MORRISSY, Denis Edmund “Dinny”
Born Friday December 02, 1932. Passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026.
Passed away July 28, 2026, Aged 93 years.
Eldest Son of Thomas Patrick and Muriel Bessie (both dec).
Loving husband of Margaret (nee Doolan) (dec).
Cherished father and father-in-law of Sharron and Bernard (dec); Cath and Peter; Denise (dec) and Norm; Adrian and Sally; Anthony and Angelica; Mary-Anne and Murray; Denis and Faith.
Adored Grandfather of Maggie, Eammon and Emma, Gemmah and Lockie, Siobhan and Josh, Liam and Perri, Caitlin and Sam, Matthew and Steph, Tomas, Cullan, Zoe and Brendan, Amy, Ella and Brody. Great-Grandfather of Lenny, Freya, Sid, Imogen, Malachy, Tadhg, Fergus, Sylvie, Harris, Pearl, Alby, Mabel, Georgie, Zoe.
Loved eldest brother/in-law of Eddie and Shirley, Bryan (Snow) and Margaret, Tommy and Liz (dec), Terry (dec) and Annette, Marie (dec) and Noel Callahan, Annie (dec) and Jeff Hinds, Claire and Frank Russell (both dec), Marjie and Malcolm Hose (both dec), Fran and Merv Kirkman (both dec), Carmel (dec), John and Elsbeth Doolan, Gerald and Rosie Doolan (both dec.).
Forever in our hearts with a smile.
Funeral notice
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Denis Edmund Morrissy will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Monday, August 10, 2026 commencing at 1pm.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
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Leave a tributeWith a twinkle in your eye , a generosity of spirit , wrapped in tradition and family you were much to many but to us you were Dad , Mum,Pop and our all..Words will never adequately speak of your legacy which we will treasure . A great innings Dad . One that took all your skill , patience and determination . Thankyou : as you would always say “ We’ve had a good Life “ Sharron and family xx
August 05, 2026 9:08 am
On behalf of the Hallam family, feeling very sad at the loss of such a lovely man. Our mum, Cath Sproules thought the world of her cousin Dinny. She always said he was a great dancer too. Go well. ❤️💔
August 04, 2026 4:30 pm
Dear Dinny. So sorry to hear of your passing. Sincere condolences to all family and friends. My love to all
Catherine O'LOUGHLIN/ LineenAugust 04, 2026 2:12 pm
Colac Sportsman’s Club wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the Morrissy family on the passing of Denis “Dinny” Morrissy, our respected Foundation Committee Man and Life Member.
Dinny will be fondly remembered by his community & friends.
Our thoughts are with all his family at this sad time.
RIP DINNY
Colac Sportsmen's Club
August 04, 2026 1:03 pm
Saddened to hear of Dinnys passing.A wonderful friend of many years, many great memories of work,sporting days and involvement with the Sportsmens Club. Condolences to his family members
RIP dear friend.
Rob and Ann Rankin and familyAugust 04, 2026 11:33 am
Condolences to Sharon Cath Adrian Tony Mary-Anne Denis and families on the passing on Denis (Dinny)
Great memories of the Hart Street days.
RIP Mr MorrissyAugust 04, 2026 9:26 am
Thanks for getting us through; may we not only be eternally grateful but always be hopeful.
Dearest Din of Cath & Pete.
'May you never grow old'
August 03, 2026 6:17 pm
Loving & Caring Thoughts to all .Terry so loved his Big Brother. What a Special Family Member. Unique & Admired by us all. There will never be another like Din. Loved Brother-in-law & Uncle to us All. Forever Rembered with Love
Annette Morrissy & Family . XxAugust 03, 2026 4:09 pm