Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ O’SHANNESSY

Date of birth: 13 December, 1938
Date of passing: 08 December, 2025

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.

Funeral Notice

Funeral Details

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.

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