Christopher John KOL

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle on April 24, 2026

Aged 57 years

So dearly loved and cherished husband of Jane

Loved and adored father of James and Sophie, Sarah, Sophie and Billy

Loving son of Adrian and Denise (both deceased)

Loved and admired brother of Nigel, Michael, Rod, Stephen, Jackie, & Penny and their families

Loved and treasured son-in-law of Helen and Noel McNeil

Loved and respected brother-in-law of Sam and Jenny, John and Leah and their families

The stoic patriarch and steady centre of our families world.

You will be so dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass for CHRIS will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street Warrnambool on MONDAY (May 4) commencing at 1.00p.m.

Prior private burial

Click here to access the Service livestream

Funeral Notice

ServiceMay 4, 2026 - 1:00 pmLava St Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: St Josephs Catholic Church

A Funeral Mass for CHRIS will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street Warrnambool on MONDAY (May 4) commencing at 1.00p.m. Prior private burial

Tributes

  1. Our sincere condolences to Jane, Nigel, Michael, Rodney, Stephen, Jackie, Penny and their families on the sudden passing of Chris. Our love and thought are with you. Heather & Peter Murphy

    Heather Murphy April 28, 2026
  2. Deepest sympathy to Jane and families on the loss of Chris. Thinking of you all at this sad time, love Dianne and Geoff.

    Dianne and Geoff Swinton April 28, 2026
  3. To Jane and family,
    I’m very sorry to hear this sad news about the passing of Chris.
    As a former school mate, he was a great guy and always happy to see you – no matter how long it had been since we had caught up.
    My deepest condolences to you, and to the extended families.
    Such sad news.
    Take care.

    Barry Stoneham April 28, 2026
  4. My thoughts are with you Jane, Michael, and Nigel and your families on the sad passing of Chris. A lovely man taken way to soon.

    Carol Humphrys April 28, 2026
  5. Dear Jane, James, Sarah, Sophie and families Sending you lots of love at this heartbreaking time
    Love Lara, Martin, Isaac and Ryan xx

    Lara Fleming April 28, 2026
  6. Jane & families
    So saddened to hear of Chris’ passing. Chris was a great boss/colleague & a truly lovely person. I feel grateful to have known him & he will be remembered with great fondness.
    Heartfelt condolences
    Fiona & Tony Gall

    Fiona Gall April 28, 2026
  7. Dear Jane, James, Sarah, Sophie and families we are thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time, the loss of such a special man.
    Love to you all Tony and Leanne Graham x

    Leanne Graham April 28, 2026
  8. Dear Jane, James, Sarah, Sophie and families we are thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time the loss of such a special man.
    Love to you all Tony and Leanne Graham

    Leanne Graham April 28, 2026
  9. To Jane and family, our hearts are aching for you over the loss of such a wonderful man, take care and our thoughts are with you all. Kerri and Mick Struth.

    Kerri and Mick Struth April 28, 2026
  10. Dear Jane and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Chris is now at peace as we treasure the happy memories of our lifelong friendship with the Kols.

    Netty, Simone and Jeanette Broekman April 28, 2026
  11. To Jane, James, Sophie, Sarah and families and friends please accept my deepest sympathy on the very sad loss of your beautiful Chris, I wish Jane I could come and do your hair for you and you are in my thoughts
    Barb Heazlewood

    Barbara Heazlewood April 27, 2026
  12. A good man from a great family. My deepest condolences to Chris’ family. RIP.

    Scott Kelson April 27, 2026
  13. Dear Jane, Condolences to you all at this sad time. We are so sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. Taken far too young.
    Ros & Ants. Xx

    Roslyn Turner April 27, 2026
  14. To Jane, Nigel, Michael and families

    Sincere condolences to you all on Chris’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Tony & Leanne O’Sullivan April 27, 2026
  15. Dear Jane, and family, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Chris, husband and father. My condolences to the Kol and McNeil families and his colleagues and friends. 🌈🌹😩

    Marcia Howard April 27, 2026
  16. Deepest condolences to Jane, James, Sarah, Sophie the McNeil Family & Kol Family…so very sad to hear. Thoughts are with you all on Chris’s passing. Love & hugs

    Lisa Fitzgerald April 27, 2026
  17. I only knew Chris for a short time and through work; a finer person would be hard to find.

    My deepest sympathies to the family.

    Darren Schultz April 27, 2026
  18. Jane and family
    Thinking of you all at this terribly sad time. Taken far too young. Wishing you strength and comfort as you navigate this heartbreaking time xo

    Georgina Gubbins April 27, 2026
  19. Dear Jane, James, Sarah & Sophie.
    Memories will last forever,neighbours at Jamieson Street, races a wonderful fun time over many years.
    Beautiful person taken far too early, our love to all family members,friends and work colleagues

    Rest Peacefully Chris.

    Forever young.

    Joy and Ian xx

    Joy Bolden April 27, 2026
  20. To Dearest Jane, James, Sarah , Sophie, McNeil & Kol famalies , my heart is breaking for you all on the passing of Chris 🙏
    I pray for you all as you move through this most difficult time & I hope all your past happy memories help you through 🌹
    Sending love ❤️, hugs 🤗 & heart felt thoughts to you all 🩵🥀🩵
    Jules Threlfall-Ryan 🌸

    Jules Threlfall-Ryan April 27, 2026
  21. Dearest Jane and all your beautiful family….I extend my sincerest sympathies and love at this sudden sad loss of dear Chris…I have such happy memories of my time with you all in Blackburn and Warrnambool …May you be comforted by all who loved Chris ….Faye Humphris

    Faye Humphris April 27, 2026
  22. Jane. I was shocked to see this news. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful children. Ruth.

    Ruth barratt April 27, 2026
  23. Dear Jane, James, Sarah & Sophie
    Our Heartfelt & Sincere condolences to you all…

    Chris always a true gentleman, loved a chat & catchup with us.

    I thank you both’ every day
    Chris & Jane for giving me the opportunity to re-start my world a longtime ago!
    Long time strong connections…

    Our Condolences also to the Kol & McNeil families.

    Annemaree, Laurie & Michael Stonehouse

    Annemaree Stonehouse April 27, 2026
  24. Deepest condolences to Jane and family on the passing of Chris.
    During my time at Coffey Hunt, Chris always spoke so proudly of his family, he was a lovely man.

    Alisha Castle April 27, 2026
  25. Dear Jane, James, Sarah, Sophie, Sophie G & Billy
    Our hearts are truely shattered and we can’t imagine the depths of what you are all going through.
    Chris was such a special part of our lives and we shared some incredible memories together.
    They are moments we will now cherish more than ever.
    Koly we love you deeply and will miss you more than words can ever express.
    Forever in our hearts
    Mark, Tiff , Thomas, India, Liv, Meg, Jaidyn and Jansz xx

    Tiffany ludeman April 27, 2026
  26. Jane our heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Chris. Know that we are thinking of you all and sending lots of love and strength ❤️❤️

    Jenny Smith April 27, 2026
  27. To family, friends and colleagues of Chris, I offer my deep condolences. Chris was always kind, noble and elegant.

    I am unable to attend the funeral however I will be there in spirit.

    David Downing

    David Downing April 27, 2026
  28. So sad to hear of you loss, sending love to you Jane and your family X

    Maryanne Fitzgerald April 27, 2026
  29. Dear Jane, James, Sarah and Sophie, McNeil family and Kol family, Bruce and I offer you all our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. Your wonderful memories and love for Chis I hope offers you some comfort and strength.
    Your darling Chris offered our son, while he studied at university, an opportunity to join him at Coffey Hunt. Chris the mentor could not have offered our our son more opportunities, guidance and friendship.
    We will forever remember Chis as the kind and generous person he was.
    Love, sympathy and prayers
    Bruce and Anne Kerr.

    Anne Kerr April 26, 2026
  30. Shocked to hear very sad news Chris passing . Wonderful husband and father. Love hugs Geraldine Peter Rache and John Melican

    Geraldine Melican April 26, 2026
  31. Jane and family we are so sorry for the lost of Chris. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.Anne and Nooka Taylor

    Anne Taylor April 26, 2026
  32. Jane, James, Sarah and Sophie we have no words to convey how devastated we are to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. xxx
    Karan and Stan

    Karan Mccullagh April 26, 2026