Recent Tributes

Maureen Honorah Prowse (O’Shannessy)

Maureen Honorah Prowse (O’Shannessy)
PROWSE nee O'Shannessy Maureen Honorah 'Sappy' Passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Home, Townsville on 8 January 2023.  Aged 80 years. Devoted wife to Don (dec). Beloved Mother to Tracie, Kelly, Colleen and Shannon.  Loving Grandmother of Skye, Kyla, Luke, Carly, Miles, Evelyn and Great grandmother of Abbey-Leigh, Rubi, Leo and Hazel-Skye. Cherished sister to Lawrence (dec), Bernard, and Joe, and their families.   In our hearts you will always stay Forever loved and remembered every day.   PROWSE A service for Mrs. Maureen Prowse will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception St Arnaud on WEDNESDAY 18th Jan.…> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Graeme Robertson-Smith

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Graeme Robertson-Smith
Rest in Peace Fletch We met in the early 1980s and almost immediately became firm friends. Ian showed me the ropes of the packaging industry of which he was equally knowledgeable and passionate. We were work colleagues for a time and I am forever grateful for his guidance and enthusiasm in a very challenging growth business. Ian was essentially the glue that kept a group of friends in regular contact. The DK dinners will remain a huge part of his legacy as we “solved the world’s problems” over a shared glass of excellent red. He lived an extremely full and…> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by David Corduff

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by David Corduff
Vale Ian. A person who became a very good and supportive friend over the years. Always willing to help others and passionate about the Industry he cherished. The DK dinners became legendary, as packaging mates shared the table with banter and more than a few laughs. You will be sadly missed Ian...you made a difference, which will be your legacy.> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Bohdi Holland by John Paola

A Tribute for Bohdi Holland by John Paola
Dear Bohdi I will forever remember your cheeky smile, charm and wonderful caring nature. You brought me joy each day and the people around you during the 6 years at Wangaratta High School. It was an absolute honor to be your teacher, mentor, leader and someone you could talk to about anything. These memories I have cherished to this day. Thank-you Bohdi for being you! As you would say “Aaay Mr P !” RIP Bohdi> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Nerida Kelton

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Nerida Kelton
On behalf of everyone at the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) we are all sending our deepest condolences to Ian’s family at this time. He was an exemplary volunteer, dedicated to the AIP and to helping ensure that the Institute grew to become the peak professional body for packaging education and training that it is today. Ian will be missed by many AIP Members across the country.> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Brett Sowerby

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by Brett Sowerby
Ian! Dear friend and fellow traveller. Ian and I met in the early 1970s when he was at Leigh Marden at Regents Park. He was a constant friend over all those years as well as his then young family. I spoke to him on Dec 18. We had arranged to meet early in the new year at our favorite pub in Carlton to have our usual . I will still keep that date and raise a glass to a very special person in my life. A man of passion and friendship. Will miss him greatly. Farewell my friend Brett Sowerby> ... Read more and post your tribute

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by John Upstill

A Tribute for Ian David Fletcher by John Upstill
What a wonderful man, now sadly gone. My friend for 38 years. Sincere condolences to Ros and family. Ian was a giving person, always the first to volunteer. Through AIP years, his role at VHRR Phillip Island and more recently with the Mission to Seamen he was always present with a big smile and willingness to help. I will miss our chats at Mostly Mozart and over a red wine at Pino's.> ... Read more and post your tribute