27.11.1950 – 10.09.2020
Devoted husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Amanda and Paul.
Devoted step-dad to Michelle and Steve, Sarah and David.
Adored Poppy to Bridie, Paris, Willow and Ellie.
Former husband of Gayle.
Adored brother-in-law, uncle and cousin to all his family; kind, generous, giving, supportive, caring, funny and an ultimate organiser.
We have so many happy memories, you will be forever in our hearts.
Funeral Notice
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Tributes
Dear Carol and extended family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Greg was a lovely man.Dear Caz, it was so evident the love you and Greg had for each other. Give yourself healing time and reach out to your friends when in need. We are all here for you.
Than you Greg for all you did for others.
Dianne HickeyGreg, you will be sadly missed. We are honoured to have called you a Friend over so many Years, such a kind, generous and caring man you were.
So sad to lose you so soon.
I know you will be forever watching over your beautiful Caz.
xxGreg, you will be sadly missed. We are honoured to have called you a Friend over so many Years, such a kind, generous and caring man you were.
So sad to lose you so soon.
I know you will be forever watching over your beautiful Caz.
xxA true gentleman with a heart of gold. We will always remember the early visits to our campsite at Pambula on his way to get morning coffees and newspapers. Our memories of Barefoot Bowls and Golf Days will never be forgotten. Pambula in January won’t be the same without Greg. Our sincerest condolences to Carol and families. RIP
Greg was the heart beat of Geelong Softball. We truly will be lost without him. His spirit will always be with us as we remember everything he did for us all. He never missed the chance to ask how his car was going and to tell me to turn off the aircon in the rooms. He was a beautiful man who we will all dearly miss. Thinking of you Caz and family xx
To Carol,Amanda,Paul + family, we were all so shocked + saddened to hear of Greg’s sudden passing!! He will be sadly missed by so many people who loved him + respected him for his outgoing nature + the positivity he shared so generously!! May all your happy memories help you through these darkest days!! Cuz “Thanks for the rabbits!!” ❤❤❤
Greg, you truly were an amazing person, we are saddened of your sudden passing, our love to Carol and family, we are thinking of you all.
with all our love
Kane, Trina Jemma Dylan Eby and Robin FreeDear Caz
Greg will be so sadly missed by all. He had a heart of gold and always thought of every else. The service was beautiful filled with loving memories. Rest in peace Greg.Greg,
I am so grateful to have known the amazing man you were. All the fun and amazing memories with our family up at Eildon, Rosebud, the New Year parties and the Keysborough Football Club. You were a gentle soul, reliable and always knew how to party. You will always remain dear to myself and the family and we will miss you terribly. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul Xxx
Lindsay, Stella & Ryder TuckerDear Greg it is so difficult to imagine you are no longer here with you dear Caz. You were so cheerful kind and helpfull to all of us Vicsens we appreciated you so very much. Just the best kind man. Jenny and Rob
Greg, you will be missed so much by everyone who knew you. Such a warm, kind & generous person! Sending lots of love & hugs to the whole family xxxx
Beautiful Service for a Beautiful Man
Thinking of you today Carolyn and extended families. Greg was a wonderful man and loved by many for his laughter and cheeky smile
Deb Keogh & Fiona Wilson
Farewell Greg. Shocked and saddened by your unexpected passing. Thanks for all you did for the All Stars and Geelong Softball Association.
Oh dear Caz, sending you all my love and wishing you all the strength you need
XO Carlie BronkSending our love and thoughts yo you all today. Greg was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.
All our love
Leigh, Shell, Milla & JakeWhat a loss! Greg was such a lovely, kind and smiley man that will be greatly missed. Pambula won’t be the same without him. Love to Caz and the family, thinking of you all x
Dear Carolyn, I was fortunate to work with Greg in “Cat 80”, and then alongside him in many subsequent roles. He was always a helper of people, very kind person and a team player. Greg always had a smile despite some of the challenges at Target and was a character in the best sense of the word. We will always have wonderful memories of your special day at Cosy Corner, Torquay. Sending you much love at this time. John & Gina Rose, and Steph who remembers the day well!
Dear Caz, my deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. My thoughts are with you during such a difficult time. See you soon ….
Rest well Greg, I’ll miss you mate
Tim BrasierDear Caz, my love and condolences to you and your family. Xxxx
Carol,
Thinking of you and the entire family today.
My love and thoughts and hugs are with you all. 💓💓💓Caz, Greg will be missed by so many people. Thinking of you and your families at this sad time. xo
Greg, we will miss your morning drop ins and the park gossip on your newspaper run; and we will miss you rallying up the troops for the social functions at camp. We had a lot of laughs with golf and bowls over the years. Pambula won’t be the same without you. Thinking of Greg’s family xxx
Dear Carol and family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We all have such fond memories of Greg and our happy times at Pambula Beach. Such a lovely guy, gone too early.
Our thoughts are with you.
Love Gwen, John, Matt and Robbie Warnock and Kylie & Mark Grogan and family.One of a kind, would do anything for anyone. Love and thoughts with you and your family Caz. Greg you were one in a million and will definitely be missed. Rest in Peace xx
Greg
You will be sadly missed , such a kind man always happy to lend a hand and help out anyway you could
Will always have fond memories of our holidays together.
All my love to Carolyn xxLynne , Colin , Tammy
To Carolyn and family, from all at the Corio Tigers Baseball Club our deepest sympathy on the passing of Greg, he was always there to help us and always did it with with a smile. Rest in peace Greg.
Greg will be missed by all of us. He was a wonderful man who we were privileged to call a friend. RIP Greg. Love to you Carol and all of your family at this sad time.
Love from Anne-Maree, Chris, Jack, Billy and Rex HatfieldDear Caz our loving thoughts with you. Wonderful caring Greg will be sadly missed by us all.
Lorraine.
Condolences to Carolyn and the extended family.
Greg was a truly amazing man and we have well over 45 years of memories to cherish. Two of the memories that stick in our minds are the hours of fun singing at the karaoke mic on new year eve and your amazing wedding where you began your lives together.
Rest easy Greggy we will miss you deeply.Love, Mary & Michael Wanless.
David Skye & Lainey.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caz,to Greg’s childrens and his grandchildren ….It was truly a privilege to have known Greg as a colleague from work, as a friend, and our anniversary buddy – a great man who could see the humour in anything, and who put his heart and soul into everything…Rest in peace
Your dad was so proud of you all Amanda and he loved you all so much. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
RIP DADDO, POP, GREG XO
All our love
Amy, Codey, Daisy and DustyTo the whole Christie Family,
Condolences for your loss Greg was certainly one of a kind, and the world is certainly a lesser place without him.
Caz
Sending all my love to you, I was so saddened to hear of his passing. Greg was such a true gentleman willing to help everyone he will be greatly missed.
All our love Carol, Leah and LaurenGreg you will be missed I remember all the good time over Christmas organizing the bowls in Merimbula A typical Christie a born organizer.
Rest in peace
Ron & Glenda ChristieWonderful memories, sending much love to Caz and family. Rest In Peace Greg.
Janet McLean
Our sincere condolences Carol
Gerry & IsabelDear Caz and family. All our love, hugs and kisses to you all. Lee, Shane and the girls
Greg,
Geelong will no longer be the same without you!!
We will never forget your larger than life personality, amazing zest for life and your love for CazCaz has lost her partner in crime, and Geelong has lost a true gentleman.
Rest in peace
Lots of love Emma & JamesTo Dear Caz and family, we were very saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Rest in peace Greg you will be sadly missed. Mike and MasXx
My dear friend Caz,
It has always been you and Greg; what a wonderful, strong, kind man to have by your side throughout these years. Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your loved ones. Thinking of you today and always. Love Ree & Pete ❤️Still can’t believe you won’t be there at every birthday, wedding, birth, or any celebration we have again. I could always count on you Uncle Greg, reliable, strong, bossy, generous, loving, supportive and something that I will always keep close was the feeling of just how much you loved us, never questioned it, you just had a special knack of making sure we knew. I will miss your hugs, your big presence in our lives and your smile. Caz and Amanda – I’m sending my strength and love to you today, Uncle Greg will be watching over the whole thing making sure it’s all organised I’m sure. Wish we could all be together, counting down the days until I can hold you both tight.
Farewell Greg. You are leaving behind a lot of great memories and will come up in conversation for a long time. Lots of laughter and tears will be shared.
Gone but not forgotten.
All our Love to Carol and family
xxxCaz
Sending love and thoughts to you and to your and gregs family from your Vicsens family.
Greg was such a wonderful Friend and club person, always giving so much to us in so many ways.
Our tournaments will never be the same without your never ending support of our team.
You will be so missed, but we will look after your adored Caz xxGreg – A true gentleman and family man and friend to all.
Wonderful husband to Caz.
He was a great work colleague, card player and friend.
The monthly Target lunches wont be the same.
No doubt you will be organizing some event up there.
May the saints go marching in !!!!!
Will miss you.Uncle Dig, I still can’t believe you’re gone. The hole in our lives is too big and my heart hurts knowing you’re not going to be somewhere you’d always be. You were always there…with Your cheeky grin and your big bear hugs…we were going to be neighbors in the not too distant future, I had visions of Sunday breakies on the waterfront and arvo brewery sessions together…keep an eye on us from up there would ya? You’re up there and you’re one of our angels. Love ya xoxo
Both Angela & I we’re certainly shocked & saddened to learn of Greg’s sudden passing.
Greg was a sincere friend to many people. Loved Carole & All his children. Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Carol and of course, all the family.I enjoyed working with Greg for over 15 years & we continued our friendship beyond thatI Ange & I will always look back fondly on the evening we celebrated Greg’s 55th Birthday with Carol over a delightful meal at the Flowerdrum Japanese restaurant & then the 1st of the Eagles’ concerts together.
Greg was a ‘True Blue’ Aussie, loved his Saints in the AFL & a Passionate, Entrepreneural type in Business, but, Above All, A Very Down Earth, Sincere, Loyal person to have had the Privilege of knowing.
We are so pleased that Greg was able to pass in his sleep for both he, Carol & his Families sake.
A Man that will be missed by So, So many !
Rest In Peace Greg.
Love Andrew & Angela McPherson
It was great knowing you Greg there was never anything you would not do for us Vicsens especially when we went away you would drive us around I used to look forward to catching up at training to have a little chat about Saints & Storm. You will be sadly missed. Love to Caz ❤️❤️ Loz & family
My heart goes out to Caz and Greg’s family. My sincere condolences on the passing of Greg. Always in my prayers ❤ Katie
Deeply saddened to learn of the sudden loss of such a great man, and friend to many. My heart goes out to Caz and all the family. I always look back fondly on the years I spent working as Greg’s assistant at Target before he retired. His phone number is permanently etched in my memory, even after all these years. Rest In Peace Greg.
Love Janette Ellis
All of us at Softball Victoria are shocked and saddened to lose such a fantastic ambassador for Victorian softball, and of course the Geelong Softball Association.
Greg was everything that I love about community sport, including keeping us all honest and ensuring we were challenged when needed. Greg had the best interests of softball and the community in his mind with every word he spoke.
A gentleman with a sharp wit and a warm demeanour, he will be sorely missed by thousands across Victoria within the broader softball community.
With all due respect it’s simple… thanks Greg for always being you, we are all better people for knowing you! So much knowledge, guidance, wisdom, and friendship.
Rest peacefully big fella.To Caz and family, Our deepest thoughts,love and respect goes to you for a man that was larger than life, always thought of others and was a magnet for friends. Sam and I will miss Greg and his amazing friendship.
Greg, I was fortunate enough to know you over several decades whilst you were at Target. As a buyer and amazing retailer, you were always fair, honest open and kind. Hearing from you and seeing you was always a treat, we always had a laugh. From being a supplier we became a friends, and I was lucky enough to receive a call from you when you and Carol were in Singapore a few years back. It was lovely to spend time with you. I think we solved many of the worlds big issues ! I know heaven will be better place with you in it mate, I just hope they have a well stocked bar and big screen Sanyo Television to help you pass the time. The worlds lost a nice man and a great bloke xoxo
My heartfelt sympathy to you Caz. Greg was always ready and willing to lend a hand. He will be remembered fondly. Hold those wonderful memories close in your heart and cherish those wonderful moments you shared. All my love Lou xxx
Greg you were a true gentleman. Gone too soon. You will always be in our hearts and memories. May you Rest In Peace in Gods loving arms. Love to Caz and family, in our thoughts and prayers
Paul & Ivana ToulminI have spent a little time reading all the tributes presented before me and must say I agree with all.
Greg, the ultimate volunteer gave everything he could in support of the Geelong & broader softball community. And, by all accounts was a great family man as well. On behalf of the Werribee Softball Association I share our deepest sympathies to Carolyn and the extended family with his passing.To Caz and family,
My deepest condolences to you all during this very sad time. Greg was a lovely man who always had a smile in his face. Such a fond memory of him as part of the target family. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed. Love from Franca xxTo Caroline and family … so sorry for your loss …only met Greg and yourself at the Target 🎯 past lunches … Feel for u .. Greg was such a big presence… full of life and vitality …
Take care of yourselves and cherish all those lovely memories you all had with him .
Lynne Hayes HolbrookYour beatiful kind smile, heartfealt conversations and depth of love you have for your gorgeous Kaz have left a mark in our memories forever. RIP beautiful angel.
Sending much love and strength to Carolyn and families on the passing of Greg. What a wonderful man he was, he will be sorely missed.
Sincere condolences from all your friends at Newcomb Dino’s softball club xxxxOn behalf of the 3 Gage girls our Cousin we are so sad of your passing Greg love to Carolyn and family Sandra,Helen,Cheryle & Peter
No words can express our sorrow and sadness. Dear Greg, the world was a better place with you in it . You will be missed.
Amy, Abby and AnicaSending all our Love to Amanda, Bridie, Paris & Willow on the passing of your beloved Daddo and Pop.
May you always hear his voice in your ear when you need it & feel his presence on your saddest days.
Thinking of you all & sending condolences to Gayle also.Uncle Greg, you will be dearly missed. You were such a great Uncle. You would do anything for anyone, you were loving, kind, you had a beautiful soul, such a great guy to all. I remember the last time we were at Pambula and I walked down to the shop with you, but it took an hour longer because you would stop at every caravan on the way just to have a chat with everyone. You were loved by all. Your smile lit up a room when you walked in. I will miss you dearly, I will forever cherish the memories we shared. Rest In Peace Uncle Greg, love you always, Tayla xx
Birralee Softball Club past and present members convey heartfelt sympathy to Carolyn and family on the passing of Greg.
Greg was the true example of a Volunteer, always eager to help and reliable.
Greg will always be remembered for his tireless work and cheeky smile.Words are not enough for this special man and friend. Such a character who loved life but loved Caz more .
Gone so suddenly which sadden us all more
Thinking of all your family and friends at this sad time You will be missed by many
Rest In Peace GreggyA great man gone way too soon. My heart goes out to the beautiful Caz and family. Greg you will be missed xxxx
Greg, i am truly saddened that we have lost such a wonderful man, I thank you for all your friendship and all you did for our wonderful Vicsens. I will miss you terribly, Rest In Peace, my love and light to Caz xxx
Greg. You were a great man loved by many. A great husband,father and grandfather.
You will be sadly missed by may people. I will miss you greatly 😢 😞 Love Joanne. Vicsens softball club.