Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: July 22, 2021

Coffs Harbour’s weather, funeral notices and more in the one place.

Jamie Lee Stoessel sent in this wonderous shot of the sunrise. Coffs cover image.

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing on Thursday.” – Babe Ruth

Weather

Mostly sunny with a top of 19. Winds south to south-westerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming north-westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Funeral notices

Christopher Paul ‘Chris’ Soles

July 21, peacefully at St Joseph’s Aged Care, late of Toormina. Much loved husband of Narelle. Cherished father and father-in-law of Wayne and Tracie and Graham and Kylie. Aged 75.

Chris’ funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday July 27 at 10.00am.

In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Dementia Support Australia (dementia.com.au), a collection box will be at the chapel. Chris’ Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Ross Francis ‘Rossco’ Waddell

July 16, 2021. Late of Sapphire Beach, formerly of Sawtell. Darling husband of Helen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nicole, Rob, Brooke, Mark, Dayle and Matt. Aged 77 years.

Rossco’s funeral will be held on Thursday July 22 and will be live streamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Judith Lillian ‘Judy’ Hanson

July 18, late of Boambee East. Much loved wife of Ron (dec’d). Aged 80. Judy’s funeral will be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Monday July 26 at 1.00pm.

Judy’s funeral will be live streamed by Keith Logue and Sons on their Facebook page.

Joyce Elizabeth Gardner

July 15, late of Nambucca Heads. Loving wife of John and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Jenny, Geoff and Anne (dec’d) and Robyn. Aged 91.

A private cremation was held for Joyce.

Edgar William ‘Ted’ Tunley

July 18. Loving father of Vivien, Stephen and Gill (dec’d). Aged 97 years. Ted’s funeral will be held in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Dorrigo on Tuesday July 27 at 10.30am.

Ex-service personnel are invited to attend. Ted’s funeral will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Raymond Rankin

16th July 2021. Peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour and formerly of Wollongong. A much loved husband of Shirley, and father of Garry, Wayne, Leanne, and Craig. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Allison, Jai, and Jackson. Loving great-grandfather to his great-grandchildren.

Aged 85 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Raymond’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 26th July 2021 at 10.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

Dorothy Skinner

18th July 2021. Passed away at home on the 18th July 2021. Much loved daughter of Rose & Tony, and Allan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Veronica & Rhys, William and Danielle, Molly, and Micheal. Cherished grandmother of Layla and Lakyra. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Anthony, Christina, Sidney, Anita, Shannon, and Dionne & Tony. Soulmate of Brett (Woodsy).

Aged 52 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dorothy’s funeral service to be held on Wednesday, 28th July 2021 at 1:30pm, at St. John’s Anglican Church, McLean Street Coffs Harbour. Thence for interment within the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Coramba Road Karangi.

COVID-19 restrictions will apply at this service.

Douglas Frank ‘Kojak’ Duncombe

Passed away peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care, late of Sawtell. Formerly of Wagga Wagga and Benalla. Dearly loved husband of Jean (dec’d) and loving husband of Betty (dec’d). Aged 91 years.

Kojak’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Thursday July 22 at 2.30pm.

Kojak’s funeral service will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Brian William Kelly

July 16, 2021. Peacefully at home with his girls by his side. Late of Boambee East. Much loved husband of Ruth. Aged 67.

Brian’s funeral prayers will be celebrated in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Friday July 23 at 1.00pm. Thence for interment at Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

Brian’s funeral prayers will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Jim Perrin

July 18, 2021. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved husband of Wendy, cherished father and father-in-law of Vanessa & Stephen, Sarah & Terry, and fond friend of Darrin. Adoring grandfather of Tasmin, Tiarne, Karlie (dec), Kamisha, Jacinta and Lachlan.

Aged 82 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jim’s funeral service to be held on Friday, 23rd July 2021 at 11:00am, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Gordon Street Coffs Harbour. Thence for private cremation.

William Henry Lionel ‘Bill’ Young

July 16, peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care with his loving family by his side. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved husband of Robyn. Aged 78 years.

A private cremation will be held for Bill.

Lyris Joyce ‘Lee’ Herford

July 15, 2021. Peacefully at Baringa Private Hospital, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving wife of Peter (dec’d). Dearly loved and missed mother of Paul, Bruce and Chris. Aged 92 years.

Lee’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens on Friday July 23 at 11.30am.

In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donates to the Cancer Council of NSW, a collection box will be at the chapel. Lee’s funeral will be livestreamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook Page.

Betty Hobbs

July 7, 2021. Late of Sawtell. Much loved wife of Allan (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bill, John and Suzanne and Allan (dec’d). Aged 94 years.

Betty’s funeral service will be held in St. Nicholas’ Anglican Church Sawtell on Friday July 23, at 2.30pm. Betty’s funeral services will be live streamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

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