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FERN, Shirley (née Wilson)


On February 12, 2025 at Warrnambool.

Much loved wife of Lloyd (dec.).

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Sally (both dec.) and Ray and Elizabeth and their families.

Aged 91 years

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Dearly loved auntie of Suzanne, Samantha, Tracey and Tamika, friend of David, great auntie of Benjamin, Bradley and Chelsie, and Sadie.
Great great auntie of Slade and Aurora.

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Auntie of Matthew, Julie, Karen and Bryan, friend of Kane, great auntie of Chloe and Sarah.

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Family and friends of SHIRLEY are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on WEDNESDAY (February 19) commencing at 2.00pm.

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.

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Funeral notice


Service

Wednesday February 19, 2025, 2:00pm

Cemetery location

Warrnambool Cemetery, Otway Road, Warrnambool

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  1. Our dear friend and neighbour for 22 years in Maxwell Grove - we will miss her everyday.

    Julie and Bruce

    Julie Eagles

    February 22, 2025 8:08 am

  2. I am sorry to read of Shirley's Death. I appreciated her friendliness during my years in East Warrnambool. R.I.P.

    Father Lawrence O'Toole

    February 19, 2025 8:18 pm

  3. My Dear Cousin Shirley
    will always remember our wonderful times together
    Shirley was a real lady and will be sadly missed
    Marcia,Trevor,Ross and Nada

    Marcia Bland

    February 18, 2025 4:30 pm

  4. Many found memories of Shirley during her visits to Melbourne visiting my Nanna Elsie Withington and Auntie Mavis and Marcia.
    Always great fun !
    Rest in peace lovely lady !
    Leigh McLellan

    Leigh McLellan

    February 18, 2025 4:13 pm

  5. Much loved dear friend of Helen Asling & Len (dec). Also a loved friend of Heather and Melissa.

    Such fond memories of Saturday afternoon tea's at Shirley's home and spending many Christmas Days there also. A wonderfully generous and loyal lady who will be missed.

    Melissa Kelly & Heather Kearney

    February 18, 2025 2:21 pm

  6. Shirley, respected by Councillors, staff and ratepayers of the Shire of Warrnambool. Shirley was a fount of knowledge about the Shire.
    Marjorie Crothers

    Marjorie Crothers

    February 18, 2025 8:55 am

  7. Much loved sister-in-law to Ian and Sue Fern; treasured Aunty of Carolyn and Lachlan ( Dec); Great Aunt to Siena and Ryan; dear friend of Anthony and the Courtney family - Leigh Angela & Gary.
    Shirley was one of the most generous and nurturing souls in all our lives. We will miss her positive outlook and beaming smile immensely. Reunited with Lloyd - Rest peacefully.

    Carolyn Fern

    February 17, 2025 6:05 pm

  8. Vert sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing .
    I had the pleasure of meeting Shirley when she came in at provincial cafe for her savoury scone on Saturday mornings , it was always a contest who would get the biggest .rest in peace lovely lady.
    Cheers Carol and Jenny

    Carol Mccosh

    February 17, 2025 1:39 pm

  9. Condolences to Emma Josh and Tiah
    Joey Emily Hugo Theodore and Archie on the loss of your much loved Aunty Shirley. May the memories you have shared bring you comfort in the days ahead. Love you.

    Leanne Cooper

    February 16, 2025 12:20 am

  10. Very sorry to read of Shirley's death....a lovely, and very capable, lady. My sympathy to her family and friends.

    James Nicol, Fitzroy

    February 15, 2025 4:33 pm

  11. Dear Shirley, I worked with her at the Shire office and got her job when she married Lloyd, but we have been in touch all those years since I met her in 1955 and always wrote each other at Christmas. She was a lovely person and a good friend even though we never saw each other a lot.

    Joan Francis

    February 15, 2025 9:59 am

  12. Shirley was also a dearly loved aunty of
    Emma & Josh
    Joey & Emily.
    Great aunty of
    Hugo,Tiah,Theodore and Archie.
    She was a kind hearted lady and she will be missed by all.

    Joseph Wilson

    February 14, 2025 8:03 pm