It was an honour and a pleasure although deeply sad but to attend & also pay tribute to your dear Mum by having my family the Clarke family attend.
Also to share my song Angel Wing with you all while paying homage to your dear Mum.
Thinking of you all dear djaambi. ❤️🙏🏽🎸.
LEE MORGAN March 23, 2026 To Maureen’s family we had the pleasure of meeting Maureen and Matt in the St Hosephs family group.. Always friendly living and kind. Geraldine Peter Melican family. Sorry could go funeral
Geraldine Melican March 21, 2026 Rest in Peace Maureen. We miss you you. Sorry couldn’t be there in person, but watching on livestream. great tributes and speeches for a wonderful women. Lots of Love to all the family.
Kenneth McKean March 20, 2026 My thoughts are with the Finnegan family along with Ray, Lorraine, Bob. and their families. Maureen was one of the good people, her unconditional love for her family and friends was contagious. Maureen will be so sadly missed however, Matt, the love of her life is waiting!!
Thoughts and condolences
From
Marie Forrest
Marie Forrest March 20, 2026 To Maureen’s family, My deepest sympathy at the loss of Maureen. She was a woman who cared deeply about people and life and always reached out to people around her.
Maureen always thought of others and what she could do for them. She loved her family deeply. She will be missed by many people whose lives she touched with love and compassion. A true friend. Liz Hall
Liz Hall March 20, 2026 Deepest sympathy to the Finnigan and Rhodes families.
Maureen was a beautiful sincere lady. Wonderful memories over the years.
Lynette (Lodge) and the Osborne family.
Lynette Lodge March 20, 2026 Deepest sympathy to Maureen’s family and to the Rhodes family on the loss of dear Maureen, a truly lovely lady.
Love to Maureen’s family.
Kind regards, Lynette (Lodge) and the Osborne family.
Lynette Lodge March 19, 2026 Deepest Sympathy to the Finnigan and Rhodes families on the passing of Maureen a beautiful Lady of wonderful faith. Matt and Maureen farmed in Occupation Lane Garvoc and became great friends of my parents Pat and Kath Harney. RIP Maureen.
Frank Harney March 18, 2026 I, and no doubt many others, were blessed by being unconditionally loved by Maureen. Her wisdom, empathy, patience and huge generosity meant that no matter what was going on in your life, or for that matter her life, you were always greeted with a big smile and time to sit down and have a cup of tea. You could not help but be richer and better after those cups of tea. Maureen lived being a Christian in the true sense every day and all who came in contact with her, learned from her and benefitted by her.
June Smith March 18, 2026 Reading through these tributes to our sister Maureen, it is obvious that what we have always known is recognised by all who knew her. On behalf of Ray and lorraine, Helen and myself, we thank you for your thoughts.
Bob Rhodes March 17, 2026 My sincere condolences to Megan, Peter, Danni, Gerard and their families. Also to Bob and Ray on the passing of Maureen.
Maureen is part of a life time of memories including Cobden, The Dairy Farm, Swan St. and lots of discussions over the years.
Maureen’s kindness and compassion for others always shone through.
I sustained a serious ankle injury one year playing Volleyball in Warrnambool and somehow Maureen found where we staying took one look at me and said no way your going back to Geelong today, so I stayed overnight with her and Matt, she drove my car home with me the next day and then took the train back to Warrnambool that afternoon and the crutches that needed to go back to Warrnambool Hospital.
We had many laughs and serious conversations and her advice was always welcomed.
Whilst I could never agree with her team of choice in AFL football, I was delighted for her (& Matt) when they did well (except when they played us 😊)
You will be missed but I know you’d also be very grateful for the many gifts life gave you and the love of your family and friends. Lots of love Dianne (Hovey) xoxo
Dianne Higgins March 17, 2026 Deepest sympathy and love to Megan, Peter, Danni and Gerard. Memories from Occupation Lane and, later, Family Group functions. Lovely lady. Lyn Hyland
Lynette Hyland March 16, 2026 Condolences to Megan, Peter, Danni, Gerard and families. An awesome aunty and a beautiful soul that will be greatly missed. Reunited with Matt, Glenny, Gillian, Connie, Vic and Viner. Will always be loved and never forgotten.
Richard, Bronwyn, Zack Mackay March 15, 2026 So sad to read of Maureen’s passing. Many childhood memories of the Rhodes and Vagg families together. Our thoughts and prayers for her family especially Bob and Ray. Rest peacefully Maureen. From Lynette and Laurie.
Lyn Duro March 14, 2026 I knew maureen mat and family growing up living in the same street as them.I have lived on corner of queens road and swan steet for almost 30 years now.I also chatted to matt when he walked his wippet past every day.I use to talk to maureen aswell .A very kind loving lady.My condolences to all of her family at this time.Tania and boys and all the lockland families .
tania lockland March 14, 2026 Deepest sympathy to Megan, Peter, Dani & Gerard on the passing of Maureen. Back in the arms of her Matt. Fond memories of your time as neighbours in Occupation Lane. Maureen was such a lovely, kind person.
Kathryn & all the Healey family xx
Kathryn Brewer March 14, 2026 To Gerry, Zari and all of Maureen’s family. What a beautiful, generous , smart woman , mother and Nan .
Her and Matt are holding hands proud of the people they have raised and the good they do in the world . She was very proud of her family . Much love to you all .. and done sunshine from Janette , Darcy, Siobhan and the Kennedy clan .
“May God grant you always … A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you , laughter to cheer you, Faithful friends near you , and whenever you pray – heaven to hear you . “
Janette Kennedy March 12, 2026 Our hearts go out to Maureen’s family and her dear friends. She was a valued customer and friend of The Beach Kiosk, we will miss her smile and our chats. Such a kind lady, may you rest peacefully Maureen.
With love Vanessa and team
Vanessa Thornton March 11, 2026 Our sincere condolences go out to all Maureen’s family. She was a much loved cousin who had such a big heart and a gentle and caring nature towards everyone she met.
May the many treasured memories you have of Maureen be of great comfort to you all.
Rest peacefully Maureen.
Dianne and Lindsay Marriott.
Dianne Marriott March 11, 2026 Our lovely Maureen has left us. She was the oldest of us 26 cousins on the Rhodes side of the family. Perhaps the most caring, kindest and most loving person we have ever had the privilege to meet and share our lives with. To her loving family, Edna and I offer our most sincere condolences for the loss of Maureen, but we know that in all of you there will be part of her that helps you through this most difficult time.
Our love always. Doug and Edna Carson
Doug Carson March 11, 2026 So sorry for your loss. A lovely lady. Jennie and Neil Carter
Jennie Carter March 11, 2026 To Peter finnigan and family
Sincere condolences to you all on the passing of your dear mum. Treasured memories are yours to keep.
Kind regards
Anne Rosolin ( Craig)
Anne Rosolin March 11, 2026 Our love goes out to Megan, Peter, Danni and Gerard and to her brothers Bob and Ray. Her parents were people of integrity whom I respected dearly. Maureen had that same quality, always having a real soft spot for people who were struggling, the ones going through tough times. She had that kind of heart, full of compassion but not reckless about it always trying to find a practical way to help. And justice mattered to her, giving everyone a fair shot, even if life threw curveballs and made things messy.
She will be dearly missed but not forgotten in the places that truly matter as she is carried now to join her beloved Matt. I am forever grateful to have experienced her friendship for over 74 years.
Shirley Morrissy (Rippon), Ed and family.
Shirley Morrissy March 11, 2026 To Paddy and Danni so sorry to hear of your mums passing she was a lovely lady who always looked stylish and had a beautiful heart.
Thinking of you at this time. Sending lots of love and hugs
Cheers Jo
Jo Healey March 11, 2026 I am very sad to learn about the passing of beautiful Maureen. At every church event she would save me a seat and I’d listen in awe as she’d speak so compassionately and advocative about all the humans in our world.
Her caring nature was evident in so many ways. I know Maureen asked that the church publicly pray for the people of Gaza during a time where many people stayed silent.
I loved seeing Maureen’s facebook posts- she would repost every lost pet, person or thing no matter where in the country they went missing, just incase she could help at all.
In true Maureen fashion, I notice that her final facebook post is an attempt at helping a stranger. She has left a legacy of grace and justice.
I once asked Maureen what the recipe for a life well lived is, and she told me ‘to forgive easily’. I cherish the many meals, conversations and milestones I got to share with Maureen. My love goes out to everyone in her family x.
Alison March 10, 2026 Sending our love to you all.
Shell & Pete
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Michelle Ludecke March 10, 2026
