THACKERAY, Stephen
Passed away peacefully on 14.04.2026, aged 63 years.
Loved and devoted husband of Melinda. Proud and loving father of Bianca, Rebecca, Jarrod, Mitchell and Garrison. Adored Poppy to Posey, Saffie, Rune, Rafferty and Jude. Loved brother to Peter (dec), Wayne and Leanne.
A deeply spiritual soul who touched the lives of many.
Forever in our hearts,
Forever in God’s care.
Funeral notice
Thursday April 23, 2026, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Stephen Thackeray will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Thursday, April 23, 2026 commencing at 2pm.
In accordance with family wishes, a private cremation will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, a live-stream link will be made available shortly.
Tributes
Leave a tributeHeart felt condolences to Malinda, Bianca, Rebecca, Jarred, Mitchell and Garrison.
Can’t find the word here to express my sadness on the passing of Stephen 💙 (Bantam) Larger than life and what an absolutely gem of a person that you would ever wish to meet. R.I.P Stephen I’ll never forget you and all the fun laughs and hard work you did for us at Warncoort.
My thoughts are with you Malinda and all your family 🩷John Garner
“April Hill”
WarncoortApril 19, 2026 8:11 pm
Condolences Melinda and family
There is never a good day to say goodbye .
In Gods hands now .
Love to all
Karen Edwards xApril 19, 2026 7:49 pm
Dear Lindy and family, so sorry for your great loss. I'm sure Bantam and Gus are kicking back and having a laugh.
Wendy xApril 19, 2026 7:37 pm
My deepest sympathies to the Thackeray family
Melinda, Bianca. Behki. Jarrod,
Mitchell and garrison on the lost of a husband and father
Who will be greatly missed by all who known Steven. Love and prayers sending your way,April 19, 2026 7:26 pm
My sincere condolences to all the Thackeray family on the passing of Stephen kind regards Mark GAYLARD
April 19, 2026 7:26 pm
Deepest Sympathy to you Linda, Bianca, Rebecca, Jarred, Mitchell, Garrison, and families. Thinking of you all at a very sad time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Bantam knowing you of over the back fence as kids, we went to school together, and to our older kids going to school together. I got my first tattoo from you, l will never forget your cheeky smile and your laughter, you were one very special person very hard worker never stop looking after your family. Love going on holidays with the family and grandchildren some very special memories that you all have of you. May you rest in peace now no more pain my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love from Kay, Les, Joel, Budgie, Goi and Arthur xoxoxox ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
April 19, 2026 6:01 pm
To Melinda Bianca and the boys and the rest of the family so sorry to hear about your loss.Stephen
I can’t believe that you have left us. You were such a wonderful person to meet when we got to hang out with you and all your family and your great person to Catherine always there to help her out so I would like to say thank you to your family and you also just been there for us. You will be sadly missed by a lot of people that got to know you. I found you funny and a wonderful person to get along with rest in peace Steven. I still can’t believe you have left us now. You can rest in peace always here for you and your family and Bianca because Bianca‘s always been there for us and I would like to say thank you for that so my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad at this sad time Love from Catherine myself and our family and thank you again. Steven for being there for us.April 19, 2026 6:00 pm
Condolences to Melinda and family ,you had a heart of gold ,R.I.P, Batman 💔💔💔💔Mary
April 19, 2026 5:56 pm
Deepest of condolences to Leanne and your family on the loss of your brother ❤️
April 19, 2026 5:52 pm