Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
Much loved daughter of Don and Alvie (both dec). Cherished sister of Peter, Doreen, Margaret and Lorraine. Treasured sister-in-law of Eva (dec), Brian (dec) and Evan. Adored auntie of Richard and Michael. Treasured great auntie of Millie, Tilly and Liliana.
Always in our hearts.

Tributes

1. RIP BARB even though i didnt realy get to know you like a lot of other people you will be dealy missed even though you were given your wing far to soon

   John Brent

   January 20, 2026 8:22 am

2. RIP Barb as I remember your quiet little giggles when working together and having a few jokes. Condolences to your family at this difficult time.

   Julie McFarlane

   January 18, 2026 2:06 am

3. Sending my condolences to Barbs family.
   Was a pleasure to work with Barb and meeting her when I started as a support worker many years ago..

   Nathan

   January 17, 2026 9:06 pm

4. Bj I ❤️you I missyou like nothg b4 we travelled many roads together like mother daughter my heart breaks nothg that I cuddle hugged told each other how we always loved you have done so much 4 me over 25yrs of friendship thanku 4 lovg me carding supporting givg never gave up on me thanku for all the help with my children especially Mia grace Williamson your God daughter I ❤️you moon and back Angie Tevelein

   Andrea Tevelein

   January 17, 2026 3:39 pm

5. RIP Barb good memories of an old work mate condolences to the family

   Dianne Ogle

   January 17, 2026 5:51 am

6. Sad to read this! Thanks for your help when I first worked at chapel seat. Always a pleasure to work with. Casey Watson

   Casey Watson

   January 16, 2026 7:24 pm

7. Many memories of working with Barb at Colanda and Chapel street House. Condolences to all of Biarbs family.
   May you RIP Barb.

   Watto.

   Janice Watson

   January 16, 2026 7:15 pm

8. Condolences to Barb's family. RIP. sad news of her passing.

   Heather Cardinal

   January 16, 2026 6:53 pm

9. RIP Barb, condolences to all Barb's family, l meet Barb through our work together at Colanda.

   Deepest sympathy
   Julie Campbell

   Julie Campbell

   January 16, 2026 6:41 pm

10. Condolences to the Sefton and Brien families on the loss of Barb

    Gretchen Egan

    Gretchen Egan

    January 16, 2026 6:33 pm

11. Deepest sympathy to Barbs family Fond memories of colac high school days. R.I.P BARB

    Cristine Cook

    January 15, 2026 9:19 pm

12. With Sympathy to Barbs family,
    May you rest peacefuly Barb.

    Jenny and Rod

    Jenny Hillebrandt

    January 15, 2026 4:39 pm

13. Deepest sympathy to Peter,Doreen, Margaret,Lorraine and families
    From Joy & Tony Cirillo

    Joy Cirillo

    January 15, 2026 12:08 pm

14. Condolences to all of barbs family, thinking of you all during this difficult time.
    Grateful to have had the chance to work with Barb over the past 7 years which I’ll miss and enjoyed our chats,your good sense of humour and quirks that made you, you.
    Inspiring to have nearly achieved 47 years as a disability support worker. You will be missed, rip Barb

    Elizabeth Dietrich

    January 15, 2026 11:18 am

15. Condolences to Barbs family.
    Worked many shifts together at Colanda.
    RIP 💐

    Cathy

    January 15, 2026 10:23 am

16. Condolences to barb family fond memories of high school days

    Meredith Roberts

    January 15, 2026 9:03 am

17. Our condolences to the Sefton family. May you rest in peace Barbara.

    Nicole Gill

    January 14, 2026 8:51 pm

18. Condolences to Barbs family.
    I have known Barb since primary school and then worked on and off with her for almost 45 years.
    Barb gave almost 47 years service in support work with disability which is absolutly amazing.
    Barb will be missed.xxx
    RIP Barb.
    Xxxxxxx

    Tracey Hegedus

    January 13, 2026 8:53 pm