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TURTON, Raymond James Known as “Ray” Late of Apple Tree Creek. Passed away suddenly on Sunday 20th January, 2019 aged 67 years. Ray was the much loved Husband of Carole. Cherished Father and Father-in-Law of Tony and Nadine, Jason, Kristie and Mark Murray. Adored Poppy of Riley Kai, Breea Makena, Carter and Max. Beloved Brother and Brother-in-Law of Lyn and John. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ray’s life to be held at the Albany Creek Memorial Park, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland, 4035 on Wednesday 30th January, 2019 commencing 10.30 am. A Memorial Service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday 1st February 2019 commencing 10.30 am. “Going out to pick some more chillies”

BUTLER, Warren Richard Michael Late of Doolbi, Childers, formerly of 69 Whitsunday Drive, Bloomsbury. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 8th December 2018, aged 72 years. Loving Partner of Ilona.  Much loved Father, Father-in-law of Mitchell and Bronwen, Kelly and Jeff.  Adored Pop of Ted, Chloe, Frank, Jarvis and Will.  Loving Brother of Dorothy, Maureen, Wayne and Robin. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Warren’s life to be held at the Anglican Church of Australia, 24 Macrossan Street, Childers on Monday, 17th December 2018 commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit, Bundaberg would be appreciated.  Envelopes available at the service. “Forever in our hearts”

RAWSON, Douglas Alan Known as “Doug” Late of Childers, Queensland, formerly of Portland, Victoria. Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 18th August 2018, aged 65 years. Adored Husband of Mary. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Bonnie and Bret, Luke and Amy and loving Poppy of Ashley, Tyler and Phoebe. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Doug’s life to be held at the Bundaberg Crematorium, Cummins Road, Bundaberg on Friday, 24th August 2018 commencing at 10 am.

TOMLIN, Denis Edward Late of Childers. Passed away on Friday 13th July, 2018 aged 80 years. Denis was the beloved Husband of Noreen (dec’d), beloved Son of Arthur and Ellen (both dec’d), dearly loved Father of Dennis, Mark, Helen, Geoffrey, Matthew and Robert, and adored Grandad to his Grandchildren. “Forever in our Hearts” Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Denis’ life to be held at The Sacred Heart Church, Childers on Wednesday 1st August, 2018 commencing at 11.00 am, followed by interment at The Childers Lawn Cemetery.

ELLIS, Lola Joy nee Barber known as “Polly”, late of Oakview Drive, Redridge passed away Friday 15th June, 2018 aged 82 years. Polly was the adored Wife of Peter, much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Julie and Trevor, Sharon, Glenn and Jodi, and devoted Nanny of Ben, Sam, Grace and Emily. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Lola’s life on Friday 22nd June, 2018 at Apple Tree Creek Memorial Hall commencing 10.30am, followed by interment at Childers Lawn Cemetery.

Walker, Kenneth Henry known as Ken, late of Woodgate Beach, passed away peacefully on Sunday 17th June, 2018 aged 86 years. Ken was the adored Husband of Wilma, the much loved Father of Helen and Robert (dec’d), and beloved Pops to Jessica, Hayley and Lewis. Ken was privately cremated.

COOPER, Percival John Known as ‘Jack’ Late of Woodgate Beach.  Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 23 May 2018, aged 87 years. Devoted husband of Valerie (dec’d).  Beloved Father, Father-in-law of Anne, Kevin and Alwyn, Sue and Ian. Much loved Grandfather of Katherine, Mark, Karl, Max and Louis. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Jack’s life to be held at the Woodgate Beach Community Hall on Monday 28 May, 2018 commencing at 11:00 am, followed by interment at the Childers Lawn Cemetery. As Jack was an avid gardener, he requested home grown flowers only. Further, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Queensland Cancer Council.  Envelopes available at the service.

Duggan, Kevin Brian known as “Darcy”, late of Childers formerly of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on 30th January 2018. Kevin was the beloved Husband of Jenny, and adored Father to Kelly, Glen and Kane. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Kevin’s life on Monday 5th February, 2018 at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Childers commencing at 10.30AM, to be followed by a private cremation.

MCLAUGHLAN, Andrew James passed away on Monday 13 November 2017, aged 44 years.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Andrew to be held on Saturday, 18 November 2017, commencing at 2.00pm at the Bundaberg Crematorium, Cummins Road, Bundaberg.