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BOLITHO, John Francis

Born Saturday November 25, 1961. Passed away Saturday December 19, 2020.


Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, aged 59 years.

Loving husband to Hazel. Proud father of Michael, Anthony and Josephine.

The kindest, most selfless man. Thank you for being our hard working role model. We will miss the crays, the constant weather reports and your big heart. You will be forever loved, missed and never forgotten.

Gone fishing forever.

Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday December 29, 2020

The Funeral of Mr. John Francis Bolitho will be held at the Apollo Bay Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Marengo on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 commencing at 1:30 p.m.

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  1. On ya John. Loved working the pots with ya! 'Im gettin' fluffin hard' most days but them's the breakers. Love ya old mate. Gannon

    Gannon

    December 29, 2020 5:07 pm

  2. Lots of love to you Hazel, Michael, Anthony & Joey. John will be sadly missed and we know you have wonderful memories of a very special husband & dad.
    Ros & Glenn Monaghan & family

    Ros Monaghan

    December 29, 2020 1:28 pm

  3. Sending lots of love. Thinking of you all. Lisa , Denno , Jackie and all The Staff at The Great Ocean Road Bakery

    Lisa Jackson

    December 28, 2020 8:22 pm

  4. Dear Hazel and family.
    I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.
    Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Sincerely Kristy, Richard, Callum and Miles

    Kristy Graham

    December 28, 2020 6:55 pm

  5. Thinking of the bolithos family and all the rest of family on passing of john he was a great guy
    RIP John .

    Julie Smith

    December 28, 2020 9:23 am

  6. So sorry to hear this very sad news. My condolences and love and hugs to you all ????????????

    Caterina Morrison

    December 28, 2020 8:15 am

  7. Thanks for the fishing trips and crays over the years. Will miss you mate. Andrew, Zack, Melissa, Abby and Sami Weir.

    Melissa

    December 27, 2020 9:29 pm

  8. So sorry for your loss, John was one of the nicest gents anyone could have met. Rest In Peace

    Ed Mcneely

    December 26, 2020 9:44 pm

  9. I’m so sorry for your loss stay strong his watching over you all thinking of you all and sending so much love xoxo

    Roslyn Leder

    December 26, 2020 9:26 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy Hazel and family on the loss of John ❤️

    Gretchen Egan

    December 26, 2020 5:40 pm

  11. Deepest sympathy Hazel and Family thinking of you and sending love and hugs ❤️ From Michelle and Craig keck

    Michelle Mcnair

    December 26, 2020 8:28 am

  12. To Hazel, kids ( Michael, Anthony & Josephine)

    Our thoughts and love to you all...

    Jeaje, Tabitha & Emily

    Jeaje

    December 24, 2020 8:22 pm

  13. A friendly hardworking fisherman,a pleasure to do business with you John Condolences to Hazel and family R. I .P. Max Rice

    Max Rice

    December 24, 2020 5:21 pm

  14. To hazel and your children my heart goes out to you all at this sad time let John fly high in the sky sending out love and hugs ???? to you all from linda ,micheal Godard and Gerald Lloyd and family xo ????

    Linda Goddard

    December 24, 2020 12:35 pm

  15. May you rest in peace John.. We will miss u..

    Yenyen Setias

    December 24, 2020 12:25 pm

  16. Deepest Sympathy to you Hazel and Also to you’re children ????

    Victoria Jans

    December 24, 2020 12:01 pm

  17. Deepest Sympathy Hazel, Michael, Anthony and Josephine. A beautiful, generous man who was so proud of his family. Sadly missed, so deeply loved. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Pat and Family. Xxx❤️❤️❤️

    Pat Boylan

    December 23, 2020 5:32 pm

  18. To Hazel,Michael,Anthony and Josephine sending you all our condolences on the passing of John

    Kathy Stewart

    December 23, 2020 5:29 pm

  19. To Hazel,Michael,Anthony & Josephine our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time sending our love Brent Linda and Family.

    BRENT &LINDA WILSON

    December 22, 2020 6:59 pm

  20. To Hazel Michael Anthony and Josephine..Thinking of you all at this sad time..May John Rest in Peace knowing how much you all loved him.
    Much love Janine and Steve Saffron xox

    Janine Saffron

    December 22, 2020 3:46 pm

  21. Thinking of you all at this sad time
    Always enjoyed a chat and a cray from John when he would call into Colac toyota
    Love to Joey from all your Toyota friends xxx

    Lynette Robert So.

    December 22, 2020 1:53 pm