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SMITH, William 'Bill'


Passed away peacefully at South West Healthcare Warrnambool on April 25, 2026

Aged 93 years

Dearly loved husband of Mary

Loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Carlene (dec.) and Peter, Gerry and Catherine, David and Connie, Terry, Rosalie (dec.) and Geoff, Patrick (dec.) and Kellie.

Adored ‘Pa Bill’ of his 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren

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The Funeral Mass for BILL will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street Warrnambool on MONDAY (May 11) commencing at 11.00a.m.

The cortege will proceed at the conclusion of Mass to the Tooram Memorial Park Cemetery, Hopkins Point Road, Allansford

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Funeral notice


Service

Monday May 11, 2026, 11:00am

St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street, Warrnambool

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Cemetery location

Tooram Memorial Park Cemetery, Hopkins Point Road, Allansford

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  1. To my friends Mary and Fred i would like convey my condolences to all at the smith family we had some good times over the years and I am sorely going to miss Bill nobody to give me a hard time anymore, your in my thoughts Mary.

    John Mc Clelland

    May 12, 2026 10:31 pm

  2. To dear Mary, Terry and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss of Bill. A truly lovely and wise man. With love, thoughts and prayers for you all at this time.
    Angela McKelvie 🌹

    Angela McKelvie

    May 11, 2026 12:23 pm

  3. To Mary Terry & Smith family
    With deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Bill .

    Henry & Karen Cameron

    May 11, 2026 12:22 pm

  4. Dear Mary our deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the passing of Bill
    Our love always,
    Les, Frances & Family ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

    Les & Frances Dalton

    May 10, 2026 8:39 pm

  5. Mary and Terry thinking of you both at this time, RIP Bill

    Patricia Jensen

    May 10, 2026 3:22 pm

  6. Condolences to Mary .Terry and families on the passing of Bill
    Bruce and Pauline Elliott 🌹🌹

    Pauline Elliott

    May 08, 2026 4:28 pm

  7. To Mary and all the Smith family our Deepest Sympathy to you all!! Many fond memories of growing up at Yambuk....
    RIP Bill...A life well lived..
    Robin & Julie Rowbottom

    Julie & RobinRowbottom

    May 06, 2026 6:12 pm

  8. Condolences to Mary and all the Smith families, fond memories of Bill who was always up for a good talk and a laugh. Brian and Dianne Hancock

    Brian Hancock

    May 06, 2026 1:17 pm

  9. Vale Bill. Much love to Mary. I miss you both at mass. Love Helene.

    Helene Clarke

    May 03, 2026 12:01 pm

  10. Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Terry and Families. We are thinking of you all on the loss of Bill. Many wonderful memories of living next to the Smith Family growing up.
    We are thinking you all and send our love.
    Andrew Trudy, Sam, Bec & Finn, Will and Jill, Megan and Julien

    Andrew And Trudy Kelly

    April 30, 2026 9:32 am

  11. Deepest Sympathies to Mary,Terry & Families, I,m thinking of you all. R.I P. Bill. Lorraine Frewin & Family.

    Lorraine Frewin

    April 28, 2026 8:09 pm

  12. RIP dear Bill... To Mary, Gerry and extended family, Hearts are heavy but we celebrate a life well lived. He strove for excellence in everything he did and achieved that and more. A giant of a man with a wicked wit and sharp intelligence...he was immensely proud of all his family...
    Deepest sympathy, Marg John Caity Dunne

    Margaret Heffernan OAM

    April 28, 2026 7:28 pm

  13. To Mary and all the Smith family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. A hard working man who loved the land and his family. A life well lived
    Respected brother in law and uncle of Peg and Ray Matthews (both dec)and family.
    I feel so privileged to have been able to spend time with Bill over the last 12 months and reminisce with him of earlier days. RIP Bill
    Love Monica

    Monica Neal

    April 28, 2026 5:31 pm

  14. To David and Connie and all of the Smith family
    Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Bill
    May he rest in peace and may all the wonderful memories flood your thoughts
    Ernan and Paula Hession along with the family
    Swan Hill ❤️

    The Hession Family

    April 28, 2026 1:54 pm

  15. Deepest Sympathy to Mary and families. Barbara Sinnott.

    Barbara Sinnott

    April 28, 2026 11:11 am

  16. To dear Aunty Mary and family, our heart felt condolences on the loss of Bill. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

    Steve And Cath Farley

    April 27, 2026 9:40 pm

  17. Mary and all the Smith family. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Bill (Pa Bill). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
    Barry Andrea Smith & family

    Andrea Smith

    April 27, 2026 3:09 pm

  18. SMITH,William (Bill) loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Mary(Dec). Uncle to Tony, Gail, Pauline, Gwenda, Robert and Sharon. " I will muss our chats" ⚘️

    Gail Smith

    April 27, 2026 12:49 pm