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DeLABERTAUCHE
Delabertauche, Pamela
2.6.1943 – 7.7.2020
Passed away peacefully at Lutheran Aged Care, Albury. Loved wife of Graeme. Cherished mother of Lizi and David. Adored Nan of her grandchildren.
Pamela’s family would like to thank management and staff at Lutheran Aged Care for their support and care.
Private Cremation
SMITH
SMITH, Elaine Sommers
Nee: Moore
24.07.1926 – 10.07.2020
Of Albury, passed away peacefully on 10th July, aged 93 years. Daughter of Francis Edward Moore and Gertrude Daisy (nee Beckham) (both deceased) of Donald, Victoria. Beloved wife of Jeffrey. Dearly loved mother of Pamela, Alan, Ross and Roger. Grandmother of Sophie, Georgina, Matthew, Emma, Marvin, Marivic, Belle and Oliver. Our beloved Elaine was the light of our lives and will be sadly missed. Due to COVID circumstances numbers are limited. A private funeral will be held this week in Albury, if you wish to attend, please email smithfamily2620@gmail.com
CANT
Cant, (nee Boadle) Janet Anne
30.03.1958 – 9.07.2020
Passed away peacefully at Home. Loved wife of Brad. Cherished mother of Jessica, Luke and Mark.
Family and friends of the late Janet Cant are invited to attend her funeral service which will be held at St Matthew’s Church, 516 Kiewa St, Albury on Friday 17th July 2020 commencing at 11.00am. This will be followed by a private cremation.
WOUTERS
WOUTERS, Frank
29.4.1963 – 11.7.2020
Much loved son of Peter and Tina (dec) Wouters. Loving husband of Tamara. Loving father of Katie and Darren.
Stepfather to Jesse, Sheldon and Macie. Poppy Frank to his six grandchildren.
The Gates Of Memory Never Close.
FLEMING
FLEMING, John Stuart
Due to COVID-19 Restrictions a private cremation will take place, after which John’s ashes will be laid to rest at a family memorial service at Pine Lodge Cemetery, Shepparton.
Friday the 10th of July at 7pm we lost our Dad and Pop John Stuart Fleming, he passed away age 72 at the Wodonga Hospital.
John was born to Helena May (nee Bolt, of Jeparit) and Charles Robertson Gordon Fleming (of Creswick) He was the fourth of eight children Rosemary, Robert (Bob), Elizabeth, John, Phillip (dec), Peter, Lynne (dec) and Bruce.
John’s father Charles, better known as ‘Chas’ was a forestry officer and the family lived between Numurkah, Rushworth and Creswick moving frequently with the job. John had fond memories of growing up in the country, and often reminisced about cooking fish and chips in a take away shop in Rushworth. He moved to Creswick in his teen years to attend High School and lived with his Nana.
John attended Teachers college in Bendigo on a scholarship. Around this time, he met Maureen who was nursing, and they married in 1970 living in Shepparton. Darrell May was soon born and they moved to Murrayville for a teaching position. It was there they welcomed Jacqueline Sheree in 1973. Another move to North East Victoria and Debbie Michele completed their family in 1975.
John and his younger brother Phillip were always known to be scallywags and if there was trouble it was likely they were both involved. Phil was John’s best man at his wedding and they were still creating havoc wherever they went. In 1971 Phil was tragically killed while on duty in his role as a Police Officer in Melbourne and John, and his whole family’s world came crashing down as they lost a beloved brother and son. Helena passed in 1975 and Chas soon after in 1979. It was a time of great sadness for the family, Bruce lived with John and Maureen until he turned 18.
John took a teaching job at Wodonga Primary School, No. 37 which spanned over 27 years. He had a seasonal side business of selling fruit and veggies, and mostly watermelons, from a truck. It’s said that the girls would often go with him and eat more Melons than they could carry.
John was a teacher dedicated to No. 37 for the nine years I was at the school and was a staff member for nearly 30 years. He contributed in many ways to the school and over the years was involved in various roles. He was a traditional classroom teacher and taught mainly in the senior classes and was respected by his students. He was an outstanding organiser and his involvement in sporting programs was his forte.
He championed interschool sport and served on almost every committee over the years. He served on School Council and took on various executive roles. He was very much a hands-on person when it came to ground markings, program organisation and promotion of sport. His involvement in school fetes and fund-raising activities was outstanding. From time to time he gave attention to individual pupils who had special needs and his help extended beyond the school to homes and families of many.
A true-blue dedicated Wodonga Primary School faithful. Bill Proud, retired Principal WPS
John always had one or more four legged animals, Tiger, Killer, Suzi-Belle, Ally Cat, Anastasia, PC (pussycat), Mother Cat, Rosie and Bailey. He ‘happily’ dog sat the kids’ dog’s Cade, Henry, Fletch, Samson and Samantha, and a rabbit Molly. When a trained Rainbow lorikeet landed at Clover and no one claimed it, he kept it and named it Roy G Biv, and when the kids were young he had a Budgie named Blue Hills. When John said he was going to ‘see a man about a dog’ he often did actually come back with a dog! There was a lot of room in his heart for the pets and he often had an uncanny intuition about them.
When he was told he was going to be a grandfather, he stubbornly said ‘oh I’ll just be ‘John’… no grandpa here’ when he saw his first grandchild Georgia, he softened and instantly became ‘Poppy John’ later being shortened to Pop. He loved his 5 grand daughters Georgia, Rebecca, Jessica, Sarah and Alice and they became the apple of his eye. His generosity and love was shown through spoiling the kids with an abundance of any sweet treat they liked (and many he wanted them to like), and the girls knew every park and ice cream shop because of Pop and Gran’s adventures they always took them on. He celebrated milestones on the height wall and birthdays with gusto and always called even when they had moved away. Only 6 weeks after losing Maureen he travelled to Horsham to see Georgia marry her beau, Jamie Thomas.
Life is not without its challenges, and sadly John did not escape them. He suffered with undiagnosed depression from losing his dear brother and parents young, and alcohol abuse which shaped his life. Unfortunately, most people he loved also carry some scars.
The last week and a half of his life was managed so well by Albury Wodonga health, amidst the current pandemic. Applause goes out to both campuses, and the team who supported and cared for him. They were Albury ICU, Albury Medical ward, Wodonga Rehab ward, Palliative Care team, and the social workers at both hospitals. The exceptional members of the Albury Wodonga ambulance team who knew John as a ‘frequent flyer’.
Darrell and Shell made it to Wodonga just before Melbourne went into lockdown, and together with Jacqui were able to see John and spend valuable time with him prior to his passing.
In lieu of flowers we ask for donations be made to the Wodonga Bulldogs in John’s memory. ‘Back in the day’, John was a dynamic supporter of the footy club wherever he lived and he raised funds for the Doggies back in the 80’s and 90’s. He avidly followed the Western Bulldogs and enjoyed Footy tipping and ribbing anyone the Doggies won against. He loved playing sport, particularly footy and tennis, and encouraged his students to be involved in sport.
He taught Grade 5 at Wodonga Primary School (no. 37) and for a while wherever you’d go, someone would say ‘oh, Mr. Fleming taught me’ and trail off about weekly sentences, stepping stones, times-tables and spelling and how he’d helped them in some way.
‘Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite… shake a leg’
We thank Lester and Son for their care of both our parents as they have passed and are very grateful to them for their love and compassion during this time.
Darrell & Paul, Jacqueline & Kelvin, and Michele & Robyn
Jessica, Georgia, Rebecca, Sarah, Alice
Please make your memorial donation to the Wodonga Bulldogs Football & Netball Club
BSB: 013 920 Account: 470 857 973 Reference: Fleming Donation
CUDMORE
Cudmore, Sr Kathleen
1.2.1944 – 15.7.2020
Passed away at Mercy Place. Loving daughter of John & Mary (both dec). Loving sister of Francis and Bernard (dec).
Dedicated loving member of ISMAPNG (Sisters of Mercy).
In God’s Loving Care
In view of current restrictions a private service will be held.
A Livestream of the service will be available from this page on Friday 24th July 2020 at 11.00 am. To view, please click on Cudmore in the box below.
BRYCESON
Bryceson, (nee Cohalan) Anne Shirley
30.04.1941 – 15.07.2020
Passed away peacefully at Corryong Hospital. Loved wife of Ron. Cherished mother and mother inlaw of Kerrie and Peter, Brett and Bec. Adored Grr / Gran to Jemma, Caitlin, Brodie, Jesse and Tahnee. Gar to Archer and Lillie.
Forever In Our Hearts.
DICK
DICK, Grant Calvin
3.8.1946 – 6.7.2020
Formally of Bairnsdale.
Passed away peacefully July 6th 2020 at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre with family by his side. Cherished father and father in law of Trudy; Kerrin; Cheryl & Andrew; and David. Adored Pop of Rhiannon, Stephanie, Samuel, Alice, Jonah (dec), Oliver, Rohan, Lucas and Calvin. Poppy of Aaliyah and Amalia. Brother of Lana.
Best mate of Sasha, Nala, Lola and all the local magpies.
Up In Heaven With Johnny and Slim.
Due to restrictions on social gathering a private funeral will be held.
VYNER
VYNER, Leslie James
28.08.1943 – 13.07.2020
My darling husband of 18 years. I am going to miss you.
Your loving wife, Sue. Steph dad of Narelle, Michael and Mathew. Poppy to Paige, Jordan and Paris.
Passed away suddenly at home 13th July 2020. Survived by his loving wife Susan and sons Tim and Matt, and step children Narelle, Michael and Mat and his adored grand children.
Gone Too Soon.
Never To Be Forgotten
Due to restrictions on social gatherings a private funeral will be held. Please make contact with the family if you wish to attend.
LEONARD
LEONARD, Geoffrey William
24.09.1939 – 17.07.2020
Passed away peacefully at Mercy Place, Albury with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Beverley for 57 years. Cherished father and father in law of Kerryn & Ray; Ross & Amanda; Deanna & Brett; and Ashley. Treasured Pa of Elise, Tegan, Alice and Matthew. Older brother of Shirley.
When Family Chains Are Broken,
Nothing Is Ever The Same,
But We’re Collected One By One,
Until All The Links Are Joined Again.
Due to restrictions on social gatherings a private funeral will be held.