Farewell to those we have lost

The deaths of Raymond Franklin, Annetta Mabel (Netta) Horsnell and Jennifer Ellen Langham have been announced in the Sunshine Coast Daily's My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.

Farewell to those we have lost.

FRANKLIN, Raymond

Former Sunshine Coast Daily contributor, Nine Network (Sydney) and ABC TV (Sydney) news journalist, and self-described "raconteur and flaneur" Ray Franklin passed away at Sunshine Coast University Hospital on Friday 3 January 2025. In lieu of a funeral, close friends and family gathered at Ray's favourite fish market cafe to farewell him in the manner in which he entertained so many of us: with Mooloolaba's finest prawns, wine, and the best stories from a life fully lived. Ray will be much missed by daughter Charlotte Franklin of Seattle USA, by the Stevenson family of Sippy Downs (family of Ray's beloved late wife Kaye), and by sister-in-law Jenny Franklin of Brisbane and niece Nicola Franklin of Melbourne. His absence will also be noted by members of groups as disparate as the Jane Austen Society of Australia (JASA), and the Boot Society retired journalists' luncheon club. Those wishing to commemorate Ray's passing are encouraged to make a donation in his name to the Montville Rural Fire Brigade, of which he was a proud volunteer member for many years (https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services/rural-fire-service-queensland/donations. Use reference: "For Montville RFB, In Memoriam Ray Franklin").
HORSNELL, Annetta Mabel (Netta)

Passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2025

Late of Buderim, formerly of Brisbane.

Aged 88 years

Much loved Wife of Nev and Bob (dec.)

Adored Mother and Mother-in Law of Kym and Greg,

Dee and Brad, Gaye and Craig, Bevan and Alicia

and Step-Mum and Step-Grandma to Jon, Scott, Dave,

Tammy and their families

Devoted Grandma to 15 grandchildren and Great-Grandma to 8 great grandchildren

Netta was so loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

LANGHAM, Jennifer Ellen

Jennifer Ellen Langham aged 73, originally from Orange , passed away in SCUH suddenly on January the 7th 2025. Dearly beloved wife of Tony Langham. Much loved mother and mother in law to Damien, Nicole (deceased),Leah and Nathan. Cherished grandmother to Isaiah & Tyler.

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