Erin Wilson, Bane Milford farewelled by family at funeral
Loved ones gathered today in Leongatha to say goodbye to Erin Wilson and her 8-year-old son Bane who were killed in a horror crash in Korumburra.
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An eight-year-old boy and his mum tragically killed in a horror crash in Korumburra earlier this month, have been farewelled by loved ones at Anglican Church Leongatha.
Erin Wilson and Bane Milford died after their car was hit from behind and pushed into the path of an oncoming cattle truck on the South Gippsland Highway on October 9.
They leave behind Patrick who was a “loving partner” to Erin and father figure to Bane and Erin’s parents Rob and Deb.
Family and friends gathered at the funeral service while the song The Horses by Daryl Braithwaite played.
Erin’s dad Rob said they were both “the most beautiful, kind people you could ever meet”.
“Erin became well-known at equestrian events all over the state and sometimes I would get dragged along to carry saddles, get water and other bits and pieces,” he said.
“Not really my thing but I was so proud of my possum”.
Rob said Erin had become an accredited riding instructor and just landed “her dream job”.
“She, Bane and Patty were looking forward to settling down as a family together”.
Erin’s partner Patrick said the pair were in separable since they become girlfriend and boyfriend.
“I fell in love with her pretty quickly,” he said.
“She was the one I would marry and spend the rest of my life with”.
“She wanted to have a baby within the next 12 months and I was so excited to start a family with her. I knew how good of a mum she was after watching Bane grow up”.
Patrick said both Erin and Bane played a major part of his life.
He introduced them to footy and took Erin to her first game which was Richmond versus Carlton.
“We hardly missed a game after that,” he said.
“Her favourite players were Dustin Martin and Sydney Stack”.
Rob said Erin and Bane were both animals lovers and Bane would help him feed the horses on their farm.
“We will miss that smiley, cheeky face and 8pm hugs and kisses before bed,” Rob said before breaking down in tears.
“We want you back so bad, the house is so quiet without you guys”.
Erin’s twin brother Tristan said he will cherish memories of them both.
“On the Friday of that tragic accident at 1.06pm, I called [her] for no reason and we spoke and we said goodbye to each other,” he said.
“I felt content and at ease talking to [her] … it was a surreal moment”.
“I dropped everything to talk to [her] on that day.”
Tristan said he was heartbroken that Erin and Bane were taken so soon.
“You will be forever be in our hearts”.
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