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MUGAVIN, Mark James


16-09-1982 to 26-04-2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mark.
Dearly loved husband and best friend to Megan.
The best Daddy to Sophie and James.
“It’s not what we write, it’s not what we say, it’s how we remember you in our special way.”

You’re 41 forever
Beloved son of Sandra and Julian Mugavin.
Loved brother to Daniel and Louise (Shepherd).
Brother in law to Anna and Alan. Uncle to Jack and Lola, Rosie and Ted.
Grandson of Doug (dec.) and Linda Janes, Jack and Muriel Mugavin (both dec.).
“Gone far too soon forever in our hearts.”

Most wonderful son in law to Peter and Roslyn Baker.
Brother in law and best mate to Brendan and Jacinta.
Favourite brother in law to Ebony and Kit.
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”

Family and friends of MARK are invited to attend a Service to celebrate his life at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on SATURDAY (May 4) commencing at 1.00pm.

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

Megan has requested that everyone bring along a photo of a special time you remember with Mark.  Please write your memories of Mark on the back of the photo.  Alternately, cards will be available at the Service for you to record a special memory of time spent with Mark.

These will go into special memory boxes for Sophie and James to remember their Dad.

This is a celebration of Mark's life, please avoid wearing black.

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Funeral notice


Service

Saturday May 04, 2024, 1:00pm

Cemetery location

Tower Hill Cemetery, Settlers Lane, Illowa

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  1. To Sandra ,Julian and families our deepest sympathy.Noellene and Ian Campbell

    Noellene Campbell

    May 04, 2024 3:42 pm

  2. Our deepest condolences to the entire Mugavin family. No words will fill the loss of Mark Sending love to you all. Lindsey, Matt and family

    Lindsey Rjabenko

    May 04, 2024 2:20 pm

  3. Dear Megan, Sophie, James and extended families,
    We are sorry for your loss. Mark and Megan you were brave until the end. A gentleman who will always be remembered, as lovely and kind.

    Kind Regards,
    Nicole, Michael, Audrey, Mabel and Hazel Clements

    Nicole

    May 04, 2024 1:33 pm

  4. Our heartfelt condolences to Megan, Sophie and James, Sandra, Julian, Daniel and Louise and families, Peter, Ros and families at this heartbreaking time. May the memories of Mark be yours to treasure forever.
    “A top bloke”
    Brendan, Carley, Fletcher, Isla and Spencer Hickey

    Brendan

    May 04, 2024 9:27 am

  5. To Megan, Sophie, James and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a wonderful person, a proud father and will be deeply missed.
    He will always be with you in your heart and memories ♥️

    Kristen And Brad Hain

    May 03, 2024 12:22 pm

  6. To Megan, Sophie, James, Sandra, Julian, Roslyn, Peter and extended families. My deepest sympathies & prayers for God to surround you with his peace, love and comfort in our loss of Mark. He will be missed.

    David, Jonathon & Emmanuel Pattishall-Baker,

    May 02, 2024 12:20 pm

  7. Dear Linda, Sandra, Julian and family. Deepest sympathy on the passing of Mark. Prayers and condolences to you all at such a difficult time.
    Nancy Guy and family

    Robyn Watson

    May 02, 2024 11:59 am

  8. Mark Mugavin
    Grandson of Muriel and Jack Mugavin (Dec)
    Loved nephew of Geraldine, Ann- Maree McMahon, Carol, Barry, Damien, Susan, Jacinta, Philip and Wendy and loved cousin of their nephews.

    To Megan, Sophie, James, Julian and Sandra, Lynda,Daniel and Louise and their Families we are all very sad.
    May Mark Rest in peace.
    'a heart that's broken is a heart that's been loved'.Ed Sherran 'Supermarket Flowers'

    Geraldine Mugavin

    May 01, 2024 5:01 pm

  9. I don't have the words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Megan, Sophie & James, I am so sorry that your life together has been cut short, what a wonderful man your husband and daddy was. He will be remember fondly always. My thoughts are also with Sandra, Julian, Daniel, Louise & families, and the Baker family xx

    Anita Pender

    May 01, 2024 2:50 pm

  10. Condolences to both families at this sad time 💕 Murray & Thelma Smith

    Thelma Smith

    May 01, 2024 1:23 pm

  11. To Sandra and Julian, Roz and Peter and families, we are saddened to hear of Mark's passing. We extend our condolences, our thoughts are with you.
    Robert and Bronwyn

    Bronwyn Sutter

    May 01, 2024 12:22 pm

  12. Our sincere condolences to all who are grieving at this moment, especially Megan and kids, Julian and Sandra, Louise and Daniel and families.
    Mugo was a top bloke, loved his family and a good tradie. He impacted so many people in a good way and we are a blessed to have known him.
    Love to all the family
    Shane, Mel and boys

    Shane

    May 01, 2024 6:34 am

  13. Our heartfelt sympathies to Megan, Sophie & James together with Sandra at this devastating time. We hope Mark enjoyed making memories over the past twelve months in BLX716. Much love, Bruce & Lorraine Purcell xx

    Bruce & Lorraine Purcell

    April 30, 2024 5:28 pm

  14. Deepest sympathy to Jock, Sandra and all the family. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Mark was a credit to you and will be sorely missed.
    David and Samantha McMahon

    David Mcmahon

    April 30, 2024 5:18 pm

  15. To Sandra,Julian &family along with the Janes family.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time. Andy & Joan Walter.

    Joan Walter

    April 30, 2024 10:23 am

  16. Sandy and Julian we can’t even begin to imagine your heartache right now
    Sending our thoughts, prayers and love to you, your family and Marks family at this very very sad time..
    Col and Bear xx

    Colleen Yewers

    April 30, 2024 7:50 am

  17. So sorry to hear this and thinking of you all at such a sad time. It was wonderful seeing Mark enjoy watching the kids at Nippers this year and you all spending time together at the beautiful port beach. Sending you strength now and in the future we know he will be watching over you all especially when you are out in the ocean catching waves💙 Sarah, Jarrad, Menzel and Nelson Cook

    Sarah Cook

    April 29, 2024 9:02 pm

  18. With a heavy heart we say goodbye to a true gentleman. Our condolences to his family and friends.
    Carol and Sam Doolan

    CAROL Doolan

    April 29, 2024 11:16 am

  19. My absolute condolences to you Megan, Sophie and James. What a wonderful man Mark was; his smile would light up a room. Grateful for times we could hangout with you all - thinking of you Meg love sally

    Sally Greer

    April 28, 2024 10:22 pm

  20. Dear Megan, Sophie & James, we are saddened to hear of Mark’s passing.
    We extend our deepest sympathies to your family.

    Bob,Sandra & Lennie Wines (Formerly #8 Leo Francis Drive)

    Bob Wines

    April 28, 2024 8:55 pm

  21. Sending all our love to you Megan and James and Sophie and all the Mugavins, cousins, in-laws, siblings and grandchildren. How lucky we were to see Mark at Easter time when we were in Warnambool staying with Julian and Sandra. Such a calm, wise and beautiful man - seems like yesterday he was running around the garden with our sons. xxSusan and Damien

    Susan Raphael

    April 28, 2024 4:12 pm

  22. To Sandra Julian and family thinking of you all at this sad time our thoughts are with you.
    Trish and Helen Ryan

    Trish Ryan

    April 28, 2024 9:25 am

  23. Our hearts are all breaking for Megan and your beautiful children. To loss your husband and dad is beyond words. Thinking of you all.
    Sandra Julian Danial and Louise , we are so sorry that you have to say goodbye to a son and brother, life is so cruel x
    Brooke Gus Bentley and Adele Currell

    Brooke And Gus Currell

    April 27, 2024 9:19 pm

  24. Our most heartfelt condolences to Megan, Sophie, James and extended family on the passing of Mark. Gone way too young
    Wayne Vickie Crole and family xx

    Vickie

    April 27, 2024 10:37 am

  25. Words can not describe the world of pain we are in at the moment, beyond heartbroken. Mark, such a loving husband, dad, son, brother and a true best friend, you have certainly left an impact on all of us that had the honour and pleasure of knowing you and we love you forever.

    To Megan, Soph, James, Sandra, Julian, Daniel, Louise and families, we will celebrate Mark and keep his memory alive. He will always live on through his beautiful kids, we are thinking of you all.

    All our love,
    Clint, Lucinda, Jackson and Will Rogers

    Clint And Lucinda

    April 27, 2024 8:31 am

  26. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you all and we share your loss.
    Love to you all from Uncle Peter and Angelika
    Mark was a beautiful gentle soul, a quiet achiever and we will miss him.

    Angelika Janes

    April 27, 2024 6:45 am

  27. Deepest sympathy to Julian and Sandra on the passing of your son Mark. You are in the hearts of your Kiwanis friends who will always be there to support you both. We extend our sympathy to you family.

    Diane Riordon

    April 26, 2024 10:29 pm

  28. Nothing we can say will comfort your aching hearts as you grieve the loss of your son Mark. Sending Julian and Sandra and your extended family our deepest sympathy. Diane and Pete 💞

    Diane Riordon

    April 26, 2024 10:25 pm

  29. My condolences to Sandra and Julian at this very sad time. To Megan, Sophie and James.
    Treasure the memories that you have made together and keep them in your hearts to last for ever.

    Lorraine Wright

    April 26, 2024 9:08 pm