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HANDLEY, Robert John


Passed away peacefully at South West Healthcare on March 15, 2025

Aged 76 years

Loved husband of Shirley

Father of Jason and Jo, Kylie and Kellie

Step-father of Jacqueline and Laszlo, and Jillian

‘Poppy Rob’ of Billy, Chloe, Bridget, Zac

Brother of Geoff (dec.), Margaret, Heather, and Judy

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Family and friends of ROBERT are invited to attend his Funeral Service at the Crossroads Fellowship Church Complex, 10681 Princes Highway, Warrnambool on THURSDAY (March 20) commencing at 1.00p.m.

The funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the Service for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Funeral notice


Service

Thursday March 20, 2025, 1:00pm

Cemetery location

Tower Hill Cemetery, Settlers Lane, Illowa

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Tributes

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  1. The last words you said to me 3 days before you left us will be cherished forever " Love You Jacqui ". Thank you for being our pop and dad and showing us kindness always. Ww are devastated you are gone but we are left with a heart full of loving memories. All our love, Jacqui, Laszlo, Bridget and Zac.

    Jacqueline

    March 21, 2025 7:28 am

  2. Our deepest sympathy to you Shirley on the loss of your Rob ,he’s out of pain now and can rest easy ,love from Donna and Wayne.

    Donna And Wayne Hughes

    March 20, 2025 6:54 pm

  3. With Deepest Sympathy to Margaret Heather and Judy. Sorry we can't make the Funeral. Fond Memories of our days in Koroit. Reunited with Geoff.
    Joy & Ashley McDowall

    Joy McDowall

    March 20, 2025 4:20 pm

  4. My darling gentle brother.
    Now, the pain is gone,
    But oh, how l will miss you.
    Love ~ Margaret

    Margaret Handley

    March 19, 2025 11:48 am

  5. There are no words to express what you meant to us. We may not have been related by blood, but you loved us more anyone could. We will remember you, love you and cherish you always. Goodbye Poppy Rob. Love Jillian, Billy and Chloe

    Jillian, Billy And Chloe

    March 18, 2025 7:41 pm

  6. Sending all our love to Shirley, Jason, Jo, Margaret and families on the sad loss of Robert. Well fought battle, a rest well deserved. Elaine and Belinda Clark and family xxx

    Belinda Clark

    March 18, 2025 7:17 pm

  7. Robert John(Bob)With heart felt condolence to Shirley and Family.Bob was a well respected work mate and good friend he suffered some challenging times but never complained he will be sorely missed R. I.P. Barrie & Marion West.

    Barrie West

    March 18, 2025 9:03 am

  8. My thoughts are with you and family shirl viv and family xxx

    Vivien Miles

    March 16, 2025 3:51 pm

  9. Dear Shirley deepest sympathy not only on the loss of wonderful Rob but of your best friend too … I’m here anytime you need a friend ❤️…… Jan

    Jan Uebergang

    March 16, 2025 8:56 am