Category Archives for Upcoming Funeral Services

GARDINER, Patricia “Patty” Betty

Patricia "Patty" Betty Gardiner

18 July 1928 - 8 April 2024

In loving Memory of.....Patricia "Patty" Betty Gardiner

Patty passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on the 8th of April.

Aged 95 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Bob Gardiner (dec).

Mother to Christopher and Fiona. 

Grandmother to Elizabeth.

Great Grandmother to Ezra and Patrick.

A private Burial will be held.

Loved Greatly and will be missed Deeply.





JELSMA, Stephen (Sieberen, Sip)

Stephen (Sieberen, Sip) Jelsma

13 Aug 1951 - 31 Mar 2024

In loving Memory of.....Stephen (Sieberen, Sip) Jelsma

Stephen passed away peacefully at St Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved partner of Lynn Farquhar (dec). Proud and loving father to his children Nick and Aly. Much loved son to Martha and Hendrik (both dec.) Cherished brother and brother in law to his 8 siblings, their partners and families.

Family and friends are invited to attend Stephen's memorial service on Friday, 12th April 2024 at The Lismore Worker's Sports Club, Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah commencing at 3pm.

A private cremation will be held for family prior to the service.

Stephen will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.





DUROUX, John Allan

JOHN ALLAN DUROUX

2 Jan 1947 - 27 Mar 2024

JOHN DUROUX

02/01/1947 - 27/03/2024

Aged 77 years.

Loving husband of Liz.

Father and Father in-law to Allan & Meagan, Michael & Jody, Marcus & Lauren, Juanita & Adam.

Adored Pa to Tyreece, Jacob, Keala, Jackson, Kobi, Elke, Kameka, Keely, Asha and Declan.

Going home to Cangai

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend John's Funeral Service to be held at the Lismore Memorial Garden's Crematorium Chapel, Skyline Road Goonellabah on Friday the 5th of April commencing at 12pm. 






VANZ, FRANK

FRANK VANZ

16 May 1939 - 19 Mar 2024

FRANK VANZ 

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday 19th March 2024.

Dearly loved Husband to Lilibeth.

Cherished Father to his Children and Grandchildren.

Business owner of Lismore Tyre Company for 53 years. 

Will be sadly missed by all his family and close friends.

Aged 84 Years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Frank, to be held at St Carthage's Cathedral, Leycester Street Lismore on Saturday, 23rd March, 2024 commencing at 8.30am. Following the church service burial will take place at the Lismore Memorial Gardens Lawn Cemetery. 

A great member of the Lismore Community.

Frank's service will be livestreamed via the link below:

                    www.fwhlive.com/frva






WATSON, Ronnie “Annette” Yolande

Ronnie " Annette " Yolande Watson

03 Mar 1937 - 18 Mar 2024

Annette Watson

Passed away on 18.03.2024.

 Born in Devon (UK).  

A most beloved Daughter of Ronny and Ronald George (dec).

The adored Wife of Don Watson.

The much loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Maxine and Brent Gray.

The most Wonderful Mother and Mother-in-law to:

Susan & Bob Doyle, Mark & Cathy Watson, Glenn & Natalie Watson, Timothy Watson & Debra Talbot and Nicholas & Rosemarie Watson.

The BEST Grandma to: 

Kristopher and Myffy Doyle, Prudence Doyle & Mark Wood and Alexander Doyle & Alix Elliot.

Lachlan Watson, Marcus Watson and Freya Watson.

Abbey Watson & Nathan Christidis, Charli Watson and Tom Watson. 

Amelia Watson and Mitchell Watson. 

Mia Watson, Breanna & Jackson Biggs, Amber Lee and Ethan Lee. 

The BESTEST GREAT Grandma to:

Tom Doyle and Eva Doyle

Maxwell Wood, Hugo "Huggy Buggs" Wood and Lulu Wood.

Loving PET MUM to:

Mac, Simon, Sasha, Tasha, Sammy and George.

Aged 87 Years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Annette’s Funeral Service to be held at Lismore Crematorium Chapel, Skyline Road, Goonellabah on Friday, 22 March, 2024 commencing at 2pm.

As per Annette’s wishes, please feel welcome to wear a flower or two.

Live streaming services will be provided on the link below. 

www.fwhlive.com/anwa





ACKERLEY, Kevin John

Kevin John Ackerley

30 Nov 1944 - 7 Mar 2024

ACKERLEY, Kevin John

Passed away peacefully at home on the 7th March, 2024.

Dearly loved Partner to Roma.

Much loved father and father-in-law to Kevin (dec), Kym & Eric Baker and Darren & Lisa Ackerley.

Cherished Pop to his Grandchildren and Great grandchildren.

Brother to Marie (dec), Norma (dec), Shirley (dec), Pat, Charlie (dec), Marlene (dec), Bill (dec), Elaine and Julie (dec).

                                        Aged 79 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Kevin’s Funeral Service to be held at Gummifera Gardens, Lismore Crematorium, Skyline Road, Goonellabah on Thursday, 21 March, 2024 commencing at 10 am.





KENNY, Damian Heath

Damian Heath Kenny

8 October 1979  - 1 March 2024

Kenny, Damian Heath

Passed away peacefully 1st March 2024. 

Much loved son to Trevor & Deborah (dec). 

Loved brother to Brett, Taygan and Cherie.

Cherished Uncle to Tarleah and Ethan.

Great Uncle to Zendaya.

Damian will be sadly missed by his family and friends.


Relatives and friends are invited to attend Damian's funeral service to be held at the Wilson Chapel, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah on Wednesday 13th March, 2024 commencing at 10am.





CREAGH, Helen Jane

Helen Jane Creagh

20 March 1946  - 28 February 2024

Creagh, Helen Jane

Passed away peacefully 28th February 2024 after a short battle with a respiratory illness, surrounded by her loving family. 

Dearly loved wife of Steven Creagh, Much loved Mother & Mother in law to Meera & Glenn, Sunanda & Kaho and Stephanie & Jarrod. 

Cherished Grandma of Ethan, Sebastian, Millie, Lenka, Tessa and Hannah. 

Beloved Sister to Margaret. 

Sadly missed by her family and friends.

Aged 77 Years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Helen's funeral service to be held at the Lismore Crematorium Chapel, Skyline Road, Goonellabah on Monday 18th March 2024 commencing at 12pm.

Helen's service will be livestreamed via the link below:

www.fwhlive.com/hecr







HERRICK, Fay Hildred

Fay Hildred Herrick

23 June 1930  - 26 February 2024

Passed away peacefully in Ballina on 26th February 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 93 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Fay's funeral service to be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cnr Crane & Cherry Street, Ballina on Friday 8th March 2024 commencing at 1:30pm.

As per the family's request please wear  something bright and casual.

Live Streaming Services can be accessed via the link below.

www.fwhlive.com/fahe






Somerville, John Martin (Jack)

Somerville, John Martin (Jack)

12th January 1946 - 17th January 2024


Passed away on Wednesday,17th January 2024 at

 St. Vincent's Hospital Lismore. Late of Tuncester.

Aged 78 Years.

Much loved Husband to Carol.

 Adored  Father & Father-in-law to Fiona, Tina, Don, Lisa ,Nathan & Peter.


  Cherished "Bumpy" to Darcey, Bardie, Khani, Luca, Zara, Keely, Koby, Stewart, Jade and Lexi.

A special thank you to the Palliative Care Team at      St Vincent's Hospital Lismore - our second family.

"Like you a little bit"

"In accordance with Jack's wishes, privately cremated."


"Leave him out there in the long yard"










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