Category Archives for Upcoming Funeral Services

Norm Hurst

25.03.1932  - 09.08.2023

In loving memory of Norm Hurst

Late of Murwillumbah.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 9^th August 2023.

Aged 91years.

Dearly loved Husband of Gloria (decd).

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Julie & Merv, Gary (decd.) and Peter & Yvonne.

Cherished “Pa” to his many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to celebrate Norm’s life on Tuesday 22^nd August 2023 at Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery at 11am.

The family would sincerely like to thank Dr Tony Camilleri, Simone and Joel, and the Palliative Care staff at Murwillumbah Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion.

Betty Baber

18.01.1937 – 27.07.2023 

  In Loving Memory of Betty Baber

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Betty.

She enjoyed a friendly chat with everyone, a good hearty laugh and sung her songs of love and life with gusto.

Dearly loved wife of Ted (dec'd).

Devoted and adored Mother and Mother-in-law of

Mark and Kim, Glen (dec'd), Kerrie and Michael (dec'd).

Cherished Gran of Sarah, Zoe, Kelly, Scott, James and Emily.

Great Gran to Hayden, Reece, Logan, Marshall, Archer, Xavi and Ted.

Betty's friends and family are warmly invited to attend a celebration of her life, to be held at

St Martin's Anglican Church, Mullumbimby, on Tuesday 15 August 2023, commencing at 2pm.

At Betty’s request no flowers please. Donations to Byron Shire Respite Service. A donation box will be available at the Celebration.

Elaine Patricia Bray

30.12.1946 - 03.08.2023

In loving memory of Elaine Bray

Late of Murwillumbah

Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 3rd of August 2023

Aged 76 Years

Dearly loved Wife of Donny

Loved Mum of Louise, Mandy & Bradley

Cherished Grandma of Jake, Cory, Hamish, Zoe, Travis, Hayden, Drew, Kyle, Sharla, Liam and Blake.

Family and friends are warmly invited to Celebrate Elaine’s life at The Court House Hotel Main Street Murwillumbah on Monday the 14th August at 12.30pm.

A private service will be held

Vincent Roland Kean

29.10.1945  - 28.07.2023

In Loving memory of Vincent Kean

Late of Murwillumbah

Formerly of Byron Bay

Passed away peacefully on Friday the 28th July 2023.

Aged 77 Years

Dearly loved Husband of Susan Marie

Loved Father & Father-In-Law of Bethaney, Daniel & Tamara, Charles & Alice

Cherished Grandy & Poppy of Jess & Louie, Laura & Matt, Roland & Talita, Benjamin and Ciaran

Loving Great-Grandfather of Kyrie, Jayare, Rocky & Wade

Loved Brother of Pat (Decd.) Brother-In-Law of Ian and younger Sister Connie

Family and friends are warmly invited to Vincent’s Requiem Mass to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Murwillumbah on Friday the 18th of August 2023 at 11am.

This service can be viewed via the livestreaming link below:

https://www.fwhlive.com/vike/

Bruce Thomson Baker

27.07.1927 - 25.07.2023

                            In Loving Memory of Bruce Thomson Baker.                            27^th July 1927 – 25^th July 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin and friend who passed peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on the 25^{th of} July 2023.

Bruce lived a life filled with love, laughter, and farming. He was a leader, a pillar of strength, and a true inspiration to many.

Bruce's Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on the 4th of August 2023 at Murwillumbah Presbyterian Church.

Major Donald Edward Gazzard (Retd) 

03.10.1939  - 23.07.2023

In loving memory of Major Donald Edward Gazzard (Retd)

Late of Murwillumbah.

Formerly of Canberra.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 23rd July 2023.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly Loved Husband of Anita.

                      Loved Father of David, Paul, Michael & Sara                             and Stepfather of Fiona.

Cherished Grandfather of Samantha, Kyle, Lucas, Nathanael, Jessica, Joshua, Christopher, Benjamin, Jonathon, Jaymz, Jesse and Tahlia.

Loving Great-Grandfather of Harvey, Gabriel, Raphael, Eleanor and Caspian.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Don’s Funeral Service to be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Murwillumbah on Thursday 3rd August 2023 at 1:00pm.

                Ida Veronica Daly               nee McCormack

20.10.1927 - 24.07.2023

In loving memory of Ida Veronica Daly nee McCormack

Late of Uki. 

20th October 1927 – 24th July 2023. 

Wife of Denis (Penny) dec. 

Treasured Mother & Mother-in-law of Andrew & Karen, Maree & Bob, Irene & Steve, Denise & Trevor, Michael, Theresa, Matthew, Annette and Pip. 

Grandmother of 25, Great-Grandmother of 52 and Great Great-Grandmother of 2. 

Loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt. 

A celebration of her life will be held at Uki Sporting Horse Grounds on Saturday 29th July 2023 at 12:30pm. 

At Ida’s request no flowers please. Donations to Wedgetail Palliative Care. A donation box will be available at Celebration.  

Kevin Kane

10.12.1933  - 22.07.2023

In loving memory of Jack Kane

Late of Cudgera Creek.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 22^nd July

Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Decd.)

Loved Father & Father-in-law of Kathleen (Kathy), Peter & Samara (Sam) (Decd.), Robert & Sharron, Belinda & Adrian Watts.

Cherished Grandfather of Brian, Lachlan, Taylor, Cameron, Bridie, William and Ebony.

Loving Great- Grandfather of Marley, Tristan & Julian (Decd.)

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Jack’s Graveside Funeral Service to be held at the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery, Tree St Murwillumbah on Monday the 31^st July 2023 at 11:00am.

Frederick George Sharp

 21.08.1942 - 22.07.2023

In loving memory of Frederick George Sharp.

Late of Bogangar.

Formerly of Murwillumbah.

Passed away on Saturday 22^nd July 2023.

Aged 80 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Dawn.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Susan & Damian, Paul & Belinda, David & Allan and Richard & Lisa.

Loved Pop, Uncle, Great-Grandfather and Brother.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Fred’s Funeral Service to be held at The Pioneer Country, 98 Fraser Dr Sth Tweed Heads on Tuesday 1st August 2023 at 10:00am.

Eric James Dixon

DD Mmm YYYY  - 21.07.2023

                                    In loving memory of Eric James Dixon.                               "Dicko"

Late of Murwillumbah.

Formerly of Burringbar.

Passed away peacefully on Friday 21^st July 2023.

Aged 54 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Sharon.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Max, Lachlan, Daniel, Bianca and Blake.

Loved Brother of David & Karen and Shane & Sharon.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Eric’s Funeral Service to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday 2^nd August 2023 at 11:00am.