Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors

08/01/2026

The funeral of Mr Michael John Blight of Bairnsdale, formerly of The Mallee will arrive at the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery at 2.00pm on Tuesday (Jan. 13), 2026, for a graveside service.

No flowers by request
Donations to Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria would be appreciated.

A recording of Michael’s service will be available to be viewed from Tuesday (Jan. 13), 2026 after 8pm.

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Blight - Michael John of Bairnsdale, formerly of The Mallee.
Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2026, aged 76 years.
Loved husband of Rhonda. Loving father and father-in-law of Amanda and Aaron, and Daniel. Proud ‘Poppa’ of Holly, Lila, Brianna and Finley. Special ‘Furdad’ of Elvis.
Gone, but not forgotten.

08/01/2026

The funeral of Mr Graeme Arthur Filmer of Iguana Creek, formerly of Noorinbee will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Goold Street, Bairnsdale, on Thursday (Jan.15), 2026, at 11.00am.

The funeral will conclude with a graveside service the following day, Friday (Jan. 16) at 11am at the Cann River Cemetery.

Graeme’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

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Filmer - Graeme Arthur, of Iguana Creek, formerly of Noorinbee.
Passed away peacefully on 5th January 2026, aged 87 years.
Dearly loved husband of Mary. Loving father of Andrew, Christopher and Elizabeth.
Loved grandfather of Sam and Chelsea.
Forever in our hearts.

06/01/2026

The funeral of Mr William James ‘Bill’ Bricknall of Bairnsdale, formerly of Swifts Creek, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Monday (Jan. 12), for the Bumberrah Lawn Cemetery.

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Bricknall - William James ‘Bill’, of Bairnsdale, formerly of Swifts Creek.
Passed away surrounded by his family, on 4th January 2026, aged 76 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sue.
Cherished father of Nigel, Romain, Damian, Tara, Denielle, Rebecca, Nat, and Rosie.
Devoted Grandpa of Darcy, Stephanie (dec.), Oscar, Harriet, Abbey, Dash, Violet, and Ella.
'A gentle man that faced his final battle with dignity and courage.'

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06/01/2026

A Memorial service for Mr Donald Louis Websdale of Bairnsdale will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale on Monday (Jan. 12), 2026, at 11.00am.

Private Burial

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Websdale - Donald Louis, of Bairnsdale.
Donald passed away on 1st January 2026, aged 93 years.
Husband to Elaine (dec.), father to Damian and Paul, father-in-law to Katharina and Tania. Pop to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Much loved and always in our hearts.
Rest in peace.

02/01/2026

Inge - Walter ‘John’, of Eastwood, formerly of Labertouche and Drouin.
3rd June 1943 - 28th December 2025
Passed away peacefully, aged 82 years.
Cherished son of Daisy and Walter (both dec.).
Father to David and Terry.
Will be missed.

In keeping with John’s wishes, a private cremation has been arranged.

02/01/2026

Valentine - Linda Rose, of Bairnsdale.
Passed away peacefully on 15th December 2025, aged 70 years.
Linda will be fondly remembered by her friends, cherishing their strong connections forged over many years of dedication and commitment.
May she rest in peace.

Linda Valentine.
A very cherished soul to us, not family by blood, but family by love.
You will be swimming with the dolphins, and you will always be with us in Spirit.
God bless your beautiful soul.
RIP Linda
Forever in our hearts. Tyarna & Family

In keeping with Linda’s own wishes, a private cremation has been held.

30/12/2025

The funeral of Mrs Barbara Elizabeth Fitzpatrick (née Johnston) of Swifts Creek, will arrive at the Ensay Lawn Cemetery on Thursday (Jan. 8th), 2026, at 11.00am for a graveside service.

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Fitzpatrick (née Johnston) - Barbara Elizabeth, of Swifts Creek.
Passed away peacefully at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, on 27th December 2025, aged 87 years.
Loving wife of Tom (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Geraldine and Chris, Rosslyn, and Darren.
Adored Nana of Kellie with partner Toby, Ryan with partner Lisa, Maddie, Shaun with partner Mahala, Bonnie, Molly, Kyle, and Annika. Nanny Barb of Jimmy, Grace, Nellie, Eddy, Penny, Maisy, Frank, Quinn, Harry, and Bobby.
Loved by all her family and friends.
Peace, perfect peace.

30/12/2025

The funeral of Mr Daryl Graham Buglass of Paynesville, formerly of Swifts Creek will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Friday (Jan. 2) for the Paynesville Lawn Cemetery.

Daryl’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/4d068be0-99d2-4259-a840-0cac86a13b90

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Buglass - Daryl Graham of Paynesville, formerly of Swifts Creek.
12th February 1952 - 27th December 2025
Loving husband of Shirl (dec.).
Beloved father of James, Daniel, and Peter. Grandad of Seth, Jacob, Owen, and Chaise. Cherished son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and mate to so many.
He is finally reunited with darling wife, Shirley.

28/12/2025

The funeral service of Ms Elva Rae Martin of Eastwood, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Wednesday (Dec. 31st), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

19/12/2025

The funeral of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Helen Clancy (née Camm) of Paynesville will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 1.30pm on Wednesday (Dec. 24), 2025 for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

No flowers by request.
Donations to Heart Foundation would be appreciated.

Mary’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/415d160f-ec0a-4814-805d-b5cf81f9add4

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Clancy (née Camm) - Mary Elizabeth Helen of Paynesville.
13th March 1934 - 16th December 2025.
Passed away peacefully at home. Loved wife of Ian (dec.). Cherished Mother of Chris, Sue, Terry, Jen, Jim, Sandy, Trish, Michael (dec.), Andrew and families.