Gems

CHABAN, Anne. Dear Anne, it is with great sadness that I learned of your passing, my dearest friend. We met in 1982 in San Francisco and we shared many wonderful times together. You were one of the smartest people I knew, but more importantly, you were kind and giving. You were well travelled and open minded. We shared good times and bad times. We always stayed in touch after we left SF, and were hopeful of another reunion in the future. I will miss your wonderful sense of humour and optimism. You were an amazing mother who adored your children and grandchildren. A beautiful lady who I was proud to call my friend. Love, June CHABAN, Anne. Dear Anne, my friend of more than 30 years. In your early years, you were chic, wearing your hair long, beautifully dressed and driving a Mercedes Benz. You were headstrong and defiant, a caring mother and so proud of your four precious darlings. After you returned to Sale and good times with your love, Bill, were interrupted by his passing, you took comfort in the warmth of a cozy fire and watching the cattle in the green paddocks. You were at peace. You loved serving the old folks in the community clinic and would not think of retiring even when you were affected by your ailment. You never once complained about what life dealt you: the pasture was always green, the old folks were affectionate, the winter fire was warm, the pain was tolerable and the plan to travel to Paris never wavered in your mind. You always looked forward and always appreciated life in your own humble way. You were a pillar of strength in disguise. You are my role model, dear friend and I will always miss you. Rest well in your journey. Love and affection, Mora CHABAN, Anne. I was privileged to enjoy Anne's friendship for over 30 years. My fondness for her did not diminish even though we lived far from each other. Each time we saw each other we just picked up from where we left off. Anne, I will miss your understated bravery, your caring, your understanding, your curiosity and your openness. I wish I could give you one more hug. Lois Mitchell. CHABAN, Anne. I thank God for having known a true and genuine friend like you Anne. You were always a sweet, gentle and kind person. Many cherished memories of our childhood days in Sale. You will be sadly missed but not forgotten. And some day we'll see you again in heaven. Deepest sympathy to Anne's children and to Jerry and family. Brunhilde CHABAN, Anne. Passed away suddenly on 10/8/22. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Julia and Joe, Sophia, Suzie, Simon, Jerry and families. Our Special Friend Anne. Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you're never gone. We think about you always, we talk about you too, We have so many memories but we wish we still had you. Forever in our hearts. Love Rhonda, Lyn and Bernie. xxx My very dear friend Anne, I will miss you so much love Jan. x

CHABAN, Anne. I will always remember dear Anne as a kind, warm, and compassionate woman. We met nearly 45 years ago in San Francisco, having moved from different sides of the world. She was a nurturing and dedicated mother who always took her kids to gymnastics and on fun, memorable trips. She loved making meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas. She never failed to invite my family over and create a magical time for all of us. She succeeded at this every time she brought our families together. When she moved to Australia, I looked forward to catching up on our phone calls. Anne was family. My children knew her as Aunty Anne. I knew her as my dearest friend. I will miss her dearly for the rest of my life. Love, Farida, Mohammad, Sabrina, Omar and family CHABAN, Anne. Tears in our eyes will wipe away, But the love in our hearts is here to stay. Miss you Annie. Reunited with Bill. Special friend to Jan, Ian, Warrick and Jez. CHABAN, Anne. Thank you Anne for all the good times and great memories. I will treasure our friendship forever. All my love, Lillian. CHABAN, Anne. There is no one who makes a better "cuppa" than Anne Chaban. The tea itself was great but it was the love and care that went into each cup and the loving shared moment that made it so special. We were neighbors, roommates and dear friends. You opened your heart and home to Collin and then Tahra as if they were your own. We are so grateful you were part of our lives and we mourn your passing Anne and will miss you with all of our hearts. Love to you always, Peggy, Collin and Tahra. CHABAN, Anne. Those we love don´t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed. My best friend Anne died very unexpected. She was a person who ever cared about me. We had a good time together in San Francisco. I will always remember her and still miss her. Ursula from Germany.

HARRAP,

James (Jim) Ernest. 11.4.1927- 21.8.2022 Aged 95 Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons Sale. Devoted husband of Evelyn (dec.). Loving father and fatherin-law to Sherrol and Brian (Gibson). Pop to Joshua, Meghan, Lacey, Kyle, Reece, and Mitchell. Great Pop to Harrison, Addison, and Cameron. Finally at peace, reunited with Mum. Dad, With tears we watched you suffer, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were slowly breaking, As you fought so hard to stay. You did not want to leave us, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Always in our hearts, Sherrol and Brian. Pop, You were the one who was always there. You were the one that always cared. We will be with you again one day. So many things we still need to say. Emotions were hard for you to express. But of your life you did your best. Worries you kept to yourself. Never wanting to bother anyone else. We remember and cherish all our time together. Words cannot say the sadness we feel today. Josh and Cam. A wonderful Pop, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you leave behind. Sharing and caring and always content, Loved and respected wherever you went. A happy smile, a heart of gold, You were the best this world could hold. A special Pop so kind and true, What beautiful memories we have of you. Meg, Harry, and Addy. Pop, We know you can no longer stay with us, You fought long and hard to be with us. We know you now watch over and protect us. Although we cannot hear your voice or see your smiling face, We know deep down you have not left us. So many broken hearts are left behind, But in our deepest despair our greatest comfort lies knowing that you are now at peace with God. So as times passes our tears will dry, Our hearts will mend, But our love for you will never end. Lacey and Kyle. He potters no more in the garden, He strolls no more down the path, But the years we had together, Will live forever in our hearts. The things we feel so deeply, Are the hardest things to say, But you will always be remembered, In a very special way Reece and Mitch. LAURIA, Brendan "Jack." 59 years young. Spent his last days on holidays having a good time at the Darwin Cup, out fishing and enjoying the beautiful Darwin sunset with his Hunny Rhonda and girls Jaime and Jessie.

LOUGHRAN,

Ern (Ernest). 14/5/1953 - 18/8/2022. Father to Melissa and Samantha. Father-in-law to Steve and Saam. Poppa to Makayla, C h a r l e e , D e c l a n , Makenzie, and Ella. Passed away unexpectedly. Dearly loved, sadly missed. Dad, Dadeo, Poppa. Beautifully stubborn to the end. Finally getting the sleep he said he always needed. Dadeo, You were taken away from us far too suddenly. It still doesn't feel real. No words will ever be enough to say how much we love you and cherished all the things that only you did. I hope you are somewhere with Poppa and your brother watching over us. We love you so much. Sammy, Steve and Ella. Poppa, I love you and miss you and I'm sad. Hope you are living your best life wherever you are. Love Macky Dad, We always believed that you would outlive us all. Your laugh, your rare smile, your voice, all that made you who you are will always be in our hearts and memories. Until we meet again old man. Love Lissy, Sparky, and Declan. Thank you for being our Poppa and for all that you did for us. We wish we had more time with you. Family dinners will feel very empty without you there. L o ve Ma k ay l a a n d Charlee

MAPLE-LAWS,

Andrea Mary. 29/3/1965 - 7/8/2022 Passed away at Sale Hospital, aged 57. Loving partner of Gerald Laws (dec.). Andrea was a loving person. God is with us. MOWAT, Laura Susan. Passed away Tuesday August 16, 2022, at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. Aged 45 years. Adored daughter of Gale and Graeme Mowat. Loved sister of Louise and Dean Cheshire. Loving Aunty of Jonah and Miles. Your battle is finally over, you can rest now. We have had the privilege of looking after you for the past ten years. Y o u r c o u r a g e a n d strength has been our inspiration and your smile was all we ever needed. Run free, feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. When we sit at a waterfall, we will hear the whisper of your voice, When we feel our feet in the sand and the crash of the waves, we will hear your laughter. You will be missed so very much. Love you. ANDERSON (nee Chapple) The funeral of Mrs Hilda Mary Anderson is appointed to leave the H e y f i e l d W e t l a n d s Centre, MacFarlane Street Heyfield after a service commencing at 1pm on FRIDAY (August 26, 2022) for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery. Please visit our website for the livestream of Mary's service.

ARTHUR.

A funeral service for Mrs Betty Laviara Arthur WAS HELD on MONDAY (August 22, 2022).

BURNS.

The funeral service for Mr Robert Leslie Burns will b e h e l d a t t h e Heyfield Uniting Church, M a c F a r l a n e S t r e e t H e y f i e l d a t 1 p m TOMORROW (Wednesday August 24, 2022) followed by burial at the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent's Hospital.

MOWAT, Laura. With heavy hearts we sadly say goodbye to our lovely, bubbly niece and cousin Laura. We will always cherish the beautiful memories of g o o d t i m e s s p e n t together, but it is now your time to fly free and follow that ray of sunshine to Gods Loving Care. Love Shirley, Phillip, Fiona, Rachel, Stuart, Fiona and their children.

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CHABAN.

The funeral of Ms Anne Mary Chaban will leave our Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road Sale after a service commencing at 1pm on THURSDAY (August 25, 2022) for the adjoining Sale Cemetery. For those unable to attend, a "Youtube" broadcast of the service will take place - details on website below.

COOK.

A funeral service for Ms Susan Leanne Cook WAS HELD on TUESDAY (August 2, 2022).

HARRAP.

For funeral arrangements for Mr James Ernest (Jim) Harrap, please check our website or phone:

HOBSON, Alan. 22/1/36 - 8/8/22. Friends of Alan are cordially invited to attend a m e m o r i a l o n SATURDAY (August 27, 2022) at 11.30am, to be held at the Bond Street Event Centre, 10 Bond Street, Sale.

LAURIA.

For funeral arrangements for Mr Brendan James Lauria please check website listed below or contact:

LOUGHRAN.

The funeral service for Mr Ern (Ernest) Loughran will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 11am on SATURDAY (August 27, 2022), followed by a Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

MAPLE-LAWS.

Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Andrea Mary Maple-Laws will be offered at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Queen Street, Rosedale at 11am TODAY (Tuesday August 23, 2022). At the conclusion of mass the funeral will leave for the Glenmaggie Cemetery (arriving at approx. 2pm). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilson Lodge.

MOWAT.

The funeral service for Ms Laura Susan Mowat will be held St. John's Anglican Church, Church Street Maffra at 1.30pm on THURSDAY (August 25, 2022), followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mito Foundation.

Please see our website for Livestream details

PYKE.

A funeral service for Mr Adrian Patrick Pyke WAS HELD on THURSDAY (August 18, 2022).

SCOTT.

A funeral service for Mr Peter Wanless Scott WAS HELD on FRIDAY (August 19, 2022).

In Memoriam •

BATTLEY, Ryan James. 15/12/82 - 22/8/99 Our Beautiful Boy, May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Mum and Dad xx SCHULTZ, Jennifer Anne. A year ago today you were snatched away in the cruellest of ironies. You are now amongst the choir of angels my darling, my heart has a hollow ache but it will be healed by the balm of time. 'Til we meet again my dear one, Fred SHARP (Biddy), Bridget. 2014 - 2022 Eight years has passed and our love for you grows stronger and stronger. Your loving husband Bill, your loving daughter D o r o th y . S o n - i n - la w D a r r e n , g r a n d s o n s Andrew and Mathew.

Love you forever. Bereavement Thanks •

GELL, Kelvin John. John and Lee together with Connor wish to sincerely thank everyone who attended the funeral of our Kelvin. Also our thanks go to all those who supported us in so many ways. Flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, food. We have been overwhelmed. Special thanks to the members of Heyfield Golf Club. You did him proud. So too his many workmates of many years. Thank you everyone. MEDEW, June. The family wish to thank everyone who attended June's funeral and sent expressions of sympathy, cards and phone calls with the passing of June. Special thanks to Brad a n d P a l S e m m e n s Funerals for guiding us through this sad time, especially Pal for her w a rm he a rt e d a n d thoughtful farewell service for June. Thank you also to June's friends who cared for and supported her over the last years and to the staff at Stretton Park for their care in June's final years.

SWINBURNE.

The family of the late Barry Sinclair Swinburne would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at St Elmos, Dr. Lau, G i p p s l a n d F u n e r a l Services, Beryl Stevens, Yarram Florist, Sale Greyhound Club and anyone who offered support and condolences on the sad passing of Barry.

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