QUINLAN, Elizabeth (née McDonald)
1938 – 2025
Elizabeth was dearly loved by her entire family. She gave us unconditional love, kindness and compassion, all while carrying a sharp wit that brought warmth and laughter.
Much loved wife of Bill for 65 years.
Dearly loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Christopher, Helen and Stephen (dec), Paul and Anne-Maree, Gregory and Charmian, Dominic and Rebecca, Martin and Jennifer, Eliza-Kate and Peter, and their families.
Adored grandmother and great grandmother of 31.
Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Gerard and Maureen, Locky (dec), Ian (dec) and Mary (dec).
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The Requiem Mass for ELIZABETH will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (August 1) commencing at 11.00am.
Private burial
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Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to Bill and family, we are thinking of you all at this very sad time in Ireland.
August 03, 2025 4:25 am
Bill and QUINLAN farm our sincere sympathy to u all on sad passing of Elizabeth passing to her eternal reward may her Dte soul rest in peace..we have some lovely memories of your visit to lreland and our visit to warnpool we are thinking of u all at this v sad time
August 03, 2025 2:14 am
Sending our love and condolences , thinking of you all at this very sad time
Michelle, Chris Mayo and familyAugust 01, 2025 4:59 pm
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time - Michael and Helen Boyd
August 01, 2025 11:10 am
Sending all my love to the Quinlan family on the passing of Aunty Elizabeth. Time for a well earned rest now ❤️ x
August 01, 2025 10:00 am
Deepest sympathy to the Quinlan families.
Thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Michele Everall and Sarah Everall ( Lake Imaging Ballarat)
August 01, 2025 9:30 am
What a beautiful lady that had been a pleasure to have known. Always immaculate looking and we should know, every week she would come into our salon and have her hair done. Nothing got in the way of that. Elizabeth had a great sense of humour and we shared a lot of laughs together.
We will miss her very much. Fridays will not be the same. Condolences to Bill and family.
Sonia and Vaughn Parsons. Coco Hair and BeautyAugust 01, 2025 8:32 am
Bill and extended family our cousins in Australia. So sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. John and I are thinking of you all . We have just had Bridie , Rohan and Michelle 's daughter staying with us in London.
July 31, 2025 11:20 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Bill & the Quinlan family on the passing of Elizabeth.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
July 31, 2025 10:17 pm
Fond memories of a beautiful woman who loved her family beyond measure. Loyal to the end. I enjoyed playing cards with Elizabeth many times. 6 hearts I’d call, and she’d say ‘Oh that’s a false bid!’ Lol
Stylish and sophisticated always. Thinking of all the Quinlan family,
Michelle SmithJuly 31, 2025 6:17 pm
Our condolences to Elizabeth and family.
July 31, 2025 2:43 pm
My deepest sympathy to Eliza and the Quinlan family. A beautiful lady that will be remembered forever, Rest in peace Elizabeth xx
July 31, 2025 8:24 am
Beautiful tributes and stories of Helen show her great life of a cherished family - a wonderful person. Playing cards reminds me of our Nana Anne Flahavin and the heritage of characters in that that family, Lil and the rest all from a tiny cottage in Kirsktall. Condolences to Bill, Helen, all family from the Nana Flahavin side - Jamie McKew and our lot.
July 30, 2025 11:32 am
Sending deepest condolences to the Quinlan and McDonald families on the passing of Elizabeth. Love and prayers to you all at this sad time xx
July 30, 2025 10:25 am
To Bill and Family. My deepest condolences to you all. I remember an amazing woman who was a dear friend to our mother Margaret. The “Girls” weekly catchup will remain a childhood memory with me with your presence and poise always fondly remembered.
July 29, 2025 5:00 pm
Sincere condolences Eliza and Family on the sad passing of your Mum, Mother-in-law amd Nana.
A beautiful soul laid to rest.
A new Angel 😇 to look over you and keep you safe.
Your Mum always had a smile on her face ☺️
Thinking of you xx
SharonJuly 29, 2025 4:34 pm
To Helen, Eliza and families so sad to hear of Elizabeth's passing. Sincere condolences. Caroline (Mckew)
July 29, 2025 3:00 pm
To Bill & Family
Sorry we are unable attend Elizabeth's funeral. Our thoughts & prayers are with you on this sad occasion
Deepest sympathy
Ray & Bernadette EcclesJuly 29, 2025 1:01 pm
To Bill and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Elizabeth. Kevin and Maureen McKenzie.
July 29, 2025 12:03 pm
Uncle Bill and my precious cousins, we are praying for you all as you say goodbye to Elizabeth (Mum). Allow her Hope in a resurrected Jesus to fill your hearts with a Peace and knowledge that you will see her again. Love you
July 29, 2025 8:33 am
Dear Helen and family, thinking of you at this very sad time.
Cate Hocking, Maureen, and Paddy KavanaghJuly 29, 2025 8:03 am
Our Deepest Condolences to the Quinlan Family on the passing of Elizabeth. May the road rise to meet her and wind be on her back-until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
July 29, 2025 6:43 am
Sincere condolences to Bill and family on the sad passing of Elizabeth. Thinking of you all from Ireland
July 28, 2025 11:26 pm
Sincere condolences Bill and family. Ron & Bev McLeod
July 28, 2025 10:38 pm
My condolences to Eliza and family. A lifetime will never be long enough either the ones you love xo
July 28, 2025 9:27 pm
Sending love and condolences on your very sad loss. Thinking of you and the family. Much love, Mel, Ella and Finn xxx
July 28, 2025 8:15 pm
To Bill, Helen and all of the Quinlan family, sending you our love on the passing of your dear wife , mother & grandmother . Elizabeth was beautiful inside & out . ❤️ We know Stephen will have greeted you with open arms in your resting place ❤️ Love Sheryl & Kevin .
July 28, 2025 6:15 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Paul, Annemarie and family on the passing of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you.
Trish and Garry McLeod and family.July 28, 2025 4:27 pm
Deepest sympathy to Bill and family on the loss of a life long family friend
July 28, 2025 4:18 pm
Dear Lize, Pete and family, thinking of you all on the passing of your beautiful Mum and Grandmother.
Nick, Belinda & GirlsJuly 28, 2025 11:21 am
A beautiful friendship from way back when we were workmates at M Taylor’s stores in late 1950’s,lasting memory of her devilment,beds hard to secure in a private room at ST John’s maternity,me ready for discharge, Elizabeth unsure if she was in labour,constant phone calls ,stay there,I want your bed ,poor old St Anslem, to me What time ‘s your husband coming Dear,Elizabeth finally arrived, I got out Elizabeth in the same sheets & all, but she got her private room ,& baby Paul was born.”GOD BLESS”my beautiful friend.
July 27, 2025 3:21 pm
We loved you so much grandma. We will miss your love and smile.
In fact we will miss everything about you.
Sam, Amelia and Sophie ❤️July 27, 2025 12:06 pm
Sincere condolences 💐 to Paul and Anne Marie and all your family and friends on the sad passing of your dear mum . Treasure your memories ❤️
Thinking of you all Peter and Anne Rosolin and familyJuly 26, 2025 11:20 pm
Deepest sympathy to Bill and family on their loss of Elizabeth. A lovely lady who supported her family to the full extent.
July 26, 2025 10:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to Bill and family loved Elisabeth’s funny and quirky retorts and she just loved her cards We will really miss her on Thursday nights ♥️♦️♣️♠️
July 26, 2025 8:45 pm
We pass on Our Deepest Sympathies to all of the Quinlan family especially to Paul & Anne-Marie.
Jayne & Brian Gibson and familyJuly 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Condolences to Bill and all the family . Ross Drake
July 26, 2025 10:49 am
Our most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to our dear friends
Anne-Maree & Paul and the Quinlan family.
Fiona & Pat KavanaghJuly 26, 2025 8:08 am
Very sorry to read of Elizabeth's death. My sympathy to Bill and to Elizabeth's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Warmth and laughter are mentioned in the funeral notice, both characteristics I associate with Elizabeth.
July 26, 2025 12:37 am
Thinking of you at this sad time. Nooka and Anne
July 25, 2025 5:22 pm
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Suzy and Gary Millard 🙏July 25, 2025 4:35 pm