father-in-law and grandfather of Mareike and Matilda.
Loving son of Mary and Tim (dec); much loved brother, cousin, uncle, nephew and a friend to many.
Martin’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend his Celebration of Life to be held at Macquarie Park Crematorium in the Magnolia Chapel, corner of Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde on Friday July 26, 2019 commencing at 11.00 am.
Cal, I worked with Glyn when he began in the early 80‘s at Sydney VKG, in the hat factory. He was a very good radio and Telex operator.
He transferred to Newcastle VKG where he retired.
Glyn was a Comms. Operator in the Royal Navy, serving as a Submariner prior to coming to Australia.
His wife, Marion George, a Police Woman, also worked at Sydney VKG prior to transferring to Newcastle area G.D.
She resigned and later worked at Newcastle VKG.
They were a terrific couple.
EDWARDS, Glyn
Late of Swansea Formerly Belmont Nth
Passed away 20th April 2019
Aged 72 years
Beloved and cherished husband of Marion.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Garreth and Janelle Edwards.
A grandfather to Corey, Sammi-Lee and Shayla.
Adored and much loved son-in-law of Eric and Joan George (both dec’d).
The family and friends of Glyn are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life, to be held in The Chapel, 444 Pacific Hwy Belmont (parking via Henry St) on Friday 26th April 2019, service commencing at 12.30pm.
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Apr. 24, 2019
Service: From? ? 1958 to? December 1966 ( * Medical discharge ) = 8 years Service
Awards: Presented a Silver Spoon by the Queens representative for being part of her March 1963 Royal Escort ( Police Cyclist )
* Ray was involved in an On-Duty MVA whereby he was riding his Police Motor Cycle when he was hit by a drunk driver. This MVA, in March 1963, caused Ray significant injuries to his eye sight ( which resulted in him having a wok eye, and pelvic injuries which resulted in one leg being shorter than the other which required him to wear special shoes because of the length difference. Ray, at some stage, then moved to Fairy Meadow, NSW and then Thirroul where the family home was.
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New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ??????
NSW Parking Patrol Officer
( Brown Bomber then Grey Ghost )
Rank: Parking Patrol Officer
Stations: Wollongong
Service: From? ? ?to? August 1991 = ? years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: 12 January 2019
Age: 85
Cause: Effects of a Stroke
Event location: ?
Event date: 6 January 2019
Funeral date: Thursday 17 January 2019 @ noon
Funeral location: H. Parsons, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: H. Parsons, 4284 3163
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
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Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 12, 2019.
Beloved husband of Sheila (dec).
Dearly loved father and father in law of Leanne and Scott, Melissa and Richard.
Much loved Grandpa of Lachlan, Mitchel, and Makayla.
Loved brother and brother in law of Alan, Barry, Denise, Edward and their families.
Will be missed by his dog ‘Freddie’.
Aged 85 Years
Forever in our Hearts
Always Loved and Sadly Missed
Reunited with Sheila
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray’s funeral service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Thursday January 17, 2019 at 12noon.
In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Australia Research Foundation
would be appreciated.
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After leaving the Northern Territory Police Force, due to injuries sustained from a Police Motor Cycle MVA, Ray moved to Fairy Meadow and later moved to Thirroul where he and his wife made their family home.
Ray had, at some stage, joined the’ Brown Bombers ‘, who were employed by the NSWPF as Parking Patrol Officers.
A change of uniform in the 1980’s saw Parking Patrol Officers, known by the nickname of ‘Brown Bombers’ ( because of the colour of their uniform ), become known as ‘Grey Ghosts’ because the colour was changed from Brown to a light Grey.
Ray was Stationed at Wollongong ( N.S.W. ) and during his stint at Wollongong, was known far and wide as a nice bloke who wasn’t too hard on those parking offenders ( if you happened to be at your car at the right time of course ).
Ray was seriously assaulted by an irate parking offender in Corrimal St, Wollongong, one day. So much so that Ray ended up in Wollongong Hospital due to his injuries.
Ray was a practical joker too. He just loved putting a Parking envelope under your wiper blade ( with nothing inside the envelope ) just because he knew it was your car.
Ray stay at Wollongong Police Station until he retired in August 1991 – mainly due to the fact that at this time in the NSW Police History, local councils were attempting ( and were successful ) as taking over the duties of Parking Patrol Officers.
Some left the employ of NSWPF and went over to the Councils whereas others, like Ray, were old enough to take Retirement.
Richard Hurst: I was Traffic Sgt at Blacktown when Norma started she was amazing……I’m lost for words. She was the most efficient, loyal person you could wish to meet, she had a lovely family, her husband Freddy was a great bloke. Rest in Peace Norma.
Brett Ronald FERGUSON
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Brett Ronald FERGUSON
Late of Goulburn
AKA Fergo
New South Wales Police Force – Security Guard at Academy
Brett leaves behind his wife Debbie of 35 years and 3 children; Mel, Nathan (deceased) and Matt. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Harry, Bella, Jack, Ruby, Layla and Liam.
Brett’s brother Scott is also a serving Police officer with Goulburn HWP.
Brett was also a Retained Fire Fighter with NSWF & R at 305 Station ( Goulburn ) for a while.
FERGUSON, Brett Ronald – passed away peacefully on the 6th September 2018.
Late of Dewhirst Street Goulburn.
Very much loved husband of Debbie.
Cherished & loved father & father in law of Mel & James, Nathan (dec) and Matthew.
Adored pop of Harry, Bella, Jack, Ruby, Layla, Liam.
Loved brother & brother in law of Scott & Tanya, Lesley & Tony & their families.
Loved son of Ron (dec) & Ena.
Aged 56 years.
“Forever in our hearts “
Brett’s relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at NSW Police Academy Chapel, McDermott Drive Goulburn commencing at 11.30am, Wednesday 12th September 2018.
Following the funeral service the cortege will proceed to the Lawn Cemetery Goulburn for Interment.
Flags at Half Mast for the funeral of Brett Ronald FERGUSON
Brett Ronald FERGUSON & his son Matt
Brett Ronald FERGUSON in Fiji
October 9, 2018
Debbie Ferguson, Goulburn, New South Wales
LIGHT A
CANDLE
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson
October 9, 2018
Matt Ferguson, Goulburn
LIGHT A
CANDLE
September 11, 2018
Shane Hunter, Queensland
LIGHT A
CANDLE
September 11, 2018
Brett your the mate that nothing is or was a problem. Your taken way to early before your time. Now you can start to humor every one that you meet in you new journey that your now taking. RIP bro until we meet again and have fun like the night at Tully Park out the front when we were awaiting Deb to pick us up. See you soon best friend. xxx
McKINNON
Harold Peter (Harry)
31.01.1947 – 26.08.2018Harry Peter McKinnon was born in Sydney 31.01.1947. An identical twin to brother Sidney who passed away at the early age of 6. He grew up in Seven Hills with brothers Paul, Danny, Terry, Anthony, and sister Ann. Harry was the eldest of 6 and went to Seven Hill’s Primary School and completed High School at Seven Hill High.
Harry left home at an early age and within a short time, took up a position within the NSW Police Department as a Public Servant at the age of 17. The Police Department was to become a major part of his life spending 43 years on the job in which he held high level positions across Sydney Metro Area. Harry also completed a Bachelor of Law Juris Doctor at Sydney University and passed the bar to become a Barrister.
Harry married Maree and soon after saw the birth of their only child Matthew in 1978, who survives Harry and cared for him for the later years of his life.
Harry received numerous accolades and awards during his time in the NSW Police Service. He also devoted 25 plus years, working in the service of the community in the positions of Director and then further along, President of the Five Dock RSL Club.
Harry was an admired and well respected member of the community who would always go out of his way to help others. He was witty, humorous, intelligent and enigmatic. Harry’s infectious character drew people to him his whole life. Even until the very end, all that encountered him, loved his unique sense of humour, his cheeky smile and witty rebuttal’s. Harry was much loved by friends and family and will be terribly missed.
Aged 71 Years
The relatives and friends of Harry are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel of Rookwood Gardens Crematorium, Memorial Avenue on FRIDAY (31st August 2018). Appointed to commence at 2.30 pm.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 29, 2018
Always loved, ever remembered and forever in our hearts
Family and friends of Michele are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Bulli, 50 Park Road, Bulli on Friday 6th July, 2018 commencing at 2.30pm.
In Lieu of Flowers donations are invited to The McGrath Foundation & Breast Cancer Network Australia.
At Michele’s request, we ask you to wear a splash of colour to celebrate her wonderful personality and colourful life‘
Early this morning the night sky gained one of its most brightest additions. Mum passed away, sleeping peacefully after a very brave fight.
Our hearts are broken at the universe’s need to take back someone so special but we are forever grateful for the small amount of time we had left to spend with her. There is no amount of time that would have ever been sufficient before we had to say goodbye, and the hole in our hearts that has been left behind will never be filled. No words can describe just what she meant to those who loved her and a life without her seems incomprehensible, but how lucky are we to have had such a beautiful person in our lives, one who lit up any room when she entered, knew all the right things to say and who always knew how to laugh at herself.
Today I lost my best friend, my mum and the other half of my heart, but I am forever thankful to whoever or whatever sent me to her, because there are very few people who have such the effect mum did, and I am truly proud to be her daughter.
Sean, Carly and myself are overwhelmed with the amount of love and support from every person we have spoken to, who’s visited and who sent their love over the last, very quick, few days. We tried so hard to get in contact with as many people as we could, but time kept moving and we just didn’t have the chance to get to everybody.
Details for Michele’s service will be sent out in the coming days – please contact us if you would like any further information. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Hello Everyone,
Below are the details for Mum’s service should you wish to attend.
At Michele’s request, we ask you to wear a splash of colour to celebrate mum’s vibrant personality and colourful life.
Friday 6th July 2:30pm St Joseph’s Catholic Church. 50 Park Road Bulli
Followed by a celebration of mum’s life at Towradgi Beach Hotel. 170 Pioneer Rd, Towradgi.
Please feel free to contact myself or any of the family should you want/need to. A notice will also be placed in the Illawarra Mercury.
Thank you for all of your love and support over the last few weeks and we look forward to celebrating just how wonderful a person mum is and was xx Olivia Michele Southam-Byrnes
My memories of Michele:
When I, and other mates, transferred from Cabramatta / Fairfield to Wollongong G.D’s around 1982, Michele was a Public Servant working the front counter of the very old Wollongong Police Station in Church St, Wollongong.
We worked with Michele most shifts and she was a great girl and we were always laughing.
One shift that we were working with Michele, we had loaded a couple of her cigarettes with bits of a sparkler.
She finished her late shift and left to go home to Bulli where she was living with her parents, Kath & Reg, at Bulli Police Station residence.
Southam’s, at the time I lobbed up at Wollongong Police Station, were a local police identify.
Reg was a SenSgt at Bulli and, later, Wollongong whilst his brother, Darrell was a Senior Constable with the Police Prosecutors at Wollongong Police Station. Both were lovely and likeable blokes.
On our next shift together Michele related a story about how she was driving north, along the Princes Hwy, North Wollongong, and decided to have a cigarette.
As she was driving, she lit her cigarette and was enjoying drawing back on the thick smoke entering her lungs ( as most of use smokers did back in those days ).
She said she was driving along and next thing, her cigarette started to sparkle and shoot sparks out everywhere and she nearly crossed to the wrong side of the road as she tried to comprehend what was happening before throwing the cigarette out the window in disbelief.
We all laughed at the way she described it and, to this day, I’m not sure whether we told her how it happened or not.
We used to have great times with practical jokes and the old telex confetti over the years.
Michele worked with us, at Wollongong, for many years before she finally pulled the pin and went onto other, and greater, things in her life.
The cigarette mischief was well over 30 years ago and I still laugh about it.
The next time I met up with Michele was at either Darrell’s funeral or her father, Reg’s funeral, and it was like yesterday. She was a bit older but still the same Michele from back in 1982.
May you forever Rest In Peace mate. Your smile and humour will always be remembered.
Love
Greg Callander
Retired NSWPF
1975 – 2004
Dianne Gaye WILSON
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Dianne Gaye WILSON
AKA Di
Late of East Corrimal
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ????????
Rank: Retired GSO ( General Support Officer ), Communications Officer – VKG 2 ( Wollongong & Warilla ),
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Dianne on the 29th April 2018.
Dearly loved Daughter of the Late James & Coralie.
Only Sister and Sister-in-law of Chris & Sharon.
Adored and cherished Aunty of Katelyn, Ashleigh, Lauren and partners.
Dianne will be missed by all of her loving family, friends and colleagues.
Aged 65 Years
Sleep now and finally be at peace and rest in loving memory
Dianne’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held at the Northcliffe Chapel of Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange on Friday 4th May 2018 commencing at 9:00am.
Dear Di,
May you rest in peace. You will be remembered as a kind and caring friend.
Love from Brett and Sue Cooper
May 01, 2018
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From memory Di was a General Support Officer ( G.S.O. ) at Wollongong Police Station in the early 1970’s before moving to VKG 2 ( Wollongong ) when VKG 2 was at the old Wollongong Police Station before moving to the new Warilla Police Station, Lake Entrance Rd, Warilla, in the early 1980’s.
Di remained a Comms Officer for many years there before taking up an Administrative job at VKG2.
Di was an active member of the Army Reserves and also the S.E.S. ( State Emergency Service – Wollongong ).
Upon retirement, Di worked at Dapto Leagues Club driving the Clubs bus to transport patrons to and from the Club.
In November 2017, Di was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and by March 2018 was in Palliative Care at Port Kembla Hospital where she also suffered a Stroke.
Di was basically in an induced sleep over the past few days ( Morphine ) and passed peacefully about 4am this morning.
At this time, funeral details are not known, but when they are – the details on this Memorial page will be updated.
May you forever Rest In Peace Di.
Cal
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Stephen Frederick COLYER
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Stephen Frederick COLYER
AKA Steve
Late of South West Rocks, NSW formerly of Wollongong
Everyone is welcome to farewell Stephen Colyer (My Dad) on Monday 19/03/2018 at 12 Midday at Walkers Crematorium and Memorial Gardens in Frederickton.
If you know Dad from The Golf club, Bowles or The Marine Rescue Annette(My Mum) and I would love you to wear your uniforms or if your a die hard Bulldog supporter like Dad wear your jerseys!
Stephen Colyer October 30, 2017 · South West Rocks · Received my Coxswain certificate from Marine Rescue today
Steve at the console of VKG 2. – 5 January 2015
Stephen Colyer October 30, 2017 · South West Rocks · Received my Coxswain certificate from Marine Rescue today
Linda N Joe November 25, 2017 · A great day on the water with William Jackson Stephen Colyer. Missing Hottie…
Loraine Barnett is with Stephen Colyer and Ronald Rider. March 2 at 7:40pm ·
Amanda Reynolds added 4 new photos — with Stephen Colyer. March 14 at 3:44pm · Coniston · To the greatest man that’s ever walked the planet, Rest In Peace my beautiful Dad! You were taken far to soon and shocked all of us but we all will miss your amazing smile, crazy laugh and selfless personality! You’re my hero and you will never ever leave my heart xxx
Bob Sedgwick is with Stephen Colyer. March 14 at 5:40pm · Stephen Colyer you left us too early it’s a crying shame.. all our condolences to Annette and the family during this time of sadness. from the diving fraternity from Bass Point…you will be sadly missed but not forgotten……….14-03-2018. RIP Steve.
