Portland Funeral Services

24/04/2026

The late MAURICE JOHN HOLT will be PRIVATELY cremated.

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24/04/2026

The Funeral Service for the late DOROTHY MARY CLEARY is to be held at the All Saints Catholic Church, Bentinck Street, Portland, on Wednesday the 29th of April commencing at 2:00pm.
Followed by interment at Portland South Cemetery.
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23/04/2026

Planning ahead is one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones.

Having a valid Will and appointing an Executor can make a difficult time a little easier when funeral arrangements need to be made.

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- Provides peace of mind for those left behind

During times of grief, clear guidance can make all the difference.

If you’ve been putting it off, now may be the right time to have those important conversations and get your affairs in order.

22/04/2026

"A Memorial Service for the late RUSSELL HAYES is to be held PRIVATELY.
A Public Memorial Service is to be held at a later date in his hometown of Korumburra."
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22/04/2026

A private funeral for the late ROHAN FALCONER will be held in England.
An informal gathering in Portland will be held at a date yet to be confirmed. Please follow this post for updates.
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21/04/2026

To those who attended Pip's service on Friday, an item of jewellery has been found. I would imagine that it holds significant sentimental value to the person who has lost it.
If you could provide us with a photo or a detailed description of this item, we will be sure it is returned to its rightful owner.

20/04/2026

The Funeral Service for the late DAWN SPENCER is to be held at ST STEPHEN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Julia Street, Portland on THURSDAY the 23rd of APRIL, commencing at 2:00PM.
Followed by interment at Portland South Cemetery, Cape Nelson Road, Portland.
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17/04/2026

The funeral service for Rhonda “Pip” Donovan. Portland Golf Club, April 17, 2026.

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17/04/2026

As per Dianne's wishes, she will be Privately Cremated.

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15/04/2026

The Funeral Service for the late LLDALYN DEIDRE FREDERICKS is to be held at the GRAVESIDE, Portland South Cemetery, Cape Nelson Road, Portland on FRIDAY the 24th of APRIL, commencing at 2:00pm.
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10/04/2026

The Memorial Service for the late JOHN HURT is to be held at the PORTLAND GOLF CLUB, Madeira Packet Road, Portland on FRIDAY the 1st of MAY, commencing at 2:00pm.

John was a huge advocate for the Black Dog Institute, the family have asked if you could please donate in his name: https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/allysmith39499/in-memory-of-john-hurt

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10/04/2026

The funeral service for the late RHONDA "PIP" DONOVAN is to be held at the PORTLAND GOLF CLUB, Madeira Packet Road, Portland on FRIDAY the 17th of APRIL, commencing at 2:00PM.

In honour of Pip, the family ask that attendees wear blue to the service.

PRIVATELY cremated.

Pip's service will be recorded. Please see Portland Funeral Services' page or webpage in the days following the service for the recording.

Pip's granddaughters, Layla and Madi Sprague, will be participating in Memory Walk for Dementia. We encourage donations in lieu of flowers.
https://www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraisers/Forgetmenots?fbclid=IwdGRjcARFLBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-0wz-H9jC-s4vhFcgk9pgIP7HUSQNY_iH15ZOsjEUTKk240y2lhh3twTREw_aem_PmSXzxhQemQ94yMYymVRhg

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