COFFEY, Ian Thomas
21/04/1946 - 10/03/2026
Dearly loved husband of Rita.
Loving father and father-in-law of Matthew and Sarah, Timothy and Jo, Brendan and Hollie.
Adored Pa of Laura, Jack, Bailey, Grace, Judd, Cleo, Vali.
Today, tomorrow, our whole life through
We will always love and remember you
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Loved eldest son of George and Phyllis (both dec.).
Cherished brother of Helen, Margaret, Gerard, David, Therese, John, Francis (deceased) and their families.
Remembered with love
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The Coffey family sincerely thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at Belfast House, Port Fairy for their amazing care and support
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The Funeral Mass for IAN will be offered at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Princes Highway, Port Fairy on MONDAY (March 16) commencing at 11.00am.
The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Port Fairy Cemetery.
Click this link to view the livestream of Ian's Funeral Mass.
Funeral notice
Service
Monday March 16, 2026, 11:00am
St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Princes Highway, Port Fairy
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Leave a tributeSending our condolences to Rita and the boys on the passing of Ian.
Norm & Barnie McCoskerMarch 18, 2026 8:44 am
Deepest sympathy to all the families of a great guy ,now at rest love Patti and Jimmy Murray
March 17, 2026 2:16 pm
Dear Rita our deepest sympathy to you Matty, Tim, Brendan & their families and to all the Coffey families on the passing of Ian, what a great man, so many special memories of our Toolong days, it’s has been a long road Ian but you can now rest peacefully
Love Les, Frances & Family 💔💔💔💔March 16, 2026 10:54 pm
Dear Rita and family.
Our condolences.
A mate of many years ago - just a great and sincere person.
Sorry unable to attend and say farewell to Ian
Ray & Susan Lane
SydneyMarch 16, 2026 9:34 pm
We are thinking of you Rita and family at this very sad time.
Heather & Paul GleesonMarch 16, 2026 9:17 pm
Thinking of Brendan, Hollie and family at this difficult time. May happy memories sustain you all at this time. RIP Ian.
March 16, 2026 1:39 pm
Dear Rita, Mathew, Tim and Brendan my love and sympathy to you all on the passing of Ian now resting
March 16, 2026 10:34 am
Sending love to you and your family Brendan, may memories always make you smile x
Shaz LudemanMarch 16, 2026 9:29 am
R.I.P Ian, Condolences to the Coffey Family
March 16, 2026 8:41 am
Dear Rita, Mathew, Timothy ,Brendan, David and families.
Thinking off you all during this difficult time of the loss of your husband, father, brother and grandfather.
Fond memories of our times in Toolong and frequent visits from Reece (the travelling wilbury).
A true gentleman.
Barry & Lyn Gilmour❤️March 15, 2026 9:18 pm
Dear Rita, Matthew, Timothy and Brendan and families. Please accept my condolences on the passing of Ian. I have many happy memories of Ian, from childhood neighbours to later years. His handsome face would always light up when we met. To Helen, Margaret, Gerard, David, Therese and John may he rest in peace with Francis and his parents.
March 15, 2026 6:02 pm
Dear Rita and family.
So sorry to hear of Ian's
passing. He was the best.
Love Jean.March 15, 2026 4:05 pm
Deepest sympathy to Rita and the extended Coffey family on the passing of Ian . May he rest in peace after a courageous struggle. Dorothy and the Paton family
March 15, 2026 1:54 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and Margaret and all the Coffey family.
Rest in peace Ian.
Kathleen BourkeMarch 15, 2026 10:41 am
Deepest sympathy to Rita and family.
Kathie BourkeMarch 15, 2026 10:20 am
To Rita Matthew Tim Brendan and families sincere condolences on the passing of Ian
Donald & Michelle Crow
March 14, 2026 3:25 pm
Deepest sympathy to Rita, Matthew, Timothy, Brendan and family on the passing of Ian
Rob, Kate, Jake and Billy Boyd xMarch 14, 2026 9:40 am
The Toolong Hall Committee extends its heartfelt condolences to Rita, Matthew, Timothy, Brendan and their family on the passing of Ian
March 14, 2026 9:35 am
Our deepest condolences to Rita , Matthew , Tim, Brendan & their families. A lovely man now resting .
Mick & Jacinta Coffey
March 14, 2026 8:41 am
To Rita & Family, thinking of you on the passing of Ian. May Ian now rest in peace.
Heartfelt condolencesMarch 13, 2026 9:06 pm
Our condolences to all the Family on the passing of Ian
With Respect
Peewee & Angie
March 13, 2026 5:53 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Rita and family. Many fond memories of Ian and had lots of laughs.
March 13, 2026 2:37 pm
Thinking of you all, what a great man - such wonderful Toolong family memories.
Love Shane, Karryn, Amelia and Greta Bell XxMarch 12, 2026 9:01 pm
To Rita, Matthew, Timothy, Brendan and families deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Ian
Ian has left a lasting legacy in the farming community and I always remember giving Ian the farm books specially with the big John Deere tractors at Belfast RIP Ian love to all the Coffey family love Sue and John HarrisMarch 12, 2026 5:23 pm
Deepest sympathy to Rita and families our thoughts and prayers collins are with you all
March 12, 2026 3:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Coffey families on your loss of Ian. Love to you all.
March 12, 2026 2:29 pm
Love and sympathy to you Rita and family on the passing of Ian after such a long illness.
Trish and Rex Grady.March 12, 2026 12:12 pm
A true gentleman at rest. Thinking of you Rita and families on the sad passing of Ian. All our love, Brian and Marlene Riordan x
March 12, 2026 11:33 am
A true gentleman at rest. Thinking of you Rita and families on the sad passing of Ian. All our love, Brian and Marlene Riordan x
March 12, 2026 11:32 am
Rita and Family, we extend our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Ian. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Peter & Kate McDonald and family xMarch 12, 2026 11:31 am
To Rita and the Coffey Families, our deepest condolences on the passing of Ian. A wonderful man at peace. Thinking of you all. The Riordan Family xx
March 12, 2026 11:27 am
Deepest sympathy to Rita and family. Cherished memories of so much fun and joy he brought to us all.
love Noel & Alison xx
and GayeMarch 12, 2026 10:22 am
Peace after much suffering. love always Marie and family
March 12, 2026 10:19 am
Dear Rita and family. Condolences for the loss of your dearly loved Ian. Sending love and prays. Regards Christine and Anne from Bingo xxx
March 11, 2026 6:41 pm
To Rita & the Coffey family, my deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Ian. What a great bloke & a truly patient sufferer at rest.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
DYMPNA & family PerthMarch 11, 2026 6:14 pm
To Rita and Family thinking of you at the sad loss of Ian. You are in our thoughts.
Love Phil and Rhonda VersaceMarch 11, 2026 5:41 pm
To Rita and Family, please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the death of Ian. R.I. P. Ian!
March 11, 2026 3:55 pm
Raising a cold one to you Ian. I’m sure the fridge is full and you’re backing winners. Hugs Aunty Mae and Co. x
March 10, 2026 5:19 pm
Deepest sympathy Rita and family on the passing of Ian Love Karolyn Templeton 💙
March 10, 2026 4:38 pm
To Rita and family with our sincere
sympathy on the loss of Ian
Jan Willey & familyMarch 10, 2026 4:27 pm
Deepest sympathy to Rita and family on the loss of Ian. A dear friend to the Finnigan family. Your determination and courage had no limits Ian. Rest easy now Ian 🙏🏻💙 love Maryanne and Anthony Evans
March 10, 2026 4:07 pm
To dear Rita and all the family Our thoughts are with you all on the sad passing of Ian. May he rest in peace 🙏
Donna and James Smith xMarch 10, 2026 4:02 pm