Fairwell Archie
you were a great mate especially your Mendooran years .A couple of my greatest memories are the long after parties at Ulungra that went on far too long or when your oldes returned and your habit of winding down the window of my GT falcon and calling out PLAY ME SOME MUSIC as we went through a town.
R I P Archie
James Poole March 11, 2026 Thank you Alistair for giving my dear friend Julie all the extra time.
What a brave and dear brother she has to remember.
Sympathy to all those who loved him.
Go with the wind.
Meg Taylor March 11, 2026 Fair well my friend, we’ve had such wonderful times together. Fly high and rest in peace. Doug Scott
Doug Scott March 11, 2026 Fairwell my friend,had such wonderful times together,thoughts are with the family today,fly high and rest in peace my old mate.
Doug Scott March 11, 2026 Archie was one of those rare people you’re lucky to meet once or twice in life.
To call him a character would be selling him short. He had principles. He could be difficult but underneath there was real humour and dignity.
Friday nights at D’Oliveira’s in Fitzroy; few VBs, good conversation, not to be missed.
Farewell, Archie. It was an honour to know you.
John Hayward March 11, 2026 I was very sorry to learn of Alistair’s death and extend my sympathy to all of his family and friends. Our early childhoods were intertwined as a result of a close bond of friendship between our mothers, who had worked together at Warrnambool & District Base Hospital at the end of the Second World War. Sorry that I will be unable to attend his funeral service.
James Nicol, Fitzroy March 10, 2026 What a man, what a life, what a way to leave this earthly plane. In so many ways on his own terms.
Uncle Alistair always had a twinkle despite the many tough hands dealt to him. Never complaining.
Always beautifully belligerent and (mostly!) excellent company. 🤣
A precious relationship as his proud Niece and I will always count my blessings that we got to call him Uncle.
Forever hugely grateful for the significant times I got to spend with him – road trips and fun Melbourne days with the boys and Bolto. A home from home.
RIP Uncle A. You’ll be amongst so many people who adored you. Pip, Pa, Peter and Alex especially.
We’ll look after that amazing little sis of yours, Mum. 🩷
Xx
Anna Harris (née Weedon) March 10, 2026 A lot of very happy and amusing memories with you Alistair. You always had a cheeky smile and a way of finding a beer. You will be missed by family and friends alike.
Travel well Uncle.
James Weedon March 10, 2026 Alistair and I met as new fathers in 1987. I have known him for 39 years as a loving father and a loyal friend. He faced adversity with courage and insight. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Peter Yewers March 9, 2026 Childhood memories of the Grasmere days come rushing back.
Travel well, Al.
Robin Lucas March 9, 2026 Concur with what Mark has said. Arch was in some ways another brother to me as we knew he and his family for many years with each of our family’s going through difficult times insuring that we were there for each other. RIP.
Ian Brown March 9, 2026 A lovely brother in law who had a difficult life from age 20 on, but bore his ailments with good humour. He will be missed by his many friends
Mark Weedon March 8, 2026