BRAUER, Olive Lillian
Born Saturday September 30, 1933. Passed away Monday July 17, 2023.
Dearly loved wife of Geoffrey (dec). Loved mother of Leslie, Hugh, Kenneth, Neville, Roslyn, Stephen, Alan (dec) and their partners.
Cherished Nanna to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Daughter of George and Harriet (both dec). Sister of May (dec), Beatrice, Roy (dec), Jean (dec) and George.
Now at peace with Geoff and Tub.
Funeral notice
Wednesday July 26, 2023
The Funeral of Mrs. Olive Lillian Brauer will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Wednesday, July 26, 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 who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to the Brauer family on the loss of a wonderful caring person.
Many memories of Olive and Jeff and family of their time in the Otways.
R. I. P. Olive
Bob Francis and Family
August 10 2023August 10, 2023 12:50 pm
Deepest Sympathy to the Brauer family on the loss of Olive. Such a lovely lady.
Thinking of you all particularly Ros, Ben and Morgan. Xxxxx
Love Pam, Greg, Luke, Elana and Benny. XxAugust 09, 2023 9:24 pm
Our sincere condolences to all the Brauer family on the passing of Olive. We have many fond memories of our time in Lavers Hill and the Otways.
Sandra and Hilary GormleyAugust 09, 2023 3:17 pm
To Ros, Morgan & Ben,
I have just learnt that you have lost your lovely mother and grandmother. Sending you my deepest sympathy.
Regards Roslyn ChantAugust 01, 2023 1:54 pm
Condolences to all the family on the passing of Olive. Another Otway icon gone.
John & Carolyn SinclairJuly 28, 2023 3:42 pm
My Deepest Sympathies to the Brauer (and extended Brauer) family on the passing of Olive. A Lady well respected and loved by those who knew her. Many found memories of times spent at Lavers Hill.
Ron, Cath, Bill (all dec), Pat Deb and Sue Culton
July 28, 2023 12:30 pm
Remembering my dear Aunty Ollie and sending my deepest sympathy to my cousins and Beatrice. We were unable to be at the funeral but have watched online. I'll always remember when Dad took Shane and I fishing with him at Johanna and we were ready to go home before him, so we said we'll meet you at Uncle Geoff 's. I guess we would have been about 10 and 12. Dad smiling, said OK I'll pick you up along the road. So off we went, unbeknown to him a farmer picked us up and dropped us off at the bottom of the driveway. Aunty Olive greeted us with a smile and waited for a parent to walk in. But there was no-one. We told her what happened and she got us something to eat and a warm drink. I remember she had the washing hanging up over the wood stove and it was lovely and warm. Uncle Geoff came in and we had a great talk and when Dad finally came there was lots of laughter and jokes. Thank you for the memories over many years. Love to all. Mariya and Bob and families. XO
July 28, 2023 11:15 am
To the Brauer family I was shocked to hear of your mums passing. She was an amazing lady. I will have many fond memories. Love and prayers to you all.
July 27, 2023 5:46 pm
Apollo Bay Football Netball Club wish to convey their deepest sympathy to the Brauer family on the loss of Olive.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.From the committee and members at ABFNC.
July 27, 2023 9:50 am
Another beautiful Otway resident gone for a well-earned rest.
Fond memories as your neighbour long ago
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of your MUM
R.I.P. Olive
The service was a great tribute.
Jean and Murray Newcombe(Winchcomb)July 26, 2023 2:23 pm
Deepest condolences to the Brauer cousins. So sorry to hear of the passing of Auntie Olive, Dad’s (Roy) sister. Our thoughts are with the family during this sad time. Sue (Huggins) and family.
July 26, 2023 10:23 am
Sympathy to Ros, Morgan, Ben and the Brauer family. Such a down to earth lady, we had many netball conversations over the years.
Phyllis McDonaldJuly 26, 2023 9:06 am
I always loved going to the farm to see you and Uncle Jeff a memory I will always cherish Aunty Olive rest in peace 💕 Johnny Brighton.
July 26, 2023 8:34 am
Sincere sympathies and with love to all family members.
Love from Trish and family xoxoxoJuly 25, 2023 6:18 pm
My sincere condolences to the Brauer family, especially Lurch and Lil, and KB, on the loss of your dear mum.
Helen & Grant Beale. Xx
July 23, 2023 6:19 pm
It has been a pleasure to have known Olive from my time spent at Wednesday Painters. Olive always had a smile on her face and always time for a chat. Deepest sympathy to her family. Love from Chris and Ron Hamill. X
July 23, 2023 1:58 pm
RIP Olive. You were an inspiration to me when you painted with us at the Wednesday painters group. The lady with the cheeky smile and always an encouraging word. ♥️ Loretta and Wayne Phillips
July 23, 2023 2:22 am
Condolences to the Brauer family on the passing of your mum
Ken and Janice coxonJuly 22, 2023 6:00 pm
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Brauer family with the passing of Olive.One lovely Lady that has earned a well deserved rest and reunited with her husband Geoff.Love from Brian and Gail Finn and family.
July 22, 2023 5:56 pm
Condolences to all the family. Geoff was a special man and olive was just as a special lady. I remember when she was out netball coach as a kid and we won the premiership and had a party at her place at lavers hill. Both icons of the otways and will be sadly missed. Didn’t see a lot of olive in colac but fondly remembered.
Helen evans
July 22, 2023 4:49 pm
Our sympathy to the Brauer family on the passing of your lovely mother Olive. It’s been a long association with her for us from her Dad teaching me in Sunday School and Olive teaching Laurie at Lavers Hill School, our family involvement with sport in the Otways, to our monthly Otway “old girls” lunches that span over thirty years…..she will be sadly missed. A life well lived.
From Jan and Laurie Shaw and family.July 21, 2023 9:06 am
To the Brauer family
I am so sorry to hear that Olive has passed away. She taught me at Lavers Hill Consolidated School in the early fifties and I have been having lunch with her and other Otway ladies. I always told her she was my favourite teacher. Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend her funeral because I am in the UK but I send my deepest sympathy to you all I have known you for such a long time. Regards Jenny SwainJuly 21, 2023 4:41 am
Deepest sympathy to the Brauer family on the passing of Olive. May she rest peacefully with Geoff and Tub. From Kath Cahill and family.
July 20, 2023 4:33 pm
My deepest sympathy to the Brauer families. Very fond memories of Olive at tennis, my netball coach and in all things as kids growing up in the Otways. Makes my time spent with her recently at the members day at Otway Footy club even more special now...
Janelle Flannagan and family.July 20, 2023 1:45 pm
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Aunty Olive. She was always up for a chat when we met, which sadly hadn’t been for a while. I know my Dad had fond memories and much respect for both Aunty Olive and Uncle Geoff.
Thinking of you all.Sharon Hickey (Brauer)
July 20, 2023 6:48 am
Another legend of the Otways gone, sending lots of love to you all. Xxx Ros (Brown) & Glenn Monaghan
July 19, 2023 11:20 pm
The Colac Croquet members would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Olive’s family and friends on the passing of Olive. She was a loyal, legendary and much loved life member at our club. A member for approximately 30 years and has been fully engaged in club management, playing and teaching croquet and creating a sense of fun at the club. She has served as president, secretary and captain-(and more) during this time. Her smiling face, generosity and encouraging nature to share skills and wisdom, laughter and tears will be greatly missed.
July 19, 2023 8:49 pm
Ma Olive
In the relatively short time we knew each other we formed a beautiful bond full of love, cheekiness and fun.
I will miss our chats, your stories of life on the Ridge and your kids. I also will miss your smile, cheeky grin and that pointed finger telling me to behave.
You are an amazing woman full of generosity and love and a wonderful caring nature.
I will miss you immeasurably and will always remember you and think of you. Rest assured I will be there for Ros and the family.
Love you Ma forever.July 19, 2023 5:20 pm
Rest in peace Nanna! We’ll all miss you deeply down within our hearts!
Wish, you were still here to especially see your Grt. Grandchildren a bit more.
This was your decision to go to rest. We’ll, all have to keep those good & special memories treasured(from what we did with you)forever within our hearts.
One day we’ll all meet up again! The good part is that you’re no longer in pain & re-united with Poppy Brauer! Love from Amber, Jason & (Grt. Grandchildren) Jayden & Dustin💐❤️July 19, 2023 4:42 pm
Rest in peace Mrs Brauer. You were a very respected friend of the O'Dowd family - Ray and May. Deepest sympathy to your family and friends ❤❤❤ Rosie Egan-Philipson
July 19, 2023 3:06 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family. A lovely neighbour just up the street. Thinking of you all. From Tricia Day.
July 19, 2023 2:10 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Brauer family.
Olive ,along with her husband Geoff ,contributed so much of their time and energy into the life of the
Otways.Thankyou for all you did.
Rest peacefully Olive
The Dawes FamilyJuly 19, 2023 1:53 pm
Dear Olive
You were the best neighbour anyone could ask for
Who’s going to keep me updated on the comings and goings of our street now .?
Who’s going to care for my house when I’m away ?
Who’s going to stand at the fence and have long chats with Hubby when he should be cleaning the pool
There are so many memories we will hold very dear to us.
Rest peacefully with Geoff now you have earned it
You weren’t just a neighbour were like a second Mum.
We will miss you dearly.
Deepest sympathies to all your loving family
💔 Bernadette and Bernie WaltersJuly 19, 2023 11:24 am
Deepest sympathy to all the Brauer family on the loss of a wonderful lady .Our memory's of Olive go way back to Lavers hill and the farm and all the wonderful times we all shared together. Our thoughts are with you all at this time R.I.P. Olive from the Maddern family
July 19, 2023 2:08 am
Thinking of you Ross,Ben,Morgan,& family at this sad time ❤️❤️💙🌹
July 18, 2023 10:39 pm
Sincere condolences to all the Brauer family especially Ros, Morgan and Ben on the passing of your beautiful Mum, grandmother Olive 😘Thinking of you all.xx Liz, Norm and family.
July 18, 2023 10:12 pm
To the Brauer family , deepest sympathy on the loss of Olive . We have great memories of the coffee ,cakes etc.at both Lavers Hill & Colac . When at Lavers Hill after delivering a load of cows or hay , the hospitately shown was second to none . Farewell Olive and thank you . Great memories of G. D. & O . L .Brauer . Barry & Jan. Healey.
July 18, 2023 9:03 pm