William James ‘Bill’ BLAIN

04/03/1934 – 16/07/2025

Passed away peacefully at Timboon hospital, surrounded by loving family

Dearly loved and devoted husband of Shirley

Loving father of Darin, Paul, Craig, and Andrea

Adored Pa to his grandchildren

His greatest love was his family.

In our hearts forever.

You guided us through life with your generosity, kindness and love.

An inspiration, always selfless and strong.

We will miss you so much but are grateful for every moment

we shared and will cherish the memories forever.

Andrea, Grant, Aria and Evie

A true gentleman who was kind and supportive and always first to lend a hand.

Pa, you had enormous strength and determination, a fighter till the end.

You will be terribly missed, but will be forever in our hearts.

Craig, Talia, Gabe, Sacha, Dallas and Dusty.

A gentle, loving, caring father and father-in-law to Paul and Alison.

Dad you will be greatly missed for your positivity in life

and someone who always put other people first.

You were an inspiration to us both with your attitude to life and your devotion to Mum.

*****

Family and friends of BILL are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Uniting Church,

George Street, Timboon, commencing at 11.30am on TUESDAY (July 22).

Private Burial

 

Funeral Notice

ServiceJuly 22, 2025 - 11:30 amGeorge Street Timboon, VIC View MapVenue: Uniting Church

Tributes

  1. Condolences to Shirley and family on the passing of Bill. Thinking of you all, Toni and Jim Dalziel

    Toni Dalziel July 22, 2025
  2. Sending our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill, a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. We will always have very fond memories of the many years years spent with him, A hardworking man, and a true gentleman, Leona and Paul Ralph

    Mrs Leona Ralph July 22, 2025
  3. Thinking of you all with the passing of Bill. A true gentleman and generous to his family and the community .in our prayers and thoughts Marie and Tim Leske

    Marie Leske July 22, 2025
  4. Bill,
    You were like another father to me when I was late teens & a true gentleman, my deepest sympathy to Shirley as you were a fantastic husband & father & friend to me love always,Herb.

    Adam Rowe July 20, 2025
  5. Dear Shirley, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband Bill. Big hug & love to you and your family

    Bev Martin July 20, 2025
  6. Dear Shirl & Family,
    Our luv & hearts are with u all on the sad loss of Bill.. A truly beautiful soul fondly remembered.
    Much luv Andrea & Craig Duro xxx

    Andrea Duro July 20, 2025
  7. Thinking of you all. Xx
    Love Chamon, Jess and kids

    Chamon Vogels July 19, 2025
  8. Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and families on the sad passing of Bill a true hardworking Gentleman who will be sadly missed, R.I.P BILL .From Tom CHESSHIRE and Karen cameron

    Tom chesshire July 19, 2025
  9. Deepest sympathy to all my Blain cousins on the sad passing of Bill. He will very much be missed by all.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Gary Clifford July 19, 2025
  10. BLAIN, William (Willie/Bill)
    Loved brother & brother-in-law of Rosie & Stewie (both dec) uncle to Nelson, Heather, Andrew, Jenny, Johnny, Susie.
    Shirley our thoughts and love go out to you and the family. He will be fondly remembered by us all

    Heather Wensley July 18, 2025