Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors

14/11/2025

The funeral of Mr Harold George ‘Harry’ Leonard of Lakes Entrance, will be held at the Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall, Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance on Monday (Nov. 24), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

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Leonard - Harold George ‘Harry’ of Lakes Entrance.
Passed away on 12th November 2025, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neil and Sue, Gary and Malissa.
Cherished ‘Pop’ of Ash and Caity, Jai and Jade, Indiana and Earl; Brenton and Kianah, Jayden and Belinda, and Hannah.
Devoted ‘Pop Pop’ of Darcy, Isla, and Jovi.
Dearly loved partner of Michele.

Gone Fishin’

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13/11/2025

The funeral of Ms Joanne Lee Turner of Orbost, will leave St Andrews Uniting Church, Browning Street, Orbost, after a service commencing at 1.00pm on Thursday (Nov. 20), 2025, for the Orbost Lawn Cemetery.

Joanne’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

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Turner - Joanne Lee Turner of Orbost.
Beloved daughter of Doris Maureen Turner and Brian Peter Turner, passed away suddenly on Monday 3rd November 2025, aged 54, at her home in Nicholson Street Orbost.
Her legacy lives on with daughters Emily Bunt, Marlo Davison and Tia Jackson, and by her son Vaughan Bunt.
Joannes passing is also grieved by her brother Dr. Stuart Turner and sister Jane Hoppe.
Her passing will also be grieved by her many friends in the Orbost - Goongerah area, and friends and relatives in Newcastle NSW, and in Balsall Common, Birmingham UK.

A wonderful life. May she rest in peace.

12/11/2025

The funeral of Mr Murray John Carley of Nicholson, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 11.00am on Friday (Nov. 21), 2025, for the Bumberrah Lawn Cemetery.

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Carley - Murray John of Nicholson.
25th August 1932 - 10th November 2025
Aged 93 years.
Passed away peacefully.
Much loved father and great mate to Michael, Kathy and Eddie, Mary Therese (dec.), Jim, Raan, Margaret, Janine and Brad.
Cherished grandfather of eight and great grandfather of three.
Always Remembered.

11/11/2025

The funeral of Mrs Roslyn Ann ‘Ros’ McCole (née Vincent) of Buchan, will leave the Jane Davidson Community Association Church, Buchan, formerly the Buchan Uniting Church, after a service commencing at 1.00pm on Friday (Nov. 21), 2025, for the Buchan Cemetery.

No flowers by request.
Donations to the Buchan Bush Nursing Centre would be appreciated.

Ros’ funeral service will be streamed here:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

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McCole (née Vincent) - Roslyn Ann of Buchan.
Passed away peacefully at home on 9th November 2025, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved wife to Jim.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Carlene and Rob, Megan and Dean.
Adored Ma to Justin and Cree, Jamie and Natalie, Kael and Aleshia, Brady, and Amity.
Loved Great Ma to Nevaeh, Raven, Romi, and Allara.

Loved daughter of Arnold and Edna (both dec.).
Cherished sister and sister-in-law to Kaye and Leo, Yvonne and Noel, Walter (dec.), Brett and Julie, and families

A garden of beautiful memories to cherish forever.

11/11/2025

Clement - James Anthony ‘Jim’ of Paynesville, formerly of Sarsfield and Ferntree Gully.
Passed away after a short illness, on Nov. 9th, 2025, aged 80 years.
Loving husband of Sandra (dec.).
Cherished father and father-in-law of Shaun, Hugh and Jo-Anne.
Devoted grandfather of Joshua, Sophie, and Olivia.
Loving partner of Lorna.

A life well lived.

In keeping with Jim’s own wishes, a private cremation will take place.

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11/11/2025

Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Patricia Eileen ‘Pat’ Clark (née O’Connell) of Bairnsdale, will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bairnsdale on Monday (Nov. 17), 2025, at 11.00am.
The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of prayers for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

Pat’s funeral service will be streamed here:
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Clark (née O’Connell) - Patricia Eileen ‘Pat’ of Bairnsdale, passed away peacefully on 7th November 2025, aged 93 years.
Dearly loved wife of ‘Jack’ (dec.).
Much loved mother, mother-in-law, and friend of Maud and Kharen; Greg; Jenni and Cliff; John (dec.) and Debra; Michael and Trudy; Peter and Sharon.
Cherished Nanny of AnnaTara and Matt; Jack, and Cara; Casey; Sophie and Jake, and Gus; Zach and Ebony, and Ben.
Beloved Great Nanny of Oska, Eadie, and Olive.

In our hearts forever.

06/11/2025

The funeral service of Mr Peter Wyndham ‘Poida’ Quin of Marlo, will be held at the Orbost Golf Club, 96 Bonang Road, Orbost, on Monday (Nov. 10), 2025, at 2.00pm.

Private Cremation

A recording of Peter’s service is available here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/46241e47-8a83-4217-bc02-e04fefc19726

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Quin - Peter Wyndham ‘Poida’ of Marlo.
26th January 1959 - 1st November 2025
Dearly loved husband of Penelope. Loving father of Erin and Chris, Indira and Luke (dec.), Lucy and Nathan, Gabriel and Megan.
Adored ‘Poida’ of Sadie, Gus, Ollie, Otis and Ira.
Brother and friend to many.

05/11/2025

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs Mary Patricia Shaw, of Mossiface, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Friday (Nov. 14), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

Mary’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/e56b4b60-5d12-4f36-b315-29cd4f7f7461

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Shaw - Mary Patricia, of Mossiface.
Passed away peacefully on 29th October 2025, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved wife of Graham (dec.).
Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jacinta, Sean (dec.), Marcel and Daniela.
Devoted ‘Nana Mary’ of Paul, April, Giselle, Bailey, and Charlie.
Proud sister, aunty and friend of Sheelagh, John (dec.), Terry, and all their loving families.

Lovingly at rest, reunited with Graham.

03/11/2025

Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Rosa Ganci of Wy Yung, will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bairnsdale on Friday (Nov. 7), 2025, at 11.00am. The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of prayers for the Bairnsdale Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at St Mary’s prior to the mass at 10.30am.

A recording of Rosa’s service is available here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/279012de-db13-4801-bc26-6db32d9b4816

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Ganci - Rosa of Wy Yung.
6th April 1943 - 30th October 2025
Aged 82 years.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children.
Loving and devoted wife to Charlie (dec). Loving mother to Joseph, Peter, Diana and Amanda. Adored mother-in-law to Tania and Jodie. Cherished Nana to Nathan, Alana, Jordan, Estella, Jake and Axle.
Special Great-Nana to Harley Rose.
Forever in our hearts.

30/10/2025

Smith - Graham Bruce.

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness.
Loved by Sandra his partner, and Adrian his son, also father to Samantha.
Well known to many people.
He will be missed but never forgotten.

30/10/2025

The funeral service of Mr Paul Pace of Lucknow, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Wednesday (Nov. 5th), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

No flowers by request.
Donations to the Starlight Children’s Foundation would be appreciated.

Dress is to be casual - jeans, t-shirts and thongs.

Paul’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/27adfdb9-042b-41e4-9e75-f4d6de81ecdf

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Pace - Paul of Lucknow.
Passed away peacefully on October 27th 2025, aged 71 years.
Dearly loved husband of Pauline.
Loving Father and Father-in-law of Cindy and Shane, and Leroy.
Cherished ‘GaGa’ of Kenzie.

Forever in our hearts.
Gone but not forgotten.