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KING, Christine Louise

Born Thursday July 12, 1951. Passed away Saturday August 07, 2021.


Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021. Much loved wife of Peter. Mother of Stephen, Geoffrey and Victoria, Louise and Jonathon Dare, Katherine and Nicole. Loved grand-mother of Jayce, Joshua, Violet, Logan, Eli (dec), Hope (dec), and Asher.

A caring and devoted friend to all who knew her.

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday August 17, 2021

The Funeral of Mrs. Christine King will be live-streamed on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 commencing at 1.30 p.m.

Click here to view the live-stream.

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  1. Deepest sympathies to
    Peter, Stephen, Louise & Jono, Geoffrey & Victoria, Katherine & Nicole,
    Always remember for her hospitality, great sense of fun and love for her extended families.
    We miss you Christine.
    Sister-in-law, Aunty and friend to Margie, Jim (dec), Jamie & Tania, Renae, Julien, Adam & Lauren, Tim & Christine.

    Margaret King

    August 18, 2021 1:48 pm

  2. Dear Peter and family,

    Our heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of Christine. A much loved friend to mum and dad, we’ll never forget Chrissy’s humour, vivacious energy and ever-present fun throughout the many pizza nights, picnics in the park and bus ride adventures for BBQ days out together. You’re in our thoughts.

    Paul, Katie and Leigh Marriner.

    Katie Marriner

    August 18, 2021 1:27 pm

  3. Dear Peter and family,
    Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time following Christine’s passing.
    Sending our love and best wishes,
    Pete and Vera.

    Peter Jeffreys

    August 17, 2021 11:28 pm

  4. A beautiful service for Auntie Christine. I will miss her ever present smile, sense of humour and down to earth nature.
    My heartfelt condolences to all of the family,
    Suzy, Marty Zak,Harvey, Buzz, Jet and Reef Hamer xx

    Suzy Hamer

    August 17, 2021 9:53 pm

  5. Dear Peter and the King & Boyd Families,

    Our Heartfelt condolences to you all for your loss of dear Christine.

    We hope you all find comfort in each other at this very sad time. We are thinking of you all and sending much love.

    Love and best wishes,
    Rebecca, Lachlan & Angus Sutherland

    Rebecca Sutherland

    August 17, 2021 5:49 pm

  6. To Peter and all of your family
    Thoughts are with you all during this very sad time . I had the pleasure of meeting Chris when I had been working at the front counter at Vinnys for many years and had a lovely lady join me, we worked together sharing lots of laughs before I moved on. Chris was always cheerful and funny and a delight to be with.

    Jan Wilson
    Jan and Gordon Wilson

    Jan Wilson

    August 17, 2021 5:32 pm

  7. To the Boyd and extended family,
    Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your beautiful sister, sister in law and aunty, Christine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this very sad time God-Bless.
    Love Carmen Hillman and family

    Carmen Hillman

    August 17, 2021 4:49 pm

  8. To dear Peter and family,
    Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of darling Christine. Thinking of you and your lovely family at this sad time. My prayers and thoughts are with you always.
    Carmen Hillman and family

    Carmen Hillman

    August 17, 2021 4:46 pm

  9. Deepest Sympathy to Peter and family and also the Boyd family.
    A beautiful funeral service in memory of Christine, who was a kind, caring and community minded person. May she now rest in peace.
    Rhonda and John Danaher

    John And Rhonda Danaher

    August 17, 2021 4:04 pm

  10. Dear Peter,
    Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. Take comfort in how loved Chris was to all those who knew her.
    What a beautiful service.
    Tracy & Marcel Van Nierop

    Tracy Van Nierop

    August 17, 2021 2:38 pm

  11. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
    So hard we can’t be with you in person
    In spirit we are xxxxx love you all
    Jude and Phil xxxxx

    Judith Boyd

    August 17, 2021 1:41 pm

  12. We are saddened to hear of Christine’s sudden passing, sending our love to you Peter and the extended family, also the Boyd family.
    Rob & Gay Oborne & families

    Gay Oborne

    August 17, 2021 1:35 pm

  13. To my dearest big sister,
    Can't believe you are not on earth with us now. Keep playing it over in my head what happened. Missing you to the moon and back. You were the best big sister any brother could wish for. Miss your politics, even the fact you were barracking for the cats. You loved your cats, and I don't believe I'm saying this but I hope the cats can bring it home for you this year.

    Rest in peace, back with mum & dad and the crew

    Love Michael

    MIchael Boyd

    August 17, 2021 1:29 pm

  14. We are saddened to hear of Christine's passing. A respected and admired teacher at Colac Primary School. A warm and caring member of our community.
    Condolences to Peter and family.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    The Arundell Family

    Libby & Andrew Arundell

    August 17, 2021 11:35 am

  15. Gone but never forgotten.

    I miss you Christine. I miss our almost daily chats. I miss the laughs we shared. I even miss your politics!

    Rest in peace

    Georgina Boyd

    August 17, 2021 11:29 am

  16. Dear Peter and Family please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of Chris, we were very fond of both of you and this saddens us to hear the news today.

    We have fond memories of our times together when visiting Melbourne and catching up with you both.

    Sorry that we cannot be with you today to celebrate Christine's Life but send you our best wishes and love.

    David and Nyrell See

    David See

    August 17, 2021 11:10 am

  17. Sorry to hear of the passing of Christine.
    Deepest sympathy to the King and Boyd families.
    Our thoughts are with you all.

    Janice Riches and Family.

    Janice Riches

    August 17, 2021 10:52 am

  18. Dearest Peter, Stephen, Geoffrey, Louise, Katherine, Nicole and families

    I still can't quite believe that Christine has left us, my heart goes out to all of you.
    I remember when I was young I would ride my bike up to Christine and Peter's and Chris would let me cook any type of confectionary my heart desired! She had a brand new kitchen and she would help me make toffees, honeycomb and her favourite seems to be iced coconut. It would leave a terrible mess but she was always so good about it!
    It's so nice to read all of the tributes, Chris was so involved in the community which was great to see.
    I'm sorry you have lost a wife and mum, who sadly can never be replaced.
    Time will bring you peace.
    All my love,
    Jane, Jeremy, Coco, Louis and Remy xxx

    Jane Shelton

    August 17, 2021 10:39 am

  19. Our heartfelt sympathies & love to Peter, Stephen, Geoffrey, Louise, Katherine, Nicole & families ( & all the Boyd clans too! ) A beautiful, fun, wise, supportive & loving Aunt, Great Aunt & friend to all of us Barry’s
    Sleep peacefully dearest Christine- we will miss you terribly! Our thoughts will be with you all tomorrow as you celebrate Christine’s wonderful life xxxxxx
    Go Cats!!!

    Fiona McCoy

    August 16, 2021 10:02 pm

  20. So shocked and terribly saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful Christine. I thought the world of her, always so friendly and impeccable in every way!! She had very good taste…. In shoes in particular! Admired greatly in every way.
    Vale Christine
    Sue-ellen and Geoff Currington

    Sue-ellen Currington

    August 16, 2021 7:03 pm

  21. To Dear Phil, Janine, Robert, John, Michael and family,
    Sending you our heartfelt condolences. We are forever linked to the Boyd family through Chris and have enjoyed many a family function together with wonderful memories. Sorry we can’t all be together tomorrow to say our farewell and celebrate Chris’ life but I’m sure we shall get a chance in the future.
    Love from Janice, Noel, Jenna, Lachie and family xx

    Janice+King

    August 16, 2021 5:14 pm

  22. Dear Peter, Stephen, Geoff, Louise, Kat, Nicole and family,
    It’s still very hard to believe that Chris is no longer with us in the flesh. As we were reminiscing memories of the many decades we shared some came to mind like sharing our piano teacher in our teens, going out with brothers and sharing many family Sunday lunches in our twenties, next decade came our children who didn’t have to go far for a play mate, we’ve shared Weddings, Funerals and of late grandchildren, so many memorial moments shared and remembered.
    All our love and thoughts from Jan, Noel, Jenna & Dean and Lachie & Brinelle King xxxx

    Janice+King

    August 16, 2021 5:03 pm

  23. Peter, our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family, we are deeply saddened to hear of Christine's passing. We met only five years ago on a trip to China and became instant friends, sharing a love for travel, good food and drinks and Australian Rules Football. We know that the many happy memories you have of your life with Christine will shine through at this sad time.
    Kind regards Noel & Mary Hein

    Mary & Noel Hein

    August 16, 2021 4:14 pm

  24. Saddened to hear of the death of Christine, a childhood friend.
    Deepest sympathy to the Boyd and King Families. Jill Gaumann ( Née Comley of Irrewillipe)

    Jill Gaumann ( Née Comley)

    August 16, 2021 2:28 am

  25. We are deeply saddened to hear of Christine's passing, Deepest sympathy to the King and Boyd families
    May she Rest In Peace.
    Richard Underwood & family

    RICHARD UNDERWOOD

    August 15, 2021 9:38 pm

  26. Christine, at first a work colleague then a wonderful friend.
    Someone who always brought her energy and humour whenever we were together.
    My beautiful friend was:
    C ompassionate and caring
    H umorous and helpful
    R eliable as a friend
    I ntelligent and interested in others
    S pecial in so many ways

    I feel privileged to have known her. The chats and hugs in her last days I will cherish.
    My heartfelt condolences to Peter and her family.
    Mary Stoddart

    Mary Stoddart

    August 15, 2021 11:15 am

  27. Such a beloved teacher of mine at Colac East almost 20 years ago! Always cracking jokes. I thought of her as ‘sassy’. Thinking of her family at this time x

    Brittny Dobie-Minge

    August 14, 2021 5:36 pm

  28. Dear Peter,
    Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Xx
    Mark, Lisa & Rhys Kelly

    Mark Kelly

    August 14, 2021 12:28 pm

  29. Dear Peter and family,
    We are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your beautiful wife. Mum and grandmother.
    A special lady who will be missed by so many in so many different ways. Vale Christine
    Love to you all.
    From Leanne & Darryl Harty

    Darryl Harty

    August 13, 2021 4:37 pm

  30. Dear Peter and family Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Remembering Christine as a great colleague during our teaching days at Colac East PS. and a dedicated Grade 5 teacher to our daughter Nicole. Fond memories. Maureen and Alan Freame

    Maureen Freame

    August 13, 2021 2:29 pm

  31. Dear Peter and family
    I was shocked and very sadden to hear the passing of Christine.
    Another lady, mum and wife taken to early. I am so sorry.
    She made me so welcomed into the family .
    Please take care.
    Julie Tann

    Julie Tann

    August 13, 2021 11:01 am

  32. To all of our 'Aussie family', who we have got to know over the years - we share in your sorrow. From when I started writing to Christine in 1961 she has always been a dear friend, and our more recent meetings with Christine and Peter and all the family over the past 20 years have been amazing. Christine was always on our wavelength, ready to make the best of everything, and it has always felt like we've been friends for ever. It was a pleasure to be Christine's friend, and to be part of her family, and we will always treasure our lovely memories of our holidays in the UK, Greece and Australia. With all our love, Carol and Jim xxx

    Jim And Carol Ashby

    August 13, 2021 2:00 am

  33. Dear Peter and family,
    Sorry for your loss .
    She was a fantastic teacher
    Very admired .
    Love from Heather & tim
    Tomas and Sam Alsop

    Heather Alsop

    August 12, 2021 5:52 pm

  34. Dear Peter and family and Boyd family . So to hear of Christine's passing thinking of you all. Valerie and Frank. Go CATS.

    Valerie Quinane

    August 12, 2021 5:41 pm

  35. Dear Peter
    Please accept my deepest sympathy to yourself and all the family, including the In-Laws.
    I got such a shock on hearing of Chris’s death. I know you will have some lovely memories to look back on.
    My love and thoughts are with you Peter at this sad time
    Verna Egan

    Verna Egan

    August 12, 2021 4:42 pm

  36. To Peter and family, all the Boyd family and the many friends
    We are so sad at the passing of Chris ,who was lots of fun, a friend and in the distant past a teaching colleague.
    Love to everyone from
    Peter and Kaye Trotter

    Kaye Trotter

    August 12, 2021 2:55 pm

  37. Our condolences to Peter and the King and Boyd families on Christine’s passing.

    Marcia and Wayne Matthews.

    Wayne Matthews

    August 12, 2021 10:03 am

  38. Dear Peter and family and extended Boyd and King families
    We are so sad to hear of the passing of you loved one Christine. Our long association with the King family and through Vinnies and our shared love of the Geelong Cats and our many great discussions reinforced to us what a great lady Chriistine was to us. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time for us all.
    Bernie and Jennine Mahoney

    Bernie Mahoney

    August 11, 2021 8:44 pm

  39. Dear Peter and Family,
    So sad to hear of Chris’ passing. A much respected teaching colleague and friend. Our sincere condolences to you all.
    Brian and Raelene Schultz and. Family.

    Brian And Raelene Schultz

    August 11, 2021 7:32 pm

  40. To the king and Boyd family’s our deepest sympathy on the passing of Christine Such a lovely person who would always say hello and ask how everyone was may she Rest In Peace from Helen and Stephen Lang and family

    Helen Lang

    August 11, 2021 7:22 pm

  41. My condolences to all the King Families and to the Boyd Families. Christine was such a loving friend to my late mother. She was so caring and supporting. From all the Bailey family

    John Bailey

    August 11, 2021 7:06 pm

  42. My friend , Christine has been taken away; but not the comfort of knowing she was one. Hassle those Angels Chris!
    Maree

    Maree Lamanna

    August 11, 2021 5:45 pm

  43. Dear Peter and family and the Boyd family
    Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Our love and prayers are with you all.
    Love from Jeanette (Carson) and Peter Clark and family. Glen Alvie.

    Jeanette Clark

    August 11, 2021 4:36 pm

  44. Peter and family. Such sad news. She will be sadly missed by everyone. The Bailey family have such beautiful memories of Chris. Sending all our love from the Bailey family.

    Anthea Bailey

    August 11, 2021 3:46 pm

  45. To Peter and Family
    On behave of the Colac Lady Golfers, please accept our Deepest Sympathy following the sudden, and shocking passing of your wife and Mum Christine. Will be missed around the fairways.

    Colac Golf Club - Ladies

    August 11, 2021 2:40 pm

  46. So sad to hear passing of Chris, Condolences to the Boyd and King Families,From Dianne & Tim Ryan.

    Mr Tim Ryan

    August 11, 2021 1:33 pm

  47. Peter, Stephen, Geoffrey, Louise, Katherine, Nicole,
    We can’t believe that Christine has been taken away from us so quickly. She was our beautiful friend. We have such wonderful memories of all our holidays together. Our friend since the first day we started teaching, a person we have always admired for her compassion, her humour and devotion to her family. Rest In Peace. Forever in our thoughts and hearts.
    Love forever Gayle, David, Jennelle, Christopher, De’arne, Alycia and families

    Gayle Devereux

    August 11, 2021 1:29 pm

  48. To Peter and the rest of the family,

    We are truely shocked and sorry to hear of Chris' passing. She was a genuine and uplifting person to have around and we'll miss seeing her face down at Port Fairy. We are all better off for having had her in our lives.

    Love from Phuong-Dung, Ben, Ymai and Chop-Chop

    Phuong-Dung, Ben, Ymai And Chop-Chop

    August 11, 2021 11:35 am

  49. To Peter and family,
    So sorry to read of the passing of Chris.
    Our Deepest Sympathy to you all at
    this very sad time. May treasured
    memories keep her close always.
    Rest In Peace Chris.
    Lorraine and Leigh McMillan.

    Lorraine McMillan

    August 11, 2021 10:44 am

  50. We are thinking of you Peter and family at this sad time. What wonderful memories you will share of Chris, such a happy, vibrant lady. We appreciated your visits when you were up our way. Deepest sympathies from Brian and Theresa Mobbs

    Brian And Theresa Mobbs

    August 11, 2021 10:29 am

  51. To Peter and all the family,
    We were so sorry to hear of Christine’s death. Such a lovely, bright person who always brought sunshine into every room. Our love and sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
    David and Lorraine Castles

    David Castles

    August 11, 2021 8:52 am

  52. To Peter and family, our deepest sympathies to you all on the very sad loss of Christine, always ready for a chat and good laugh! Thinking of you all with lots of love, Judy Jackson and family.

    Judy Jackson

    August 10, 2021 10:27 pm

  53. To Peter and family,
    We are so sad to hear of the passing of a truly beautiful lady. Christine was a true and loyal friend to everyone at Vinnies.She worked tirelessly and contributed so much.Her admin work was much appreciated by myself when I was manager and she also helped so many other volunteers.Both Noel and I enjoyed meeting up with her and Peter and having a laugh when we cruised together.
    Julie and Noel O'Shea. P.S.Thanks for the pastie recipe Christine every time i eat one i will shed a little tear.

    Julie O'Shea

    August 10, 2021 10:25 pm

  54. Pete, We are very sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Sincerest condolences to you and all the family. Growing up we had some wonderful times and very fond memories of days with you and Chris. Our thoughts are with you mate. Paul and Netty Chapman.

    Paul Chapman

    August 10, 2021 9:44 pm

  55. hello Peter and family....i am so sad to hear of Chris's passing......please find peace in knowing that she is ok, and without any pain.....so very hard to lose your life's partner, but always know that 'we' are all here for u if u need...aml...Catherine and Simon

    Catherine O'Loughlin

    August 10, 2021 8:23 pm

  56. Peter and Family. Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Christine. We knew Chris as a friend, teaching colleague and golfing buddy. In all her roles in life, within her family and in the wider community, Chris’ strong faith, skills, energy, determination and humour were always evident.
    May she Rest In Peace.
    Allan and Marta Halliwell

    Marta Halliwell

    August 10, 2021 8:01 pm

  57. To Peter and family and all the Boyd family. Our deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of your wife, mother and sister. She was a wonderful person, always willing to help in so many ways. May she Rest In Peace.
    Jill and John Borch
    Toowoomba Qld.

    Jill Borch

    August 10, 2021 7:40 pm

  58. Dear Peter and family and the Boyd family Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time of the loss of Christine may she Rest In Peace love Curley and Nola And Family 💕💕💕

    Nola McGuane

    August 10, 2021 7:38 pm

  59. Deepest sympathy Peter and family and all the extended Boyd family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
    Peter Delahunty

    Peter Delahunty

    August 10, 2021 7:07 pm

  60. Christine was a keen and valued member of the Cororooke Book Club. She always contributed to the discussion with enthusiasm whether she liked the book or not and recommended many of the books we read. Her opinions and thoughts will be sadly missed at our monthly meetings.
    Sincere condolences to Peter and family.

    Margaret Evans On Behalf Of The Cororooke Book Club.

    August 10, 2021 6:51 pm

  61. Christine and her family are respected and admired by her extended relatives of the Boyd Family History Group " The Boyd Clan". Christine was a great supporter and will be missed.

    Our love and support to Peter and your family

    Laurie and Ann Boyd on behalf of
    Boyd Family History Group of Pomborneit Inc.

    Laurie Boyd

    August 10, 2021 6:01 pm

  62. We are very saddened to hear that Chris has passed away. I have many great memories of our time working together at Colac Primary School. Our deepest sympathy to Peter and the family.
    Chris and Rod Angus

    Christine Angus

    August 10, 2021 2:48 pm

  63. To Peter and family, and all the Boyd family. So sad to hear of Christine’s death. She was always ready for a chat, and lots of fun. We send our sincere sincere sympathy to you all. Stewart and Vonda Carson

    Vonda Carson

    August 10, 2021 12:21 pm

  64. Dear Peter and family and the Boyd family.
    Words are hard to find on the passing of my longest time friend, Chris. We shared 70 years of friendship from being born in the same week in the Colac hospital. We fondly shared your visits to Mooloolaba and would share time with you in Colac. Sending our love and thoughts to all your families.
    God Bless you beautiful lady xxxx
    Love always, Bev, Barry, Brent and Michelle Higgins and families. Mooloolaba, Qld.

    Bev Higgins

    August 10, 2021 11:45 am

  65. Dear Peter and family,
    we send our deepest sympathy for the devastating loss of Christine. Since our Colac High days we have known Chris as a vivid and beautiful personality. She will be sadly missed not only for her sense of fun, direct wit and acute observations but for her loving nature and generous heart.
    Vale Christine
    Jude, Joy, Di, Ches, Estelle, Les, and Heather.

    Heather Stewart

    August 10, 2021 10:25 am

  66. Deepest sympathy Peter and the King family on the passing of Christine our thought are with you at this sad time .May she Rest In Peace with Her God Mick and Eileen Mc Guane

    Mick McGuane

    August 10, 2021 10:11 am

  67. Deepest sympathy to Christine's family and friends. Rest in peace lovely lady ❤❤ Rosie Philipson

    Rosie Philipson

    August 10, 2021 10:02 am

  68. Christine was much loved and valued volunteer of Colac Vinnies. We are going to miss her humor and her wonderful organisation skills and she will be greatly missed by every Staff member and volunteer's who works at the Colac Vinnies store.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Peter and family at this very sad time.

    She was a very spirited person and will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

    Vinnies Colac

    August 10, 2021 9:33 am

  69. To Peter and family,
    Christine was a lovely lady with a vibrant personality. She did her best to help so many people at Vinnies both staff and customers.
    She would call a spade a spade. We will miss her very much at Vinnies.
    Deepest condolences
    Julie Foley

    Juliana Foley

    August 10, 2021 8:49 am

  70. Dear Peter and all family members, thinking of you all at this very sad time of your much loved Christine’s passing.
    I enjoyed many laughs and great chats with Chris when she was Secretary and I Treasurer of the local VIEW Club, so lucky to have these wonderful memories.
    One day at a time, sincere sympathy,
    Ann Tregea & Family

    Ann Tregea

    August 10, 2021 8:30 am

  71. Dear Peter and family, So shocked and sad to hear this news. Thinking of you all. Lots of great memories. Thinking of you all, Janette and Geoff Eley.

    Janette Eley

    August 10, 2021 7:51 am

  72. Dear Peter And family and Boyd family. We are so sorry to hear that Christine has passed away.thinking of you all at this time .our love to you all .Geoff & Di

    Diane Wallace

    August 09, 2021 7:50 pm

  73. Dear Peter & family, so sorry to hear such sad news. Thinking of you all at this time. Rest in Peace Christine 💐
    ..Russell & Marg Williamson & family

    Marg Williamson

    August 09, 2021 7:29 pm

  74. Dear Peter , and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time
    Rest in peace Christine
    Colleen O’Shannassy

    Colleen O’Shannassy

    August 09, 2021 5:56 pm

  75. We are thinking of you Peter and family on the recent death of your loved wife ,mother and grandmother Christine.Lots of love to you all at this difficult time. From Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family 💐🙏💕

    Bernadette Nolan

    August 09, 2021 5:28 pm

  76. Dear Peter and all the king family and all the Boyd family.I’m truly devastated on the passing of Christine she was a beautiful person and a true friend to everyone, may her dear soul Rest In Peace.

    Jennie Nicholls (née Lyness)

    August 09, 2021 5:27 pm

  77. To Peter and family words are just not enough to say how sad we were to hear of Christine’s passing. An energetic lady admired and loved by many. Schools and community groups are better for having had Christine a part of their lives. Treasure your memories they stay with you forever. Mike and Heather Green

    Heather Green

    August 09, 2021 4:53 pm