A gracious, loving and much loved lady now at rest.
Patricia passed away peacefully at Penhall with family by her side. She was 95 years old and had been in care for the past eight years.
Her family offers grateful thanks to Dr Kirby Jefferies and all of the staff at Penhall for their care and compassion.
A funeral service will be held for Patricia on Monday 3rd November at 11.00am
in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine.
Following this service the cortege will leave for the Sutton Grange Cemetery.
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3rd November 2025 at 11:00 AM
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My dear Mum, loved and respected always.
Paul
Nan leaves us with many fond memories.
Staying with Nan during school holidays, going to the cinema, shopping in target, gold prospecting with her and Uncle Ron, being scolded “all joints on the table will be carved!”, and in later years pleasant walks in the botanical gardens and visits at Penhall.
A wonderful Nan who will be greatly missed.
Tully & Bonnie
The great memories with Nan will last forever!
All the outings to the shopping centre painting plaster moulds, the cinema, arts at your house and especially playing rummy.
Could you have at least let me win one game … haha.
So kind and patient.
An Awesome Nan we will miss greatly.
Josh and Kylie
When I was a child, Nan always had time to share with her grandkids and always fun activities, often including Uncle Ron.
Nan had an amazing way of relating to us.
When I was an adult, Nan always had time to share with her grandkids and always interesting conversations, personally,
we’d compare Fitzroy’s, compare travel stories and compare music’s.
Nan gave me a painting 20+ years ago, bought in the 70’s, has been hanging in my houses since, she really liked the painting
but it didn’t go with her regular style, I don’t think she ever had it on display.
A really beautiful piece but it’s not pretty. Nan thought I’d appreciate the image and the style, she was right.
Born in 1930, it’s amazing to think of the changes Nan saw through her life.
Always a great Nan.
When I got home from Penhall last week I made myself an onion sandwhich, couldn’t have been more that 2 weeks since my last.
The first was when Nan showed me how to make them 40 years ago, this was the first without Nan here.
Love you Nan.
Riah
Always dignified, a beautiful person. The best Mother-In-Law I could have wished for. Nan, as I called her, was always ready to look after Devon & my kids, and was very much loved by them. Ron and Nan would look after our farm when we went away each to keep the Feast of Booths.
Nan was an artistic person and very creative. She painted, had many crafts and of course her dolls, but to me her crowning glory was her garden in Broadmeadows.
In later years we always had enjoyable visits to Nan in Penhall. I enjoyed the many times, our chats and going through old photos together and reminiscing of her childhood and her teenage years.
A lovely Lady who will be missed by all.
Alan
What a great Nanna to have!
Always kind and caring.
Nan and Uncle Ron came to all the big events, and Nan was always welcoming when we had the chance to visit.
More recently I had the pleasure of introducing her to two of her great grandchildren whom she loved talking to and watching playing in the park.
“I remember feeding the ducks with Great Nanna” – Axil, 8.
“I remember Great Nanna when she was tall” – Evie, 4.
She will be missed.
Jesse, Teresa, Axil & Evie.
My dear Nan, how to write in words what she meant to me.
So many wonderful memories on school holidays together and visits.
Going on outings to shopping centres, painting plasters, and the cinemas.
You passed your love of craft on to me, with special days filled with découpage, vase making and painting.
But I think what I most loved was the many many hours of playing cards in the kitchen, mostly rummy, and mostly with Uncle Ron.
The many shopping visits in Melbourne with my friends, always included a visit at Nans, or a stay over too, with my friends always loving the visits.
Once we had kids, the pure joy Nan emanated when holding our babies was delightful and represented her love of all her family, as extended as it became. Nan lived with grace and dignity, taught me how to have manners and how to drink a good cup of tea, and inspired me with gardening.
I will cherish my memories of my wonderful Nan and will miss her dearly.
Sari & Ebon and family
An amazing person and we will miss you so very much.
Elysia
You were always a lady.
I loved seeing you at bingo…you were a woman of many talents.
May you rest in peace. No more pain.
Love from Faye and Jim.
Dear Auntie Pat, may you rest in peace.
Sympathy and love to Paul, Heather and all their families.
Love Sharon & Wayne Ettwell.
Thank you Nan.
Imrahil
You were the best Mother In-law.
You never had a cross word to say about anyone.
You were always kind, generous and respectful.
You were a woman of few words but the words you did speak were thoughtful and meaningful.
You were a strong and independent woman. A silent sufferer.
A woman admired and cherished by all your family.
A woman we will all miss greatly!
Heather
Dearest Nan.
We are so blessed to have had Nan in our lives and for our children to know their Great Grandma.
We will miss her letters and chats and having Nan be part of our family celebrations.
I will treasure the many memories of happy times at Nan’s.
The art we did together, the crafts made, games played, outings taken, meals shared.
Nan will be missed by us all.
Sally & Dave, Sarah, Toby, Eli and Abbi