Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors

18/11/2025

The funeral of Mr David Skinner of Tambo Upper, will leave St Matthews Anglican Church, Bruthen, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Wednesday (Dec. 3) for the Bruthen Cemetery.

Flowers Welcome.

A recording of David’s service will be available to be viewed from Wednesday (Dec. 3), 2025 after 8pm.

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Skinner - David of Tambo Upper.
10th June 1935 - 11th November 2025
David passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, aged 90 years.
Cherished son of David and Elsie (dec.), brother of Jean (dec.), John (dec.), Elsie, and Beryl.
Loving and devoted husband of Marjorie (dec.).
Dearly loved and loving father of Jenny, Peter and Cathy, grandfather of Christine, Alan, James, Liam and Matthew, great-grandfather of Jack and father-in-law and friend of Peter, Tracey, and Glen.
In God’s care

Dad, you have been a steadfast presence all my life, always there guiding with unwavering love and support. You led a full and rewarding life, took great pleasure in being surrounded by family and I’m very proud to call you Dad. I will miss you so much, but we are all surrounded by beautiful memories and it’s comforting you know you are now at peace, reunited with Mum.
Love Jenny

Grandad, you have been such a big presence in our lives. We thank you for teaching us everything you could; from values, respect, and kindness to sowing a pasture paddock, plumbing, fencing and so much more. Enjoy the everlasting sunshine and being reunited with Grandma.
We love and miss you, Christine, and Jack

18/11/2025

The funeral service of Mr Brian Francis Box, of Bairnsdale, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Friday (Nov. 28th), 2025, at 12.00pm.

Private Cremation

Brian’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/7804f7c2-2895-4875-b92d-9823a51e9339

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Box - Brian Francis, of Bairnsdale.
Died peacefully on the 14th November 2025, aged 68 years.
Beloved son of Ellie and Ossie (both dec.).
Loving father of Sarah, Cassidy, and Alexandra, and doting grandfather of Charlotte.
Cherished brother of Rosemary, Helen, Maureen, Peter, Bernie, Trisha, and Laurie.

Brian was an extraordinary man and loved by many.
The stories and the laughter will carry on.

Forever missed

18/11/2025

The funeral of Mrs Beth Eileen McCormack (née Ellis) of Wy Yung, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 10.30am on Tuesday (Nov. 25), 2025, for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

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McCormack (née Ellis) - Beth Eileen, of Wy Yung,
Passed away peacefully on 13th November 2025, aged 86 years.
Loved wife of John (dec.).
Cherished mother of Brian (dec.), David, and Peter.
Much loved Nanna of Emma, Kristen, Whitney, and Connor.

Memories Cherished, always loved, forever in our hearts.

17/11/2025

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs Beryll Olive Stevenson (née Raeburn, formerly Burrage), of Wy Yung, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Tuesday (Nov. 25), 2025, at 1.00pm.

No flowers by request.

Private Cremation

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Stevenson (née Raeburn, formerly Burrage) - Beryll Olive, of Wy Yung.
25th January 1925 - 13th November 2025
Mother and mother-in-law of Glenn and Lynette, Starr and Rob.
Grandma of Nicole (dec.), Adam and Justin; Brock and Carrie;
Great-grandma of Charlotte (dec.), Eva and Remy.
Always Remembered
Rest in peace.

14/11/2025

The funeral of Mr Harold George ‘Harry’ Leonard of Lakes Entrance, will be held at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall, Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance on Monday (Nov. 24), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

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Leonard - Harold George ‘Harry’ of Lakes Entrance.
Passed away on 12th November 2025, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neil and Sue, Gary and Malissa.
Cherished ‘Pop’ of Ash and Caity, Jai and Jade, Indiana and Earl; Brenton and Kianah, Jayden and Belinda, and Hannah.
Devoted ‘Pop Pop’ of Darcy, Isla, and Jovi.
Dearly loved partner of Michele.

Gone Fishin’

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14/11/2025

The funeral of Mrs Roslyn Ann ‘Ros’ McCole (née Vincent) of Buchan, will leave the Jane Davidson Community Association Church, Buchan, formerly the Buchan Uniting Church, after a service commencing at 1.00pm on Friday (Nov. 21), 2025, for the Buchan Cemetery.

No flowers by request.
Donations to the Buchan Bush Nursing Centre would be appreciated.

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

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McCole (née Vincent) - Roslyn Ann of Buchan.
Passed away peacefully at home on 9th November 2025, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved wife to Jim.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Carlene and Rob, Megan and Dean.
Adored Ma to Justin and Cree, Jamie and Natalie, Kael and Aleshia, Brady, and Amity.
Loved Great Ma to Nevaeh, Raven, Romi, and Allara.

Loved daughter of Arnold and Edna (both dec.).
Cherished sister and sister-in-law to Kaye and Leo, Yvonne and Noel, Walter (dec.), Brett and Julie, and families

A garden of beautiful memories to cherish forever.

13/11/2025

The funeral of Ms Joanne Lee Turner of Orbost, will leave St Andrews Uniting Church, Browning Street, Orbost, after a service commencing at 1.00pm on Thursday (Nov. 20), 2025, for the Orbost Lawn Cemetery.

Joanne’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/ce965114-14a5-42b6-978a-69c79375e9e3

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Turner - Joanne Lee Turner of Orbost.
Beloved daughter of Doris Maureen Turner and Brian Peter Turner, passed away suddenly on Monday 3rd November 2025, aged 54, at her home in Nicholson Street Orbost.
Her legacy lives on with daughters Emily Bunt, Marlo Davison and Tia Jackson, and by her son Vaughan Bunt.
Joannes passing is also grieved by her brother Dr. Stuart Turner and sister Jane Hoppe.
Her passing will also be grieved by her many friends in the Orbost - Goongerah area, and friends and relatives in Newcastle NSW, and in Balsall Common, Birmingham UK.

A wonderful life. May she rest in peace.

12/11/2025

The funeral of Mr Murray John Carley of Nicholson, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 11.00am on Friday (Nov. 21), 2025, for the Bumberrah Lawn Cemetery.

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Carley - Murray John of Nicholson.
25th August 1932 - 10th November 2025
Aged 93 years.
Passed away peacefully.
Much loved father and great mate to Michael, Kathy and Eddie, Mary Therese (dec.), Jim, Raan, Margaret, Janine and Brad.
Cherished grandfather of eight and great grandfather of three.
Always Remembered.

11/11/2025

Clement - James Anthony ‘Jim’ of Paynesville, formerly of Sarsfield and Ferntree Gully.
Passed away after a short illness, on Nov. 9th, 2025, aged 80 years.
Loving husband of Sandra (dec.).
Cherished father and father-in-law of Shaun, Hugh and Jo-Anne.
Devoted grandfather of Joshua, Sophie, and Olivia.
Loving partner of Lorna.

A life well lived.

In keeping with Jim’s own wishes, a private cremation will take place.

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11/11/2025

Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Patricia Eileen ‘Pat’ Clark (née O’Connell) of Bairnsdale, will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bairnsdale on Monday (Nov. 17), 2025, at 11.00am.
The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of prayers for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

Pat’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/56ceaad6-bc70-4a35-a854-6f9994e40d98

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Clark (née O’Connell) - Patricia Eileen ‘Pat’ of Bairnsdale, passed away peacefully on 7th November 2025, aged 93 years.
Dearly loved wife of ‘Jack’ (dec.).
Much loved mother, mother-in-law, and friend of Maud and Kharen; Greg; Jenni and Cliff; John (dec.) and Debra; Michael and Trudy; Peter and Sharon.
Cherished Nanny of AnnaTara and Matt; Jack, and Cara; Casey; Sophie and Jake, and Gus; Zach and Ebony, and Ben.
Beloved Great Nanny of Oska, Eadie, and Olive.

In our hearts forever.

06/11/2025

The funeral service of Mr Peter Wyndham ‘Poida’ Quin of Marlo, will be held at the Orbost Golf Club, 96 Bonang Road, Orbost, on Monday (Nov. 10), 2025, at 2.00pm.

Private Cremation

A recording of Peter’s service is available here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/46241e47-8a83-4217-bc02-e04fefc19726

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Quin - Peter Wyndham ‘Poida’ of Marlo.
26th January 1959 - 1st November 2025
Dearly loved husband of Penelope. Loving father of Erin and Chris, Indira and Luke (dec.), Lucy and Nathan, Gabriel and Megan.
Adored ‘Poida’ of Sadie, Gus, Ollie, Otis and Ira.
Brother and friend to many.