WATTS, Shane John
Passed away peacefully on 15th August, 2025.
Aged 56 years
Loving husband of Sharon.
Loving Dad to Mia and Zoe, and friend of Brad.
Dearly loved son of Peter (dec.) and Nolene, and sister to
Michelle (dec.).
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To my hubby/darl, Thank you for your unconditional love over the last 18 years. Your strength and courage has been amazing and something to look up to. You fought the fight to the end.
- Love forever, Shaz.
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Dad, Thanks for all the love and trivia facts over the years.
- Love, Meez.
Dad, I love you to the moon and back.
- Love Zo.
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Will miss you so very much.
- Mum.
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Family and friends of SHANE are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (August 22) commencing at 10.00am.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tooram Memorial Park Cemetery.
Please click this link to view the livestream of Shane's Service.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSorry couldn’t be with you today Sympathy to Sharon Mia Zoe and Noelene Shane was a good person Thinking of you all Love Peter and Marg
August 22, 2025 3:00 pm
RIP mate, too soon but not so soon that you didn’t touch the lives and hearts of many. You will long be fondly remembered and missed by your Community. Thoughts with Noelene and your girls.
August 22, 2025 2:03 pm
Thinking of You Shaz, Mia, Zoe and Nolene . Watching the service via Live Stream as I am interstate. Glad to see that today you are surrounded by your family and many wonderful friends . Rest in Peace Shane and may your love continue to surround your family . Deepest Sympathy Sussanne Pyers
August 22, 2025 11:13 am
Thinking of you all during this deeply sad time. Shane’s nature, dedication and strength left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege to know him.
August 22, 2025 10:18 am
Treasured memories of working with you at SWC Wattsy. You were always up for a chat and a laugh and made it a great place to work. You are going to be greatly missed.
Thoughts & love to Shaz, Mia, Zoe and NoleneAugust 22, 2025 1:00 am
To Nolene and Family
Hoping that the good memories and stories of Shane will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time.
Thinking of you all with Deepest Sympathy.
Bev & Norm Smith & FamilyAugust 21, 2025 10:52 pm
RIP Wattsy. Thanks for all of the laughs and the good memories at South West Credit.
Thinking of Shaz, Mia, Zoe and Nolene.August 21, 2025 8:26 pm
Shane, we didn't get to meet in person, but I'll miss our work chats on 'Teams'. Such a kind, genuine man, taken way too soon. Sending love to Shane's family and friends xx
August 20, 2025 8:43 pm
R.I.P Watssy always up for a chat whether it be about the Footy,Cricket,Golf or Horse racing,condolences to all your family & friends, Now at peace mate. Poss & Gayle Kelly
August 20, 2025 7:44 pm
To Sharon and family, My condolences on the loss of your best mate Shane, a great guy always. Remembering the good times
LorraineAugust 20, 2025 6:03 pm
Dear Noelene, Sharon and girls.
Our thoughts are with you all on the passing of your son Shane, husband and dad.
Treasures all in happy memories
RIP
Love Greg Sue Lyons and family. XxAugust 20, 2025 6:50 am
Deepest sympathy to you Noelene and Shane’s family. xx
August 20, 2025 2:03 am
Dear Shaz, Mia and Zoe, thinking of you all at this terribly difficult time and always. My to you all, Eliza
August 19, 2025 8:42 pm
They certainly take the best.. I'll forever cherish every memory we have over 34 years. You have always been a big part of my and our family lives and you will be deeply missed. Much love always wattsy.
Rest easy now ❤️August 19, 2025 6:51 pm
Shane you always greeted people with a welcome smile at S.WC. albeit sometimes with a devilish twinkle. You were a very loyal employee, respected by work colleagues and Directors. Deepest sympathy to your family, you will be sadly missed. Go Bombers.
Glen RiddleAugust 19, 2025 4:36 pm
Shane, highly respected client and mate of Bobby, Baz, and Les, a great bloke who will be sadly missed by all, deepest sympathy to Shane's family.
August 19, 2025 1:08 pm
You made such a contribution to SWCU, Wattsy, that you will never be forgotten. You made it a happy & cheerful place to visit. Travel well, my friend. Deepest, deepest sympathies to Sharon and Family.
August 19, 2025 9:19 am
I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of Shane. The best are always taken too soon. Beautiful memories of my time at SWC working with Shane. He was a great man! So sorry for your loss xx
August 19, 2025 12:01 am
To Shaz, Mia, Zoe, Noelene and the whole family…. Our deepest sympathy on the tragic passing of Wattsy, he was one of the best and taken far too young. Always remember your contagious smile. Tight lines mate. With love Peter & Beverley Niblock 💙
August 18, 2025 12:06 pm
Dear Shazzy, Mia and Zoe
Thinking of you all and sending all my love, Shane was simply one of the best and will be missed by many. 🖤🕊️August 18, 2025 11:53 am
Our deepest sympathy to you Shaz, your gorgeous girls and to Shane's mum Noelene.
It was always a pleasure to deal with Shane at SWCU over the years. We will miss dealing with a local who knew local!
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Love the Conveyancing Girls at Maddens xoxo
August 18, 2025 10:46 am
To Sharon, Mia and Zoe
Sending our love to you all on the passing of Shane.
Love Gayle and Perc xxAugust 18, 2025 7:56 am
To Sharon, Mia, Zoe and family
Peaceful is the sleep that takes the pain
He fought to the end to stay with you all
Now rest in peace Shane
Much love From The Weber’sAugust 17, 2025 9:10 pm
Thanks Shane for all your help at south west credit rip
August 17, 2025 8:21 pm
Deepest Sympathy Sharon Mia and Zoe and Watts family. Sharon fond memories of you at the St Josephs play group and then meeting your fantastic bloke husband Shane at SW credit. Sending love and hugs Geraldine Peter Melican family
August 17, 2025 7:43 pm
Dear Watsy. Our group catch ups will never be the same. Just to call and chat about the specials at bcf or any camping ideas we had. A weekend beer, a bbq or a night dinner with the crew. You will be forever missed mate.
Marc, shez and boysAugust 17, 2025 7:40 pm
Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. Plenty of great times playing cricket with Wattsy at Purnim and more recently some fantastic days and life long memories at the races with the syndicate. Rest easy Daicos.
August 17, 2025 7:37 pm
To our beautiful sister Sharon and nieces Mia and Zoe, Brad and Nolene , we have wonderful memories of Wattsie at all our family gatherings over the years , Maureen & Wayne, Lorraine &Colin, Darren, Tracy and Shane and families , RIP Wattsie , we will all miss you .
August 17, 2025 7:08 pm
RIP Wattsy past Purnim CC player and supporter
and current Northern Raiders CC supporter and great mate of manyGone way to early
Condolences to Sharon and girls from everyone involved with the Raiders
Gone fishing/cricketing/racing
August 17, 2025 7:01 pm
Great memories stay with us of Watsy at Cole’s (Lava St), South West Credit Union & at South Warrnambool Footy Club.
Our love to Shaz & family & Mum.
Rest easy Watsy.
Leanne & TonyAugust 17, 2025 6:48 pm
Shane, you were a gold nugget. You shone so bright with that big smile on your face which matched your heart. We will miss you and always think of you. Our deepest condolences to Sharon, Mia & Zoe and Noelene. May your memories of Shane help you through this terribly sad time and give you strength to keep smiling. Love to you all, Spud & Donna, Tyson & Steph, Jemma & families xxxxx
August 17, 2025 3:16 pm
Shane feeling grateful that we got to share many special & fun times together over the years. We will cherish memories of those times forever. We also shared a love of sport. I am going to miss our phone calls and chats analysing a game and discussing how it was won or lost. To us Shane you were ‘Simply the Best’. Condolences to Nolene, Shaz, Mia and Zoe. Love Karen & Neil.
August 17, 2025 11:31 am
Dear Shazzy, girls & family,
Our hearts & thoughts are with u all on the sad loss of Wattsy.
Sending u our luv n hugs
Ange, Craig & Duro family xxxxAugust 17, 2025 10:25 am
I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Shane’s passing. Always a friendly competitor at Supergrass on Tuesday nights, he will be missed.
August 17, 2025 10:18 am
Sending our love to Shaz Mia and Zoe on Shane's passing ❤️
Rest easy now Wattsy,you fought a courageous fight.
Love Gayle and Perc xxAugust 16, 2025 7:19 pm
We both had the privilege to have worked alongside Wattsy for many years. His kindness and dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Miss our SWC days. Thinking of you Sharon, Mia and Zoe.
August 16, 2025 1:49 pm
I wish I wasn’t doing this while on holiday here in Japan.
We still can’t believe you have passed.
Shane you were more like a brother to me than a cousin.
I’m going to miss our long long chats on anything from Horse Racing, Footy and in recent years craft beer and Japanese Culture.
Chika and I had a few beers yesterday in a lovely seaside town south of Tokyo for you.
Rest in peace mate.
Until we meet again.
Daz and Chika 🐎🍻🇯🇵August 16, 2025 1:05 pm
Shane we shared a lot of good times together over the years that we will cherish forever. We shared a great love for all sports and will miss our chats analysing why a game was won or lost. In our eyes you were simply the best. Condolences to Nolene, Shaz, Mia and Zoe. Love Karen & Neil
August 16, 2025 11:37 am
Shane your valued assistance at South West Credit Union was so great knowing my banking situations were completed with ease, willingness and compassion.. May your journey ahead be peaceful after your tough battle. Sending my sincere condolences to all your family and friends.. R.I.P Shane..
Andrew (Drew) Squires
August 16, 2025 10:38 am
My great mate of 40 years Dacis, My heart is shattered in the knowing that your gone words cannot describe the loss you will be to all of us , especially Nolene , Shaz, Mia, Zoe ,Brad , and all families that new and loved you . Your big smile lit up any room and you were just a great friend to have around in all that we shared over our journey as mates it’s been my privilege to call you my mate, sending all the love I have to your girls , Shaz , and Mum Nolene , till we meet again love ya mate , Lege,Ev, Girls and all of the Bolden family ❤️
August 16, 2025 8:25 am
Wonderful memories of a loyal friend and workmate - you fought so courageously and can now rest in peace dear Wattsy. Love to Sharon, Mia , Zoe and Noelene xx
H & SpiderAugust 16, 2025 8:13 am
Shane your battle is over, so rest easy now .
Our love and thoughts to Shaz. Mia Zoe & Nolene .
Sue graham kelly & families.
Go Bomers .August 15, 2025 9:05 pm
RIP Shane, fond memories of working together at SWCU and SWFNC, always there to offer help and support .. love to Shane's family and sending my deepest sympathy.. Val Sheahan and family
August 15, 2025 8:55 pm
Rest in peace Wattsy. Condolences to your family on the loss of a good workmate back in our Bilo/Coles days. It was great to catch up again in box1&2 at Premier.over past seasons.
Jean Burley
August 15, 2025 8:38 pm
Rest in peace Wattsy after a courageous fight to the end xxx sending all our love to Shaz, Mia and Zoe and the extended Watts family.
You will be missed.
Rock, Jo, Jake & Izzy WilkinsonAugust 15, 2025 7:58 pm
Shane lm devastated by the news. Lots of fun bbqs with the Boldens great times were had.Nappa will greet you open arms and l bet frothy in hand.Rest in piece my friend. 💔💙
August 15, 2025 7:22 pm
Condolences to Sharon, Mia, Zoe and Nolene on the passing of Shane, a loyal supporter of SWFNC.
Rest in peace.August 15, 2025 7:19 pm
I'm so sorry Shane we didnt make it for that catch up.I was so glad yo have some time with you at our oncology exercise group and more recently checking in to see how we were doing.Who would have thought that of all places would be where we would meet again.Im glad for you that the battle is over and you can rest now mate.
Thoughts and love to your family at this time.
Lynny Mast.August 15, 2025 5:04 pm
Shane you will be sadly missed by all deepest Sympathy to the Watt’s family on a wonderful Son, brother husband and father
Shane your work and pleasant smile to all the customers at South West Credit Union was outstanding and I know many people you assisted in the banking industry will be feeling very sad on your passing rest in peace Shane go Bombers ❤️August 15, 2025 4:51 pm
Wattsy you were such a humble person.always putting your hand up to help anyone or a club. So proud of your family and friends and fiercly loyal. Always letting us know in the commentary box at the speedway the bar was open and to give it a plug.a fellow bomberman who loved his sport.rest in peace mate,one of lifes great guys. Thinking of your family and mum. Beamsie, melissa and girls
August 15, 2025 4:45 pm
Rest in peace Wattsy - we trust there was a larrikin or two waiting with a smile and a beer as you reached the other side. Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Mia, Zoe and Nolene.
- Bronwen, Steve, Kayla, Peyton and EmmersonAugust 15, 2025 3:59 pm
Wattsy, may you rest in peace after a courageous fight. Fond memories of the fun at SWCU. Condolences to Sharon and family
August 15, 2025 3:25 pm