Fitzroy Funerals

07/04/2026

Irene "Joy' Knight
Passed away on 29 March 2026 surrounded by her loving daughters, aged 82 years.

Loving Partner to Colin Dickson (Dec'd).
Cherished Mother to Julie, Vicki, Deirdrie and Marie.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Joy's graveside service to be held at Mt Morgan Cemetery on Friday 10 April 2026, commencing at 10.00am.

06/04/2026

Douglas David Staines
Died peacefully on Friday, 20 February 2026
Aged 90 Years.
Late of Emerald, Queensland.

Devoted Husband to Barbara (Dec'd).
Cherished Father and Father-In-Law to Robert, David & Tanya, Jude (dec'd), Tom & Kym and Jean.
Loving Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to their respective families.

A private cremation was held as per Douglas' wishes.

02/04/2026

Harold Thomas Lawrence
Passed away on 30 March 2026
Aged 89 Years.

Beloved Husband to Evelyn (Dec'd).
Cherished Father to Harold, Allan, Mary, Patricia and Joanne.
Adored Father-In-Law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to their respective families.
A dear friend to many.

Harold is now in the care of Fitzroy Funerals QLD - his funeral service will proceed as originally scheduled: at the Emerald Uniting Church on Borilla Street, Wednesday 8 April 2026, commencing at 10.00am.
All family and friends are warmly invited.

01/04/2026

Jason William Huntley
Passed away peacefully on 28 March 2026
Aged 55 Years.

Adored Partner to Cindy.
Loving Father to William (Dec'd) and Lachlan.
Cherished Brother to Viv (Dec'd), Tracy, Dottie (Dec'd), Tania (Dec'd) and Leonie (Dec'd).
Loving Uncle and a Friend to many.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Jason's funeral service to be held at the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Friday 10 April 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.

Jason requested that guests wear South Sydney Rabbitohs colours instead of black attire.

01/04/2026

Peter Frederick Castle
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 23 March 2026,
Aged 79 years.

A dearly loved husband, a cherished family member, and a valued friend to many, who will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a service to farewell and honour Peter's life, to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton, on Thursday, 9 April 2026, commencing at 10.00am.

31/03/2026

William Frederick Rolfe
"Bill"
Late of Yeppoon, formally of Springsure
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 29 March 2026,
Aged 81 years.

Beloved and devoted husband of Jan.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Darrin, Shelli and Chris, Kim and Mick, and Rick and Christina.
Adored Grandad to 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A treasured and deeply loved member of his family, and a dear friend to many, Bill will be remembered always and missed beyond words.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service to honour and celebrate Bill's life, to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, commencing at 11.00am.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via the funeral notice on our website under 'Funeral Notices': https://fitzroyfunerals.com.au

31/03/2026

Irene Tempest Esser
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 29 March 2026.
Aged 74 years.

Beloved wife of Mick.
Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Brendan and Debbie, and Justin and Shryn.
Proud and devoted nan/ma of Brittany, Emily, Marshall, Lucy, Michael, Luke and Stephen.
Cherished sister of Maree, Gloria, Cath, Mick and Mat (dec'd).
Deeply loved by her family, and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Family and friends are warmly invited to honour and celebrate Irene's life at a funeral service to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton, on Wednesday 8 April 2026, commencing at 11.00am.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via the funeral notice on our website under 'Funeral Notices': https://fitzroyfunerals.com.au

30/03/2026

Hilary Robinson
Passed away on 19 March 2026
Aged 98 Years.

Loving Brother to Iris, Rita, Alfred (dec'd), Kenneth (dec'd), Lance (dec'd) and Clifford (dec'd).

A private service was held as per Hilary's wishes.

26/03/2026

Lynette Ann Graham
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18 March 2026,
Aged 71 Years.
Late of Mount Morgan.

Loving and Devoted Wife to Keith (Dec'd).
Adored Mother and Mother-In-Law to Paul, Peter, Debbie (Dec'd), Mark & Donna, Matthew, Kim & Scott.
Cherished Grandma to Richard, Dakota, Serenity, Ella and Storm.
Loving Great-Grandma to Brayce and Hunter.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Lynette's graveside service to be held at Mount Morgan Cemetery on Friday 27 March 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.

25/03/2026

Wayne Alfred Crosthwaite
Passed away on 19 March 2026
Aged 72 Years.

Partner to Judy.
Husband to Sue.
Father to Peter and Amanda.
Grandfather to Jackson, Chloe and Noah.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Wayne's graveside service to be held at Emu Park Cemetery on Friday 27 March 2026, commencing at 10.00am.

Wayne's service will be live streamed and available at fitzroyfunerals.com.au/funeralnotices

16/03/2026

Not every farewell has to look the same.

We’re proud to introduce personalised coffins by Fitzroy Funerals, designed by our team and wrapped locally.

As shown in this 'His Work Is Done' design, this new offering is part of a project Alisha has been working on over the past couple of months to make personalised coffins more locally available, more authentic, and more meaningful for the families we serve.

16/03/2026

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a graveside service to honour and farewell Helen, to be held at the Emerald Cemetery, Park Avenue, Emerald QLD 4720, on Thursday 19 March 2026, commencing at 10:00am.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via the funeral notice on our website under 'Funeral Notices': https://fitzroyfunerals.com.au

Helen Christina Titmarsh
Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday 25 February 2026,
Aged 81 years.

Beloved wife of Gordon (dec).
Devoted and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, Pauline & Marty, Graham & Sharren, Jeffrey & Helen and Claire & Blake.
Proud grandmother to Lexie, Valerie, Madison, Imogen & Joshua,
Great grandmother to Hudson, Kehlani & Della.
A cherished sister, sister-in-law, aunt and treasured friend to many.

Helen’s legacy will live on through the many lives she touched, and in the love her family will carry forward.

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a graveside service to honour and farewell Helen, to be held at the Emerald Cemetery, Park Avenue, Emerald QLD 4720, on Thursday 19 March 2026, commencing at 10:00am.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via the funeral notice on our website under 'Funeral Notices': https://fitzroyfunerals.com.au