Recent Tributes

Funeral Notice of Rosalie Cotter

Cotter A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Rosalie Cotter will be offered at Sacred Heart Parish, 65 Hogan Street Tatura, on Wednesday 17th December 2025, commencing at 11am. After which the Cortege will leave for the Tatura Cemetery. A livestream of the Service will be available from 10:45am with the service starting at 11am , on Merritt Funeral Services Facebook page and via our website www.merrittfuneralservices.com.au> ... Read more and post your tribute

Rosalie Cotter

Death Notice Cotter nee Keane Rosalie May “Rose” Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 11th of December after a long battle with cancer. She was the proud mother of Steve and Annie. She was a feminist (when it wasn’t popular to be a feminist), mother and champion of the disabled. She will be missed by her siblings John, Trish, Ange, Golly and Ret.> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Maureen Joan O’KEEFE by Philip Anderson

Dear John, Peter, Vicky and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. Having known Maureen for more than 45 years, I feel truly blessed to have shared so many moments of her life and friendship. I will always cherish the wonderful times spent with Maureen and her beloved husband Johnny — especially the memorable gatherings they hosted at their home in Double Bay, filled with warmth, laughter and friendship, and made all the more unforgettable by their highly amusing parrot. I will also never forget Vicky’s birthday celebration in Melbourne, nor the special times when Maureen visited…> ... Read more and post your tribute

Funeral Notice of Patrick John GODFREY

GODFREY Patrick John Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of the late Mr Patrick John GODFREY will be held at St. Therese’s Church, Albion Street Kennington, MONDAY WEEK (December 22nd, 2025) commencing at 11.00am. A Private Family Interment will be held. BENDIGO FUNERALS Simon Mulqueen (Prop.) Tel. 5444 0400 A 100% Bendigo Owned Family Company> ... Read more and post your tribute

Patrick John GODFREY

GODFREY Patrick John 07/10/1942 – 11/12/2025 Passed away peacefully at Bendigo. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz and father of Celia, Nadia, and Christian. Loved father-in-law of Fiona. Loved grandfather of James and Josh. Rest peacefully Paddy, we love you.> ... Read more and post your tribute

Funeral Notice of Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ O’SHANNESSY

Funeral notice of Bernard Joseph O’SHANNESSY

O’SHANNESSY Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of the late Mr. Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ O’SHANNESSY will be held at St. Therese’s Catholic Church, Kennington on FRIDAY (December 19th, 2025) commencing at 12 noon. The Funeral cortege will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the White Hills Lawn Cemetery. To view the Service via Live Streaming go to,https://bendigofunerals.com.au/streaming/ Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be held at the Bendigo Funeral Centre Chapel, 29 Miller Street, Flora Hill on THURSDAY EVENING (December 18th, 2025) commencing at 6.00pm. BENDIGO FUNERALS Simon Mulqueen(Prop.) Tel. 5444 0400 A 100%> ... Read more and post your tribute > ... Read more and post your tribute

Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ O’SHANNESSY

O’SHANNESSY Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ Passed away peacefully on Monday December 8th, 2025. On the 13th of December it would have been his 87th birthday, much longer than his lifestyle would have suggested by his own admission. He was the proud husband to Carolyn; they met in 1966. Dad to Damien, Lynette, Erin, Karen, Annette, and Stephen and Pa to Alex, Ryan, Ayden, Caleb, Harper, Vance, Isabelle and Oliver. He was a farmer, councillor, businessman, miner, land developer, car enthusiast/racer & restorer, mentor, historian, enthusiastic debater and much more. Rest in Peace Bernie.> ... Read more and post your tribute

Funeral Notice of Maureen Joan O’KEEFE

O’KEEFE Maureen Joan Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of the late Maureen Joan O’KEEFE will be held at St. Liborius’ Catholic Church, 50 Panton Street, Eaglehawk on THURSDAY (December 18th, 2025) commencing at 10.30am. A Private Interment will follow at the Malmsbury Cemetery. To view the Mass via Live Streaming go to, https://bendigofunerals.com.au/streaming/ BENDIGO FUNERALS Simon Mulqueen (Prop.) Tel. 54440400 A 100% Bendigo Owned Family Business> ... Read more and post your tribute

Maureen Joan O’KEEFE

O’KEEFE (nee LYNCH, formerly MARICIC) Maureen Joan Maureen Joan passed away peacefully in Bendigo on 9/12/2025, widow of John, Step Mother of John-Lee, Victoria and Peter, Step Grand Mother of Jasper, Lewis, Jeremy and Melody. Elder daughter of Thomas and Evelyn Lynch (both Dec). Sister of John and Catherine, Sister- in-Law of Barry, Anne, Beth and David. In God’s care - Free from pain. Loved and loving Sister of John, Sister-in-law of Beth, Aunty of Brad and Tanya, Marcus and Tina, Great Aunty of Thomas, Hannah, Damon, Sadie, Will and Liam. A special lady, who showed amazing strength. Forever…> ... Read more and post your tribute

Funeral Notice of Roy Francis PARKS

PARKS Roy Francis A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of the late Mr. Roy Francis PARKS will be held at the Bendigo Funeral Centre Chapel, 29 Miller Street, Flora Hill on TUESDAY (December 16th, 2025) commencing at 11.00am. A Private Cremation will follow. BENDIGO FUNERALS Simon Mulqueen (Prop.) Tel 5444 0400 A 100% Bendigo Owned Family Company> ... Read more and post your tribute

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