Born November 6, 1955. Passed away July 16, 2026.

6^th November 1955 – 16^th July 2026

Passed away peacefully in Warrnambool.

Dearly loved husband of Kim.

Son of Mary and Lawrence (both dec.).

Brother of Bernard and Grace, Martin, Helen and John.

Loving father of Clare, Kristy and Joe, Dean and Janet.

Granddad of Sam, Lylah, Phoebe, Johnny and Heidi.

Loved and remembered always

 *****

Family and friends of STEPHEN are invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Hopkins Room, Proudfoots on the River, 2 Simpson St, Warrnambool on SATURDAY (July 25)
commencing at 2.00p.m.

Private cremation

Click this link to view the livestream of Stephen's Memorial Service

Tributes

1. To Kim and family,
   Our condolences on Stephen’s death and our sympathy to you all on your loss.
   John and Kathryn Kavanagh

   John Kavanagh

   August 02, 2026 8:42 pm

2. Hi Kim
   My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time. Steve will be greatly missed. It was a privilege to attend his memorial.
   Lots of love
   Susan Hook

   Susan Hook

   July 26, 2026 10:14 am

3. To Kim, Clare,Dean, Kristy and families- we extend our thoughts to you all today- the loss of Steve is incredibly sad and we wish you strength as you go forward in life without him. We know you have many precious memories to carry forward
   Love- Mary and Miles Coverdale

   Mary Coverdale

   July 25, 2026 12:52 pm

4. To Kim & Family
   So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing
   Sending lots of love and prayers at this sad time.
   Heather & Paul Gleeson

   Heather Gleeson

   July 25, 2026 9:04 am

5. To Kim and all your family. We are very sad to hear of Stephens death. Sincere sympathy to you all. Fond memories of Hawkesdale times
   Love to you all. Trish and Robert Foreman and Family. Hawkesdale

   Robert And Trish Forrmsn

   July 25, 2026 1:03 am

6. Mr Kavanagh, a much respected teacher at Hawkesdale College. Terrific memories of your kindness and care. Condolences to your family
   Nicole Cuzens (Johnson)

   Nicole Cuzens

   July 24, 2026 11:31 pm

7. A very special, gentle man who always had a smile to share.
   Love to everyone 🩷
   Paddy Kavanagh and family x

   Jeannie Flaherty

   July 24, 2026 10:13 pm

8. To dear Kim, Clare, Dean, Kristy, Bernard, Martin, Helen and families. Sending our love and sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved Stephen. Sorry we can't be with you on Saturday. We will be thinking of you.
   Love Patrice and Frank Sonnet and family.

   Patrice Sonnet

   July 24, 2026 10:05 pm

9. Thinking of you and all your family, Kim and sending love Bob and Helen

   Bob And Helen Scarborough

   July 24, 2026 10:08 am

10. Sending deepest sympathies to Mr Kavanagh’s family at this sad time.
    Remembered as one of the great teachers from Hawkesdale High School days in the 1980’s.
    Melissa Webster (Nagorcka) & family x

    Melissa Webster

    July 23, 2026 11:15 pm

11. Thinking of you all at this sad time my condolences Kim you will have all your great memories to look back on

    Sandra Hall

    July 23, 2026 6:29 pm

12. Sharing in your sadness as you remember Stephen.
    Wishing you moments of peace and comfort in the days ahead.
    Kim, sometimes life can be tough but remember so are you & your loving family.

    Gwyn Taylor

    July 23, 2026 5:45 pm

13. Dearest Kim
    My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Stephen. I'm so very sorry for your pain and hope that over time that will ease and you can recall happy times together.
    Love from Mary Rowe

    Mary Rowe

    July 23, 2026 3:17 pm

14. To Kim, Kristie, Clare and Dean; together with all their families. We share in your grief with the passing of a remarkable man. He was a true friend, companion and mentor to me in all aspects of our lives together. Hours upon hours of sharing music we played together that always made us happy together as we too shared that music with countless others. Peacefully get back to that fantastic finger pickin'now Steve. Love Adele, Damien, Christina, Sara, Katie, David; with all their families

    Adele And Damien Webster

    July 22, 2026 8:29 am

15. Dear Kim, Clare, Dean, Kristy, Bernard, Martin, Helen and families, Thinking of you all with sincere sympathy on the passing of Steve! Remembering our cousin Steve as a special friend and a kind gentle man.
    Love, Monica, Denis, Marita, Mark, Chris, Clare and families

    Monica Currer

    July 21, 2026 5:04 pm

16. Dear Kim,
    Sending my deep condolences to you and family. This must be such a difficult time, thinking of you. X Kylie Gaston

    Kylie Gaston

    July 21, 2026 3:36 pm

17. Our condolences to Kim and family members on your sad loss.

    Bill and Judy Poynton

    Bill & Judy Poynton

    July 21, 2026 12:54 pm

18. Our deepest sympathy Kim, Clare, Dean, Kristy and Helen on the passing of Stephen. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Bruce & Lorraine Purcell

    July 21, 2026 8:10 am

19. Sending my sincere condolences to you and the family Kim. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers xx

    Robyn White

    July 20, 2026 9:43 pm

20. Dear Kim, Clare, Dean, Kristy, Bernard, Martin, Helen and families, sending our love and sincere sympathy on the passing of our life-long family friend Stephen. So many great memories of Kavanagh Eagles picnics and times together over the years. Love Julie and Debbie Eagles

    Julie Eagles

    July 20, 2026 1:51 pm

21. Sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Steve. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

    Margaret Brodie

    July 18, 2026 8:22 pm