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LYONS, Monica (née Carey)


Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at South West Healthcare Warrnambool
on April 23, 2026

Aged 95 years

Loving wife of John (dec.).

Cherished mother of Peter and Olga, Geraldine and Peter Kenna, Patrick, Johnny and Janine, Genevieve Lyons and Brian Pimm.

Adored Grandma of Adam and Brendan Lyons, Clare Coxall, Rachel Kenna, Genevieve Gleadow, Emma Lyons, Clare, Ben and Anna Lyons, Sophie and Louisa Pimm

Great Grandma of 9.

Loved daughter of Veronica and Malachy Carey, and sister of Cecile Close, Margaret Ferguson, Maurice Carey, Alice Cahill (all dec.) and their families.

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The Funeral Mass for MONICA will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church,
2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on FRIDAY (May 8) commencing at 1.00p.m.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the
Warrnambool Cemetery.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday May 08, 2026, 1:00pm

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool

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Cemetery location

Warrnambool Cemetery, Otway Road, Warrnambool

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  1. Sending love and sympathy to all the family - Mon was a great friend to my mum and dad, Marg and Des Eagles. She had such a great sense of humour and beautiful smile. Love Julie Eagles

    Julie Eagles

    May 08, 2026 9:11 am

  2. A lovely lady always remembered because of my time at Our Lady’s School. Her kindness will always stay with me.
    Condolences to all her family.
    Marg Lawlor

    Margaret Lawlor

    May 06, 2026 8:33 am

  3. So sad to hear of the passing of my dear long time friend. Happy memories of school days & dances at the Palais. Sending much love to all the family
    Pat Blackney & family xx

    Pat Blackney

    April 29, 2026 5:40 pm

  4. Many fond memories of a lovely lady and friend of many years. The card ladies, Shirley, Barbara & Kate.

    Chris Moloney

    April 29, 2026 5:37 pm

  5. Dear Peter, Olga, Adam & Brendan
    Gerry, Peter, Clare, Rachel & Genevieve & your families.
    Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mum & Grandmother.
    Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
    Lyn & Peter McElgunn 🌷

    Peter & Lyn McElgunn

    April 28, 2026 9:02 am

  6. Sending our love and sympathy to all the family
    Bessie McGrath & family

    Bessie McGrath

    April 27, 2026 8:14 am

  7. So sad to hear of the passing of Monica. She was a treasured friend and I will always remember her warm smile. May she rest in peace.

    Rose Conheady

    April 25, 2026 2:20 pm

  8. It was a privilege to know Mon. Her wisdom, common sense and delightful sense of humour always put a smile on my face. I will miss my Sunday visits.

    Bernadette O'Grady

    April 24, 2026 11:37 am