetery.

Click this link to view the livestream of Jim’s Funeral Liturgy. 

Funeral Notice

ServiceSeptember 16, 2025 - 2:00 pmPrinces Highway Port Fairy, VIC Venue: St Patrick's Catholic Church

Tributes

  1. Deepest sympathies to Julie, Anthony and all of Jim’s family.
    Jim left his mark in our community in a big way.
    Truly a great man with a wealth of knowledge and a kind heart.
    I was fortunate to have Jim as a neighbour and I will miss that face popping up over the fence to have a friendly chat. Thanks Jim for all the chats we had, your neighbour.

    Bev Holcombe September 18, 2025
  2. Dear Julie, Anthony and all the Kent Families, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear father and his many grandies,
    Jim is back walking with his beautiful Bernice
    Love Les & Frances Dalton 💔💔

    Les & Frances Dalton September 16, 2025
  3. Dearest Poppy, you were an absolutely wonderful grandfather and great grandfather to us and our kids, you will be missed so dearly, but we take comfort in knowing that you’re reunited with Grandma. You leave behind a wonderful legacy and we have always looked up to you. Rest in peace

    Emma, Xavier, Skyla, Jack, Max and Alfie Couch

    Emma Couch September 16, 2025
  4. Deepest sympathy to the Kent Family. Jim was an inspiration to the community, and will be sadly missed.
    Regards
    Michael and Anita Watts

    Anita watts September 16, 2025
  5. What a great man, combined with Bernice they were an amazing couple
    Now back together Rip Jim

    Alan Parker September 16, 2025
  6. You will be dearly missed. You always bought joy to those around you

    Kathy Ball September 16, 2025
  7. Deepest sympathy to the Kent families at this sad time. Many great work memories and times with Jim during our careers especially working together at Warnambool.

    Rob Smith & family.

    Robert Smith September 15, 2025
  8. Deepest sympathy to the Kent Family, both Jim and Bernice were tireless volenteers to the Pt Fiary Red Cross over many years. Sadly missed.

    Susan Rowbottom September 15, 2025
  9. Rest easy Pop, what a legacy you have left behind.

    Jesse, Abigail, Pippa, Rosie and Louie Kent.

    Jesse Kent September 15, 2025
  10. I wish he didn’t have to go he was very lovely and we miss him a lot love Alfie.

    Alfie couch September 13, 2025
  11. Deepest Condolences to the Kent Family.A wonderful man who gave so much. R.I.P Jim.
    The Kemp Family.

    Nicole September 13, 2025
  12. My deepest sympathy to Jim’s family.
    Jim was a devoted family man and a great asset to the volunteer organisations in Port Fairy.

    Kaye Dowie.

    Kaye Dowie September 13, 2025
  13. With deepest sympathy to Jim’s large family, he was so proud of you. Jim was always ready to help with a willing smile. Also, he and Bernice gave long and tireless service to the Red Cross Port Fairy, among many other community organisations. You will be missed Jim, and remembered as a good friend to Fred and myself.

    Lyn Uthe September 11, 2025
  14. Deepest sympathy to Julie, Anthony & the Kent family. A lovely man now reunited with his wife. Thinking of you. R.I.P Jim.

    Louise Burris September 11, 2025
  15. very sad to hear jim was my boss as postmaster at warrnambool post office ,very fair and easy to get on with regards to the family keith mills

    keith walter mills September 11, 2025
  16. Deepest sympathies to all of Jim’s family.
    Friend of Brian Arnold

    Sheryl Reid September 10, 2025
  17. Deepest sympathy to the Kent families . Thinking of you all at this difficult time with the passing of your father and grandfather. Love the Hintum’s xxx

    Terry and Denise Hintum September 10, 2025
  18. You will always be my hero Dad . I’m going to miss you for the rest of my days . Reunited with beautiful mum . I know I will see you both again when it’s my turn to go home .

    Jenny September 9, 2025
  19. My sincere condolences to Jim’s family. Jim was a respected volunteer of the Red Cross Patient Transport Service for many years whilst I was the service convenor. Jim may you rest in peace as your valuable voluntarism was always appreciated.

    Andrew Squires September 9, 2025