March 13th, 1938 - April 28th, 2026

Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.

Adored father of Scott, Olivia and Lucas. Loved father-in-law of Chloe and Jess.

Treasured grandfather of Willem, Hunter, Finley, Lachie, Ricky, Elinor and Byron.

Grandfather-in-law to Kirsty.

Great-grandfather of Montana and Hudson.

Much-loved brother of Robert, Jeffrey, Helen, Beryle and Marcia (dec).

He walked the same fields from first breath to last,
an adored father whose love ran deep -
in the land, and in his family.

*****

The Funeral Service for DOUGLAS will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church,

Penshurst-Warrnambool Road, Hawkesdale on WEDNESDAY

(Please note date: 13th May) commencing at 10.00am.

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Hawkesdale cemetery.

Tributes

1. Doug (along with Billy McConnell were best men at my wedding in 1962 in Koroit) Great mate whilst I lived in Hawkesdale - now in Gosford NSW.

   Hugh And Shirley Edwards

   May 07, 2026 8:01 pm

2. Beautiful family and lovely memories spent on the farm. Always had a great fire going. Enjoyed those wood cutting days, family, food and drink. Wonderful times. Rest in peace. Jude, Geoff (dec) & Joan Russell

   Judy Russell

   May 04, 2026 9:27 pm

3. Sending my deepest sympathy to Scott , Lucas , Olivia and families .Graham and I spent many nights over a home cooked meal and drinks hearing of his knowledge of the land & his shearing years gone by those times will always be remembered , his hardworking hands now at rest .Leanne Densley .

   Leanne Densley

   May 01, 2026 3:33 pm

4. Doug was good to us, It was always good to catch up with him for a chat.
   RIP Doug

   Neil and Debra Dumesny

   Neil Dumesny

   April 30, 2026 8:21 am