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BENTLEY, Roy Edwardson “Boots”

Born Friday October 17, 1947. Passed away Tuesday August 01, 2023.


Passed away peacefully at St. John of God Geelong.
Dearly loved Husband of 53 years to Hilda. Loved father to Lisa, Melissa and Warren. Father in-law to Toby and Bevan.
Pa to Jaymin, Hayley, Brad, Sharie, Luke, Mackala, Tahlia and Darcy. Great grandfather to Alyssa and Ella, and Baby Pearce

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral notice


Service

Wednesday August 09, 2023

The Funeral of Mr. Roy Bentley will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 commencing at 1.30 p.m. The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those that are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the Live-stream.

Tributes

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  1. Hilda, we send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the sad loss of Roy. We are sorry we could not be at Roy's service, you are all in our thoughts x

    Noel Quigley

    August 10, 2023 10:00 pm

  2. Sympathy to Hilda & family on the passing of Roy. He always had a kind word & knowledge me. Ray enjoyed Roy’s company at City bowls, RIP Roy. Janet Evans.🌹

    Janet Evans

    August 10, 2023 1:38 pm

  3. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your hard work in protecting our community. Bless your family and friends.
    Your dedication to Colac is appreciated
    💙🌹💙🌹

    Pamela Bamford

    August 09, 2023 5:34 pm

  4. I'll always remember the 'orientation shifts' I worked with Roy when I first arrived to work at the Colac police station. A good man who made me very welcome. Deepest sympathy to Hilda and family.

    John Brown

    August 09, 2023 10:04 am

  5. Dear Pa,

    I will always remember the fond memories we had together as a family i will miss our beautiful conversation's we had and when we had family dinners together like our Birthdays, Easters, Christmases and many more. Also you did a very tremendous job with the Colac Police Force, Made a great chairman for the Colac District Lawn Bowls

    fly high pa rest in peace know your forever in my heart

    Love Sincerely Levi Graves oxoxoxoxox ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    LEVI EDWARD GRAVES

    August 09, 2023 7:16 am

  6. Deepest sympathy to Melissa and family on the passing of your father,thinking of you, Cherrie Bray.

    Cherrie

    August 08, 2023 7:45 pm

  7. Deepest sympathy to Hilda and family, fond memories of working with Roy at the Colac Police Station who was a great man and friend, Gary Bray.

    Gary Bray

    August 08, 2023 7:41 pm

  8. Hilda & family
    My prayers love and condolences to you all on the loss of uncle Roy . Flying high with his life long mate Barry (My father)
    Andrea

    Andrea Youd

    August 08, 2023 3:41 pm

  9. Our Deepest Condolences to Hilda and family 🌹,Roy well be sadly missed 😢,But we have lots of lovely memories off Roy over a lot off years 💝,My He RIP 🪦 with his best mate Uncle Barry ,sorry we can’t be there for the funeral as we are in WA 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹,Hope all goes well 🍺

    Delwyn Parker

    August 08, 2023 3:14 pm

  10. May you forever rest in peace Roy
    My condolences to you Hilda and the families
    From Liz kerrie and Eloise

    Elizabeth Cohen

    August 08, 2023 12:33 pm

  11. Sincere condolences to Hilda and Family. Fond memories working with Roy at the Colac Police Station. R.I.P.

    Martin Day

    August 08, 2023 10:32 am

  12. Dear Hilda, Lisa, Melissa, Warren and families,
    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Roy. I have many fond memories of him from my days in Forrest. My heart goes out to you all xx
    Kylie

    Kylie Irvin

    August 07, 2023 9:17 am

  13. Dear Hilda & Family,
    Our thoughts, love & Sympathy are with you all on the passing of Roy.
    💙💐 Love always Harvey & Janine xxx

    Roy, Thanks for your guidance & support over the years.
    Harvey 🍻

    Janine Bennett

    August 06, 2023 5:57 am

  14. Deepest Sympathy to Hilda and the Bentley families on the passing of Roy My thoughts are with at this time .Played bowls with Roy great memories He was the first to put his hand up to do any job around the club for many years did a lot for Colac Mens Probus Club doing the board for the Bowls Tournment will be greatly missed Roy rest in Peace your good deeds go with you Mick Mc GUANE

    Mick Mc GUANE

    August 05, 2023 9:19 pm

  15. My thoughts are with you Hilda and your Family, on the passing of Roy. I am unable to be with you on Wednesday, but you will be thinking of you. Val Hutchison.

    Val Hutchison

    August 05, 2023 7:50 pm

  16. Deepest sympathy to Hilda and family on the loss Roy you are all in our thoughts at this sad time Dianne & Ray Hutchinson

    Dianne Hutchinson

    August 05, 2023 7:36 pm

  17. Condolences to Bentley family’s ❤️

    Mary Carson

    August 05, 2023 4:50 pm

  18. My deepest sympathy to you Hilda and your family, it is a most difficult time when loved one,s are taken from us.
    Cherish every happy memory. My apologies that I cannot join you to celebrate Roy,s life.
    Marg Morrow 💜

    Margaret Morrow

    August 05, 2023 4:30 pm

  19. To Hilda and family our deepest sympathy, sorry we can not be their for Roy's funeral,our thoughts will be with you Glenys and Graeme McNabb

    Graeme & Glenys McNabb

    August 05, 2023 10:46 am

  20. Dear Hilda, Lisa, Melissa and Warren.
    Sincere sympathy to you and your families on the passing of Roy.
    Cheryl Alex and family.

    Cheryl McKee

    August 05, 2023 10:08 am

  21. Hilda and family our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time, Roy was great company on and off the bowling green.
    Graham and Kaye Burrell

    Kaye Burrell

    August 05, 2023 8:40 am

  22. Condolences to Hilda and family. Fond memories of working with Roy over the years. R.I.P.

    Pat Wilson

    August 05, 2023 2:11 am

  23. To Hilda and family, Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Roy
    We will miss our friendly chats in Fenwick Street.
    God Bless you.
    Gerard and Jo McNamara

    Gerard McNamara

    August 04, 2023 10:16 pm

  24. Sincere condolences to you Hilda, and your family, on the loss of Roy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and onwards. . RIP Roy, will miss you on the bowling green. Alan and Janelle Edwards

    Alan And Janelle Edwards

    August 04, 2023 8:53 pm

  25. To Hilda,Melissa, Lisa, and warren
    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Roy
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
    Margaret ,Denis Bellchambers and family

    Margaret Bellchambers

    August 04, 2023 7:49 pm

  26. Hilda and family our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Roy our love and thoughts are with you all from Eric and Eva

    Eva Hay

    August 04, 2023 7:41 pm

  27. Deepest sympathies to you Hilda and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Rox and Peter

    Roxanne DONOVAN

    August 04, 2023 5:51 pm

  28. Deepest Sympathy to Hilda and family on the passing of Roy, We have lots of happy memories.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Roger and Jan Gurrie

    Janice Gurrie

    August 04, 2023 4:55 pm

  29. Dear Hilda and family.
    Thinking of you all at this difficult time, our love and sincere condolences.
    Audrey Miller & family.💐

    Raelene Schultz

    August 04, 2023 4:28 pm

  30. Dear Hilda and family sending you our deepest sympathies on the sad passing of Roy. Len remembers fun working times with Roy at Colac Police Station. RIP Roy.
    Kind regards Len, Amy and family

    Amy Cole

    August 04, 2023 1:39 pm

  31. Condolences to Melissa and family xo
    Nicole, Rosemary johnson and families

    Nicole Johnson

    August 04, 2023 11:08 am

  32. Deepest Sympathy to Hilda and family on the passing of Roy, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

    Ed and Gail Riches

    Ed Riches

    August 04, 2023 10:32 am

  33. Deepest sympathy to Hilda, Lisa, Melissa & Warren on your loss of your loving husband & father
    I’m very sad to see this.
    I have fond memories of Roy from early years in Colac to later years in Forrest, loved having chats with him whenever we caught up at the Forrest pub or the local footy or pulling me up just to chat.
    You where a lovely man Mr Bentley x
    Sincere Condolences
    Tracey Rowarth

    Tracey Rowarth

    August 04, 2023 10:02 am

  34. Dear Hilda, Lisa, Melissa and Warren. Our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Roy. Thinking of you at this sad time. Love Kerry Daryl Richmond and family.

    Kerry Richmond

    August 04, 2023 10:00 am

  35. Deepest sympathy to HildaLisa Melissa Warren andFamilies thinking of you all at this sad time of the passing of my dear friend Roy thanksRoy for all the jobs you done for me over the years❤️❤️❤️❤️judyRIP Roy

    Judy Carroll

    August 04, 2023 9:38 am

  36. Deepest sympathy to Lisa, uncle Toby, Macka, Tahlia, Jaymin & extended family.
    Love Lizzie, Tony and kids

    Elizabeth Bailey Parsons

    August 04, 2023 8:49 am

  37. Deepest sympathy to Hilda and Family on the passing of Roy Roy was a good friend of ours played a lot of bowls with Frank and they were always last to leave Roy did a lot for the City Bowls Club was Secretary for a long time thanks Roy you will be sadly missed RIP Roy

    Joan Frank (dec) Lawrence And Family

    August 04, 2023 7:59 am

  38. Our love and sympathy to you Hilda and the family. Lots of loving memories of Roy on the Bowling Green helping me and Roy driving the bus on Pennant days. I am sorry I will not be with you on Wednesday but my thoughts will be with you all. Verna, Lindon and Bronwyn

    Verna Egan

    August 03, 2023 9:41 pm

  39. Our love and sympathy to Hilda, Lisa, Melissa and Warren and families. Roy has been a wonderful neighbour and friend. We will miss his cheerful face over the fence and the kindness and fun he shared with our whole family over many years.
    Love Judy, Ian, Sallie, Tim and Stuart Foley and families

    Judy Foley

    August 03, 2023 9:25 pm

  40. Our Deepest Sympathy to you Hilda and all your family on the loss of Roy our love and thoughts to you all . from Eric and Eva

    Eva Hay

    August 03, 2023 9:03 pm

  41. Deepest sympathy to Melissa , Bevan and the Bentley families. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Kathie

    Kathie Clissold

    August 03, 2023 9:01 pm

  42. Rest in Peace Roy! Still have fond memories of you and Hilda's visit to us in the UK. Condolences to Hilda and all the family..

    Steve And Dee Bentley

    August 03, 2023 8:46 pm

  43. Thinking of you all at this sad time
    From Faye and Greg wheadon

    Faye Wheadon

    August 03, 2023 8:33 pm

  44. Deepest sympathy to hilda and family on your loss. We are so sad to see this. Roy was a great first neighbour to us in Fenwick street and have very fond memories of him. We are thinking of you all, from Michael, Brittany & Miller King

    Brittany King

    August 03, 2023 8:29 pm

  45. Dear Lisa, Melissa, and families,
    My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Roy, your much loved Father and Grandfather.
    From Linda Emond 🙏❤️

    Linda Emond

    August 03, 2023 8:22 pm

  46. Sincere condolences to Hilda, Warren Melissa and Lisa, sorry we can’t make it to Roy’s funeral. But as you know Hilda you are all in our thoughts. Tom n Carmel in Hervey Bay

    Carmel Watson

    August 03, 2023 8:22 pm

  47. Those we loved don’t go away.
    They walk beside us everyday.
    Unseen, unheard but always near.
    Still loved still missed very dearly.
    Rest in peace Uncle Roy.
    Deepest sympathies to Aunty Hilda , Lisa, Melissa, Warren
    and families.

    From Fiona , Leon, Bianca, Richard, Connor, DJana, Douglas and Peter .

    Fiona Wilkinson

    August 03, 2023 8:20 pm

  48. Deepest sympathy to the Bentley family on your loss
    From Gretchen Egan and family

    Gretchen Egan

    August 03, 2023 6:03 pm