BARFOOT, Andrew Geoffrey “Bear”
Born Friday February 28, 1964. Passed away Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Passed away peacefully after a brave battle.
Treasured husband of Annie for over 40 years. I will always treasure our time together. It is your time to rest now Bear. Now enjoying a beer with all those gone before you. I will be forever grateful to the wonderful team at The Frank Minchinton Centre and Colac Area Health.
Funeral notice
Friday September 18, 2026, 11:00am
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Andrew Geoffrey ‘Bear’ Barfoot will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, September 18, 2026 commencing at 11am. The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
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Leave a tributeRespectful service, may Bear rest in peace.
September 18, 2026 11:30 am
Deepest sympathy Annie, my thoughts are with you. RIP Bear xxx
Nancy Mahoney
September 18, 2026 11:04 am
Deepest sympathy to you Annie he was a great bloke who we met camping, had a great time and build a great friendship Peter and Jody
September 18, 2026 7:01 am
To a good mate, who became a regular in our bakery. A friend to all our staff. May you now rest in peace. Our thoughts are with Annie, who we have come to know and whom Bear talked of often.from all the staff, at Chris N Di's thinking of you
September 17, 2026 7:58 pm
Dear Annie,our thoughts and prayers are with you as you farewell Bear tomorrow.He was a good friend of everyone at The City Bowls Club.To young and to soon.May he now rest in peace.We will raise a stubby for him which we know he would like.Kind regards from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family 🙏💐🍺
September 17, 2026 7:05 pm
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Bear.I’m sure he will have a beer in. He’s hand watching over you in Heaven.I know the memories you have of him will become your greatest treasures.RIP. Andrew Bear Geoffrey’. Barfoot
September 17, 2026 10:12 am
My condolences to you Annie on the passing of Bear. May he Rest in Peace. I’m sure Terry and Bear are having a great catchup.
Jan Sheppard
September 17, 2026 9:21 am
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Bear.I’m sure with a beer in his hand he will be watching over you from Heaven. I know the memories you have of him will become your greatest treasures.
September 17, 2026 5:53 am
Fond memories of a local bloke who will be sadly missed.
RIP Bear.
All our love to Annie.
Tony Mamaj and Gillian KennedySeptember 16, 2026 9:35 am
Bear, many memories at glen air me growing up, to then serve you a few beers over the bar at the East Hotel …. Those are the good old days
Love to Annie, Em & family xTracy Wilson & family
September 15, 2026 11:29 am
Sincere condolences Annie on your loss. Xx
Tony TestaSeptember 15, 2026 9:17 am
Deepest condolences Annie
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you
Gary Walters and HelenSeptember 14, 2026 7:27 pm
Sorry Annie for your loss of bear, he was 1 hell of a top man ok r.i.p bro bear condolences to family and close friends
September 14, 2026 6:08 pm
Deepest Condolences to Annie and family so very sad to hear of Bears passing RIP 💖💖
September 14, 2026 5:57 pm
Deepest condolences on your loss bear was a great bloke
September 14, 2026 1:00 pm
Our Deepest Sympathies to Annie and Extended Families with the Passing of Bear.R.I.P mate.
September 14, 2026 10:11 am
Sincere condolences Annie,with the passing of Bear.i hadn't seen Bear for some time but I will always remember the Austral days with the gentle nature he had. RIP MARK T GAYLARD
September 14, 2026 9:12 am
Annie, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love and strength during this difficult time and thinking of you.
Tara Kerle xxxxSeptember 14, 2026 8:59 am
Very sad to hear.Bear was a top bloke.Condolences to you Annie.RIP Bear 🙏😢
Tony + Marg MartinoSeptember 13, 2026 10:35 pm
Andrew Geoffrey Raymond Barfoot the youngest in the family who was dearly loved by Annie and his siblings. He was our best man at our wedding and uncle to Brett and Terence. His love of fishing will be remembered by David and our grandchildren. Annie you cared for Bear with a devotion that was outstanding and you will be remembered with love for what you did. Rest now Bear in peace.
David and Ann Barfoot
September 13, 2026 10:18 pm
Rest peacefully, Bear. A very good man gone too soon. My love and sympathy go out to Annie.
September 13, 2026 9:49 pm
Deepest sympathy to Annie. Rip Bear
Judy swaynSeptember 13, 2026 8:08 pm
Deepest condolences Annie, Bear certainly fought a tough battle. Love to all
Tania Castle xxSeptember 13, 2026 7:36 pm
Deepest sympathies Anne. A tough battle for you both. I hope you find some comfort knowing Bear was a great friend to many.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lila & Lindsay Hester.September 13, 2026 7:14 pm
RIP our old mate. At Rest now. Say G’Day to Donny for us and enjoy a few beers. Church (the pub) will never be the same. Our thoughts are with Bear’s incredible wife Annie, and family. Love Angus and Staff at the Ti Tree Hotel Warrion.
September 13, 2026 6:55 pm
Thinking of you Annie at this sad time in your life ,with love to you Mark and Cathy Wilson ❤️
September 13, 2026 10:58 am
Deepest sympathy to Annie and gentle giant gone too soon .
Hope your up there having a beer with Donny ❤️
Love
MichelleSeptember 12, 2026 8:18 pm
Sincere condolences to Anne and all of Andrew’s friends. RIP Andrew. From Andrew’s cousins, of the Williamson family.
September 12, 2026 5:43 pm
Bear rest peacefully Till we all meet again
September 12, 2026 1:41 pm
Dear Annie,
Sending my love, thoughts and heartfelt condolences to you at this very sad time with the passing of Bear.
❤️
Julia (Julie)xoSeptember 12, 2026 12:30 pm
Deepest sympathy Annie on the loss of Bear. Our thoughts are with you.
Leon, Julie, Nicholas, Sarah,
Emily, Will, Jessica, Blake,
Lacey and LukasSeptember 12, 2026 12:26 am
To annie our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time bear will be missed by so many people rip mate love john @ sandra xxx
September 11, 2026 10:32 pm
Deepest condolences Annie on the passing of bear
September 11, 2026 9:56 pm
RIP Bear
Good Memories of our time working together at Cootes on the LPG task
Was fortunate to have had a phone catchup recently
Condolences to AnnieMark Clonan
September 11, 2026 9:33 pm
Our condolences to Annie on the passing of Bear..
Bear loved a good story..a beer or two and fishing
Many fond memories of Bear working at the Abs and enjoying a beer at the Austral
Stephen & GayleSeptember 11, 2026 9:07 pm
Sending our condolences to Annie on the passing of Bear, thinking of you all.
Rick Throckmorton
September 11, 2026 8:36 pm
Sending love and Condolences to you Annie ❤️
September 11, 2026 6:52 pm
Thinking of you Annie ❤️ sorry to hear of Bear’s
Passing ❤️September 11, 2026 6:48 pm
Deepest sympathy Annie on the passing of Bear.
Bear was a great bloke who always loved a story,enjoyed a beer. We have alot of great,funny memories shared over many years at Brunts Transport.
RIP Bear
Jeanette & Simon Brumby (Brunt)September 11, 2026 4:21 pm
Deepest sympathy Annie on the passing of Bear (aka 'Mr Bunnings')our thoughts are with you.
Rest in peace Bear. We hope the beers are plentiful along with the tunes of KISS.
Jayne, Josh and Emma xxx
September 11, 2026 1:59 pm
Gone way too early.
Cheers Bear🍺.
Luv to Annie and family. ❤️September 11, 2026 1:34 pm
Condolences to you Annie on the loss of Bear, your support love and care to Bear is something you should be proud of. Rip Bear a fight well fought.
September 11, 2026 11:26 am
My sincere condolences to you Annie. Andrew was one hell of a nice bloke and great mate our thoughts are with you at this moment Russell and Jenny Mitchell
September 11, 2026 11:23 am
Deepest Sympathy Annie so sorry to hear about the passing of Bear.
September 11, 2026 10:45 am
So sorry to hear Bear has passed. Thinking of you Annie.
X Kate Borch
September 11, 2026 9:57 am
Dear Annie, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, Bear. Our hearts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you can find some comfort in the love and memories you shared together. Sending you our deepest condolences, love, and strength.💙
Mark and Laurel Grinham
September 11, 2026 9:34 am
R.I.P UNCLE BEAR
YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIFES WITH YOUR OWN WAY OF SEEING THINGS HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE HAD STORIES TO TELL
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO WITH YOU IN YOUR LAST MOMENT AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
FOREVER LOVE AND REMEMBERING YOU
TERENCE . Violet . Lucy . Kristiarne. Alex.Mitch.millySeptember 11, 2026 9:28 am
R.I.P. Bear. Enjoy a beer up there. Had some good time in the old Austral bar. Thoughts are with you Annie.
September 11, 2026 9:19 am
Deepest sympathy to you Annie on the loss of Bear. My thoughts are with you 🫶🏻🩶
September 11, 2026 9:01 am
Annie i'm sorry for your loss. Thinking of you Annie at this very sad time i remember the times i gave Bear a lift home after a session the stories we were told they were funny stories RIP Bear ❤
Karen Scholes
September 11 2026 7.45 am
September 11, 2026 7:46 am
Rip Bear memorys of great times on a saturday beers mystery bets and laughs Deepest Symanthy to Annie
September 10, 2026 9:58 pm
R.I.P. Bear. Thinking of you Annie.
Yes the staff at Frank Minchinton are amazing,
they make us all feel like a big family.
We are hear if you need.
Lots of love B.J & Blue ❣️😢❣️September 10, 2026 8:13 pm
Sincere condolences to Annie on the passing of “Bear”. Bear and Terry were workmates who were diagnosed with the same cancer around the same time and who have succumbed within eight weeks of each other. Rest in Peace and don’t get up to too much mischief.
Thoughts are with you Annie. ❤️🙏September 10, 2026 7:07 pm
Our thoughts are with you Annie
RIPBear
Julie and Graeme (moth) StewartSeptember 10, 2026 6:27 pm
Thinking of Annie,RIP Bear
Julie and Graeme (moth) StewartSeptember 10, 2026 5:46 pm
Out thoughts and prayers are with Annie and family at this very sad time rip Bear remembering all the fun times sending lots of love xxx
September 10, 2026 5:17 pm
Deepest sympathy Annie on the loss of Bear.
A lovely man and husband who will be sadly missed 💔
Nicole PikeSeptember 10, 2026 5:01 pm
Condolences to you Annie may Bear rest in peace. Your Lesley and family.
September 10, 2026 4:35 pm