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DAY, Graeme Frederick Ernest

Born Friday November 15, 1935. Passed away Saturday November 26, 2022.


Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Leila for 63 years.

Adored Father and Father-in-law of Debbie and Allan; John and June and their families.

Funeral notice


Service

Monday December 05, 2022

The Funeral of Mr. Graeme Frederick Ernest Day will be held at the Colac Uniting Church, cnr Hesse and Manifold Streets, Colac, on Monday, December 5, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Whoorel (Birregurra) Cemetery.

For those that are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Colac Area Health. Envelopes will be available at the Church.

Tributes

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  1. Dear Leila and Deb. It's taken some time for the news of Graeme's death to reach us, but the passing of time doesn't have diminish our deepest condolences on he your loss. May your many memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Much love. Peg Wilson

    Peggy Wilson

    December 15, 2022 10:14 pm

  2. Sympathy to Aunty Leila, Debbie, John and family.
    My dear Uncle Graeme so sad to think we won’t see you again.
    But l have great memories of my past young life sitting in log trucks while you and my dad Neville Day were rolling logs onto the truck.
    Riding our horses to your Tanybryn sawmill.
    Milking cows in the old walk through dairy.
    Uncle Graeme and my dad Neville building Paling fences from the timber they cut. Their concrete business they took over from their Uncle Les Day. Building & plastering houses with their good friends.
    Two brothers Graeme and Neville working hard together.
    Cindy Day

    Cindy Day

    December 05, 2022 8:07 pm

  3. My deepest condolences to Mrs Day , Deb and John and families . , May he Rip until we all meet again . Thinking of you all love Marianne xx

    Marianne Therese Barrett

    December 05, 2022 5:34 pm

  4. Leila Deb and John, so sad to hear of Graeme passing away. I have very fond and funny memories of him. The service was really lovely, I cried most of the way through it. Love to you all, Heather (Neyland) Mead

    Heather Mead

    December 05, 2022 11:53 am

  5. To my dearest friend Deb,John,Mrs Day and family.
    I understand the sadness you are faced with and hope the beautiful memories of a kind hard
    working family man will give you comfort. Mr Day welcomed me into the family home many years ago and extended the welcoming to my family.
    I have such fond memories and many stories that will be present in my heart of very happy days. Thank you Mr Day for shinning some light on my life.Thinking of you all at that time and sending and lots of love xxxxxxMy beautiful friends. Treasure the memories.

    Deb McGenniskin (McGuire)

    December 04, 2022 8:19 pm

  6. I have such fond memories of the times I spent at the farm in Apollo Bay, so many years ago. Mr Day was such an easy going, friendly and warm man who made our visits so nice and special. Also thinking of Mrs Day, Debbie, John and families especially at this time.

    Darren McGuire

    December 04, 2022 6:18 pm

  7. Such a fabulous warm and funny character of the Otways! GDay you should be proud of all you created and achieved in your life. You will be missed. RIP xxx

    Sally Richardson

    December 04, 2022 11:03 am

  8. Always a smile and a chat. Thank you for the friendship. Our thoughts are with Leila, john, Debbie and families. R. I. P. Graeme. Thanks for the memories

    Roy and Hilda Bentley

    Roy And Hilda Bentley

    December 04, 2022 8:34 am

  9. As we get older, We realise that our time on earth is precious.
    Our brothers have all gone now and Graeme is the last to join them.
    This week I have seen you getting about the farm as a kid ...... I see you good brother.
    Those memories are in my mind until we also join you.
    Love to all the family,
    Your sister Cheryl.

    Cheryl Meulblok

    December 03, 2022 9:01 am

  10. We last caught up with Graham some time ago at his 70th birthday celebrations which he had organised for us to attend. Our memories of Graham have not changed over the years; a warm hearted, friendly, caring person. Our sympathy & love is extended to Leila, Debbie & John & their families.
    Colin & Cheri Day, Wendy, Joy & Arthur

    Colin Day

    December 01, 2022 12:58 pm

  11. Dear John, June and family,
    thinking of you at this time of sadness and loss 💐
    Lorraine, Kylie, Son, Elle and Ben Mahoney

    Lorraine Mahoney

    December 01, 2022 5:45 am

  12. Dear Leila, Debbie, John & families,
    Thinking of you all and sending our love and sympathy.
    Aud, Raelene, Woll, Herb & families. X

    Raelene Schultz

    November 30, 2022 7:55 pm

  13. To dear Leila and family what can we say but our thoughts and prayers are wit you all at this time. Lots of memories of G’Day and Lions adventures and moments.
    Lots of love
    Dan and Maryanne

    Dan Riordan

    November 29, 2022 10:50 pm

  14. Our deepest sympathy to Leila and the family. Graeme was a member Lions Clubs International for 50 years. A fabulous contributer as he supported his communities. He was a Charter member of the Lions Club of Forrest & District and holds the distinction of being the Club's first President. Wonderful memories of sharing great times with Lion Graeme.
    Rest in Peace Graeme, love from your friends in Lions.

    Delwyn Seebeck

    November 29, 2022 9:31 pm

  15. Dear Leila Deb &, John
    A life well lived of humour and laughter .
    Always remember his love of the Richmond Football Club.(Go Cats)
    Love to all my thoughts are with you

    Jan Day

    November 29, 2022 8:46 pm

  16. Dear Leila Deb &, John
    A life well lived of humour and laughter .
    Always remember his love of the Richmond Football Club.(Go Cats)
    Love to all my thoughts are with you
    Love Jan

    Jan Day

    November 29, 2022 8:45 pm

  17. Dear Leila,Deb & John And Families.
    A Smiling Face Always.
    That’s how I remember.
    Love to everyone.
    Craig❤️

    Craig

    November 29, 2022 6:51 pm

  18. Deepest sympathy to Aunty Leila, Debbie, John and families. Memories of a wonderful uncle who always had a big smile on his face when we met. RIP.
    Narelle

    Narelle

    November 28, 2022 3:53 pm

  19. A much loved brother in law of Tricia, uncle of Corinna,Cindy and Sharon .Deepest sympathy to Leila, Debbie and Johnn .Many happy memories.

    Tricia Day.

    November 28, 2022 1:58 pm