‘Forever in our hearts’: Kayak death victim remembered by family

A Newcomb man who died in Port Phillip Bay was a quiet perfectionist who “always found the good in everyone”, heartbroken family members have recalled.

A Newcomb man who died in the waters off the Bellarine Peninsula was a quiet perfectionist who “always found the good in everyone”, heartbroken family members have recalled.

Christopher Munro, 52, died while kayaking in Indented Head last Thursday, leaving behind two sisters, a brother and six beloved nieces and nephews.

“Chris lived a simple, quiet life, sharing his time with those close to him, and his cat Montey,” Sister Vicki Garner said on Monday.

Photo of Chris Munro provided by his family

“He was a perfectionist whom presented himself immaculately, and had a love for prestige cars – he always tinkering with them. He also loved the water and kayaking, loved his photography and had a great sense of humour.

“He was a great listener who always found the good in everyone.

“Chris you will be forever in our hearts kayaking the seas into the sunset.”

A passer-by discovered Mr Munro’s overturned kayak in the water off the Esplanade at Indented Head about 11am on Thursday last week.

Police were called to retrieve the kayak and Mr Munro from the water.

It is understood police, who will prepare a report for the coroner, have determined Mr Munro’s death as non-suspicious.

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Originally published as ‘Forever in our hearts’: Kayak death victim remembered by family