GIBLIN, James Patrick
Of Nirranda South.
Passed away peacefully at Timboon Hospital on May 8, 2026.
Aged 87 years
Dearly loved husband of Marie (nee O’Leary).
Loved father of Karen and her partner Dave.
Loving Pop of Patrick and Charlotte.
He has come and gone
and his work is done.
No more will his face be seen
but the world is now a better place
because that man has been.
Marie, Karen and family extend heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at Timboon Hospital for the exceptional care shown to them and to Jim during his time there.
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The Funeral Mass for Jim will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on TUESDAY (May 19) commencing at 11.00a.m.
The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Nirranda Cemetery.
Click this link to view the livestream of Jim's Funeral Mass.
Funeral notice
Service
Tuesday May 19, 2026, 11:00am
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool
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Leave a tributeMarie, thinking of you a this time. May your happy memories shared with Jim be a comfort to you.
Judy xMay 24, 2026 1:52 pm
Dearest Marie and Karen - thinking of you and your families - Jim was a dear man - Angela from next door Karen
May 20, 2026 4:24 pm
Marie and Family,
Can't be with today.
But my prayer and peace be with you today.
A wonderful man and person of great faith.
God Bless,
Fr GaryMay 19, 2026 11:42 am
Deepest sympathy to Marie , Karen and family on the passing of Jim . Thinking of you all. Love David and Mary Moulden
May 18, 2026 9:18 pm
Holding you Marie and family in my thoughts and prayers
Sincere sympathyMay 18, 2026 4:12 pm
Loved brother of Tony and Margaret Giblin (both dec).
Uncle of Joe, Anthony, Lenora, Bernadette and Terry
Admired and much-loved Uncle of Bernadette, Mick, Emma and Elijah Savory
Your work is done Uncle Jim.
Rest in peace xxMay 16, 2026 5:16 pm
Marie karen and family deepest sympathy on the loss of your dearly loved husband father grandfather and friend to many. Jim was a lovely kind man and l am sure the gates of heaven opened wide to welcome jim .cherish your memories always love truske Russell huddart and family xxoo
May 16, 2026 5:16 pm
Marie, Karen and family. Heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of a loving husband father and grandfather. May the lord give you strength to carry on. Jim was a great community man with such integrity
May 15, 2026 4:40 am
Dear Marie, Karen, Dave, Paddy and Charlotte,
Jim showed us all anything is doable! Thumbs up to you Jim 👍 he has left an amazing legacy of his life for you all to cherish.
So many beautiful and fond memories also.
Resting peacefully and
Forever in our hearts 💕
Hugs Kerry x x xMay 14, 2026 11:29 pm
A much loved uncle who was aways there for us. Thanks for the happy memories.
Deepest sympathies to Aunty Marie, Karen and Dave, Patrick and Charlotte.
Love from Lenora and Rick, Amy, Hayden and Chelsea, Sharna, Steph and William Jenkins.May 14, 2026 3:23 pm
Deepest sympathy to Marie & family. Jim will be sadly missed by everyone, especially Nirranda South Fire Brigade, where Jim volunteered for 60 years. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Rest in Peace.
May 14, 2026 9:43 am
Dear Marie, Karen and family. So sorry about dear Jim's passing. A most generous and helpful friend to Bonnie and Ern Francome (both dec) of Nirranda South. Ted Francome and Eileen.
May 14, 2026 8:32 am
Merie and family thinking of you all at this sad time Jimmy was always lovely, will be sadly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you may he rest in peace. Greg and Betty Hyland
May 14, 2026 8:17 am
How sad.
What a wonderful man Jim was. My thoughts are with both of you, Marie and Karen.
The community owes a great deal of debt to the Giblin family and we are so fortunate to have them in our lives.
Keep strong, Marie. May Jim rest in peace.
Charles DillonMay 14, 2026 8:16 am
To Marie , Karen & Family.
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Jim. Thinking of you all ❤️From Janelle,Charlotte & Bella x
May 14, 2026 7:01 am
Marie, your loving faithful husband.
Eternal rest unto him.With love,
Jenny Keegan.
May 13, 2026 10:30 pm
To our Uncle Jim,
Thanks for the loving memories that you have left for us. Rest in peace.
We send our love and prayers to Marie, Karen, Patrick and Charlotte.
Joe, Julie, Olivia, Bella and Hugh Giblin xx
May 13, 2026 9:53 pm
To Marie & Karen
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim
A gentleman always
The PARSONS familyMay 13, 2026 6:59 pm
My dear friend Marie, and your family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and love. Happy memories of Jim. Praying you will know God’s Peace and comfort.
Merl Dalton.May 13, 2026 2:42 pm
Dear Marie, Karen and family, You are all in our thoughts at the sad passing of your much loved Jim.A lovely man now resting peacefully.🥀
May your lovely memories of times together bring you all some comfort. Sending love and hugs x💜
Glenda and WillyMay 13, 2026 5:55 am
Dear Marie and Karen so sorry for your loss of dear Jim thinking of you Ian and Judy Wallace
May 12, 2026 5:52 pm
Deepest Sympathy Marie Karen and Family, on the passing of Jim.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Love from The Delaney Family,xxx
May 12, 2026 5:15 pm
Hi Marie, Karen and family, sorry to read the passing of your loved one Jim, may he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time luv from Colin, Shirley Irvine and family xxxx
May 12, 2026 3:44 pm