On August 18, 2023 at Warrnambool.

Loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Wayne, Samantha and David, Joey and Emily, Tracey, Emma and Josh, and Tamika.

Adored grandfather of Benjamin, Brad and Chelsie, Hugo, Theodore, Archie, Sadie and Tiah.

Great grandfather of Slade and Aurora,

Loved brother of Shirley Fern, Ray and Liz.

Aged 87 years

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Dad,

Those special memories of you

will always bring a smile.

If only I could have you back

for just a little while,

then we could sit and talk again

just like we used to do.

You always meant so very much

and always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here

will always cause me pain,

but you’re forever in my heart

until we meet again.

Joey, Emily, Hugo, Theodore and Archie

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Dear Dad,

Just one more time I wish I could
hear your voice, unfortunately life hasn’t
given me that choice. I can shed tears
that you are gone, or I can smile because
you lived. Death leaves a heartache that
no one can heal but love leaves memories
that no one can steal. It’s true what they
say, you don’t know what you’ve got until
it’s gone. Rest easy now the pain is gone,
until we meet again.

Lots of love Emma, Josh and Tiah.

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I miss you more each day,

and cherish you always.

Remembering my hero today-

the man who taught this little girl

how to be brave, work hard

and find joy in the simple things.

You shaped me in ways you’ll

never fully know, Dad.

I strive to honour you through how

I live my own life.

Yours Truly, Tamika.