Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: June 28, 2021

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

Pacific Bay sunrise with sea fog snapped by Brigit Mackenzie.

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans on Monday.” — John Lennon

Weather

Mostly sunny morning with a top of 19. High (70%) chance of showers during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southerly 20 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon.

Funeral notices

Pieternella ‘Nell’ Boswell

June 25, peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care. Much loved wife of Ron (dec’d). Aged 91 years. Nell’s funeral prayers will be held at Our Lady of the Way Chapel, Marian Grove, Toormina on Tuesday June 29 at 11.00am. Nell’s funeral prayers will be live streamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Gloria ‘Goozie’ Smith

June 24, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of Jack (dec’d). Aged 91 years.

Goozie’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, June 30 at 1.00pm. Goozie’s service will be livestreamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Beryl May Ibbet

June 19, 2021, peacefully at RFBI Bellingen Masonic Village. Late of Boambee East. Loving wife of Ron (dec’d) Dearly loved mother of Roda and Julie Ann and partners. Aged 95 years. A private cremation was held for Beryl.

Sarah Eleanor ‘Sally’ Osborne (formerly Mosely)

June 22, 2021, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, late of Bonville. Adored and cherished wife of Don (dec’d). Much loved wife and companion of Bill (dec’d). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Terry, Steve, Sue and Ross and Mandy and Tim (dec’d). Aged 86 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sally’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday June 29 at 10.00am.

Sally’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Terrence Gordon ‘Terry’ Swinton

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Terry’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday June 30 at 10.00am.

Please wear Hawaiian shirts or bright and colourful clothing.

Kevin John Biffin

June 15, passed away peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of St. Johns Park. Loving husband of Betty (dec’d) Much loved father and father-in-law of Ron and Shauna, and Carol and Norm. Aged 90 years.

A private cremation was held for Kevin.

Max and Ruth McCarthy and Gary McCarthy

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Max and Ruth and Gary’s celebration of life to be held at the Coffs Harbour Golf on Sunday July 4 at 2.00pm.

Lynette Anne ‘Lyn’ Proctor

June 19, 2021. Passed unexpectedly, late of Bonville, formerly of Bellingen. Extraordinary wife of Graham. Aged 71 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Lyn’s funeral service to be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Monday June 28 at 2.30pm.

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

Gwendoline Margaret ‘Gwen’ Herring

June 18, 2021. Peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Brian. Cherished mum of Paul and Lee-Anne. Aged 80 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Gwen’s funeral to be held in Coffs Harbour Uniting Church on Monday June 28, commencing at 10am, thence for interment at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

In case you missed it

Housing charity still homeless one month on from eviction: Harbourside Housing and Homeless Hub still on the lookout for new premises as leader questions Nimby attitudes.

Lone Wolf bikies linked to major Coffs drug supply ring: Dawn raids across Coffs Harbour have led to multiple arrests over ice and cocaine supply in the region. Cars, motorbikes and a jet ski were also seized.

List: Coffs Harbour’s top five NSW Budget items: Big surprise amid more of the same as government promises $55 million investment in a single building.

Bold vision in steel and glass ready to shine: It was a difficult decision to demolish the old glasshouse back in 2018, but it had been declared dangerous – held together by paint by all accounts.

Man ‘apologised’ to ex-partner after stabbing her to death: He is set to be sentenced for manslaughter after the mum-of-three’s body was found at a rural property south of Coffs.

Department issues statement on disturbing bullying reports: The Advocate understands as LGBTQI students met inside a classroom, other students banged on the door and directed homophobic remarks at those inside.

Keith Rhoades calls time and issues warning to candidates: He has issued a warning for candidates in the upcoming council election and singled out one person for special thanks.