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O'FLYNN (BODY), Catherine Mary (née Taylor)

Born March 13, 1956. Passed away June 30, 2026.


Of Camperdown.

Passed away peacefully at South West Healthcare Warrnambool on June 30, 2026.

Aged 70 years 

Loved wife of Brian Body (dec.) and Andrew O’Flynn.

Loved mother of Emma and Jake, Simon and Andrea, Jayne, Sarah, Samuel and Naomi, Zachary, and Grandma to her 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

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Funeral Mass for CATHERINE will be offered at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Wall St, Camperdown on THURSDAY (July 9) commencing at 1.30p.m.

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

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Funeral notice


Service

Thursday July 09, 2026, 1:30pm

St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 27 Walls Street, Camperdown

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Cemetery location

Camperdown Cemetery, 35 Cemetery Road, Camperdown

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  1. Catherine will always be remembered as a champion in her community. Involved in so many events, committees and always there for her community.
    Cathrine was involved in the Camperdown P&A Society for many years and her work and leadership was appreciated and valued by all involved at the Camperdown Showgrounds. Condolences to Andrew and family.
    She will be remembered as a most generous person

    Cheryl McMahon Camperdown P&A Society

    July 12, 2026 11:33 am

  2. It has been an honor and pleasure to collaborate with Catherine over the last several years on the Robert Burns Celtic Festival. In spite of her ailing health she continued to bring this important regional event to fruition again. On behalf of the singers of the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir we send our condolences to Catherine's family and friends and hope her legacy is continued in the Corangamite Shire.

    Mitch Meyer - Music Director

    July 12, 2026 11:25 am

  3. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Catherine. A lovely lady at rest. Annette & Jim O’Shea.

    Your days on earth were numbered
    Your pathway here was trod
    May your name in gold be written
    In the autograph of God.

    Annette O’Shea

    July 11, 2026 9:25 pm

  4. Such a wonderful human being with a love for music. As a member of the Mwlbourne Welsh Choir we are very thankful for your wonderful support.

    Barry Turner

    July 10, 2026 5:56 pm

  5. So saddened to hear of Catherine’s passing. Love and best wishes to her family and friends. Deepest condolences from Caroline and John(recently dec) Lucas.

    Jane Wyss

    July 10, 2026 1:11 pm

  6. Deepest symphathy to Andrew and family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Jill French

    July 10, 2026 12:57 pm

  7. Such sad news. our deepest condolences to Andrew and all the family. The men of The Melbourne Welsh Male Choir and our partners who met and spoke with Catherine less than two weeks ago have so much respect and admiration for Catherine and the passion, dedication and organisation she brought to the Camperdown Celtic Festival.

    Bill Spawton

    July 09, 2026 11:39 pm

  8. Dearest Catherine,
    Thankyou so much for your encouragement of others. Thankyou for your encouragement of me.
    Firm but fair a champion of youth initiatives.
    So many wonderful community events with you driving or behind the scenes.
    Thankyou.
    All my love to the family.
    Kate Meade

    Kate Meade

    July 09, 2026 9:38 pm

  9. Catherine had a big heart for her community and the arts. RIP. Deepest condolences to Andrew and Catherine's children and family.

    Fiona Pugh

    July 09, 2026 7:49 pm

  10. To Andrew and family…..sincere condolences to Andrew and family. Such a sad time.Our thoughts are with you all….So sorry we were unable to attend Catherine’s funeral…..many prayers to you all

    Kerry And Henry

    July 09, 2026 7:41 pm

  11. To Andrew and Family, My Deepest Condolences to all of the family. Rest In Peace Catherine.

    Peter Moore

    July 09, 2026 4:32 pm

  12. Catherine O'FLYnn a pillar and rock to her wonderful family, a family u tited and dynamic. Her leagacy, a warm smile that shines on through the eyes of all her family, and descendants.
    Pax Regina

    Vincent O'flynn

    July 09, 2026 4:27 pm

  13. To Andrew and family.
    We offer our sincere condolences at this sad time
    From Camperdown Pigeon Club

    Eileen McKenzie

    July 09, 2026 2:07 pm

  14. Our heartfelt sympathy to Andrew and Catherine’s children and family at this very sad time A wonderful friend and community member who will be sorely missed in our community. Many happy memories. Beth and John Royal. Sorry we cannot be with you today

    Beth Royal

    July 09, 2026 2:05 pm

  15. Deepest Condolences to the Taylor, Body and O'Flynn families on the passing of Catherine.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.

    The Thomson Families.

    Patricia Edwards

    July 09, 2026 12:27 pm

  16. Condolences Andrew and Camperdown family
    From
    Liam ,Belinda, Sinéad and Rory

    Liam O'Flynn

    July 08, 2026 9:05 am

  17. To Andrew and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you cope with the loss of Catherine.
    Go gently in this difficult time.
    Love Paul and Margaret (Gleeson)

    Paul Gleeson

    July 06, 2026 8:02 pm

  18. Or deepest sympathy to Andrew & family, as well as all Taylor families.
    We are deeply saddened by the passing of Catherine. So many fond memories of growing up together.
    Our thoughts are with you all.
    Turville Family.

    Turville Family

    July 06, 2026 4:30 pm

  19. Our deepest sympathy to Andrew & family, and all the Taylor families.
    So very sad to hear of Catherine’s passing. We have very fond memories of growing up together. Love to you all.
    The Turville Family.

    Turville Family

    July 06, 2026 4:25 pm

  20. To Catherine's family Our deepest sympathy We have lost a great friend tireless worker and community spirited person. We are so saddened by your loss We have many, many treasured memories of our time in Rotary and volunteering on Community events Love Sarge and Barb

    Alan Hart Aka Sarge

    July 06, 2026 3:43 pm

  21. We were so sad to hear of Catherine’s sudden passing. We have many happy memories of growing up as next-door neighbors. Our deepest sympathy to all her family.
    From The Williams Family

    Katherine Plain

    July 06, 2026 3:11 pm

  22. Remembering school days at Ave, working together at International Harvester where you met Brian & the blind date you arranged for me with Paul. So many memories of the Turville & Taylor families.
    Deepest sympathies to you all.
    love Rose Turville & family

    Rose Turville

    July 06, 2026 12:28 pm

  23. To Andrew, and all Catherine's family and friends, We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother, grandmother and g/grandmother. We will remember all the good family times together. RIP

    Marilyn & Alan Rantall

    July 05, 2026 8:37 pm

  24. Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Andrew and family.
    Rest in peace Catherine.
    Ross, Glenda McIlveen & family.

    Ross &Glenda McIlveen

    July 05, 2026 4:01 pm

  25. Much loved twin to Frances and Barry Hulls (dec). Deepest sympathy to all my nieces and nephews and their families and Andrew. Catherine worked hard for so many years and she enjoyed her friendships. I shall miss her calls about her life, but she is now out of pain and at peace.

    Frances Hulls

    July 04, 2026 8:35 pm

  26. Missed already - great friend. Hope you are now at rest, out of pain and at peace. Sincere prayers and love to Emma, Simon, Jayne Sarah, Sam and Zac and all the family on the loss of your lovely mother and to Andrew on your loss of your wife and partner. Trish and Tony Wynd and girls xo

    Trish Wynd

    July 03, 2026 5:18 pm

  27. Dear Emma and Jake
    So sorry to hear your mum/mum in law has passed away.Thinking of you and all your family.

    Angie.xx

    Angela Anderson

    July 03, 2026 3:53 pm

  28. RIP Catherine condolences to Andrew and family

    Terry & Jenny Binder

    July 03, 2026 2:43 pm

  29. Thinking of you all and in my prayers.love to Andrew,Emma,Simon,Jayne,Sarah, Sam and Zach. Rest in peace Catherine. Marie

    Marie Leske

    July 03, 2026 12:48 pm

  30. DEAR Andrew&Families
    Our Thoughts&Prayers are with you at this sad time
    May Catherine
    REST IN Peace
    Margaret&Alan Fleming🙏💐🙏

    Margaret Fleming

    July 03, 2026 11:08 am

  31. What a wonderful warm caring woman. R.I.P Catherine. Deepest sympathy to Jayne, Eli, Grace, Jake, Emma and all the family.

    Juli Grauer

    July 02, 2026 10:21 pm

  32. Our deepest sympathy to Catherine's siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to Andrew.
    Rest in peace Catherine.

    The Machell family

    Louise Machell

    July 02, 2026 3:27 pm

  33. Thinking of you all in your loss, a life well lived & many wonderful memories,Catherine will never be forgotten.

    Denise Gore & Pip Robertson

    July 02, 2026 12:59 pm

  34. Our condolences to Andrew and his family at the loss of Catherine, a fond mother and community stalwart.
    Helen and Jurgen Eischeid.

    Helen Eischeid

    July 02, 2026 11:55 am

  35. A wonderful, unique and inspiring lady. A treasure to all who knew her. Already deeply missed. Condolences to Andrew and family.

    Sharon Johnson

    July 02, 2026 10:41 am

  36. Sending prayers and sympathy to Andrew and Emma, Simon,Jane, Sarah, Sam and Zacky. I had the pleasure of a long association with Catherine as a devoted mother and grandmother. Rest peacefully Catherine - love Bronwyn

    Bronwyn O'Keeffe

    July 01, 2026 7:39 pm

  37. Catherine was highly involved in scouting for over 35 years and was currently involved with the Brucknell Scout Camp Committee of management as the Chairman
    Catherine will be sadly missed throughout the district and Region

    Your memory will live on in our hearts forever. Sending love and wishing you moments of peace.

    John McDonald
    Assistant Region Commissioner
    Adult Support
    Western Region

    John McDonald

    July 01, 2026 6:38 pm