Passed away peacefully on July the 11th, 2017 at Geelong Hospital, aged 83 years.
Loved husband of Yvonne (dec).
Much loved father of Vickie and Tania.
Father-in-law of Ashley and John.
Loving grandpa to Jessica, Samuel, Olivia and Ben.
A true gentleman remembered with love.
Dad, you mean so much to me. I love you so much and will miss you every day. My Saturday’s just won’t be the same without our ‘talks’. I know you are at peace and happy. You lived a wonderful full life and I am so proud of you as I know you are of me. Reunited with mum to continue to watch over me and guide me together. You can rest now Dad, forever loving you – Vickie x
Bob, thank you for everything. You were an inspiration, your kids always came first, you were generous and kind. Knowing you has made me a better person. Rest peacefully – Ash x
Grandpa, thank you for being an amazing grandpa. All the times we spent together and memories we made will always be cherished. The love and care you had for us was incredible. We will miss you so much and will be forever loving you. Fly high – Jess and Sam xx
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”.
I love you dad, I still needed more time but I thank you for my life. I know I’ve made you proud. Dad because of you I have so many great memories to keep. I am lucky to have called you my dad. I miss you – Tania and John x
Grandpa you were wonderful. I will miss you and you will always be in my heart. I love you grandpa – Love Livvy x
“Grandpapapa”, I love you so much and you will always be in my heart forever – Love Ben x
Funeral Notice
Tributes
Hi grandpa,
It’s me Olivia, i hope your well, i miss you.
Im 15 now. (i know its crazy)
4 years on from the most tragic time in my life.
I am doing ok, i never knew such a sadness existed until you went away.
I think of you everyday.
I have moments where ill just randomly think of you mum says its because your there with me, i wonder if thats true.
i wrote a whole lot more then this but deleted it as i thought it didnt sound right to tell you because i dont want you worrying.
I want you to know that i am not doing to well right now but its not all bad, but with you by my side i know things will get better.
Its now 6:02am i spent the last half hour crying as i found all the messages on here we left after you passed.
It just tells me how young i was and how grief was too big of an emotion for my tiny tolerance of big emotions to handle.
I always make sure to tell my beautiful doll Avery how much you would’ve loved her and how special she is.
You are part of the reason why i am able to hold her in my arms today.
Shes helped me so much.
I hope nanny yvonne is doing well i am so happy that you finally reunited with her, i wish i met her she sounds like an amazing person.
I wish i had the sewing skills of her!
I love you so much and hopefully this message gets to you, i would do anything just to hear your voice of give you a big hug again.I love you to the moon and a little further and back.
Love from earth, Your granddaughter Olivia.