Archive Monthly Archives: December 2021

Byrnes, Betty May

Betty May Byrnes

24.01.1930  - 25.12.2021

In loving memory ... Betty May Byrnes nee Gresham

Late of Banora Point.

Formerly of Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday 25th December 2021.

Aged 91 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Francis William Byrnes (dec'd).

Loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Jim & Jenny, Ruth & Bryan, Mary & Rod, Paul & Maree, Helen, Brian & Kyn, Michael(dec'd) Margie & Mark, Anne & Chris, Peter & Katrina, Jane & EJ.

Cherished Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great Great-Grandmother of their families.

Loved Sister of Joyce (dec'd), Nancy, Aubrey (dec'd), Barbara & Shirley, George (dec'd) and Janice (dec'd).

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Betty's Requiem Mass to be held at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murwillumbah on Monday the 10th January at 11am.

After the service, the cortege will leave for the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery.

  • Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.
  • Ensure social distancing is always maintained.
  • Masks are recommended to be worn at all times.

Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA

Funeral Details

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
143 Murwillumbah Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]


Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery
Tree Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]


Symons, Ronald Edward

Ronald Edward Symons

22.08.1941 - 22.12.2021

In loving memory ... Ronald Edward Symons ...

Late of Condong.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd December 2021.

Aged 80 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Norma.

Loved Father and Father-in-Law of Anthony & Linda and Kalene & Richard.

Cherished Grandfather of Zac, Sarah and Tia.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ron's Funeral Service to be held at McGuiness Funerals Chapel on Thursday 6th January 2022 at 11am.

Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

Ensure social distancing is always maintained.

Masks are recommended to be worn at all times.

Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA

Funeral Details

McGuiness Funerals Chapel Murwillumbah
19 Wollumbin Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]


Porter, Bonnie Nelson

Bonnie Nelson Porter

24.09.1928 - 14.12.2021

In loving memory ... Bonnie Nelson Porter

Late of Mullumbimby.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14th December 2021

Dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Friend.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Bonnie’s Funeral Service held at Mullumbimby Cemetery on the 22nd December 2021 at 10:30am.

This service can be viewed via the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/Funeral-Livestreaming-Northern-Rivers-114680690225347

  • As from 15th December funeral numbers are unlimited and unvaccinated persons may attend.
  • Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.
  • Ensure social distancing is always maintained.

Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA


Macgregor-Skinner, Denise

Denise Macgregor-Skinner

30.07.1942 - 13.12.2021

In loving memory ... Denise Macgregor-Skinner

Late of Tweed Heads.


Formerly of Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully on Monday 13th December 2021.

Aged 79 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of John.

Loved Mother of Gavin and Cherie.

Cherished Grandmother of Josh, Lochy, Savanna, Andrei and Katya.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Denise’s Funeral Service at Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens on Friday 17th December 2021 at 11:30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Council would be appreciated, with a donation box available at the Service.


This service will be live streamed and can be viewed below using the pin 8408.

https://melaleucastation.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=f45c9e69-c9b0-4bc8-b6df-b12a37d413e2

  • As from 15th December funeral numbers are unlimited and unvaccinated persons may attend.
  • Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.
  • Ensure social distancing is always maintained.Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA

Funeral Details

Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens
9394 Tweed Valley Way
Chinderah NSW 2487 [map]

Nijam, Christopher

Christopher Nijam

19.03.1950 - 11.12.2021

In loving memory ... Christopher Nijam

Late of Uki.

Passed away on Saturday 11th December 2021.

Aged 71 Years.

Dearly loved husband of Kerry.

Loved Father of Chiquita, Rio, Sancho and Francesca.

Father-In-Law of Pete, Tanya, Cheyenne and Roeloff.

Cherished Grandfather of Leto, Jesse, Indeaka, Esjae, Eveylia, Maksyn, Franko and Chappie.

Loved Brother of Jim, Zoe, Tracy, Lizzy, Anne, John, Sally and Tim.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Chris’s Funeral Service held at Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery in the Chapel, on Tuesday 21st December 2021 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, please plant something at your place, to carry on Chris’s love of nature.

Funeral Details

Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery Chapel
813-871 Eviron Road
Eviron NSW 2484 [map]


Dunstan, Marilyn Kay

Marilyn Kay Dunstan nee Murray

04.08.1944  - 29.11.2021

In loving memory ... Marilyn Kay Dunstan nee Murray

Late of Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully on Monday 29th November 2021.

Aged 77 Years.

Dearly loved Wife of Campbell.

Much Loved Mother and Mother-In-Law of Jeannie & Rod and Scott & Katie.

Cherished Grandmother of Jayden, Brianna, Annabelle and Sophie.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Marilyn’s Funeral Service to be held at McGuiness Funerals Chapel, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah on Friday, 10th December 2021 at 11am.

  • Maximum Chapel capacity 30 fully vaccinated guests ONLY. Current Public Health Orders demand proof of double vaccination before attending.
  • Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.
  • Ensure social distancing is maintained at all times.
  • Masks indoors are mandatory.

Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA

Bryant, Adrian Albert

Adrian Albert Bryant

03.02.1930 - 04.12.2021

In loving memory ... Adrian Albert Bryant

Late of Banora Point.

Formerly of Uki.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 4th December 2021.

Aged 91 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Josephine (dec'd).

Much Loved Father and Father-in-law of Wendy, Joanne, Gayle, Allison & Alex and Raymond & Hannah.

Cherished Grandfather Conrad and Madison.

Loved Brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin to his extended Family.

Great friend, bush poet and model aeroplane maker to many.

Due to Covid regulations a Private Service will be held for the family.

Applications open for NSW small business COVID-19 support grant – NANA