Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors

06/02/2026

A celebration of life for Ronald ‘Ron, Ronnie’ Johnstone will be held at the Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Clubrooms, Lochiel Street, Orbost, on Wednesday (Feb. 11th), 2026 at 11.00am.

In keeping with Ron’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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Johnstone - Ronald Cranston ‘Ron’ of Orbost.
Passed away peacefully on 4th February 4th 2026, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved husband of Coral for 57 years.
Loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Shelly; Brett and Julie; Mat and Bec.
Proud Pop of Katelyn and Mitchell; Danielle and Michael; Trent and Toby.
Cherished Poppy Ron of Kallen and Cassidy.
May the seasons be good and the trees solid,
Rest in peace.

05/02/2026

The funeral service of Mrs Glenys Mary ‘Glen’ Horsey of Bairnsdale, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Wednesday (Feb. 11th), 2026, at 10.00am.

Private Cremation

04/02/2026

The funeral of Mr Brian John Casey, of Wy Yung, will leave St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bairnsdale, after prayers commencing at 11.30am on Tuesday (Feb. 10) 2026 for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

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

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Casey - Brian John, of Wy Yung.
Passed away peacefully on 28th January aged 76 at Cabrini Malvern surrounded by family.
Loved husband of Roslyn, loved father of Ross and Briohny, and father-in-law of Ram. Loved Poppy of Mia, Zach and Zoe.
Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain.

04/02/2026

02/02/2026

The funeral of Mrs Vera Elizabeth Gardiner, of Eastwood, will arrive at the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery on Monday (Feb. 9), 2026, at 2.30pm for a graveside service.
Vera’s funeral will continue with a memorial service at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, commencing at 3.30pm.

28/01/2026

The funeral of Mrs Vera Evelyn Peel (née Proctor) of Bairnsdale, formerly of Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, and Werribee South, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Thursday (Feb. 5), for the Bairnsdale Monumental Cemetery.

Vera’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/990fb89c-4083-42d6-a175-89c0da7d38fb

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Peel (née Proctor) - Vera Evelyn, of Bairnsdale, formerly of Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, and Werribee South.
Passed away Jan. 24th, 2026, aged 98 years.
Wife of Robert (dec.). Mother of Robert and Jacqueline, and mother-in-law of Sam.
Grandmother of Monique, Madaline, Chantelle, and their partners.
Great grandmother of Stella, and Callie.
Reunited with Robert (Bob).

28/01/2026

The funeral of Mrs Barbara Elaine Tate (née Allen), of Bowen (Queensland), formerly of Metung (Victoria), will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Tuesday (Feb. 3), for the Bumberrah Lawn Cemetery.

Barbara’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/3da71d73-9ba5-49c7-b4af-6b984930bed7

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Tate (née Allen) - Barbara Elaine, of Bowen (Queensland), formerly of Metung (Victoria).
Passed away peacefully on 17th January 2026, aged 87 years.
Loving wife to Frank (dec.). Sister to Arnold, and Patricia (dec.).
Cherished Aunt to Debbie, Yvonne, and Mark. Adored ‘Gran’ to Emily, and Oliver.
Treasured family friend to the Morrow family will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

27/01/2026

The funeral of Mr Peter Crisp of Marlo, formerly of Swifts Creek, will arrive at the Ensay Cemetery, Ensay on Wednesday (Feb. 18th), 2026, at 11.00am for a graveside service.

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Crisp - Peter, of Marlo, formerly of Swifts Creek.
Died 25th January 2026, aged 97 years.
Son of Constance and James Crisp (both dec.).
Youngest brother of Godfrey, Muriel (Sadie), Alex, Helen (Mary), Ted, and Barney (all dec.).
Loved husband of Lois, married for 71 years.
Father and father-in-law of Alan and Angela, Louise and Tom, Ros and Andrew, Nick and Jennifer.
Grandfather of six.
Great-grandfather of five.

‘Respected stalwart of the community’

27/01/2026

The funeral of Ms Vivien Anne Graham (née Rooks) of Bairnsdale, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 11.00am on Friday (Feb. 6), for the Bairnsdale Lawn Cemetery.

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Graham (née Rooks) - Vivien Anne, of Bairnsdale.
9th November 1956 - 19th January 2026
Passed away in her sleep at home.
Beloved daughter of Maurice and Margaret (both dec.).
Sister of Robin (dec.), Timothy (dec.), Scott and Janine.
Much loved mother of Rohan.
‘Aunty Viv’ to Adrian, Shanra and Tim, Teaghan and Jade, and Shaun and Ana.
Gone way too soon, will be forever missed.

Dear Viv,
We will miss you so much, you were loved more than you realised.
Thank you for looking after Mum in her final year. You gave her such love, care and dignity.
Our hearts are full of sorrow at your sudden passing. So sad that you never got to see Scotland and Ireland, or travel the Ghan with Rohan, as you had planned.
May you rest in peace forever.
Rohan, Scott, Janine, Teaghan, and Shaun.

You left so suddenly, we can't quite believe it.
Gone too soon, you were just about to enter a great phase of life.
We will miss your animated storytelling, wicked sense of humour and fantastic laugh.
But most of all your warmth and kindness.
Love you Viv.
Adrian, Shanra, Tim, Maddi and Evie.

27/01/2026

The funeral service of Mrs Eileen Douglas (née Connley) of Benambra, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Monday (Feb. 2nd), 2025, at 11.00am.

Private Cremation

No flowers by request
Donations to Omeo District Health would be appreciated.

Eileen’s funeral service will be streamed here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/5e8d967c-dc82-4e58-a4a8-386487065804

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Douglas (née Connley) - Eileen, of Benambra.
4th February 1935 - 20th January 2026
Loved wife of Alan (dec).
Treasured Mum of John and Mel, Wendy and John (dec), Peter and Linda.
Devoted Grandma to Sally, Jake, Ben, Em, Alex, Hamish, and Liam.

In a place higher than her beloved mountains.

22/01/2026

Hadden - The funeral service of Mr Brent John ‘Bj’ Hadden of Kalimna, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, on Monday (Feb. 2nd), 2026, at 2.00pm.

Private Cremation

No flowers by request.
Donations to Brent’s family would be appreciated.

A recording of Brent’s funeral service is available here:
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/436f814d-81ee-494a-856e-7bf94f3056a7

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Hadden - Brent John ‘Bj’
Born in Reservoir on 26th November 1979 to Lynda (dec) and Keith.
Passed away at home in Kalimna on 14th January 2026.
Aged 46 years young - and still convinced he had time for ‘one more beer.’

Dad
Your love, wisdom, and life advice (questionable at times) will stay with
us forever.
We hope heaven has cold beers, fish that actually bite, straight golf shots, and no one counting his score.

Beloved father of Kiara and Archer (his proudest achievement).
Former partner of Heather.
Son of Lynda (dec) and Keith.
Brother to Craig, brother-in-law to Maddy.
Favourite uncle to Noah, Nate, Wyatt, and Willow.

Reunited with Mum - who will no doubt be rolling her eyes.
Missed by all who knew him.

‘Gone fishing… back when the esky’s empty.’

22/01/2026

Waite - Kenneth William, of Bairnsdale.
10th May 1939 - 14th January 2026
Passed away peacefully at home.
Husband of Pat.
Father of Rick, Trudi, and Tim.
Grandfather of Emma, Lauren, Michael, Kelli, Jenna, and Mel.
Great-grandfather to his seventeen great-grandchildren.

In keeping with Ken’s own wishes, a private cremation has been held.