Melinda Ann SMITH

10/05/1993 – 19/03/2026

Loved daughter of Sue and Darryl.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Sarah and Kevin.

Adored aunty of Hallie and Nick.

Brought joy to all who she met.
She was the light that lit up a room with her bubbly personality.

 Loved forever and greatly missed

 *****

Family and friends of MELINDA are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on TUESDAY (March 31) commencing at 2.00pm.

In memory of Melinda, please wear a splash of her favourite colour purple to her service

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tooram Memorial Park Cemetery.

Please click this link to watch Melinda’s Funeral Service stream

Funeral Notice

ServiceMarch 31, 2026 - 2:00 pm271 Raglan Parade Warrnambool, VIC Venue: Eastern Park Chapel

Tributes

  1. It was a blessing to have been fortunate enough to meet and get to know Melinda. She was such a beautiful person. So very sad to hear this news. Sending thoughts to Melinda’s loved ones x

    Kris Stuart March 31, 2026
  2. Thinking of you Darryl,Sue and family in the sad loss of Melinda she was such a lovely girl

    Karen &Tarna Alexander March 31, 2026
  3. Melinda, a beautiful service for a beautiful and always smiling lady, you will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to your loving family . Rest In Peace now Melinda.

    Kirsty Gill March 31, 2026
  4. Darryl and family, feeling for you in this difficult time

    Ann McDowell March 31, 2026
  5. Sarah, Darryl, Sue, Kev, and the Smith family,

    I’m so sorry to hear about Melinda. She was kind, funny, really easy to talk to and someone I felt comfortable being around, despite knowing her for only a short while.

    My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all, especially during this difficult time.

    Lots of love and my deepest condolences,
    Jacques

    Jacques Touzeau March 31, 2026
  6. Thinking of you Daryl, Sue, Sarah and family. There’s no doubt about it, Melinda had an infectious smile,and She could light up a room along with herlaugh.
    Such a gentle caring person, the world could do with more gentle, bubbly souls like her.
    Glad she was on one of her walks, doing what she loved. Rest in peace Melinda.
    💔❤️‍🩹 Carolyn, Shayne, Emily, Sarah and family
    Thinking of you all.

    Carolyn Onyett March 30, 2026
  7. Deepest sympathy Daryl,Sue & family. I had the pleasure of being served by Melinda at Safeway deli. Cheerful & happy. Thinking of you all at this sad time x

    Suzanne Yates March 29, 2026
  8. Darryl,sue and family so sorry for your loss may her soul rest in peace 🙏

    Alex, Sonia March 27, 2026
  9. Darryl, Sue and Family, deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you, Tony and Mike Cane

    Mike Cane March 27, 2026
  10. Deepest condolences to Melinda’s family and friends. I knew Melinda through primary school and would often chat with her during visits to the Woolworths deli. She had the biggest, brightest smile and was always so kind and happy. She will be deeply missed, and I will always cherish our school days together and our conversations.

    Sarah Lazzaro March 26, 2026
  11. Deepest sympathy to Darryl, Sue & Families,

    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.🤍🕊️

    – Barry, Tania & Family

    Tania Rowe March 26, 2026
  12. Our sincere condolences to yourself Darryl, Sue, Sarah and family. Our hearts are broken for you with this tragic loss of your daughter Melinda, we will be thinking of all the family. 💔
    Derek, Deb and family xx

    Heidi March 26, 2026
  13. I only met Melinda a handful of times through my son and daughter-in-law when they were at WC..I remember her most dancing at their combinded 21st she danced like nobody was watching but I was, the sheer joy she experienced in that moment is a memory forever etched into my soul..a beautiful spirit gone way too soon, my heart breaks for all who loved her. Fly high Melinda find your music. Helena

    Helena MALONEY March 26, 2026
  14. Darryl ,Sue,Sarah and family
    So sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter and sister Melinda ,thinking of you all at this most difficult time
    Trish and Peter

    Trish Matthew March 25, 2026
  15. Heartfelt Condolences to You Darryl, Sue, Sarah & Family, on the very sad loss of your beautiful daughter
    love from Garry & Kerri Johnson

    kerri Johnson March 25, 2026
  16. Condolences to Darryl, Sue, Sarah and family my thoughts are with you at this sad time, she was always smiling and funny, whenever I saw her xx

    Gwenda Smith March 24, 2026
  17. Condolences Darryl, Sue and family on the passing of Melinda. Forever smiling.

    Sandy Hockley March 23, 2026
  18. To Darryl, Sue and Family

    We are shocked by the sudden passing of Melinda. We will miss her smile and her easy going nature.

    Anthony, Louise and Hannah Smith

    Anthony Smith March 23, 2026
  19. Deepest condolences to Darryl, Sue and Family. We are thinking of you all during this challenging time.

    May Melinda rest in peace.

    Anthony, Louise and Hannah Smith

    Anthony Smith March 23, 2026
  20. Condolences Sue, Darryl and families on the tragic loss of Melinda. Memories will be remembered forever in our hearts

    Wayne McConnell March 23, 2026
  21. Such a beautiful soul and memorable laugh that will be hard to forget. My condolences to the family, she will be sadly missed.
    Jodie & family xo

    Jodie Hodgson March 23, 2026
  22. I am just so sorry to hear about the passing of Mel, what a beautiful kind bubbly person she was. I will miss seeing her smiling face. Xx RIP Mel

    Lucinda Priestley March 22, 2026
  23. Darryl, Sue and family
    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Sorry for your loss.
    Alan and Marlene.

    Alan and Marlene March 21, 2026
  24. Darryl, Sue,Sarah and family I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of Melinda she was always smiling and funny when I worked with her at Woolies. Anne Brittain xx

    Anne Brittain March 21, 2026
  25. A beautiful soul who had a bright smile & a kind word for anyone she met. Seeing Melinda having fun & living a happy life was such a pleasure.
    A terribly sad loss to all who knew Melinda.
    Sincere condolence to Melinda’s beloved family. My thoughts are with you all.

    Jodie Wilson March 21, 2026
  26. Darryl, Sue and family.
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    So sorry for your loss.
    Dot and Peter.

    Dot Anderson March 21, 2026
  27. That big smile and laughter you brought into a room will be sadly missed and your photos trips.

    Thinking of all your family
    at this sad time.
    Garry &Jenny &family’s

    Jenny Stokes March 20, 2026
  28. I’m so grateful to have known Mel, even if only for a short time. She had such a kind and genuine nature, and she made everyone around her feel comfortable and included. Her talent for photography was truly special, it was always a joy to see the world through her lens.

    Thinking of Mel’s family during this difficult time. It was clear how much you all meant to her, as she spoke about you with such pride and love.

    Rest peacefully, Mel. I’ll think of you whenever I see a beautiful photo or a quiet moment worth capturing.

    Lisa Psomas

    Lisa Psomas March 20, 2026
  29. Melinda this is so hard to believe. We will miss your smiling face.Our hearts go out to you Darryl, Sue, Sarah and family. So sad.Love Jennifer and Brian xx

    JENNIFER CROFT March 20, 2026
  30. Darryl, Sue and family sorry for your loss sending all my love and prayers

    Colleen Bant March 20, 2026