27/11/1937 - 01/10/2024

Devoted and loving husband of 63 years to Mary.

Cherished father and father-in-law to Cleta and Brendan, Donna and Peter, James, David, Angela and Russell.

Adored grandfather of Sarah, Nicholas, Hannah (Deceased) Eliza and Thomas, Ray-en, Charlie and Rhys, Jasmyn, Zoe and Jessica.

Great grandfather to Kai, Harry and Alfie.

Forever in our hearts

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The Funeral Mass for ERNEST will be offered at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Princes Highway, Port Fairy on TUESDAY (October 15) commencing at 12 noon.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Please click this link to view the livestream of Ernest's Funeral Mass.

Tributes

1. Fond memories of Ern and Mary being neighbors of the Gleeson family Survey Lane Killarney. ..
   Sympathy Mary.
   Geraldine Melican

   Geraldine Melican

   October 16, 2024 1:38 pm

2. Dear Mary and family,
   Was very sorry to hear about Ern’s passing.
   Sincere condolences to you all.
   With love and prayers.

   Tim Flatman

   October 14, 2024 11:54 pm

3. Condolences to the Bishop family I have so many memories of our fishing trips . I am sorry I won’t be able to attend on Tuesday

   Barry Kilsby

   October 14, 2024 8:49 pm

4. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Ange Russell and families. A great guy who will be missed.

   Sandra And Rick Dunn

   October 14, 2024 5:54 pm

5. The Rotary Club of Port Fairy wishes to express our condolences to the Bishop family on the passing of Ern. A previous past President and likeable past member for may years.

   President & Members RCPF

   October 13, 2024 11:41 am

6. BYE ERNEST. Memories of riding Tree Horses at BARMAH.
   Love HEATHER AND ARTHUR.

   HEATHER And ARTHUR BULL

   October 11, 2024 1:26 pm

7. Dear Mary,
   May Ern rest in peace.
   So sorry I am unable to be with you on Tuesday.
   A sad Fr Des

   Father Des FitzGerald CSsR

   October 11, 2024 8:59 am

8. Sending our condolences to all the family and hoping your loving memories are comforting you during these early days of sadness and continue to bring you comfort as time passes.
   Sue and Rob Parker

   Suzanne Parker

   October 10, 2024 7:18 pm

9. Sending you all our sincere condolences. Treasure and smile at the beautiful memories of fun times. Hugs to you all, Lorelle, Ash, Lachie & Emily xxx

   Lorelle Musgrove

   October 09, 2024 11:49 am

10. Sincere condolences to the Bishop family on the death of Ern. A kind and generous man, quick to offer a hand to help. Fishing (and other mischief) friend of Geoff Shirrefs, and visited Geoff every day when Geoff was dying.
    Gave me so much help when I was packing to move house.

    Pauline Shirrefs

    October 09, 2024 9:23 am

11. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. We hope that your wonderful memories provide you some comfort during this time. Love to you all, Cathy, Mike & Luka xxx

    Cathy Ryan

    October 07, 2024 4:40 pm

12. Sending you all our heartfelt condolences.
    A loving and lovable husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather.

    Karen and Peter Canny

    Karen And Peter

    October 07, 2024 11:09 am

13. Such a great bloke and fun to be with loved and our time in Rotary

    Best wishes to Mary , Cleta and families

    Bernie & Jill

    Bernard Waixel

    October 06, 2024 4:14 pm

14. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Ernest was a special & much loved member of your family. I am sure he will be missed by everyone. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.

    Karen & John Cotter

    October 06, 2024 12:18 pm