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REA, Nola Ann


Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Place Warrnambool on September 7, 2026.

Aged 86 years

Dearly loved wife of Ron.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brendan and Cass, Gary and Wendy, Kathryn and Kevin, and Olivia and Damian.

Cherished Nan of Ashlee and Jack; Dale and Sen, Rebecca and Jack, Maggie, Paige; Tameika and Caleb, Jessica, Riley and Tracee, Grace; Matilda (dec.), Will, and Elsa.

Proud great grandmother to her 9 great grandchildren.

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The Funeral Mass for NOLA will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on MONDAY (September 14) commencing at 2.00p.m.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the
Warrnambool Cemetery.

Click this link to view the livestream of Nola's Funeral Mass.

Funeral notice


Service

Monday September 14, 2026, 2:00pm

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool

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Cemetery location

Warrnambool Cemetery, Otway Road, Warrnambool

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  1.  Dear Olivia, deepest sympathy to you during this sad and difficult time of the passing of your mum. Thinking of you and your family. ❤️

    Andrew Squires

    September 14, 2026 10:41 pm

  2. Condolences to you Ron and the Rea Family.
    My thought are with you especially on the day of the Funeral, I am sorry that I can't be with you on that day.
    Anna Scott and Family

    Anna Scott

    September 14, 2026 4:44 pm

  3. For Ron, Brendon, Gary, Kathryn, Olivia & all the family,
    Thinking of you all at this sad time, keep the wonderful memories from many years ago, strength & healing thought to you all 🥀🥀🥀

    Sharon Boswell

    September 14, 2026 12:01 pm

  4. To Ron and family.
    Condolences to you all during this difficult time.
    Many happy memories of a childhood spent at both Carolyn Crescent and Amaroo Court.
    Both Nola and Ron always very welcoming.
    Anthony, Helen and Brian Earnshaw

    Anthony Earnshaw

    September 13, 2026 9:12 pm

  5. Sincere condolences to Ron and extended family on the sad passing of Aunty Nola. John O’Rourke and family.

    John O’Rourke

    September 13, 2026 6:26 pm

  6. Dear Ron and family ,
    We were all really sad to see Nola has passed. She was a lovely lady and we will remember the chats we had at Schomberg Place. Sending lots of love to you all.
    Tracey, David, Josh and Tayla Gow.

    Tracey Gow

    September 11, 2026 10:15 pm

  7. Dear Ron and Family,
    My Thoughts are with you all on the passing of Nola. Fond memories of our school crossing days together.
    Norma

    Norma

    September 10, 2026 8:17 pm

  8. Dear Gary, Wendy, Dale, Rebecca, Maggie, Paige and All of The Rea Family.
    Our deepest sympathy to you all during this sad and difficult time. Thinking of you and your family. ❤️

    Tania & Barry Xo

    September 10, 2026 10:15 am

  9. To Ron and Family, we send our Deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    May Nola Rest in Peace.

    Ken Marj a Family.
    ❤️🙏❤️

    Marj Ogier

    September 09, 2026 12:14 am