Loretta passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th April aged 64 years.
Dearly loved mother of Kate, Sarah, Bridget and Emma.
Adored Grandma of Fenris, Hamish, Scarlet-Rose and Bonnie.
She worked for many years in the Library at Sacred Heart Primary School in Mildura.
In God's care
Funeral Mass to celebrate Loretta's life will be offered in St Mary's Catholic Church, Hargraves Street, Castlemaine
on Thursday 17th April at 11.00am.
Following Mass you are warmly invited to stay for light refreshments in the Church Hall.
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17th April 2025 at 11:00 AM
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You were a great friend to me and Alan and a wonderful mother to your four children.
My heart goes out to Kate, Sarah, Bridget and Emma and of course all of the family.
I have fond memories of teaching Bridget and Emma the piano.
Joan Miles.
We felt deep sadness when we heard of Loretta’s death. She was a beautiful person who brought love, laughter, fun and a wonderful smile to all her friends and
workplace colleagues. The children at Sacred Heart Mildura, were blessed to have Loretta to support them and help them with their book choices in the school library.
Loretta worked hard and was always a cheerful giver.
We are grateful for the privilege of knowing Loretta and give thanks to God for her presence amongst us.
To Loretta’s family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. All will be well – May she rest now in the embrace of God’s great love.
Luke and Marion Guthrie
Sending our deepest condolences to Loretta’s family.
Always a friendly and kind person in the Mildura parish.
Helen Stagg
So very sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing…sending big hugs to the family…with love from the Fitzgerald Family
‘Nelia Station’ Ivanhoe NSW…’her old home’
💐xx
So sad to hear about Loretta’s passing.
She has a special place in our hearts, as a dear friend who supported us as new immigrants.
We laughed, we drank, we ate, we walked, we gardened, we cried.
She will be missed, but never forgotten.
Please accept our most sincere condolences…I know she is happy to be in God’s care now.
Marlène, John and Nicholas Daicopoulos
Such sad news to read.
As a parent at Sacred Heart Primary School she always helped our boys make a good choice in books.
She was friendly and always loved a chat.
Our sympathies to the family and may Loretta Rest in Peace…A horrible disease and taken way too young.
Love Galys (Julie Galbraith) xx
Remembering Loretta from our school days at KRB in Sydney.
A solid country girl, a homely and gentle personality, a lovely smile and sense of humour.
Such qualities helped to make Boarding Life that much better.
Eternal rest to you Loretta, may perpetual light shine upon you and may you rest in peace.
Prayers and condolences for your family.
Narrelle Rae (Narromine NSW)
Deepest sympathy to Loretta’s daughters and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
I will forever treasure my memories of working with Loretta at Sacred Heart…always a smile on her face and only too happy to help others.
Rest peacefully now … but gone too soon.
Anne Berry
So sad to hear of Loretta’s passing.
Loretta will be remembered as a very caring and loving person with a great personality and great determination.
Loved our chats.
Deepest condolences to all the girls.
Thinking of you all and sending you strength and Love.
Rest in peace Loretta.
Mary and Mark Avery
My heart is heavy hearing of Loretta’s passing.
I had the privilege of working with Loretta for many years at Sacred Heart.
She was a wonderful colleague and a great friend.
I always admired Loretta’s resilience in the face of adversity. She was strong of heart and spirit.
We shared many long chats over the years and she was always a great support and kind friend.
Sending my love and condolences to Kate, Sarah, Bridget, Emma and your families.
May you rest in peace now, Loretta; now in God’s care.
Clare Sheahan
Such sad news to here of Loretta’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy to Loretta’s daughters and family.
Sorry we are unable to attend.
Remembering all the happy times we had while you were at Nelia Station.
Love from Bill and Cassie Crozier
Dalmorino Staton
Thank you for allowing we far away friends to be a part of this beautiful service.
I got to know Loretta thru our online Bridging the Gap group.
We became good friends and had many good chats over the years.
I feel like I’ve known her forever, she was so special.
I was saddened when she shared her diagnosis.
She is sorely missed.
Karen Sparks from New Jersey, USA
My condolences and prayers for all of Loretta’s daughters and grandchildren and her extended family.
I remember our times together and her generosity and resilience regardless of what life spring on her.
She had so much love for her family and friends
Rest in peace Loretta
Anne Englefield
To Emma, Bridget,Sarah & Kate, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your gorgeous Mum 🩷.
I hold beautiful memories close of Loretta; a devoted amazing mum to her four girls, intelligent, strong, quick witted exceptional lady, and a gorgeous friend.
Morning walks, long conversations, giggles and lots of fun together.
Taken way too young.
Sincere sympathy to you all and your families x.
Sandra & John Grant
I have very warm memories of Loretta during my school days at Rose Bay.
She was a lovely girl … warm, friendly to everyone, and always smiling..
Deeply saddened to read of her passing.
My sincere condolences to her daughters, grand children and family .
Thoughts and prayers.
Petra Haylen (nee Karpin)