GAPES, Heather Jean (née Monahan)
Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2025.
Devoted wife of John (dec.).
Loved mother of Clynton (dec.) and Joanne.
Mother-in-law and best friend of Stephen.
Adored Granny of Hunter and Imogen.
Aged 74 years
A life well lived,
A rest well earned.
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Family and friends of HEATHER are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on WEDNESDAY (January 15) commencing at 2.00pm.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.
Please click on this link to watch Heather's Funeral Service stream
Funeral notice
Service
Wednesday January 15, 2025, 2:00pm
Tributes
Leave a tributeHeather you were a good neighbour at Warrong to Pierre. You told me to get some farm clothes and not to wear the city clothes. Good advice! To Jo and family, my deepest condolences.
January 15, 2025 9:03 pm
Many Happy memories shared with
Kinnersly Cousins at MinineraJanuary 15, 2025 12:38 pm
Jo, Steve, Imogen & Hunter our deepest sympathy for the loss of you wonderful Mum, Mother in law and Nanny.
Heather was a friend to everyone she met ❤️
Maree & Vince and familyJanuary 15, 2025 11:06 am
Condolences Jo, stephen and family.from Glenda and ken barker
January 15, 2025 9:20 am
Dear Jo.,Stephen, Hunter and Imogen,
Sending our condolences and love as you farewell your dear Mum and Granny.
Rest in Peace Heather. ❤️January 14, 2025 11:02 pm
To Jo, Stephen, Immy and Hunter, condolences to you all on the passing of Heather. Loved sister in law of Barb and David and loved Aunty of Andrew and Liz. Lots of happy memories over the years. Rest in peace Heather. Reunited with John xx
January 14, 2025 7:26 pm
To Jo, Stephen, Hunter and Imogen,
Thinking of you at this sad time, Heather is now at peace.
Thelma and Colin InverarityJanuary 14, 2025 4:03 pm
Condolences to Joe, Steven, Imogen and Hunter of the loss of Heather. Have many wonderful memories of great times spent with Heather and John. RIP Heather. Kathy and Mal O’Toole.
January 14, 2025 1:25 pm
So sad ! Thinking of you Jo, Stephen,Hunter and Imogen at this time. Sincere sympathy xx
Dan and Meryl Lenehan
January 14, 2025 12:02 pm
Dear Jo and family
Sending our thoughts at this sad time. Heather is now at peace.January 14, 2025 11:11 am
To dear Jo, Stephen, Hunter and Imogen,
You are in our thoughts as we farewell Heather.
Good friend to Graeme, Annette and Peter (all dec).
"A life well lived, a rest well earned" a fitting tribute indeed.
Rest peacefully Heather.
-Bron, Steve, Kayla, Peyton and Emmerson Levett
January 14, 2025 11:08 am
Dear Joanne and family,
Thinking of you all at this sad time.I have known Heather since we were little children at Mininera.January 13, 2025 11:13 pm
To Jo and Family. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on your sad loss. Heather was our neighbour and dearest friend over many years.
Happy memories of her calling in for a cuppa and chat on a regular basis.
Rest in Peace Heather.
Rose and Gerard (dec) Conheady and family xxxJanuary 13, 2025 6:21 pm
Great memories of our school days. Deepest sympathy to Jo and family, Ros
January 13, 2025 5:17 pm
Very sad to read of Heather's death. My sympathy to Joanne and her family. The Gapes family was our neighbour at Warrong, and I went to school with John from 1955 -1961 [inclusive] first at Warrong State School and then at Hamilton College.
January 13, 2025 3:42 pm
Dear Joanne and family, thinking of you at this time. As cousins, Heather and I spent a lot of time together when we were young.
January 13, 2025 12:47 pm
You are at ease now Aunty heather , you are with uncle John again.
Thinking of you Joanne and your family at this time. XxooJanuary 13, 2025 7:58 am
Fly high and at peace beautiful lady.
January 13, 2025 7:47 am
Dear Jo and family, sending our deepest sympathies to you all. Heather now resting in peace with her John. True working hands laid to rest. Patrick and Brenda Noonan and family
January 12, 2025 6:31 pm