Category Archives for Past Funeral Services

Brogan, John

John Brogan
24/11/1925 - 16/02/2019

Late of Byron Bay.
Passed away after a long illness on Saturday 16th February 2019.
Aged 94 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Lurline Pauline Brogan (dec'd).
Loved Father and Father-in-law of Ross & Robyn, Steven and Vance.
Cherished Grandfather of Paul, David, Harley and Asta,and a Loving Great-Grandfather.

A private funeral service for John has been held.

Baker, Jennifer Jean

Jennifer Jean Baker
20/03/1936 - 12/02/2019

Late of Bakers Road, Murwillumbah.

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday 12th February 2019.
Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Ken.
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jane & Eric Leten, and Peter & Suellen.
Cherished Grandmother of Lucinda, Mereki, Kilkie, Grace (dec'd), Seth and Lilly.
Loved Sister of David (dec'd), and Robert.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a memorial Service for Jennifer to be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Murwillumbah,on Wednesday 20th February 2019, at 9.00am (NSW).

Funeral Details

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
16 Wollumbin Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]


Ross, Alexander Allan “Alec”

Ross, Alexander Allan "Alec"
30/07/1948 - 04/02/2019

Late of Pottsville.
Formerly of Ocean Shores and Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully on Monday 4th February 2019.
Aged 70 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Julie.
Loved Father of Dianna McRae, Michelle Ross, Sandy Ross, Paula Wilmot and families.
Cherished Son of Keith (dec'd) & Ollie.
Adored Grandfather.
Loved Brother & Brother-in-law.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Requiem Mass for Alec to be held at St Mary & Ambrose Catholic Church, Pottsville, on Monday 11th February 2019, at 10.00 am (NSW).

Funeral Details

St Mary & Ambrose Catholic Church
1 Charles Street
Pottsville NSW 2489


Dawes, Elsie Isobel

Elsie Isobel Dawes
16/07/1912 - 25/01/2019

Late of Heritage Lodge, Murwillumbah.
Passed away peacefully on Friday 25th January 2019.
Aged 106 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Toby (dec’d).
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Vivian (dec'd) & Joan, Ian & Diane, Anne (dec'd), Geoffrey & Glenda, Jeanette & Doug Breckenridge.
Cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Loved Sister of Glady, Jessie, Linda, Dulcie, Nita, Marion, and Jack (all dec'd).

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Elsie’s Funeral Service to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murwillumbah, on Monday 4th February, 2019, at 11.00 am (NSW).

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

Funeral Details

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

Robert Allan Hurst “Bob”

Robert Allan Hurst  "Bob"
29/02/1936 - 23/01/2019

Late of Kingscliff.
Formerly of Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23rd January 2019.
Aged 82 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Linda.
Loved Father and Father-in-law of Debbie & Rod, Lynette & Phillip and Glenn & Rochelle.
Cherished Grandfather of Krystle, Matthew, David, Sarah, Joshua, Mitchell and Emily.
Loving Great-Grandfather of Piper, Jack, Chelsea, Ryan and Cooper.
Loved Brother of Will (dec'd), Daph (dec'd), Chloreen, Sid (dec'd), Ken (dec'd) and Norm.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Bob’s Funeral Service to be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah, on Thursday 31st January 2019 at 10.00 am (NSW).

After the service, the cortege will leave for the Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery, Eviron.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes available.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
16 Wollumbin Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]

Birch, Keith Newbold

Keith Newbold Birch
23/10/1923 - 22/01/2019

Late of Murwillumbah.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 22nd January 2019.
Aged 95 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Dot (dec'd).
Loved Father and Father-in-law of Ashley (dec'd) & Sharna, and Ardeena & Raymond Lowe.
Loved Stepfather of Gloria (dec'd) & Dieter, Louise & Phil, Martin & Cheryl, Michael (dec'd) & Robyyn, Jackie & Evan, and Ronnie & Shane
Cherished Grandfather of Simon, Justin, Jeremy, Casey, Roxy, Sheridan, and Morgan.
Loving Great-grandfather of 6.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to a Memorial Service for Keith to be held at the Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery Chapel, Eviron Rd Eviron, on Friday 1st February 2019, at 10.30 am (NSW).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Tweed Palliative Support, Wedgetail Retreat would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes available.

Funeral Details

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


Victoria Ann Mather (Vicki)

Victoria Ann Mather (Vicki)
26/05/1936 - 18/01/2019


Late of Pottsville.
Formerly of Canada.

Passed away peacefully on Friday 18th January 2019.
Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Noel.
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Alison & Reg.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Vicki’s Funeral Service to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murwillumbah on Friday 25th January 2019, at 2.00 pm (NSW).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wedgetail Retreat would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes available.

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

Bliss,Dorothy

Dorothy Bliss

03/11/1930  - 08/01/2019

Late of Murwillumbah.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th January 2019.
Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Kevin.
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Steve & Kerrie, Garry(dec'd), and Julie & Mark.
Cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Dorothy's Funeral Service to be held at the ​
Tweed Valley Lawn Crematorium Chapel, Eviron, on Tuesday 15th January 2019, at 1.30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Tweed Palliative Support Wedgetail Retreat would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes available.


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




Brooks, Alma Joyce

Alma Brooks

25/09/1925  - 07/01/2019

Late of Bray Park
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday 7th January 2019.
Aged 93 years.
Dearly loved Wife of Leonard (dec’d).

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Trevor & Brenda, Colleen & Mark, and Marion (dec'd)
Cherished Grandmother of Rachel& Luke, Melissa & Jaid, Shannon, Amber, Christopher (dec'd) Moana and Liam.
Loving Great-grandmother of Haley, Shania, Caleb, Seth, Jayce, Eliza, Bodee, Tyson, Luca, Isacc, Elias and Linkin.
Loved Sister of Jack, Stan, Aubrey, Alwyn, Dulcie, Grace, and Jean (all dec'd).

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Alma’s Funeral Service to be held at the All Saint's Anglican church, Murwillumbah, on Wednesday 16th January 2019, at 1.00 pm. (NSW)After the service, the cortege will leave for the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Tweed Palliative Support would be appreciated, with a donation box and envelopes available.


All Saints Anglican Church
26-30 Byangum Road
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]



Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery
Tree Street
Murwillumbah NSW 2484 [map]



Hayes, Dale Francis

Dale Hayes

22/02/1990- 19/12/2018

Late of the Gold Coast.
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday 19th December 2018.
Aged 28 Years.

Beloved Son of Sue & Tony.
Dearly loved Partner of Katelyn.
Loved Brother of Scott & Sarah.
Cherished Grandchild of June & Barry.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Dale’s Funeral Service to be held at the Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 813-871 Eviron Rd, Eviron, on Monday 14th January 2019, at 11.00 am (NSW).


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



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