BOURNE, Vanessa

5/02/1946 – 19/12/2025

Formerly of Kirkstall.

Passed away peacefully at Warrnambool.

Sister to Sylvie and aunt of Jilly, both in the UK.

Loyal friend and fiercest supporter of Virginia and friend of Jane.

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A Funeral Service celebrating VANESSA’S life will be held at the Kirkstall Hall, 641 Penshurst-Warrnambool Rd, Kirkstall on WEDNESDAY (December 24) commencing at 10.30am.

Private Cremation

Funeral notice

Service

Wednesday December 24, 2025, 10:30am

Kirkstall Hall, 641 Penshurst-Warrnambool Road, Kirkstall, VIC

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Tributes

Vale Vanessa Bourne

The Deakin University Warrnambool Campus community extends its sincere condolences to Vanessa’s family and friends. Vanessa made a valued contribution to Deakin through her more than 20 years of dedicated service with the University Library, where she was respected for her professionalism, intelligence and commitment, and warmly regarded for her kindness and humour.

She will be remembered with great fondness by colleagues across the University. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her at this sad time.

Deakin University Warrnambool Campus

Alistair McCosh
December 22, 2025 11:53 am
My condolences to friends and family. Vanessa was a highly respected Manager at Deakin University Library for over 20 years. As a colleague I admired her intelligence and commitment to building the Library’s print and electronic collections. As a friend I enjoyed her humour and enjoyed many chats about our horses and animals. Lots of good memories of a lovely Lady.

Janine Epps
December 22, 2025 8:26 am
To Virgina and Jane Sylvie Vanessa family. Deepest Sympathy on your loss of Vanessa. I used to love walking talking with her when I worked Moyne Shire council. Have a wonderful send off on Wednesday. Kind regards Geraldine Melican

Geraldine Melican
December 20, 2025 4:02 pm
Former head of Library Services at Deakin Warrnambool. Your leadership and good humour will always be remembered, as well as your passion for your horses and riding.Fond memories by your library colleague and former member of Warrnambool Adult Riding Club, Sharyn. Rest peacefully now.

Sharyn Anderson
December 20, 2025 11:40 am

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4 responses to “BOURNE, Vanessa”

Alistair McCosh says:

December 22, 2025 at 11:53 am

Vale Vanessa Bourne

The Deakin University Warrnambool Campus community extends its sincere condolences to Vanessa’s family and friends. Vanessa made a valued contribution to Deakin through her more than 20 years of dedicated service with the University Library, where she was respected for her professionalism, intelligence and commitment, and warmly regarded for her kindness and humour.

She will be remembered with great fondness by colleagues across the University. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her at this sad time.

Deakin University Warrnambool Campus
Janine Epps says:

December 22, 2025 at 8:26 am

My condolences to friends and family. Vanessa was a highly respected Manager at Deakin University Library for over 20 years. As a colleague I admired her intelligence and commitment to building the Library’s print and electronic collections. As a friend I enjoyed her humour and enjoyed many chats about our horses and animals. Lots of good memories of a lovely Lady.
Geraldine Melican says:

December 20, 2025 at 4:02 pm

To Virgina and Jane Sylvie Vanessa family. Deepest Sympathy on your loss of Vanessa. I used to love walking talking with her when I worked Moyne Shire council. Have a wonderful send off on Wednesday. Kind regards Geraldine Melican
Sharyn Anderson says:

December 20, 2025 at 11:40 am

Former head of Library Services at Deakin Warrnambool. Your leadership and good humour will always be remembered, as well as your passion for your horses and riding.Fond memories by your library colleague and former member of Warrnambool Adult Riding Club, Sharyn. Rest peacefully now.