Funeral Notices
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Michael “Mick” THOMPSON
Our beautiful, kind, and funny gentle giant has gone.
We’re devastated by his sudden loss and incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so much support.
Forever in our hearts, Fiona, Dane, and Eliza.
Noel SPONG
Of Woolsthorpe
At Coleraine Aged 89
Beloved Husband of Glen (Dec). Cherished father and father-in-law of Kerrie, Shane (Dec) & Craig and respective partners.
Adored Pop and Poppa of Terri & Simone, Rebecca & Kristine, their partners & their children.
Special Uncle Noel of Allan and Natasha, their partners & children.
Ruth Lillian McFARLANE
Family and friends of Ruth are warmly invited to attend a funeral service to honour her life on Monday 29 September 2025 in the East Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dr, Beresfield, at 10.30am.
Alfredo “Fred” ITALIANO
The Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Fred will be offered at St Bede’s Catholic Church, 1 Severn St, Balwyn North on WEDNESDAY 1st October, 2025, commencing at 10.45am. A short Rosary will be recited prior to the ceremony, commencing at 10.30am
Lara Johanne CULLEN
Everyone is warmly invited to join our family in honouring the life of our beloved daughter and sister, Lara Johanne Cullen.
Lara’s funeral will be held at 75 Reid St, North Fitzroy on MONDAY 29th September 2025 at 1:30pm. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.
Joy Therese GARRATT
May 1952 - September 2025
Joy is an eternally loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend. With a genuine interest in others and a welcoming demeanour, Joy forged incredibly strong bonds with many people from different parts of her life. She loved to travel and experience new things and has now set off on a new part of her journey.
Lynette LEE (nee Bradley)
06.02.1943 ~ 29.08.2025
Dearly loved wife of Roger (dec).
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bradley and Kim, Rachel and Chris, Ischale and Sam, and Adam.
Cherished Nanny of Abbie, Josh; Shea, Liam, James, Bella; Seth; Tyler and Sofia.
Gregory William SNEDDON
06.03.1952 – 26.08.2025, 73 years
Family and friends of Greg are warmly invited to attend a memorial service to honour his life on Thursday 4 September 2025 in the North Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dr, Beresfield, at 11am.
Thomson ‘Sunny’ KOTTARATHARA
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Thomson ‘Sunny’ Kottarathara will be offered at St Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 5 Silk Street, Rosanna on TUESDAY 2nd September 2025 at 11.00am.
John “Dan” SMITH
September 1950 to July 2025
Deeply loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother and friend. Adored grandfather of Mon, Sol, Hugo, Jeremy and Abby. Wise, esteemed and valued colleague of tech writing gurus in Europe and Australia. Sadly and unexpectedly lost to us.
Michael “Mick” THOMPSON
Our beautiful, kind, and funny gentle giant has gone.
We’re devastated by his sudden loss and incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so much support.
Forever in our hearts, Fiona, Dane, and Eliza.
Noel SPONG
Of Woolsthorpe
At Coleraine Aged 89
Beloved Husband of Glen (Dec). Cherished father and father-in-law of Kerrie, Shane (Dec) & Craig and respective partners.
Adored Pop and Poppa of Terri & Simone, Rebecca & Kristine, their partners & their children.
Special Uncle Noel of Allan and Natasha, their partners & children.
Ruth Lillian McFARLANE
Family and friends of Ruth are warmly invited to attend a funeral service to honour her life on Monday 29 September 2025 in the East Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dr, Beresfield, at 10.30am.
Alfredo “Fred” ITALIANO
The Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Fred will be offered at St Bede’s Catholic Church, 1 Severn St, Balwyn North on WEDNESDAY 1st October, 2025, commencing at 10.45am. A short Rosary will be recited prior to the ceremony, commencing at 10.30am
Lara Johanne CULLEN
Everyone is warmly invited to join our family in honouring the life of our beloved daughter and sister, Lara Johanne Cullen.
Lara’s funeral will be held at 75 Reid St, North Fitzroy on MONDAY 29th September 2025 at 1:30pm. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.
Joy Therese GARRATT
May 1952 - September 2025
Joy is an eternally loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend. With a genuine interest in others and a welcoming demeanour, Joy forged incredibly strong bonds with many people from different parts of her life. She loved to travel and experience new things and has now set off on a new part of her journey.
Lynette LEE (nee Bradley)
06.02.1943 ~ 29.08.2025
Dearly loved wife of Roger (dec).
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bradley and Kim, Rachel and Chris, Ischale and Sam, and Adam.
Cherished Nanny of Abbie, Josh; Shea, Liam, James, Bella; Seth; Tyler and Sofia.
Gregory William SNEDDON
06.03.1952 – 26.08.2025, 73 years
Family and friends of Greg are warmly invited to attend a memorial service to honour his life on Thursday 4 September 2025 in the North Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, 176 Anderson Dr, Beresfield, at 11am.
Thomson ‘Sunny’ KOTTARATHARA
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Thomson ‘Sunny’ Kottarathara will be offered at St Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 5 Silk Street, Rosanna on TUESDAY 2nd September 2025 at 11.00am.
John “Dan” SMITH
September 1950 to July 2025
Deeply loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother and friend. Adored grandfather of Mon, Sol, Hugo, Jeremy and Abby. Wise, esteemed and valued colleague of tech writing gurus in Europe and Australia. Sadly and unexpectedly lost to us.