Upcoming Services.
RSVP - VENUE AT CAPACITY Funeral for Louise Thurtell
Celebrating the Life of
Louise Thurtell
VENUE AT CAPACITY - please watch through the livestream, either in the park close to the venue or in your home.
Monday, 16th September 2024
11:00am Arrival for 11:30am Ceremony
Vaucluse Yacht Club
Robertson Pl & Marine Pde, Watsons Bay
Followed by refreshments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The venue is at capacity. We encourage you to bring a device and picnic rug so that you may join via livestream at a grassy spot nearby. As guests depart after the ceremony, you will be welcomed to join us at VYC.
Note above added at midday 15.09.2024
We welcome you to the funeral ceremony to commemorate the life of Louise Thurtell, your much‑loved friend and colleague, and a person who helped so many stories into the world.
So bring your memories and stories of Louise – we would love to collect them in a memory book.
At the completion of the ceremony, please stay and spend the afternoon. We will celebrate and remember Louise together.
Dress in whatever you feel comfortable wearing.
As per the families wish, Louise will be present in a beautiful sustainably sourced closed timber coffin with accompanying florals.
Please RSVP by Thursday 12th using the form below. This will help us to plan accordingly.
If guest numbers are large, there will be standing room only for some. Should you be standing in the overflow area on the deck, we suggest bringing a brolly for shade.
If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to watch the ceremony in real time, click on this link at 11:15am on Monday. For those who can’t watch the ceremony on the day, a video link will be published within 24 hours.
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RSVP - Memorial Ceremony for David Searle
Honouring the Life of
David Searle
Saturday, 14th September 2024
1.30pm for 2pm Ceremony
School Hall, Marrickville High School
2 Centennial Street, Marrickville
Followed by light refreshments.
Please come to the memorial ceremony that celebrates the life of David Searle. Your much loved friend, colleague, teacher and community member.
Dress in whatever you feel comfortable to celebrate this fabulous person.
Bring your memories and stories to share.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend. This will help us to plan accordingly.
If you are unable to attend in person on the day, but would like to join the ceremony in real time, click on this link on the day at 1.45pm.
School map - to find the hall.
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RSVP - Memorial Ceremony for George Roser
Honouring the Life of
George Roser
Wednesday, 11th September 2024
11am Ceremony
East Cessnock Bowling Club
Neath St, Cessnock, NSW
Followed by lunch at the Chinese Restaurant at the Bowling Club
Please come to the memorial ceremony that celebrates the life of George Roser, a father, grandfather, friend and mate.
There will be tributes shared before gathering afterwards for a meal in the clubs Chinese Restaurant.
Bring your memories and stories to share.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend and if you will be staying for lunch. This will help us to plan accordingly.
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RSVP CLOSED - Memorial Ceremony for Alex Stamell
Honouring the Life of
Alex Stamell
AT CAPACITY
Thursday 22nd August, 2024
1pm for 1.30pm Ceremony
Horizons
1R Marine Parade, South Maroubra
RSVPs closed. With our sincere apologies the venue has reached capacity.
We welcome you to join in real time via live stream, please click on this link at 1.15pm on the day.
Should you wish to come to the venue following the ceremony, as guests leave, we will welcome you into the venue.
For those of you not able to get into the venue, we welcome you to bring a picnic rug, find a spot on the beach in front of Horizons and watch the ceremony via live stream on your device with the ocean as your backdrop.
We have reached the 400 guest capacity at the venue……..what a testament to the lives Alex touched.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Starlight Foundation in memory of Alex. You can do so here.
RSVP CLOSED - AT CAPACITY
RSVP - Funeral for Ted Sheedy
Honouring the Life of
Edward ‘Ted’ Sheedy
Friday, 16th August 2024
2.30pm Ceremony
Camelia Chapel Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium
Cnr Delhi & Plassey Rds, Macquarie Park
Followed by light refreshments onsite.
Please join Ted’s family as they come together to honour and celebrate his life. Refreshments and storytelling will follow the service in the Wallamatta function rooms on site.
In honour of his beloved Sydney Swans, please wear a touch of red.
For those unable to attend in person, but would like to join the ceremony in real time, please click on the link below at 2.30pm on the day.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimers Research Australia. Click HERE
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend. This will help us to plan accordingly.
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RSVP - Funeral Ceremony for Paula Bartram
Celebrating the Life of
Paula Bartram
Tuesday August 6th, 2024
12.15pm Funeral Service
Palm Chapel
Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium
Corner Delhi & Plassey Rds, Macquarie Park
Followed by a celebration at The Chats private room at The Ranch Hotel - Cnr Epping & Herring Rds, North Ryde.
You are warmly invited to celebrate the life of the wonderful Paula Bartram with her family on Tuesday 6th August.
As we are celebrating, dressing in black not necessary.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend.
If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join the ceremony via live-stream, please click here at 12.15pm on the day.
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RSVP - Funeral Ceremony for David Ham
Celebrating the Life of
David Campbell Ham
Monday August 5th, 2024
11am Funeral Service
St Mark’s Church
57A Darling Point Rd, Darling Point
Followed by a wake at Liz’s home in St Peters.
Parking is limited in the area, please consider this in your travel plans.
You are warmly invited to celebrate of the life of the wonderful David Campbell Ham:
Son, brother, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, friend, teacher.
David’s daughter Liz will host the wake at her home in St Peters following the service, from 2pm. The address will be provided on the day.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend, and say if you will be attending the wake at Liz’s home.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to send a donation to Parkinson’s Australia in honour of David.
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RSVP: A Thanksgiving Service
Honouring the Life of
Robert William Forward ‘Bob’
Thursday 1st August, 2024
11.30am Service
St Declan’s Catholic Church
92 Penshurst St, Penshurst
Followed by Refreshments
Olds Park Bowling Club
1 Olds Park Lane, Beverly Hills
You are warmly invited to celebrate the life of Bob, a True Gentleman and a Gentle Man.
After the ceremony, please join the family at Olds Park Bowling Club.
Please RSVP below.
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RSVP - A Memorial Celebration and Ceremony for Craig
Honouring the Life of
Craig Leon Moonen
Thursday 25th July, 2024
11 for 11.30am Ceremony
At: Marrickville Town Hall
303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Followed by a gathering in Marrickville Park, Fraser St
Parking is limited in the area, please consider this in your travel plans.
We warmly invite all who knew and loved Craig - family, friends, educators, fellow musos, and community to this celebration of him and his life. Together we will move through the shock of his death and remember Craig in his fullness - all that this kind and loving human brought to each of your lives.
After the ceremony, please join the family at Marrickville Oval. Pack a picnic, grab a coffee or some food from Marrickville Rd and spend some time in the Park.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend.
In the event you are unable to attend and would like to join via live stream, please click on link below at 11.15am on the day.
In lieu of flowers, we welcome you to donate to one of Craig’s favourite charities:
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RSVP - A Celebration Joanne Devlin
Celebrating the Life of
Joanne Lee Devlin
‘Jo’
Friday 19th July, 2024
10.30 for 11am Ceremony followed by
Refreshments until 2.30pm
Audley Dance Hall
2 Lady Carrington Dr,
Royal National Park
Please dress as if for a Garden Party. Jo wanted lovely colour as we gather to honour her.
Join us in celebrating the life of Jo Devlin in a place she chose and loved, The Royal National Park.
Please note that parking inside the National Park will require an entry permit/fee.
Please also RSVP below if you are able to attend as this will help us plan accordingly.
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RSVP Memorial for Euan Tovey
Celebrating the Life of Euan Tovey
Tuesday July 16th, 2024
Gumbramorra Hall
@ Addison Rd Community Centre
142 Addison Rd Marrickville
Arrive from 11am for 11:30am - 1pm Memorial Ceremony
Followed by refreshments
Gumbramorra Hall is the largest hall at Addi Rd, on the edge of carpark next to the grassy area.
Parking in the carpark and surrounding streets. Parking can be limited so please consider this in your travel plans. The 428 bus stops right outside the centre entrance.
Please join us to celebrate the life of the wonderful Euan Tovey.
Euan and his family have been visiting Addison Road Community Centre for more than three decades - to collect materials for craft and home projects from Reverse Garbage, to teach the girls to drive in the carpark, and to meet for lunch at the Sunday markets. We are so pleased to hold his farewell in this special community space.
Dress in whatever you feel most comfortable.
Please join us for a drink and something to eat following the ceremony, onsite at Gumbramorra Hall.
Please RSVP if you are able to attend - this will allow us to plan accordingly.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a donation to Sisters Inside, a community organisation which supports incarcerated women and their families.
Euan’s ceremony will be live-streamed. If you cannot come in person, please join us via the link below.
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RSVP - A Celebration of Luke Vassallo
Celebrating the Life of
Luke Vassallo
Monday 15th July, 2024
11.15am Ceremony
Catholic Service
South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
12 Military Road, Matraville
Food & Drinks will follow at 1pm at Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay.
Join us in celebrating the life of Luke Vassallo in the South Chapel at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park on Monday15th July at 11.15am.
Luke’s family warmly invite you to follow on to Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay at 1pm. Let us share stories, laugh, cry, play music and pay thanks for the sunshine he brought to each of our lives.
Immediate family will attend a small private burial following the service and will arrive to the Sailing Club around 2pm.
In the event you are unable to attend and would like to join via live stream, please click on link below at 11.15am on the day.
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RSVP - A Celebration of Euan McGuire
Honouring the Life of
Euan McGuire
Monday 8th July, 2024
11am for 11.30am Ceremony
Ashbury Bowling Panarcadian Club
55 King St, Canterbury
Followed by refreshments until 3pm
Join us in celebrating the wonderful life of Euan Clark McGuire.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend. This will help us to plan accordingly.
Parking is available onsite. Please enter driveway from Kings St and follow road to the right of the premises and park on the grass field at the rear of the building.