Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: July 9, 2021

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

Kathy Brown with this great photo taken in the Coffs Coast hinterland.

The average life expectancy of a celebrity is 20 years less than someone working in a coal mine on a Friday. - Moby

Weather

Cloudy with a top of 18. Very high (95%) chance of rain and the chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.

Funeral notices

Jean Margaret Whitworth

July 6, 2021. Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Aged Care. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Crossley (dec’d) and former wife of Edward (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Sally & John. Aged 88 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jean’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Monday July 19 at 11.30am. Jean’s funeral service will be live streamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Gordon Colin Grant

July 3, 2021. Taken too soon, late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved partner of Kelly. Devoted father of Charlie, Hannah and Aurora. Loving son of Colin and Gail. Cherished brother of Kate and uncle of Isla. Aged 42.

Relatives and friends are invited to Gordon’s memorial to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday July 14 at 11.30am.

Gordon's memorial will be livestreamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Edward ‘ Ted’ Rixon

July 7, 2021, peacefully at home in Taree surrounded by family. Formerly of Bellingen. Loving husband of Marie (dec’d). Dearly loved father of Trish and Kerrie. Aged 92 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ted’s Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bellingen on Tuesday July 13 at 10am.

Ted’s mass will be livestreamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Judy Kennedy

30th June 2021, late of Emerald Beach. Passed away peacefully at Bellingen Hospital on the 30th June 2021. Loved deeply by her three children and their partners, Craig & Jackie, Rodney & Fiona and Tracy & Rob. An adored grandmother, great-grandmother and special friend to all who knew her.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of her life on Monday, 12 July 2021 at 10.30am at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium Chapel, Coramba Road, Karangi. Thence for interment within the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery.

A wake will be held at the Coramba Pub from 12pm, subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

Cynthia Goundry

2 July 2021, after a short illness at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Aged 86 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Cynthia’s funeral service to be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, on Friday, July 16 commencing at 11.30am.

In case you missed it

Alleged million dollar fraudster ‘on Centrelink’, court hears: The man accused of swindling $1.5m from victims in Coffs Harbour and Macksville had “limited means” and feared losing his social housing lease, a court heard during his bid for bail this week.

‘Howling kangaroo’ propels Woopi mob onto national stage: A stunning image of a ‘particularly cooperative’ model from the Mid North Coast has been short-listed for a coveted prize. It’s easy to see why.

Crash survivor graduated by the ‘skin of her teeth’: A horror cycling accident interrupted her studies, but now Liesel Brown has graduated and COVID-19 almost put a stop to the ceremony.

‘Please, we need to know’: Town in meltdown over dramatic proposal: The actions of one romantic kept a Mid North Coast town on tenterhooks after his aerial move was witnessed by more than just the love of his life.

Baker held up with screwdriver during crime spree: The men entered the shop demanding cash then fled in the baker’s vehicle. Police have released details about other incidents in the area.

Coffs GP diagnoses Sydneysiders with acute case of FOMO: Mid North Coast doctor swaps surgery for the editing room to show what it’s really like moving out of Sydney. His inspired take on regional living has even picked up an award.

Hospital worker allegedly bitten by man in ‘drunken rage’: The Coffs staff member has had to undergo weeks of blood testing following the alleged attack from a man police had picked up on the Pacific Highway.

Life in lockdown: MP speaks from hotel as outbreak worsens: “This is the most sudden change in restrictions since this all started.” Coffs MP Gurmesh Singh adjusts to life in isolation.