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OBITUARIES – OCTOBER 2025

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OBITUARIES

(E & O.E.)

 (OCTOBER 2025)

Compiled by Victor Melder

PEREIRA, Noel, (12.4.1947 – 18.9.2025), husband of Late Paulette (née Livera), father of Darren. Brother of Neville, Brian, Frank and Robin.

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  • OBITUARIES
  • (E & O.E.)
  •  (OCTOBER 2025)
  • Compiled by Victor Melder

(Face Book & Contributed).

DRIEBERG, Arthur (Bryan), 18.8.1931 – 25.9.2025), husband of Electra, father of Dalmain and Lauchlan, father-in-law of Jenny, grandfather of Brittney and Elise, great grandfather of Jedd, in Melbourne. (Contributed & Commital Service booklet0

THANGARAJAH, Pushparani, (28. 7.1928 – 30.9.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)

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WAJAB, Beulah Erin (née AMIT),  13.7.1923 – 29.9.2025, wife of late Mohamed Megular Wahab, mother of Drupathi and Amal, mother-in-law of Gerard Velauythen and Rosani, grandmother of Gerard jnr, Sarita, Adel & Alison, Rosita & Matthew Brunsdon, Amasha & James Freedman, great grandmother of Henry, Willam, Vera and Violet. Sister of Mona, Brenda and Eric,.. (Sydney Morning Herald, 1.10.2025 and Contributed)

MORRISON, Edward. (West Australian, 27.9.2025) 

JONKLAAS, David (9.9.1942 – 30.9.2025), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)

MASON, Doreen, (31.7.1939 – 27.9.2025), wife of David dec), mother of Peter, Ian, Neil and Greg, mother-in-law of Sandra and Melissa, grandmother of Mary, Edward, Hugo, Lola, Tim, William, Olive and Ellie. (Adelaide Advertiser,30.9.2025)  

LEWIS, Alan Arthur. (Melbourne Age, 30.9.2025)

NADARAJAH, Anton (9.10.1930 – 22.9.2025), husband of the late Dawn Shirlene (née Heyn), father of Chrissie Heyn, Charmaine Hore and Giti Martin, father-in-law of Leigh Sargent, Roger Hore and Paul Martin, grandfather of Aaron Hore, grand-father-in-law of Zoe. Son of the late Julius P. Nadarajah and Berdie  Elaine Nadarajah (née Chitty), brother of the late Rita, Laslie Noeleen, Rasaamani, Rose and Selvam, brother-in-law of late Yolande Monica Lawton (née Heyn) and Chris Lawton.. Contributed & (Melbourne Age, 3.10.2025) 

THURAISINGHAM, Sinnatamby (12.10.1940 – 25.9.2025), husband of Jayshreee, father of Ragavan, father-in-law law of Uma, grandfather of Kiran and Neelan, (Sydney Morning Herald, 1.0.2025)

HARRIS, Graham Arthur (23.67.1942 – 26.9.2025), husband, father and grandfather. (Sydney Morning Herald, 1.10.20225)

NICHOLAS, Glenis Joan. (West Australian, 4.10.2025)

ISSADE, Imtiaz, in South Korea. (Contributed).

KONARA-MUDIYANSALAGE, Jinadasa, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

TALANDAGE, Sumanawthi, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

HERAT, Janaki Amara Kumari, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

WILLIAMS, Ross Michael (11.2.1936 – 27.9.2025). (Adelaide Advertiser, 1.10.2025)

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JACKSON, Brian W,  husband of Pam, father of Bem step father of Michelle and Joanne, father-in-law of Nikki, Eik and Matt, grandfather of Hayden, Brendon, Maddy, Max, Mranda and Isobel.  (West Australian, 30.9.20225)

HARVIE, Anthony John (16.1.1941 – 26.9.2025),  husband of Pam, father of Mark (dec) and Shaun. (Adelaide Advertiser, 4.10.2025)

MARTIN, Christopher John (9.7.1949 – 28.9.2025),  husband of Lyn, father of Kelly, Jodie and John, grandfather of  Noah, Piper and Lexi. (Adelaide Advertiser, 4.10.2025) 

MASON, Paula (1.5.1946 – 21.9.2025), wife of Stan, mother of Richard and Julie, grandmother of Michael, Stephanie, Mikaela and Chloe. (Adelaide Advertiser, 4.10.2025)

POWELL, John Alfred (3.5.1929 – 25.9.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 4.10.2025)

THOMAS, Hubert George, (18.12.1937 – 27.9.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 4.10.2025.

ALEXANDER, Ian, (14.2.1954 – 29.9.2025), husband of Louise. Son of Ray and Maree, brother of Kevin, Paul and Jacqueline. (Melbourne Age, 4.10.2025) 

PLUNKETT, Joan Mary, (8.12.1923 – 30.9.2025), wife of Paul, mother of Frances, David (dec), Adrian, Kate, Jenny, Sue, Bruce (dec), Simon, Reg, Anne (dec), John, Paul, Ruth and Brendan, , grandmother of 33, great grandmother of 56, great grandmother of 12.(Canberra Times, 4.10.2025)

CHAPMAN, Malcolm Harold  (6.10.1932 – 27.9.2025), husband of Mollie (dec), father of Jenny, John and Margaret, grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 3. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.10.2025) 

HUGHES, Paul Bernard (17.5.1949 – 26.9.2025), husband of Di, father and grandfather.(Sydney Morning Herald, 4.10.2025) 

JACKSON, Patsy, (8.2.1934 – 26.9.2025), wife of John, mother and mother-in-law of Susan & Peter (dec), Trisha & Peter, Robert & Elizabeth and Lindsay & Nellis, grandmother. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 4.10.2025) 

MASON, Shirley Frances (10.5.1935 – 19.9.2025), wife of Len, mother of Helen, Judy, Keith and Stephan, mother-in-law of John, Lydia and Vince, grandmother of Naomi, Nicholas, James, Tiffanie, Courtney, Katlyn, Lauren, Justin and Meagan, great grandmother of Olive, Josephine, Eleni, Julia, Jude and Grayson, step mother of Tim, Arianna and Peighton. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 4.10.2025) 

EDWARDS, Dawn.  wife of Chris,​ daughter of Noel and Phyllis Livera (both dec.),​ mother and mother-in-law of Dinesh and Georgina,​ Anoushka,​ Niraj and Joey, grandmother of Rylan,​ Kai,​ Caiden and Nathan. Sister of Mignone Felsinger (dec.) and Ray Livera,​ on 24th September 2025. –  50,​ Allium Tower,​ Anula Road,​ Colombo 6.Sri Lanka. (Sunday Observer, 5.10.2025)

KEEGEL, Sheree (née BONGSO),   wife of Shannon Keegel,​ loving mother of Shenolla Keegel,​  daughter of T.B and Eileen Bongso,​  sister of Dr. Ariffeen Bongso (Australia),​ Srahi Bongso Lovestad,​ Januffa Bongso,​ and the (late ) Saliheen Bongso,  sister-in-law of (late) Borge Lovestad,​ Marine Bongso (Australia),​ (late) Upali Miriyagalla,​ Dorothy Bongso (Australia).  on  27  September 2025. (Sunday Observer, 5.10.2025)

BARRIE, Oliva Patricia, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

CRONER, Leonie Claudia, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

WIJESINGHE, Sumana Palandage, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

EMMANUEL, Mary Teresa Victor (née MANUELPILLAI), daughter of the late Pedropillai and Maristella,​ daughter in law of late Xavier and Josephine,​  wife of late Antony Victor,​  mother of Muriel Jayanthini (UK) and Jude Rajinesh,​  mother in law of Anton Nimal Dominic (UK) and Sivajini,​ grandmother of Danielle Renuka (UK),​ Benjamin Prashanth (UK) and Jerome Santhush. Sister of the late Soosaipillai,​ Gnanapragasam,​ Mary Anna and M.C. Francis. (Daily News, 7.10.2025)

PERERA, Nuwanma Natarsha, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

DE SILVA, Maurice,(20.12.1940 – 29.9.2025), son of late Marcus and Matilda De Silva. He was a beloved husband to the late Eroma De Silva,   father of Melanie Davenport and Mignonne De Silva, grandfather to Alessia De Silva,​ Thomas Devenport and Olivia Davenport. Brother of Luke De Silva,​ Scholastica Madigasekera and the late Mervyn,​ Frank,​ Christie,​ Gerrard De Silva and Glency Wijesekera, in UK. (Dsily News 10.10.25)

KAMALANANTHAN, Dr Nadanagurusamy, (13.9.1942 – 5.10.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)

RAJU, Selvathurai Kanesan, (17.2.1937 – 6.10.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed).

ABRAHAM, Marina, (West Australian, 11.10.2025)

CLAESSEN, Verna Irene Phyllis, (28.4.1925 – 8.10.1925), Adelaide Advertiser, 10.10.2025)

YOUNG, Thelma Dorothy, (11.11.1929 – 29.9.2025), daughter of Eddie and Fenella, sister of Ross (dec) and Margaret Correll, sister-in-law of Jean (dec) and Ken (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 10.10.2025)

NELSON, Clive Edward (2.8.1941 – 2.10.2025),  husband of Marlene, fther of Sam and Marianne, grandfather of Jack, Aiden and Rayden. Brother of Keith. (Adelaide Advertiser, 10.10.2025)

EDWARDS, David Charles, (7.9.1940 – 2.10.2025), husband of Jenny, father of Rachel (dec), Tim and Rohan.  (Canberra Times, 11.10.2025)

HUGHES, Derek Arthur (19.4.1942 – 4.10.2025), husband of Carol,  father and father-in-law of Donovan and Katarina, Ryan and Jennmi and Justin and Ingrid, grandfather of Kit, belle, Eli and Ivy. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.10.2025)

COOKE, Essie June (9.6.1925 – 2.10.2025), wife of Murray (dec), mother of Wendy and Ian (dec), grandmother and great grandmother. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.10.2025)

CANDAPPA, Prudence, daughter of late Mary and Lucas Candappa,​  sister of the late E.C.T. Candappa.  aunty to Nimmi,​ Chrismarie,​ Orion and Fr Dishan: Ralph Joseph & Fiona Law,​  great-aunt of Ronan,​ Chantelle,​ Carissa,​ Hannah and Sophie, in Melbourne on 2 October 2025. (Sunday Observer, 12.10.2025)

MARTINUS, Lasantha, 17.3.1959 – 7.10.25) ,  husband of Racheal Martinus (née Budd), father of Shani Martinus, Kalum Martinus and Adin and Kate Martinus, Son of  Stella Martinus and late Dr. George Martinus,  brother of Ramanee and Tissa Perera, Heshan and Catherine Martinus, Mangala Martinus, Gamini and Anne Martinus, son-in-law of Late George Budd and Maureen Budd, brother-in-law of Stephen, Gregory, Yanqing and late Nicholas and Julian, in New Zealand. (Contributed)

MATHER, Roy Dhushyanthan (11.8.1956 – 10.10.2025), Son of William Joy Jeyarajah Mather and Grace Pushparanee Mather (nee Rajasuriar),  husband of Vanaja Mather (nee Somanader), father of Loxly Mather &  Ramona Mather (née Arnild) and Robina Mather & David Tancredi, d grandfatherof Caitin and Angelica, Cherished. Brother of Shirleen, Julius and Jeffry,  brother-in-law of Jayantha Seevaratnam, Dharshini Mather, Nandika Mather, Chandran and Ranjini Somanader, Anandan  and Mala Somanader, Shanthan and  Nithi Somanader, Vinothan and  Malini Somanader and Jeyantha and Theepan Ratam,,ed son-in-law of the late Norman Thompson Somanader and Emily Athisayamalar Somanader (nee Thambimuthu). Contributed.

VAIRAVANATHAN, Seeniar, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

MANOKARAN, Winston, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

VIGNESWARAN, Rasalingham. (Contriobuted)

CALLANDER, Helen Monica (néé CONGREVE), in Canada. (Contributed)

ARUMUGAM, Velupillai. (Contributed)

HETTIHEWA, Kithsiri, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

KANTHASAMY, Saraswthy, (1.4.1934 – 11.10.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)

MARKANDU, Amamarthavallai, (17.7.1933 – 8.10.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)

FERNANDO, Christine Audrey, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

GREGORY, Brian,  father of George, Judith and Carol, on October 12, 2025, aged 85 years. (West Australian)

MEARS, Brian, (West Australian, 17.10.2025)

ALEXANDER, Paul, (20.7.1941 – 11.10.2025),  Adelaide  Advertiser, 17.10.2025)

ARMSTRONG, Peter James Aton, (26.6.1967 –  11.10.2025), Adelaide Advertiser, 17.10.2025)

YOUNG, Thelma Dorothy, (11.11.1929 – 29.9.2025), sister of Margaret & Ken Correll .  (Adelaide Advertiser, 17.10.2025

EWART, Jocelyn Lorraine (née BROWN), West Australian, 1.10.2025)

RULACH, Clarence Pius, in Melbourne. (Contributed)  

PETERSON, Virginia (Gina) née OHLMUS), wife of George ‘Joe’/’Joy’ Peterson, mother of Kirk, mother-in-law of Evelyn, grandmother of Jansen and Jordan, in Melbourne on October 8, 2025. (Contributed)

MASON, William, Brien,  (25.6.1925 – 9.10.2025), husband of Valerie, father of Mark, Jane, Kate, Paul and Sarah-Jo, father-in-law of Robyn, Peter, Gary,  Leanne and Steve (dec), grandfather of Benjamin & Isabelle., Laura  Oscar, Luke & Georgia, Catherine, Erin, Timothy, Zachary, Ryan, Ella, William, Alexandra and Henry. Great grandfather of Freddie, Louis, Clover & Felix. (Melbourne Age, 14.10.2025)         

ANDERSON, Lachlan Robert,  (5.6.1942 – 3.10.2025), husband of Pam, father of Caroline, Jenny and Leigh, grandfather of  4 great grandfather of 3. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 14.10.2025)

CAMPBELL, Adrian, husband of Mandy, father of Prudence, Louis, Bronte, Nicholas, Katherine and Alex, grandfather of Ezra ad Otto, aged 70 years. (Melbourne Age, 15.10.2025)

MARSHALL, Delma (21.8.1935 – 9.10.2025), wife of Bob (dec0, mother of Louise and Patrick, mother-in-law of Lisa, grandmother of Jack, Sam, Tristan and Abby. (Sydney Morning Herald,  15.10.2025)

LAWRENCE Methea,  (22.11.1928 – 9,10.2025),  wife of  Em. Prof James Lawrence (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Richard & Allison, Christopher & Susanne and Andrew & Jessica, grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 1. (Sydney Morning  Herald, 15.10.2025) 

PONNIAH, Saraswathy, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

DISSANAYAKE, Garvin. (St Anthony’s Parish, Noble Park Newsletter)

MURPHY, Marjorie “June” (née BRODIE), 28.9.1930 – 13.10.2025,  mother of Gary & Denise, Peter & Elizabeh, Malcolm & Natalie and Brian & Beth, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 18. Sister of Wilga (dec) and Gloria (dec). (Sydney Morning Herald, 17. 10. 2025) 

CRONIN, Dulcie Violet (née WILMOTT),   (2.2.1926 – 12.10.2025), wife of Norman (dec), mother of Janice, Terrence, grandmother of Donna, Shelley, Dale, Casey and Helen, great grandmother of 10. Daughter of William (Les) dec and Violet (dec), sister of Roy, Jon and Geoff. (West Australian 18.10.2025)

GREGORY, Neville James (27.10.1936 – 11.10.2025),  husband of Rosemary, father of Sandra Winkle and Colin Gregory,  grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 7. (West Australian,  18.10.2025)

BOWEN, Narelle Ann (née LATHAM), 11.2.1948 – 5.10.2025, wife of Peter, mother of Kendall, Ashan and Brock, mother-in-law of Rob, Darren and Christie, grandmother of Will, Lachie, Zac, Eliana Josh, Taj, Ikaiah and River. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.10.2025)

ORR, John Kenneth, husband of Kathleen, father and father-in-law of Toni, Fiona & Paul and Lachlan, grandfather of Bella & Liam. Brother and brother-in-law of  Len (dec), Mary & Dennis, and Frances, on October 8, aged 85 years. (Sydney Morning Herald 18.10.2925)

PATTERSON, Elizabeht Anne “Anne”, daughter of Sam & Vera Patterson (both dec), aged 91 years.  Sydney Morning Herald, 18.10.2025)

PETERSON, Barbara Rosemary Anne (née DOUST),  (17.2.1934 – 14.10.2025),  wife of Rev. Dr Geoffrey Peterson (dec), mother of Adrian, Russel, derek and Robyn, grandmother and great grandmother.  Daughter of Dorothy and Rev, Harold Doust (dec), sister of Russell (dec). (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.10.2025).

SCHOKMAN, Hyacinth (née KEYT), wife of Granville, mother of Shane, Roseanne, Eunice (dec), Judy and Adrian, grandmother and great grandmother, on October 11, 2025, aged 84 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.10.2025)

WALKER, Elizabeth Anne, (18.3.1936 – 16.10.2025), wife of Geoff, mother of Kathryn and Andrew, grandmother of Grace. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.10.2025)

NELSON, Annette Rose (née SWORDS),  29.5.1948 – 12.10.2025, wife of Raymond (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Mark (dec) and Richard & Kim. Sister of Mervyn, Richard and Philip.  (Brisbane Courier Mail, 18.10.2025)

PATTERSON, Corrie Edgar, son of Edgar & Joan (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Lalaine & David. (Brisbane Coureir Mail, 18.10.2025)

DRIEBERG, Dalmain Bryan Allan (26.6.1961 – 14.10.2025), husband of Jenny, father of Brittney and Elise, father-in-law of Matthew and Nathan, grandfather of Jedd. Son of Bryan Idec) and Electra, brother of Lauchlan, in Melbourne. (Contributed and Commital booklet)

ROGERS, Cedric Alister, (21.5. 1942 – 15.10.2025),  husband of Julia, father and father-in-law of Iain, Douglas, Alison & Sam and Cameron & Angela, grandfather of Noah, Isaac, Victoria, Phoebe, Indi, Molly, Remy, Florence and Spencer. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 18.10.2025)

WILSON, Suseelavathy (Susil)  née CHELVANAYAGAM, wife of late Prof. A. J. Wilson, mother of Malliha, Maithili and Kumanan Wilson, mother-in-law of  Helder and Kim, grandmother of Melonie Nad Matthew. Daughter of late Mr & Mrs S..J.V.Chelvanayagam, sister of late Vasiharn and Manoharan and Ravindran and Chandrahasan, in Canada on, October 8, 2025, aged 97 years. (Sunday Times, 19.10.2025)

VANDERPUTT, Osbert Anthony, IN Melbourne. (Contributed)  

BROWN, Bruce Robert, husband of  Ethna, father of Michael and Jonny, grandfather of  Connor, brother-in-law of Cheryl and Janis, on October 15, 2025, aged 81 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.10.2025)

MATTHEWS, Suzanne Mary, wife of Ian (dec), mother of Paul, Cameron and Naomi, mother-in-law of Jule and Diana, grandmother of Gitana, Emily, Jacob, Zachary, Chloe and partners, on October 12, 2025. (West Australian, 20.10.2025)

REID, Marilyn  Joan, mother of Andrew (dec), Simon, Christine and Duncan, sister of Margaret (dec). West Australian, 21.10.2025.

GREGORY, Helen,  wife of  Scott, mother and mother-in-law of Rob & Lorna, Peter & Scarelt and Michael & Cecily, grandmother of Piper, Tessa, Cooper, Liam, Jim, molly and Anne. Brother of Peter, sister-in-law Jane, on October 15, 2025. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 21.10.2025)

CHAPMAN, Richard (Dick),  21.1.1946  – 15.10.1946, husband of Clare, father of Andrew, Anthea and Catherine, father-in-law of Debbie, ben and Angus, grandfather of Isabel, Nadia, Marnix, James, Elliot, Bianca and Jeremy. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 21.10.2025)

LORD, Verna (née GUILE), 10.4.1925 – 19.10.2025,  wife of Keith (dec), mother of Kevin, Gary, Wendy and Karen, grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 9, great great grandmother of 4.  (West Australian, 22.10.2025)

VISSER, Cathryn Jean ‘Cathy’. (West Australian, 22.10.2025)

DAVDISON, Kenneth (29.6.1938 – 10.9.2025). Melbourne Age, 22.10.2025)

MORGAN, Wendy,  (15.8.1937 – 22.10.23),  wife of Jack. (Melbourne Age, 22.10.25)

VENKATESWARAN, Subramaniam “Mani”, husband of Radha, father of Easwar and Dipti. Son of late Mr & Mrs Venkateswaran, , brother of Dr Venki (Syd), Rani, Narayan (dec) and Lalitha(dec), in Bangalore, India, on October 16, 2025. (Contributed)

HARVEY, Valerie, (23.5.1932 – 19.10.2025), mother and mother-in-law of Phillip & Joy, Christine & Kees and David & Oonah, grandmother and great grandmother. (Sydney Morning Herald 22.10.2025)

MARTIN, Wendy Ailene, mother of Alicia and Bianca, grandmother of Ava and Scarlett. Sister of Dell. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 22.10.2025)

REID, Leslie Wallace (20.8.1934 – 18.10.2025), husband of Adrienne, father of Derek, step father of  Linda and Tony, grandfather of Sam, Taylah and Bonnie. (Melbourne Age, 23.10.2025)

GREGORY, Dennis John, (14.11.1946 – 20.10.25), husband of Dianne, father and father-in-law of Jason & Kylie and Brad & Bree, grandfather of Tylah, Harvey, Baxter and Poppy. (Adelaide Advertiser, 24.10.2025)

HINTER, Eric Raymond, (22.6.1935 – 19.10.2025), husband of Jennifer, father of Julie, Catherine and Megan, father-in-law of Andrew, grandfather of Sam, Katie and Holly. Brother of Robert and Richard (both dec). (Canberra Times, 25.10.25)

COOK, Brian (31.3.1948 – 14.10.25), HUSBAND OF Lynne, father of Paul, Mark, Troy, Natasha and Melita, grandfather of 12. (West Australian, 25.10.2025) 

DAVIES, Nicholas Paul, Son of Allan and Ann (dec), stepson of Diane and Alex (dec),  brother of Stephen, Lisa, Joy and Christopher. (West Australian, 25.10.2025)   

EDWARDS,  Sandra (Neé CASEY), daughter of Valda & Richard Casey, mother of Michael, Shane and Megan, sister of Gary, Janice and Julie, grandmother of Jasmine and Olivia. (West Australian, 25.10.225)

HYDE, Mary Kathleen, wife of William (dec), mother of Kathleen (dec), Fiona and Benjamin (dec), grandmother and great grandmother. (West

Australian, 25.10.2025)

LEWIS, Hilary Grace, daughter of late Thelma and Raymond,  on October 14, 2025, aged 77 years. (West Australian, 25.10.2025)

NEWMAN, Yvonne Iris (née DAVIDSON), 13.8.1935 – 23.10.2025), wife of Bill (dec), mother of Allyson, Annette, Barbara and Barry, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 22. (West Australian, 25.10.2025)

CLIFFORD-SMITH, Beryl Jean (née THOMAS), 15.1.1928 – 15.10.2025, wife of Vic (dec) and Allan (dec), mother of Steven, James, Kim and Kerry, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 9. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.10.2025)

FREEMAN, Jessica Rosemary, (2.11.1946 – 20.10.2025), sister of Wlliam, John and Elizabeth. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.10.2025)

HARVEY, Valerie, (25.10.1932 – 19.10.2025), mother and mother-in-law of Phillip & Joy, Christine & Kees and David & Oonah, grandmother and great grandmother. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.10.2025)

MARTIN, Stephan Charles, (15.2.1953 – 12.10.2025), husband of Marguerite, father and father-in-law of Damien, Gerard & Amanda, Timothy, Liam  & Kathryn and Kathryn and Kylie, grandfather of Callum, Lana, Jack, Ava, Elisha, Remi, Matilda and Maeve, brother of Christine. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.10.2025)

PHILLIPS, Colin Horace,  husband of Patricia, step father to John and Toni, brother of Yvonne, om October 3, 2025, aged 87 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 25.10.2025)

MORGAN, Patricia Jean, (11.8.1942 – 21.10.2025), sister of Leoné, on October4 23, 2025, aged 87 years.. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.10.2025)

WILLIAMS, Pamela Therese, wife of Allan, mother and mother-in-law of Gant & Minh and Jenene & Geoff, grandmother of Hannah, Charlotte, Jack, Andy and Nhi, on October 23, 2025, aged 87 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25. 10. 2025)

DE SILVA, Erma Olive, wife of late Rexwell De Silva,​ mother of Eromi  and Eranka ,​ mother-in-law of Thisara and Mohan,​  grandmmother of Emudu and Thilini,​ Thiyuni and Dhanishka,​ Emesh and Emashi. Daughter of late Willie and Esme Fernando,​  sister of late Estelle,​ Joyce,​ Erica,​ Wilfrie and of Elin,​ Shirani and Errol. – No. 3/​3,​ Angulana Stataion Road,​ Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.. (Sunday Observer, 26. 10. 2025)

FERNANDO, Joyce Sinclair, in Melbourne. (Contributed)

HOLSINGER, Mignonne Brenda (12.9.1926 – 15.10.2025), daughter of Annesley Edward Holsinger and Elaine Sybil Nicholas, sister of Gerald, Ivor, Noreen, Yvonne, Aubrey, Ronald and Christine, in London. (Contributed)

Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors.


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