Passed peacefully at South West Healthcare, Warrnambool on Sunday 25th January, 2026.
Loved husband of Sally.
Step-father of Jon and Stephen.
Aged 82 years
‘Slàinte’
Resting Peacefully
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Family and friends of DON are invited to attend a graveside Funeral Service to celebrate his life at the Tower Hill Cemetery, Settlers Lane, Illowa on TUESDAY (February 3) commencing at 10.00am.
I very sadly only found out today of the passing of my favourite Uncle ( Uncle Don) and I’m so sad to have missed his funeral. When I was growing up he was always so cool and the best Uncle ever, because he played hide and seek with us on the farm, so loads of places to hide. He always had a sense of fun and cheekiness about him that I loved. When he and Gladys went away for weekends or holidays we always got a gift or sweets or both from them. I always loved them coming to the farm for regular weekends and they would bring Nanny, it was just such a treat to all spend time together.
When I wanted to reconnect with my own immediate family years ago as a young woman, I went to him first as I knew he would love me no matter what and I was right. We didn’t have a lot of contact over the years but he told me to get my holiday booked, then he would marry Sally and the rest is history. I’m so sad he’s now left this earth, but glad he found love and a sense of peace with Sally. RIP Uncle Don, you don’t need to worry about anything anymore. ☘️❤️
My deepest condolences to you too Sally and to Carolyn his daughter who could not make it to the funeral. 🥰
Karen xx
February 5, 2026My cousin i had not long discovered him again and am glad i got to chat with him Hadnt seen him since my dads funeral I had wanted to ask him more about my family but now it’s too late i am so sorry to have lost him again deepest sympathies to Sally and children
February 5, 2026I was deeply saddened to learn of my father’s passing.
Although our relationship had been distant in recent years, he was still my father. He is survived by me, Carolyn his daughter, my husband Steven, and his two grandchildren Reece and Harvey, who live here in Northern Ireland.
Due to only recently receiving this news, we were unable to make the journey to Australia to pay our final respects in person. That has been difficult to come to terms with, particularly for his grandchildren, who would have appreciated the opportunity to acknowledge his life and say goodbye.
Harvey recently received his Christmas and birthday gifts and loved them. It is a small comfort to us to know that this connection reached him, and we are thankful for that.
Sending deepest condolences and love to Sally, Jonathan, Stephen and families on the passing of dear Don.
Don was a true gentleman with a lovely Irish sense of humour.
RIP Don you are now at peace.
Love Agnes ☘️
Dear Sally, Jon, and Stephen, we were deeply saddened to read of your recent loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Diane, and Tom Lucas, & Chris Dean.
January 30, 2026Staff and friends from the Victoria Hotel Warrnambool send our deepest sympathies to Don’s family. Many fond memories of the stories he shared with us over the years. We will raise a pint of Dry for him. Rest in Peace, Don.
January 25, 2026