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Hodder (Beaton) Dianne Margaret (Di)

Posted by on December 24, 2025 in Obituaries | 25 comments

Hodder (Beaton) Dianne Margaret (Di)

Passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 23rd 2025. Dearly loved wife to David, Loving mother to Trudi, Angela, Russell and all of her family. A Service will be held at Central Park, Stawell ( Enter through Victoria St. Gates ) on Wednesday Jan. 7th 2026 commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at the Stawell Cemetery.

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Ruck – Colin Antony (Rucky)

Posted by on December 19, 2025 in Obituaries | 9 comments

Ruck – Colin Antony (Rucky)

Passed away at the Stawell Hospital on December 13th, 2025. Husband to Jennifer (Dec). Father to Robert, Lalla and families. A graveside service will be held at the Stawell Cemetery on Monday December 22nd, 2025, commencing at 1.00pm.

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McPhee – Kenneth

Posted by on December 18, 2025 in Obituaries | 17 comments

McPhee – Kenneth

Passed on Wednesday Dec 17th at the Stawell Hospital after a long battle with cancer, Aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Judy, father of Sandra and Crystal, Pop to Tahlia and Ella. Son of Win and Gordon (Dec) Always in our hearts In accordance with Ken’s wishes there will be a private cremation. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

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Cooper – Raymond David

Posted by on December 16, 2025 in Obituaries | 16 comments

Cooper – Raymond David

Passed away peacefully at MacPherson Smith Nursing Home on 13th December 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Valerie (Dec). Devoted father of Richard & Jenny, Stephen & Deborah, Andrew & Cindy, and Anne-Marie. Dearly loved grandfather of Aaron, Sam, Caitlin, David, Stephanie & Lauren and their partners. Great grandfather of 9. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” A Graveside service will be held on Friday 19th December 2025, at 11.00am at the Stawell Cemetery.

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Hyslop ( Nee Richards ) Christobel May ( Chris )

Posted by on December 9, 2025 in Obituaries | 7 comments

Hyslop ( Nee Richards ) Christobel May ( Chris )

Passed away at Stawell on Dec 2nd 2025, Aged 93, Late of Campbell’s Bridge. Dearly loved wife of Ken (Dec) Loved mother and mother in law of Margaret (Oates), Anne & John (Monagle), Ian & Diane, Colin & Karen, Loving Nan to Emma, Kimberley, Liam, Brianna, Erin, Kayle-Mae, Laura and Blake. In accordance with “Chris’s” wishes a Private Family burial will be held. Relatives & Friends are invited to join the Family at Trackside Function Centre ( 78 Patrick St. Stawell ) between 3.00pm and 5.00pm on Friday...

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Dadswell – Jean Elenoar

Posted by on December 9, 2025 in Obituaries | 4 comments

Dadswell – Jean Elenoar

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on Dec 5th 2025, Dearly loved wife to Ken, Loving mother to Gregory, Kerry, Mark ( Dec ) & Robyn. Loved Nan Nan to all of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren A Graveside Service will be held at the Stawell Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday Dec. 10th 2025 commencing at 1.30pm.

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Cameron (Hancock) – Joyce Jessica

Posted by on December 5, 2025 in Obituaries | 1 comment

Cameron (Hancock) – Joyce Jessica

Passed away peacefully at the Stawell Hospital on 30th November 2025. Dearly loved wife to Ronald. Loving mother to Pamela, Jennifer, Gail, Margaret, John and families. Stepmother to Noelene, David and families. A funeral service will be held at the Stawell Uniting Church on Monday December 8th, 2025, commencing at 1.30pm. Burial service will follow at the Stawell Cemetery.

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McRae – Shirley June

Posted by on December 1, 2025 in Obituaries | 0 comments

McRae – Shirley June

Passed away peacefully at Goodwin Village Aged Care, Donald on November 27th, 2025. Dearly loved wife to Ray (Dec). Loving mother to Rana, Tanya, Carina & families. A Graveside service will be held at the Rupanyup Cemetery on Thursday December 4th, 2025, commencing at 11.00am.

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Mewett – Margaret Pamela “Pam”

Posted by on November 17, 2025 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Mewett – Margaret Pamela “Pam”

Passed away at Eventide Homes, Stawell on Nov. 14th 2025 Aged 92, Loved mother and mother in law to Lea, Leigh, Karen, Peter, Janet, Graham (Dec), Fritz (Dec), Debbie and Phil; Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother of 12. Now at Peace In accordance with “Pam’s” wishes a Private Cremation will be held. A Service to Celebrate Pam’s life will be held in Sydney.

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Cresswell – Robert Gordon

Posted by on November 5, 2025 in Obituaries | 2 comments

Cresswell – Robert Gordon

Passed away at Eventide Homes in Stawell on November 1st, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at the Stawell Uniting Church on Friday November 7th, 2025, commencing at 11.00am. Private Cremation will follow.

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