Shane John WATTS

Passed away peacefully on 15th August, 2025.

Aged 56 years

Loving husband of Sharon.

Loving Dad to Mia and Zoe, and friend of Brad.

Dearly loved son of Peter (dec.) and Nolene, and sister to
Michelle (dec.).

*****

To my hubby/darl, Thank you for your unconditional love over the last 18 years. Your strength and courage has been amazing and something to look up to. You fought the fight to the end.

– Love forever, Shaz.

*****

Dad, Thanks for all the love and trivia facts over the years.

– Love, Meez.

Dad, I love you to the moon and back.

– Love Zo.

*****

Will miss you so very much.

– Mum.

*****

Family and friends of SHANE are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (August 22) commencing at 10.00am.

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

Please click this link to view the livestream of Shane’s Service.

Funeral Notice

ServiceAugust 22, 2025 - 10:00 am271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: Eastern Park Chapel

Tributes

  1. Sorry couldn’t be with you today Sympathy to Sharon Mia Zoe and Noelene Shane was a good person Thinking of you all Love Peter and Marg

    Margaret Walsh August 22, 2025
  2. RIP mate, too soon but not so soon that you didn’t touch the lives and hearts of many. You will long be fondly remembered and missed by your Community. Thoughts with Noelene and your girls.

    Vinnie August 22, 2025
  3. Thinking of You Shaz, Mia, Zoe and Nolene . Watching the service via Live Stream as I am interstate. Glad to see that today you are surrounded by your family and many wonderful friends . Rest in Peace Shane and may your love continue to surround your family . Deepest Sympathy Sussanne Pyers

    Sussanne Pyers August 22, 2025
  4. Thinking of you all during this deeply sad time. Shane’s nature, dedication and strength left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege to know him.

    Sandra Daw - Loan Fulfilment - Beyond Bank Australia August 22, 2025
  5. Treasured memories of working with you at SWC Wattsy. You were always up for a chat and a laugh and made it a great place to work. You are going to be greatly missed.
    Thoughts & love to Shaz, Mia, Zoe and Nolene

    Patreena Kelly August 22, 2025
  6. To Nolene and Family
    Hoping that the good memories and stories of Shane will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time.
    Thinking of you all with Deepest Sympathy.
    Bev & Norm Smith & Family

    Bev Smith August 21, 2025
  7. RIP Wattsy. Thanks for all of the laughs and the good memories at South West Credit.
    Thinking of Shaz, Mia, Zoe and Nolene.

    Jo Bennett August 21, 2025
  8. Shane, we didn’t get to meet in person, but I’ll miss our work chats on ‘Teams’. Such a kind, genuine man, taken way too soon. Sending love to Shane’s family and friends xx

    Mel Byham August 20, 2025
  9. R.I.P Watssy always up for a chat whether it be about the Footy,Cricket,Golf or Horse racing,condolences to all your family & friends, Now at peace mate. Poss & Gayle Kelly

    Philip Kelly August 20, 2025
  10. To Sharon and family, My condolences on the loss of your best mate Shane, a great guy always. Remembering the good times
    Lorraine

    Lorraine Ludeman August 20, 2025
  11. Dear Noelene, Sharon and girls.
    Our thoughts are with you all on the passing of your son Shane, husband and dad.
    Treasures all in happy memories
    RIP
    Love Greg Sue Lyons and family. Xx

    Sue and greg lyons August 20, 2025
  12. Deepest sympathy to you Noelene and Shane’s family. xx

    Kim Tracey August 20, 2025
  13. Dear Shaz, Mia and Zoe, thinking of you all at this terribly difficult time and always. My to you all, Eliza

    Eliza Ward August 19, 2025
  14. They certainly take the best.. I’ll forever cherish every memory we have over 34 years. You have always been a big part of my and our family lives and you will be deeply missed. Much love always wattsy.
    Rest easy now ❤️

    Casey bolden August 19, 2025
  15. Shane you always greeted people with a welcome smile at S.WC. albeit sometimes with a devilish twinkle. You were a very loyal employee, respected by work colleagues and Directors. Deepest sympathy to your family, you will be sadly missed. Go Bombers.
    Glen Riddle

    Glen Riddle August 19, 2025
  16. Shane, highly respected client and mate of Bobby, Baz, and Les, a great bloke who will be sadly missed by all, deepest sympathy to Shane’s family.

    Bob guiney August 19, 2025
  17. You made such a contribution to SWCU, Wattsy, that you will never be forgotten. You made it a happy & cheerful place to visit. Travel well, my friend. Deepest, deepest sympathies to Sharon and Family.

    Wayne Krause August 19, 2025
  18. I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of Shane. The best are always taken too soon. Beautiful memories of my time at SWC working with Shane. He was a great man! So sorry for your loss xx

    Leah Ponting August 19, 2025
  19. To Shaz, Mia, Zoe, Noelene and the whole family…. Our deepest sympathy on the tragic passing of Wattsy, he was one of the best and taken far too young. Always remember your contagious smile. Tight lines mate. With love Peter & Beverley Niblock 💙

    Peter & Beverley Niblock August 18, 2025
  20. Dear Shazzy, Mia and Zoe
    Thinking of you all and sending all my love, Shane was simply one of the best and will be missed by many. 🖤🕊️

    Helen Greene August 18, 2025
  21. Our deepest sympathy to you Shaz, your gorgeous girls and to Shane’s mum Noelene.

    It was always a pleasure to deal with Shane at SWCU over the years. We will miss dealing with a local who knew local!

    May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

    Love the Conveyancing Girls at Maddens xoxo

    Maddens Lawyers Conveyancing Team August 18, 2025
  22. To Sharon, Mia and Zoe
    Sending our love to you all on the passing of Shane.
    Love Gayle and Perc xx

    Gayle August 18, 2025
  23. To Sharon, Mia, Zoe and family
    Peaceful is the sleep that takes the pain
    He fought to the end to stay with you all
    Now rest in peace Shane
    Much love From The Weber’s

    Sharyn &Steve Weber August 17, 2025
  24. Thanks Shane for all your help at south west credit rip

    Tania Tinker August 17, 2025
  25. Deepest Sympathy Sharon Mia and Zoe and Watts family. Sharon fond memories of you at the St Josephs play group and then meeting your fantastic bloke husband Shane at SW credit. Sending love and hugs Geraldine Peter Melican family

    Geraldine Melican August 17, 2025
  26. Dear Watsy. Our group catch ups will never be the same. Just to call and chat about the specials at bcf or any camping ideas we had. A weekend beer, a bbq or a night dinner with the crew. You will be forever missed mate.
    Marc, shez and boys

    Marc Boyle August 17, 2025
  27. Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. Plenty of great times playing cricket with Wattsy at Purnim and more recently some fantastic days and life long memories at the races with the syndicate. Rest easy Daicos.

    Greg Bull August 17, 2025
  28. To our beautiful sister Sharon and nieces Mia and Zoe, Brad and Nolene , we have wonderful memories of Wattsie at all our family gatherings over the years , Maureen & Wayne, Lorraine &Colin, Darren, Tracy and Shane and families , RIP Wattsie , we will all miss you .

    Maureen August 17, 2025
  29. RIP Wattsy past Purnim CC player and supporter
    and current Northern Raiders CC supporter and great mate of many

    Gone way to early

    Condolences to Sharon and girls from everyone involved with the Raiders

    Gone fishing/cricketing/racing

    Northern Raiders CC August 17, 2025
  30. Great memories stay with us of Watsy at Cole’s (Lava St), South West Credit Union & at South Warrnambool Footy Club.
    Our love to Shaz & family & Mum.
    Rest easy Watsy.
    Leanne & Tony

    Leanne & Tony O’Sullivan August 17, 2025
  31. Shane, you were a gold nugget. You shone so bright with that big smile on your face which matched your heart. We will miss you and always think of you. Our deepest condolences to Sharon, Mia & Zoe and Noelene. May your memories of Shane help you through this terribly sad time and give you strength to keep smiling. Love to you all, Spud & Donna, Tyson & Steph, Jemma & families xxxxx

    Donna August 17, 2025
  32. Shane feeling grateful that we got to share many special & fun times together over the years. We will cherish memories of those times forever. We also shared a love of sport. I am going to miss our phone calls and chats analysing a game and discussing how it was won or lost. To us Shane you were ‘Simply the Best’. Condolences to Nolene, Shaz, Mia and Zoe. Love Karen & Neil.

    Karen Matheson August 17, 2025
  33. Dear Shazzy, girls & family,
    Our hearts & thoughts are with u all on the sad loss of Wattsy.
    Sending u our luv n hugs
    Ange, Craig & Duro family xxxx

    Andrea Duro August 17, 2025
  34. I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Shane’s passing. Always a friendly competitor at Supergrass on Tuesday nights, he will be missed.

    Angie Paspaliaris-Pye August 17, 2025
  35. Sending our love to Shaz Mia and Zoe on Shane’s passing ❤️
    Rest easy now Wattsy,you fought a courageous fight.
    Love Gayle and Perc xx

    Gayle August 16, 2025
  36. We both had the privilege to have worked alongside Wattsy for many years. His kindness and dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Miss our SWC days. Thinking of you Sharon, Mia and Zoe.

    Erin and Anthony Sedgley August 16, 2025
  37. I wish I wasn’t doing this while on holiday here in Japan.
    We still can’t believe you have passed.
    Shane you were more like a brother to me than a cousin.
    I’m going to miss our long long chats on anything from Horse Racing, Footy and in recent years craft beer and Japanese Culture.
    Chika and I had a few beers yesterday in a lovely seaside town south of Tokyo for you.
    Rest in peace mate.
    Until we meet again.
    Daz and Chika 🐎🍻🇯🇵

    Darin Hulands August 16, 2025
  38. Shane we shared a lot of good times together over the years that we will cherish forever. We shared a great love for all sports and will miss our chats analysing why a game was won or lost. In our eyes you were simply the best. Condolences to Nolene, Shaz, Mia and Zoe. Love Karen & Neil

    Karen Matheson August 16, 2025
  39. Shane your valued assistance at South West Credit Union was so great knowing my banking situations were completed with ease, willingness and compassion.. May your journey ahead be peaceful after your tough battle. Sending my sincere condolences to all your family and friends.. R.I.P Shane..

    Andrew (Drew) Squires

    Andrew Squires August 16, 2025
  40. My great mate of 40 years Dacis, My heart is shattered in the knowing that your gone words cannot describe the loss you will be to all of us , especially Nolene , Shaz, Mia, Zoe ,Brad , and all families that new and loved you . Your big smile lit up any room and you were just a great friend to have around in all that we shared over our journey as mates it’s been my privilege to call you my mate, sending all the love I have to your girls , Shaz , and Mum Nolene , till we meet again love ya mate , Lege,Ev, Girls and all of the Bolden family ❤️

    Leigh Bolden August 16, 2025
  41. Wonderful memories of a loyal friend and workmate – you fought so courageously and can now rest in peace dear Wattsy. Love to Sharon, Mia , Zoe and Noelene xx
    H & Spider

    Helen Boyd August 16, 2025
  42. Shane your battle is over, so rest easy now .
    Our love and thoughts to Shaz. Mia Zoe & Nolene .
    Sue graham kelly & families.
    Go Bomers .

    Sue kelly August 15, 2025
  43. RIP Shane, fond memories of working together at SWCU and SWFNC, always there to offer help and support .. love to Shane’s family and sending my deepest sympathy.. Val Sheahan and family

    Val Sheahan August 15, 2025
  44. Rest in peace Wattsy. Condolences to your family on the loss of a good workmate back in our Bilo/Coles days. It was great to catch up again in box1&2 at Premier.over past seasons.

    Jean Burley

    Jean Burley August 15, 2025
  45. Rest in peace Wattsy after a courageous fight to the end xxx sending all our love to Shaz, Mia and Zoe and the extended Watts family.
    You will be missed.
    Rock, Jo, Jake & Izzy Wilkinson

    Jo Wilkinson August 15, 2025
  46. Shane lm devastated by the news. Lots of fun bbqs with the Boldens great times were had.Nappa will greet you open arms and l bet frothy in hand.Rest in piece my friend. 💔💙

    Faye Bolden August 15, 2025
  47. Condolences to Sharon, Mia, Zoe and Nolene on the passing of Shane, a loyal supporter of SWFNC.
    Rest in peace.

    South Warrnambool Football Netball Club August 15, 2025
  48. I’m so sorry Shane we didnt make it for that catch up.I was so glad yo have some time with you at our oncology exercise group and more recently checking in to see how we were doing.Who would have thought that of all places would be where we would meet again.Im glad for you that the battle is over and you can rest now mate.
    Thoughts and love to your family at this time.
    Lynny Mast.

    Lynny Mast August 15, 2025
  49. Shane you will be sadly missed by all deepest Sympathy to the Watt’s family on a wonderful Son, brother husband and father
    Shane your work and pleasant smile to all the customers at South West Credit Union was outstanding and I know many people you assisted in the banking industry will be feeling very sad on your passing rest in peace Shane go Bombers ❤️

    John Harris August 15, 2025
  50. Wattsy you were such a humble person.always putting your hand up to help anyone or a club. So proud of your family and friends and fiercly loyal. Always letting us know in the commentary box at the speedway the bar was open and to give it a plug.a fellow bomberman who loved his sport.rest in peace mate,one of lifes great guys. Thinking of your family and mum. Beamsie, melissa and girls

    Wayne beames August 15, 2025
  51. Rest in peace Wattsy – we trust there was a larrikin or two waiting with a smile and a beer as you reached the other side. Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Mia, Zoe and Nolene.
    – Bronwen, Steve, Kayla, Peyton and Emmerson

    Bronwen Levett August 15, 2025
  52. Wattsy, may you rest in peace after a courageous fight. Fond memories of the fun at SWCU. Condolences to Sharon and family

    Sara M August 15, 2025