van Leeuwen ( Smith) – Marie Therese
Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Ballarat on Friday 9th of January 2026, aged 96
She was the loved wife to John (Dec) and adored Mother, Grandmother , Great Grandmother and friend of Peter, Helen, Margaret. Kathryn, Rhonda, Michael, Sue, Rosalee, Jeremy, Rebecca (Dec), Therese, Simon, Erica, Andrew, Riska (Dec), Louise, Jake, Arielle, Mia, Lottie, Tom, Luca and Sophie
All our thanks to the amazing staff and Sisters of Nazareth House for their loving care of Marie.
To Know her was to love her.
A Service to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Marie Therese van Leeuwen will be held at Nazareth House Chapel ( 218 Mill St Wendouree ) on Friday Jan. 23rd 2026 commencing at 2.00pm
Sorry for your loss Kathryn, Margaret and families. Such a beautiful lady. Reunited with John.
Condolences to Marie’s family. A bright personality, who always had a smile .
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Dawn Miller a friend of many years.
My love and sympathy to all Marie’s family. Marie was always so friendly, understanding and welcoming to all who met her.
Sincere condolences to Marie’s Family. Marie was a beautiful caring woman.
Very sad news , deepest sympathy to Marie’s family
Lyn and phil Willcock
Sincere sympathy to all Marie’s family on her passing. She was a former long term member of the Stawell Historical Society and a wonderful friend to all the volunteers. R.I.P.
So sorry to hear this news. A beautiful lady and good friend to my parents. Thinking of you all at this sad time.