On August 23, 2025 at Warrnambool.
Loved father and ‘Pa’ of Jacinta and Jessie.
Loved father, father-in-law and ‘Big Pa’ of Elisa, Mark, Alexis, Violet and Mason.
Father, father-in-law and Grandpa of Andrew, Andrea and Olive.
Aged 78 years
*****
It was Ian’s wish for a private cremation.
Farewell Monkey – fond memories of working together at East. Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end …
Time for a rest. Deepest Sympathy to all the family.
Farewell Monkey – fond memories of working together at East. Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end …
Time for a rest. Deepest Sympathy to all the family.
It is with Sadness to hear of Monkeys passing and he will be remembered as a valuable & respected Life Member and past President of the Wesley CBC. Cricket Club.
We will miss Ian’s guidance in the Club,
Fond memories of Monkey, from our teaching days at West.
Ken Gibbons
A wonderful teacher & in later years a treasured neighbour of ours.
Ian, we will miss the chats over the back fence, your fantastic sense of humour and that infectious smile of yours.
RIP Ian
Love Alice, Liam, Will, Angus & Taj Cook
A wonderful teacher & in later years a treasured neighbour of ours.
Ian, we will miss the chats over the back fence, your fantastic sense of humour and that infectious smile of yours.
RIP Ian
Love Alice, Liam, Will, Angus & Taj Cook
RIP Monky sympathy to Jacinta,Andrew,Elise and their families. You were a top bloke and a great teacher always had a smile.
Rest Easy Lyn Slessar, Simone,Michelle,Jade & Mark Burleigh 🙏🙏
Monky what a fabulous man. One of my favourite teachers. I loved seeing him around town always up for a chat. Loved hearing about his grandkids and his tip for the races. Whenever I see PK chewie I think of him. RIP Monky
August 30, 2025Condolences to Ian’s family. Wonderful memories of working together at West.
August 30, 2025Condolences to Jacinta & Elise, Andrew & families, treasured memories RIP Ian.
Lyn
Fifty years of true and loyal friendship. Can’t replace that these days. Condolences to Jacinta, Andrew, Elisa and their families.
August 29, 2025You were a wonderful teacher Mr Monk, thankyou
August 29, 2025My favourite teacher! Amazing man. Condolences to the Monk family.
August 28, 2025Thinking of you at this sad time Jackie & Jessie, Elise, Andrew & families . John, Abby & I as well as all your Melbourne family send our deepest sympathies and love.
John & Lynn Cauchi
RIP Ian
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Our sincere condolences to all of Ian’s family on his passing. Ian was a longtime customer, always with a smile, and a welcome face coming through the door. We will miss his company and conversation. R.I.P.
—Everyone at Timor Street Newsagency
Sending my love and condolences to Elise and family. I’m really saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. I always looked forward to running into him at Bunnings each Spring. I now grow the BEST cherry tomatoes thanks to his advice. Each time we’d meet we’d talk for ages reminiscing about teaching over the years. I’ll miss that.
Rest easy Monkey’
One of the best teachers I was ever taught under.
He was always smiling and had us all in laughter
Sending deepest sympathies to the family mr monk was an amazing person
Vale Ian Monk
Memories of teaching days at Warrnambool West P.S.
Always a twinkle in your eye.
Smiles, laughs and kindness.
Sympathy to your family.
August 27, 2025Very sad to hear of the passing of Ian. Deepest sympathy to Jacinta and Elisa and families.
Deborah & Alan McLean and family. xx
With sadness I say goodbye to Ian a very dear and humble man. Special memories of Ian, Gary and Barney heading off to the horse jumpouts in the early hours. RIP Ian.
August 26, 2025