Ian Raymond SYMONS

22/03/1941 – 19/12/2024

Passed away peacefully at home, Warrnambool.

Dearly loved husband of Joan.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Rodney and Cheryl.

Adored grandad of Andrew, Nicola, Caitlin and Emily.

Loved brother of Ken and Joan and families.

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Family and friends of IAN are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on THURSDAY (January 2) commencing at 2.00pm.

Private cremation

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Funeral Notice

ServiceJanuary 2, 2025 - 2:00 pm271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: Eastern Park Chapel

Tributes

  1. Farewell Ian. You were a great friend to my father. He loved you very much. Rest now

    Kelle Cunningham January 5, 2025
  2. Dear Joan & Family
    Sincere condolences to you all.
    A wonderful person to have met & known over the years
    Ian was always generous with his time & knowledge, he was understanding & thoughtful.
    He will always be remembered & forever in our hearts
    Rest in peace & Love to all the family, Michael Callipari & family

    Michael Callipari January 2, 2025
  3. Deepest Sympathy to Joan Peter and family. I think Ian was treasurer of Wangoom Rural fire brigade ..when i first came Wangoom 28 years ago always witty and interesting. Geraldine Peter Melican

    Geraldine MELICAN January 1, 2025
  4. Dear Joan & family,

    Ian will be so greatly missed by all.

    We very much appreciate the hospitality, local insights and entertainment you have both provided us during the last 30 years of the annual Tom Clarkson tournament at the Dennington Bowls Club.

    We send our sincere condolences,

    Beryl, John & Midge

    Beryl Clarkson-Whelan December 30, 2024
  5. Dear Joan & family,

    Ian will be so greatly missed by all.

    We, the Clarkson family, have so enjoyed staying with yourself and Ian at Lanaud, during the annual Tom Clarkson tournament at the Dennington Bowls Club, over the last 30 years (!).

    We so appreciate the hospitality, local insights, and entertainment which both Ian & yourself provided over those years.

    Our sincere condolences,

    Beryl, John & Midge

    Beryl Whelan December 30, 2024
  6. Dear Joan & family,

    Ian will be so greatly missed by all.

    We, the Clarkson family, have so enjoyed staying with yourself and Ian at Lanaud, during the annual Tom Clarkson tournament at the Dennington Bowls Club, over the last 30 years (!).

    We so appreciate the hospitality, local insights, and entertainment which both Ian & yourself provided over those years.

    Our sincere condolences,

    Beryl, John & Midge

    Beryl Whelan December 30, 2024
  7. The Warrnambool Surf Lifesaving Club express their thoughts & prays on the passing of Ian,a former member & tireless worker for our great club, RIP Ian

    John Mcneil December 28, 2024
  8. He wore number 39 for South Warrnambool.i was in school at CBC grade three, when he visited as a teacher.i knew every South player back then, that’s why he got my attention.i ended up serving him at Australia Post RIP.

    Stephen speed December 27, 2024
  9. Dear Joan and family we were very saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. It was a pleasure to have known him through our Limosin years. Our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. Trevor and June Kerr.

    Trevor and June Kerr December 24, 2024
  10. Ian was a special person who will be greatly missed by many. He was intelligent, energetic, hardworking, kind and generous and loved to socialise and to share a laugh.
    Ian was a valued and much loved grandfather and father in law.

    Rosemary Cole December 23, 2024
  11. The South Warrnambool Football Netball Club extends condolences to the Symons Family on the passing of Ian – a former SWFNC premiership player and vice captain. May he rest in peace.

    Lisa December 20, 2024