Birralee King Funeral Celebrant

23/09/2025

ROCKLIFF, Una Margaret OAM (nee Barnett)
3.2.1934 – 15.9.2025
With heavy hearts her family announce the
passing of our dear Una.
Dearly beloved wife of Peter of 73 years.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of
Dianne and Tim, Neville and Chi,
Sallyann and Michael (dec.).
and dear friend of Helen.
Cherished Nan, Nonnie and Gran-Nan of her
12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
The song may have ended,
but the melody lingers on.
~~~

Dearly loved Mother of Dianne and husband
Tim, Nan to Sara and Marcus, Emily and
Shaun, Nick and Bianca, Sam and Danika.
Along with her Great Grandchildren Stella,
Keanu, Mya, Florence, Henry, Sophie, Oliver,
Thomas, Hugo and Charlie.

You gave us a lifetime of love, warmth, and
wisdom. Your kindness touched everyone
you met, and your strength held our family
together through every season. We will
forever cherish the beautiful memories,
the laughter, and the quiet moments
you gifted us.
You were truly one of a kind –
our guiding light, our safe haven, our heart.
Now and always, you are our guardian angel.
~~~

Beloved mother of Neville (and wife Chie), and
mother-in-law to Helen.
Cherished nan to Vanessa, Peter,
Johnny and Adam.
Much loved nonnie to Lucy, Tom, Joe, Harry,
George, Mary, Chloe, Lola, Eli, Alice, Savannah,
Henry and Finn.
“It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you didn’t go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you Home.”
~~~

Much loved Mum of Sallyann and Michael (dec.) Sims.
Nan of Rebecca and Johnny, Phillipa,
Kate and Nick, John and Abbey.
Dear Gran-Nan of Mataya, Luca,
Perri and Joey, Leo, Jimi and Iggy,
Betty, Margot and Gloria.
We cherish our Nan with her generous heart.
She guided our course with a love that ran
Deep, now sailing into eternity.
~~~

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Una’s funeral service at The Don Centre, Don Road, Devonport at 12.30 pm on TUESDAY, September 23, 2025.
The interment will follow at the Mersey Vale Lawn Cemetery. Live stream is available, please go to vincentfunerals.com.au

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