Geoffrey Raymond RANKIN

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Aged 96.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Joan.
Beloved father of Valerie (dec), Brenda and Paul.
Respected father-in-law of Brian.
Loved ‘geeb’ of Lisa, Amy, Mark, Christopher, Andrew, Belinda
and their families.

So dearly loved, so sadly missed.

Funeral Notice

ServiceJanuary 8, 2021 - 2:00 pm31 Noble Street Newtown, VIC Venue: Noble Street Uniting Church

Please click here to view webcast.

A Memorial Service for the Life of Mr. Geoffrey Raymond Rankin will be held at Noble Street Uniting Church, 31 Noble Street, Newtown on FRIDAY (8th January) at 2.00pm.

Due to COVID restrictions, please contact the family if you wish to attend.

Tributes

  1. Fond memories of working with Geoff at Winter & Taylor particularly the Monday footy post mortems and whether “have you finished the financial statement yet?”
    My condolences to the family
    John Harding

    John Harding January 10 2021
  2. Memories of a kind &happy man. Great friend of Orm & Else Bawden. Now rejoicing in heaven with Orm, Else, Denise, & Rodney.
    With much love to the family Lorraine Williams

    Lorraine Williams January 9 2021
  3. Mr Rankin as I would remember calling him, would always have a smile for everyone. I can still see him playing the organ at Harvest and Christmas times as we sat up beside him singing. He would give us kids a cheeky grin that made the moment memorable. condolences to Mrs Rankin and Brenda. Fond memories Laurel Tonkin (Breguet)

    Laurel Tonkin January 8 2021
  4. Your condolences to Joan & Geoff’s family.

    Ken Crosthwaite & Family

    Colin Crosthwaite January 8 2021
  5. Dearest Brenda,
    My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. A remarkable man, and a life well-lived.
    Sending you, Brian and the family much love and hugs.

    Linda Bufton

    Linda Bufton January 8 2021
  6. Fond memories of our dear friend and neighbour Geoff – thanks for all the meaningful chats and the interests we shared together- sleep peacefully mate, we will continue our chats in our Hearts. Fond memories Thel & Brian

    Brian & Thel Shaw January 6 2021
  7. Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Rankin,Brenda, Lorraine, Jenny and family. I have such wonderful memories of the Noble Street Church family and of Geoff playing the organ, not missing a beat, smiling and loving every moment. A lovely kind man. Audrey will watch the webcast service.
    Take care, Audrey & Sue McKenzie (Sue Baker)

    Sue Baker January 6 2021
  8. Loving sympathy to Joan – Geoff and Joan were lifelong friends of the Holdsworth family – sharing many caravan holidays.
    Geoff used to pick me up from work at lunchtime and I used to change gears on his car driving back and forth.
    Such fond memories of a lovely man.
    Would have loved to have seen you again.
    Margaret

    Margaret Holdsworth January 6 2021
  9. Grandpa the most memorable moment that I have is the day that you walked me down the isle on my wedding day, Scott was sure that I was having cold feet as we where going one step forward and 3 steps back. Having you in my life for nearly 33 years has been the amazing you have been able to watch me grow into a beautiful lady and help me achieve my accomplishments with your kind words and support. My children absolutely adore you and are blessed to have such an amazing great grandpa. You will be missed but not forgotten love you grandpa.

    Belinda Clark January 5 2021