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MUGAVIN-BROWN, Mary


Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 7th September, 2022 surrounded by all her loved and cherished family.

Adored wife of Brian, inspiring mother of Jonathan, Matthew, Timothy and Gabrielle.

Loving mother-in-law of Kylie, Louise, Shayna and Dave.

Beautiful Nana Mary of Olivia, Jack, Macy, Jaylen, Tommy, Georgie, Hamish, Sophie, Baby O’Sullivan and Baby Brown.

Her generous and loving soul will continue to follow us and keep us strong on our life journey.

Funeral notice


Service

Thursday September 15, 2022, 11:30am

Tributes

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  1. To Brian and all the Brown and Mugavin families, sending our deepest condolences. May Mary rest in peace.
    Our thoughts are with you all!
    Warm regards,
    Bob and Soula Paliouras.

    Theodora Niakolas

    September 26, 2022 1:57 pm

  2. Dear Brian and all the Brown and Mugavin families.
    I was greatly saddened to read this morning of Mary's death.
    Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. RIP Mary
    Karen and Peter Mainwaring

    Karen Mainwaring

    September 22, 2022 12:41 pm

  3. Sincere condolences to Brian and family and the whole Mugavin clan on the passing of Mary. May your memories give you peace and comfort
    Pam and Peter Promnitz

    Peter Promnitz

    September 20, 2022 9:44 am

  4. To Brian and Family and the Mugavins so sorry to hear about the loss of Mary. My thoughts and prayers
    Trudy Sharrock

    Trudy Sharrock

    September 18, 2022 9:38 pm

  5. Dear Brian and family
    My sincere condolences on Mary’s passing
    I hope your cherished memories will sustain you at this heartbreaking time
    Carol Bethune(Butch Smith’s partner)

    Carrie Bethune

    September 16, 2022 8:15 pm

  6. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. Thinking of you all

    Sue Sicely, Norm,Nick And Daniel Garner

    September 16, 2022 8:03 pm

  7. Dear Brian, Johnathan, Matthew, Timothy, Gabrielle your lovely family;

    David, Dale, Rachel and I send heartfelt condolences to all, on losing Mary a beautiful lady, wife, mother and grandmother.
    Sincere sympathy,
    Cheryl Simmons

    Cheryl Simmons

    September 16, 2022 11:40 am

  8. Deepest sympathy to the Mugavin and Brown families, Mary was such a beautiful lady and is treasured by many
    Sending our love to you all
    The Gleeson Families xx

    Denis Gleeson

    September 15, 2022 11:48 pm

  9. I am thinking of you Brian and family on the very sad loss of your dear Mary . Also to Noel and the Mugavin family . You would be all truly devastated . All your precious memories you can cherish forever .
    RIP Mary
    Sorry unable to attend
    Maree Couch

    Maree Couch

    September 15, 2022 10:52 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy to you Brian and family and to Val and all the Mugavin family.

    We will always cherish Mary’s pop garden visits and her great gardening advice.

    She was a beautiful person and will be sadly missed.

    Fiona and Shane Grundy and family.

    Fiona Grundy

    September 15, 2022 10:27 pm

  11. The South Warrnambool FNC committee, players, coaches and supporters extend our heartfelt condolences to Brian, Jonathan, Matthew, Timothy and Gabrielle on the passing of your beloved wife and mother, Mary.
    Deepest sympathy also to Noel and the extended Mugavin family.
    You remain in our thoughts and prayers

    South Warrnambool Football Netball Club

    September 15, 2022 5:53 pm

  12. Deepest sympathy to Brian and all your family on the recent loss of Mary.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Soldier on Browny. Peter & Bernadette Nolan and family (Colac)

    Peter Nolan

    September 15, 2022 3:09 pm

  13. Dear Brian and family

    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

    Deepest sympathy to you all

    Alison Elliott
    X

    Alison Elliott

    September 15, 2022 2:14 pm

  14. To Tim and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.

    Kevin Ashworth

    September 15, 2022 11:53 am

  15. To Brian, Noel and your families please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. 💗
    Fiona Stephens.

    Fiona Stephens

    September 15, 2022 11:15 am

  16. Our sincere condolences to the Brown and Mugavin families. Such a lovely lady and wonderful greyhound trainer taken way too soon. Robert, Mary Britton and family

    Robert Britton

    September 15, 2022 10:53 am

  17. Deepest sympathy to the Mugavin and Brown families from the Crossley Carroll clan and the Gervasoni's.

    LJ Gervasoni

    September 15, 2022 10:48 am

  18. Dear , Brian, Jonathan, Matthew. Timothy , Gabrielle and Noel and the Mugavin and extended Brown families
    So sorry to hear of the sad loss of beautiful Mary your wife, mother and sister .My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time . Love to you all RIP Mary xxxx
    Vicki McFarlane

    Vicki McFarlane

    September 15, 2022 10:45 am

  19. To dear Val, Brian, the Mugavin and Brown families.
    Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    From Anne and the McCutcheon family

    Anne McCutcheon

    September 15, 2022 10:23 am

  20. Our deepest sympathy to Brian, his dear Family also our love to Val, the Mugavin & Brown Families on the passing of such a beautiful person, Mary, will sadly missed
    Love Les, Frances & Family 💔💔

    Frances Dalton

    September 15, 2022 10:23 am

  21. Deepest sympathy to the Mugavin and Brown families, Mary was a beautiful person and will be missed, remembering our Crossley and Killarney days with lots of memories. Love the O’Shannessy family

    Dianne Swinton

    September 15, 2022 10:06 am

  22. To Brian, Jonathon,Matt,Tim & Gabby and their families,also the extended Mugavin and Brown Families. Our thoughts are with yoy all on the loss of your wonderful wife Mother and Grandmother, Mary.
    Kevin & Dawn Parker

    Dawn & Kevin Parker

    September 15, 2022 9:41 am

  23. Brian, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful Wife Mary. I was never lucky enough to meet her, but you always spoke so highly of her at work. I know she will be missed by many. Mary would be so proud of the beautiful family you have raised together. My condolences to Jonathan, Matt, Tim and Gabby.

    Noel, so sorry you have lost your sister. Thinking and praying for you at this hard time.

    Apologies, Brian and Noel I can not make it to the funeral today. But, will be watching online, praying and thinking of you all. Love Brooke Jones (Porter)

    Brooke Jones

    September 15, 2022 6:33 am

  24. To Valerie,Brian and family

    Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

    We will always remember Mary as the smiling happy and very kind schoolgirl and classmate at St Bridgids

    Margaret (Phyland)Carter and Carolyn (Carter)Hume

    Carolyn Hume

    September 14, 2022 9:13 pm

  25. My deepest sympathy to you Brian and family and to Val and all the Mugavin family.
    Mary was such a woman and will be incredibly missed by all.
    Sending my love, strength and prayers to you all.
    Therese Cain (Tobin)

    Therese Cain

    September 14, 2022 8:17 pm

  26. Dear Brian,
    My condolences to you, your children,grandchildren and the Mugavin family on the passing of Mary. I am so sorry for your loss.
    Eva (Sierant) McLeod

    Eva McLeod

    September 14, 2022 8:13 pm

  27. To the Brown and Mugavin families our thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many.
    Paul, Linda, Marie & Mark Azzopardi

    Paul Azzopardi

    September 14, 2022 7:27 pm

  28. Deepest sympathy Brian and family and also the extended Brown and Mugavin families on the loss of Mary
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
    Peter Delahunty

    Peter Delahunty

    September 14, 2022 6:30 pm

  29. Deepest sympathy Brian and family and also the extended Brown and Mugavin families on the loss of Mary
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
    Peter Delahunty

    Peter Delahuntu

    September 14, 2022 6:30 pm

  30. Deepest sympathy to Brian, Jonathan and all family members on the sad passing of your beloved wife and mother… there are no words💔….

    Our prayers and caring thoughts are with you all at this time…
    Clare & Peter Banks

    Clare & Peter Banks

    September 14, 2022 6:23 pm

  31. To Noel, Leanne, Benjamin, Jeremy, Jamie & Grace. My thoughts are with you following your loss of a sister, sister-in-law & aunt. Take care, my thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. Lucille Regan

    Lucille Regan

    September 14, 2022 5:08 pm

  32. Dear Brown and Mugavin Families .
    Our condolences on the loss of Mary .
    Such a wonderful lady whom we loved seeing over the years at Blakes .
    Thinking of you all in this very sad time . Tom , Donna Blake and family

    Donna Blake

    September 14, 2022 5:05 pm

  33. To Dear Brian and family My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all on the sudden passing of Mary A beautiful person and dear friend
    Rest In Peace
    Maureen and Jerry Maye (dec)

    Maureen Maye

    September 14, 2022 4:40 pm

  34. To Brian, Val and families. Very sad to hear of the passing of Mary. We always looked forward to see Mary when she and Val visited Geelong on their shopping expeditions. Firstly at Townhouse and in latter years at J’aani. Mary was our poster girl for Elisa Cavaletti. Rest In Peace beautiful lady. Love Rhonda and Norma

    Rhonda Anderson

    September 14, 2022 4:08 pm

  35. Deepest sympathy to Brian , Johnathon, Matthew, Timothy, Gabrielle & families
    Always In a hurry, always loyal, and always a lady smiling with those beautiful blue eyes.
    We miss you Mary
    Daryl & Jocelyn

    Daryl & Jocelyn Salmon

    September 14, 2022 1:32 pm

  36. To Brian and the extended Mugavin Brown families. So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
    Ian & Eleanor Britton and family

    Ian Britton

    September 14, 2022 12:05 pm

  37. Dear Brian , Jonathan, Mathew, Timothy ,Gabrielle and Families our thoughts and prayers are with at this very sad time with the loss of Mary Love Curley Nola McGuane and families 💕💕

    Nola McGuane

    September 14, 2022 11:55 am

  38. Deepest sympathy to Brian and family.

    Tony Scally

    September 13, 2022 10:17 pm

  39. Dear Brian and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary.
    A lovely neighbour from our Campbell St days in Colac.
    Lucy and Mike Washington and family

    Kylie McDonald

    September 13, 2022 10:06 pm

  40. To Brian, Jonathan, Matthew, Timothy and Gabrielle and the extended Mugavin and Brown families.
    We want to extend our deepest sympathy, prayers, love and strength on the passing of Mary, your beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother.
    All our love Marianne, Ian, Nick, Joff, Tom and Lachie Simpkin ❤️

    Marianne Simpkin

    September 13, 2022 8:43 pm

  41. To Brian and Family
    So sorry to hear of Mary's passing.I'll never forget Mary's and Mrs Pat Brown's vocal and loyal support of Brian and the Colac/Coragulac team.
    Butch and Leanne Robinson

    Mark Robinson

    September 13, 2022 8:30 pm

  42. To Brian and his family and Noel and his family o very very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary, such a person so special to you. Our thoughts are with you at this such a sad time. Grief is the price you pay for love.

    Brad Robyn Luke and Hana Burns

    Brad Burns

    September 13, 2022 8:18 pm

  43. To Brian and family our thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad occasion.

    Rod And Sunny.

    September 13, 2022 7:30 pm

  44. Deepest sympathies to you Brian and all your family. Our thoughts will be with you all through this very sad time.
    Peter and Jodie Ivanecky

    Peter R Ivanecky

    September 13, 2022 6:57 pm

  45. To the Mugavin-Brown families, our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Mark Barling and Amanda McCarten

    Amanda McCarten

    September 13, 2022 6:52 pm

  46. To Brain and family,
    Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
    Thinking of you all at this time.
    The Dixon family.

    Steven Dixon

    September 13, 2022 2:51 pm

  47. To Dear Brian and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sad and tragically sudden loss of your beautiful wife/mother/mother-in-law and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sorrowful occasion.
    Love Trish and Jack Barclay

    Patricia Barclay

    September 13, 2022 2:39 pm

  48. Deepest sympathies to Brian, Jonathan, Matthew, Timothy, Gabrielle & your families. I am so sorry for your sudden loss of a lovely wife, Mum, mother-in-law & grandmother. Mary will be missed by many. Take care, my prayers & love to you all.

    Lucille Regan

    September 13, 2022 12:58 pm

  49. To Brian and family
    Our thoughts are with you at this time.
    Clapp family

    Malcolm Clapp

    September 13, 2022 8:35 am

  50. My deepest sympathies to the Brown and Mugavin families on the sad passing off Mary.
    Kim, Christine Mulgrew & Family

    Kim Mulgrew

    September 13, 2022 7:34 am

  51. Our deepest sympathy to you Brian and family on the tragic passing of Mary

    Fred & Fay Lynch and family

    Joanne Lynch

    September 12, 2022 6:47 pm

  52. To Brian and Your Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Lovely Mary. Cherish your beautiful memories. Deepest Sympathy and Prayers from Joanne Brewer and The Ralph Family. Tony, Grant(dec), Lana and Joel.
    Neighbours from Colac days.

    Joanne Brewer

    September 12, 2022 2:21 pm

  53. A very special and caring woman. A beautiful person in so many ways. My thoughts are with the Mugavin and Brown families. RIP Mary

    Terry Swanson

    September 12, 2022 12:40 pm

  54. To Brian and Your Family.
    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the sudden passing of your Lovely Mary. Cherish your beautiful memories.
    Joanne Brewer and the Ralph Family, Tony, Grant(dec), Lana and Joel. Colac Neighbours.

    Joanne BREWER

    September 12, 2022 12:13 pm

  55. Our heartfelt condolences to Valerie & the Mugavin family (great neighbours), and of course Brian, Jonathan, Matthew, Tim & Gabrielle & families, taken way too soon from her loved ones. RIP Mary.

    The Sheehan Family

    Marlene Sheehan

    September 12, 2022 11:25 am

  56. To Dear Brian, and family, we are sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mary. Please accept our symphathy at this sad time. Gary,Cherrie Bray and family.

    Gary Bray

    September 11, 2022 9:01 pm

  57. Our deepest sympathy to the Mugavin-Brown family on the sad loss of much loved Mary. Her beautiful smile will be remembered by many.

    McDonald Family ♥️

    Kate Mcdonald

    September 11, 2022 8:44 pm

  58. Our deepest sympathy to the Mugavin -Brown families on the loss of beautiful Mary. Thinking of you all at this sad time. x

    Brian and Marlene Riordan

    Brian And Marlene Riordan

    September 11, 2022 8:24 pm

  59. To Dear Brian and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Beautiful Mary..our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joanne Brewer and The Ralph Family, Tony, Grant(dec), Lana and Joel.
    Colac neighbours.

    Joanne Brewer

    September 11, 2022 3:08 pm

  60. Cherished daughter of Kevin (dec.) and Valerie.

    Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Sally, John and Claire, Noel and Leanne, Julie and Bill (dec.), Catherine (dec.), Kevin and Fleur, Martina, Leon and Prudence, Timothy and Anna.

    Special aunt and friend of James and Tanya, Simone and Mark, Lauren and Nick, Leigh-Barry and Sharnay, Ellen and Cameron, Sarah, Julia, Peter and Alex, Benjamin and Alison, Jeremy and Nicola, Jamie and Sarah, Grace and Michael, Marcus and Kate, Shaun and Jo, Liam and Annie, Brianna, Alex, Jemima, Eve, Cleo, Luc.

    “That beautiful face will never be forgotten”

    Guyetts Funerals

    September 11, 2022 2:01 pm

  61. Our sincere condolences to you Brian
    Jonathan, Matthew, Timothy and Gabrielle
    And your families
    Also the Mugavin, and Brown Families
    Much love and prayers for you all at this very very sad time
    Bernie(Dec) colleen, and family

    Colleen O’Shannassy💔💔

    Colleen OShannassy

    September 10, 2022 4:14 pm

  62. Our deepest sympathy to the Mugavin and Brown families on your sad loss on this sorrowful occasion, our prayers and love to you all.

    Terry And Gayle ManleylDartmoor.

    September 10, 2022 11:20 am

  63. Deepest sympathies to all Mary’s family on her passing. The time spent as neighbours and the friendship we shared during that period will always hold a special place. A truly generous and giving soul who touched many lives with her smile and kindness.

    Sue Sheehan

    September 09, 2022 7:37 pm

  64. Our deepest deepest sympathies to the lovely Brown and Mugavin families, on the sad loss of such a beautiful person. Leon Debbie Jason and Stacey Maguire

    Leon Maguire

    September 09, 2022 4:46 pm

  65. I am deeply sorry on the loss of Mary Brown who was inspirations and unconditional love of family.

    Judy & Richard Embelton OAM

    September 09, 2022 4:30 pm