HOLLIS, Arthur Ernest
Born Sunday November 06, 1927. Passed away Monday July 07, 2025.
Passed away peacefully at Anam Cara House, Colac.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret (dec). Father of Jennifer and Ian Grenfell, Greg and Maggie, and Susanne. Pa to Jeffrey and Chelsea, Felicity and Patrick, Cynthia and Kyle, Ben, Geordie and Matilda. Great Pa to Cooper and Spencer, Nora and Conrad, Aurora and Harmony.
Lovingly reunited with Margaret.
Funeral notice
Tuesday July 22, 2025, 1:30pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Arthur Ernest Hollis will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 commencing at 1:30p.m. In accordance with family wishes, a private burial will be held at the Portland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anam Cara House Colac. Envelopes will be available at the service.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeTo Arthur's family,
I met Arthur earlier this year, through my work with the Shire.
One morning we were cleaning a drain across from his house when he came out to check who we worked for, he asked if we were from the gas company because he had been told he might have a gas leak.
I went over and inspected his meter and quickly found the leak, I couldn't fix it but did call the provider and set up a job for them to come in and repair it asap. We told Arthur when they'd arrive and that we'd be back later in the day to make sure they'd taken care of it for him, sure enough they'd fixed by mid morning and all was well.
We called past to say g'day a few times over the following weeks and learned what a rich life this true Gentleman had lead to date. I would like to express my sympathy to the family and let you know that Arthur is firmly in our memories within my crew at the Shire depot.August 04, 2025 9:28 pm
Arthur, Much beloved friend of Scots Presbyterian Church, Always a gentleman, Peace perfect peace. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Much Love Margaret Newton
July 22, 2025 11:38 am
To Susie and the Hollis family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.
Mr Hollis was an absolute gentleman.
It was a pleasure to have known him and served him at work.
MarlsJuly 21, 2025 10:08 pm
My condolences to the Hollis family. I knew both Arthur and Margaret since I was a little girl at the Colac pressy church. In recent years I met Arthur again while I worked as a community care worker. Such a lovely kind gentleman.
July 17, 2025 1:14 pm
Deepest sympathy to Arthur's family. He was a true gentleman
July 13, 2025 8:43 pm
MEMBERS OF THE COLAC COLLECTABLE CAR CLUB INC. EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ARTHUR.
AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE CLUB, ARTHUR WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.July 13, 2025 4:56 pm
Deepest sympathy to Arthurs family at this time.
I only knew Susie, however Arthur and Margaret were very dear friends of mine over many years.
Arthur was a wonderful man, and all the work he did around Scots Presbyterian Church right up until a few years ago was amazing.
Also how well he looked after his home and garden.
Rose Black, Danny and Elizabeth Hunt, now of Phillip Island, Peter and Jeanice Waters.July 12, 2025 3:38 pm
To Susie and the Hollies Families - Thinking of you all at this very sad time , hold on tight to all your beautiful memories. Sending all our Love
Majella & Michael, Josh & Rach, Gemma & Ben xxJuly 11, 2025 11:12 pm
To Jenny, Greg & Susie,
Thinking of you all on the passing of your Dad, Arthur. A beautiful man, back with his Margaret.
Celeste Clarke.
July 11, 2025 8:49 pm
Deepest sympathy to Arthur’s family. We will our visit’s, cuppas and chat times with Arthur.
July 11, 2025 6:47 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Arthur's family and friends. Arthur was a highly valued volunteer driver mentor with the Colac Otway L2P program. Many young people will remember Arthur and thank him for a great start to their young adult life!
Community Hub Inc L2P ProgramJuly 10, 2025 3:10 pm
Sincere sympathy to Arthur's family. He was one of Nature's true gentlemen. I am honoured to call him a friend. K
July 10, 2025 12:13 pm
To Susie and family,
Our deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful man. May your lovely memories offer you some comfort at this sad time.
Love Bronwyn and Verna EganJuly 10, 2025 10:03 am
Such a beautiful man.Loved his Crabtree and Evelyn soap.A true gentlemen.
July 09, 2025 8:42 pm