HOLLAND, Michael William “Mick”
Born Thursday April 23, 1942. Passed away Thursday September 18, 2025.
Passed away peacefully at Anam Cara on Thursday 18th September 2025.
Loved Husband of Felicity. Loved Dad of Sally, Peter, Judy and Tony. Father-in-law to Steven, Carolyn, Rob and Alison. Pa to 10 grandchildren and Great Pa to Henry, Charlotte, and Bour.
Reunited with our beautiful Sally.
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories
Funeral notice
Thursday September 25, 2025, 11:00am
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Michael “Mick” Holland will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Thursday, September 25, 2025 commencing at 11 a.m.
In accordance with family wishes, a private burial will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSo many memories of good times shared between our two houses and families. Neighbours without equal, Mick and Felicity. Anything worth celebrating was welcomed by all and sadder times made easier to bear.
Love and condolences from us to Felicity and the family
Patsi and Michael MurraySeptember 28, 2025 2:55 pm
Dear Flick & family, I was so very sorry to hear of Micks passing. He was such a lovely man. Thinking of you all x 🙏
Liz TaylorSeptember 27, 2025 4:41 am
Sincere condolences to the Holland family.
September 25, 2025 9:13 pm
Thinking of you Felicity and family at this sad time. Elaine & Alex Bell.
September 25, 2025 3:48 pm
So sad to hear of Mick's passing. Although I have known him for a long time, more recently have enjoyed Mick's company as a Volunteer on our monthly Miller House men's group lunches. A regular at our lunches over recent years, it was a pleasure to help and support Mick. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Felicity and family.
John Abbott.September 25, 2025 1:23 pm
My deepest sympathy Felicity and all the family thinking of you all in this sad time,memories last forever and have some great memories of a wonderful man,rest in peace Mick
September 24, 2025 10:48 pm
Sending prayers of support to Flick and family
Wonderful gentleman - always a family man
Thinking of all the Holland family.September 24, 2025 7:44 pm
What wonderful memories we have of Mick - his friendship and support, his endless supply of stories and dry wit, always ready for a beer and encouraging others to participate!
Mick you will be sadly missed but so fondly remembered by all who knew and loved you.
Rest now with your dear Sally.
Rosemary & Kel (both deceased),
Tracey, David, Caryn, Tim, Beck & families xxSeptember 24, 2025 1:11 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Felicity and all your family on the passing of Mick.Thinking of you all at this very sad time.RIP Mick.
Trevor and Sandra Mackrell & family
September 24, 2025 11:05 am
Dear Felicity and Holland family, so sad to read of Mick passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. A true gentleman and great tradesman.
Kaye and Graham BurrellSeptember 24, 2025 7:26 am
Deepest sympathies to Felicity and family on the passing of Mick he was such a gentleman and loving husband and father to you.
Judy CurtisSeptember 24, 2025 6:20 am
To Felicity and your Beautiful Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mick’s passing,
Thinking of you all at this very sad time,
Sending all our Love,
Majella & Michael , Joshua & Rachel, Gemma & BenSeptember 23, 2025 10:19 pm
Dear Flick,Peter,Judy,Tony and families,
Very sorry to hear of Mick’s passing.
He was such a respected man in the Colac community,
enjoyed a chat a laugh and always good fun!
You will all miss him.May he rest peacefully with Sally.
Jenni MillerSeptember 23, 2025 8:24 pm
Thinking of all the family. Mick always had time for everyone. RIP Mick 🙏
September 23, 2025 7:58 pm
So saddened to hear news of Mick's passing. To Felicity and family please accept my condolences. A great family man who was loved by those who knew him. A great contributor to the Colac community over many different organisations.
Fond memories to treasure.
Vale Mick.September 23, 2025 6:52 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Flick, Tony and family on the passing of Mick.
Andrea, Maddison & Kramer
September 23, 2025 6:08 pm
My world is just that bit smaller with the passing of Mick Holland. Now most who know me would understand I have a love of camping and the outdoors that borders on madness – and the seed for that was firmly planted, fertilised and nurtured in my time in Scouts,
Mick was the best leader a kid could hope for, full of fun, mischief, activity, imagination and dare I say it, discipline. His discipline was quiet, firm and largely unspoken – you just didn’t want to let him down. When you did let him down he made sure you knew it without making a fool of you – and he was always keen to get back into the fun stuff as soon as possible!!
From father and son camps with their legendary Pt Franklin treasure hunts to Gilweroo camps at Gembrook to the simple nights at 1st Colac’s hall with the fire roaring as we filled in our Friday nights with games, activities and learning. It was plain to see that Mick enjoyed those nights as much as the Scouts did.
Dad was president of the group at the time which meant that when Scouts finished at 9.30pm Dad and Mick had to talk about all the things the president and leader need to talk about (which, by the way, I now realise had nothing to do with Scouts!!!) so myself and some others would continue messing about in the hall having an absolute ball.
When I was 21, I read that 1st Colac Scouts was going to fold due to the lack of a leader. I decided to put my hand up and step into the role, but not before discussing with my parents and Mick. My biggest memory of that time was wondering how the hell I would even approach being a leader as good as Mick was.
I settled into the role and found my feet, but then was faced with taking over 20 kids to Gembrook for Gilweroo Camp (a camp with approx. 1200 attendees at the time – huge). I was nervous as hell and decided to go and see Mick for advice.
Long story short we ran through everything that was needed and soon found that I really needed a cook who could keep the food up to our troop – and Mick was gracious enough to offer to come along as camp cook (joined by Terry Matthews). The relief I felt was huge, as not only did I have a cook but I had a wise head to turn to if I needed.
At the end of the camp (which was an absolute success) Mick shook my left hand (as Scouts do), looked me in the eye and told me I had ran a bloody good camp, paused and added “nearly as good as mine” – we cracked up laughing and gave each other a heap of cheek as we always did.
I went on to serve in leadership roles for decades and got a few awards, badges and certificates as result, but none of them came close to standing in the middle of the bush, covered in a couple of days grit and dust shaking hands as a peer with a guy that I had huge admiration for.
I was fortunate enough to stay in touch with Mick over the years and enjoys many great times with him after Scouting, he was a legend and will be sadly missed.
RIP Mick. Gone home.September 23, 2025 3:48 pm
Good on you Mick, a great bloke and good mate of Dad.
September 23, 2025 2:32 pm
Mick, we have so many years of memories, laughter and fun that have left an imprint on our lives.
Our heartfelt sympathies go to Felicity, Peter, Judy, Tony and Steven and their families.
You were a friend to many and will be dearly missed.
Garry, Lorraine, Simon, Michael and Amy.September 23, 2025 12:55 pm
Mick it was a wonderful friendship filled with great memories from kicking the footy in the paddock as kids to regular catch ups over the years it is time we cherished enormously. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Flick Peter Judy Tony and families on the sad loss of Mick who is at rest with his beautiful Sally. Heather & Don and family
September 23, 2025 11:17 am
My Sincere Sympathy Flick & family on Micks passing. It was always a pleasure to chat & spend time with you both . Mick was such a great tradesman with a wonderful sense of humour.
RIP Mick. Janet Evans 🌹September 23, 2025 11:11 am
Thinking of you Felicity and Family at this very sad time ....Deepest Sympathy....Judy Ryan and Family.
September 23, 2025 12:27 am
To Felecity, and family. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Mick. Lots of lovely memories.
Mike and Jenny Halloran and family.September 22, 2025 7:54 pm
My deepest sympathy to Felicity and her family on the passing of Mick.Always a gentleman.Gerda Hintum
September 22, 2025 4:44 pm
Deepest sympathy to Felicity and family on the passing of Mick.
Wonderful memories of great times, day trips, overnight stays and the many special meals shared together.
Our family friendship over the years we will cherish. Your wisdom, guidance, unwavering love, support and genuine interest in our day to day lives we will hold onto dearly.
And of course, that wicked sense of humour of yours that had us all in hysterics on many occasions.You will be sadly missed but stay forever in our hearts, we love you, Cheerio Mick.
Now resting with your beautiful Sally.Love Ian, Jayne, Stephanie, Ben, Mitchell & Georgia.
September 22, 2025 2:59 pm
My Deepest Sympathy to Felicity and the Holland Family.
Congratulations Micky-boy as we celebrate your wonderful and fulfilling life.You played the hand you were dealt,the best you could do with the four aces; you were a loving husband,caring father, a well respected businessman and a servant to the wider community.You were always the character with a smile, a cheeky demeanor and a story to tell.
Felicity,the ringmaster of the Mick and Flick show has retired but he is leaving a memorable legacy that you will see in your children,grandchildren and great grandchildren as life continuous. Embrace the precious moments and remember the good times.
It was a privilege to have crossed paths in our lives,as Mick was a person I looked up to in the way he went about the experiences of life.As one of your many friends, Mick I will proudly remember you with pride and as a true gentleman whenever I mention your name.
So long Mick I'll see you when I'm looking at you. Your going to be sadly missed.Another good bloke gone.
Stuart Oborne and Family
September 22, 2025 1:30 pm
Our condolences to the Holland family on Micks passing.
From the Wilson family (Peter & Julie dec.)September 22, 2025 11:27 am
Members of Probus Club Of Colac send their condolences to Flick and family on their loss of Mick. He was a long time and popular member of the Club and carried out various roles over the years. He will be missed around the club
September 22, 2025 11:18 am
Kind thoughts and wonderful memories of scouting at the log cabin. So much care and consideration for our young scouts. Thank Mick. Thinking of your family today. Joan’s Duryea and Evan Duryea
September 22, 2025 11:03 am
Deepest sympathy to Flick, Peter, Carolyn, Judy, Rob, Tony, Alison, Steven & families on the passing of Mick.
We shared so many funny,great & some what naughty times over 40 years.
Since hearing of Micks passing & l spoke to Judy last night and we both
laughed about alot of those special times shared.I hope heaven has lovely bathrooms up to your standard Mick! I am thinking back of Colac Bathroom & Tile Centre & Brunts Transport days when you would call and ask to hold the Melbourne depot truck for a vanity unit or toilet that was needed urgently or pickup a crate of slate in Belmont.
I am sure Sally will waiting with open arms to be reunited with her loved dad who gave her the biggest gift any father could.
We are sorry that we cannot attend the service on Thursday but will be with you all joining the live stream.
RIP Mick you were a caring gentleman.
Jeanette & Simon Brumby (Brunt)
September 22, 2025 9:23 am
Deepest sympathy to Felicity and Family on the passing of Mick i am so sorry to hear this news a very friendly helpfull and caring gentleman the friendship Frank and i had goes back a long way thinking of you all
September 21, 2025 8:54 pm
Deepest to Mrs Holland and family's on the passing of Mick a true Gentleman RIP
September 21, 2025 4:02 pm
DearFelicity thinking of you at this sad moment on the passing of Mick,Condelonnice to you and the family.🙏
September 21, 2025 2:59 pm