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KIRKMAN, Frances Mary


Loving wife of Mervyn (dec). Mother of Greg, Michael, Leeanne, Karyn, Annie and Debra. Grandmother of 17 and Great Grandmother of 21.

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Due to Government restrictions, a private burial will be held.

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  1. All our memories of childhood are wrapped in the warmth and care of family . Aunty Fran thankyou ❤️may you Rest In Peace and feel so welcomed in reuniting in so many you treasured especially Merv and all your family who also walked your paths . We wish peace of heart and mind to all your children , grandchildren and great grandchildren . You are all the colours that enriched the fabric of your Mum and Nan’s life. Gill family Casterton x

    Sharron Gill

    May 05, 2020 10:45 am

  2. So very sorry to hear of Fran’s passing,
    Deepest sympathies to Deb and all Frans family,
    Sincerely Heather Ennor (Connley) and family
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    Heather Ennor

    April 27, 2020 1:17 pm

  3. I was so sad to read the passing of Fran.She was a beautiful lady,with a heart of gold. I will treasure the times & wonderful memories I shared with her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Rest in peace my Beautiful Friend.
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    Jenny Leak

    April 20, 2020 6:18 pm

  4. Fond memories of times spent at Alexander St throughout our childhood. Condolences to the Kirkman/Morrissy families . A life well lived , a kind and gentle soul, reunited with her beloved Merv
    The Mitchell’s @ Sinclair St

    Ann Mitchell

    April 17, 2020 1:28 pm

  5. How sad we were to hear about Frannie.
    Wonderful memories of our chats together.
    Frannie loved her family and friends so much!
    Thinking of you all during this sad time and sending our love to you all!
    Deirdre and Stephen Tillack and family

    Deirdre Tillack

    April 17, 2020 8:24 am

  6. Nana/Nana Fran, Always dressed to impress, knew everyone and barracked loudest at footy.

    The grin you gave when asked “who has the most great grand kids at the village nana?" summed you up perfectly. Family was your passion.

    We love and miss you.

    Jack Mel Tye Ollie and Flick

    Jack Stephens

    April 16, 2020 9:47 pm

  7. Loved Mum, Nana, Nana Fran to Deb and friend of Philip, Mitch, Britt and baby, Jack, Mel, Tye, Ollie and Felicity, Callum and Nicola and Isabella.

    Family were her world
    Friends life long
    Hobbies and interests her pleasure

    The most kindest,happiest and loveable soul
    What beautiful memories you have given us

    You will be loved and remembered for all your wonderful "Nanaisms" but most if all for just being you xx

    Debra Stephens

    April 16, 2020 9:40 am

  8. Nana, you were so very special to us all. You truely were one in a million. Special in every way. We will miss you so much and will hold onto all the wonderful memories
    Love always
    Rick, Gem, Ryds, Jess and Fin xxxxx

    Rick, Gemma, Ryder, Jesse And Fin Kirkman

    April 16, 2020 8:31 am

  9. Wonderful memories of a life long friend, we enjoyed some great times on our travels and watching our families grow together
    Deepest sympathy and much love to all the Kirkmans.....
    John, Janet, Paul, Bryce ,Donna (dec) and Brad Allen

    Andrea Allen

    April 15, 2020 8:21 pm

  10. At this time of passing of Frances Mary Morrissy, spouse of Mervyn Kirkman brings to my mind wonderful memories of two excellent people who committed their teenage years and adult years to a variety of family events and community involvements.
    May I acknowledge their devotion and everlasting memories they each contributed to parental life and the duties associated with the City of Colac.
    Our birth dates were both in the same month of December and our earliest years were laden with everlasting memories.
    Fondly remembered,
    Denis (Din) Morrissy and Family

    Denis Morrissy

    April 15, 2020 3:15 pm

  11. Dearest Frannie
    What Special Memories you leave us all, always happy, eager to keep up with family news.Always with some craft project on the go. You were so proud of the beautiful family, you & Merv created,also doubly proud of all your grandkids & great grand kids. A loving sister& sister-in-law, always telling the story of feeding me (Terry aged 2) blue ice blocks on back steps at Beeac, being very worried because I turned blue ,thinking I was going to die. So sorry we are not able to attend your farewell, but our love & concern are with your loved family .,Greg, Mike, Leeann, Annmaree, Karyn, & Debbie & Family’s xxxxxx
    Rest peacefully Fran????
    Terry, Anna & All Our Family

    Terry & Annette Morrissy

    April 15, 2020 2:53 pm

  12. Our condolences to Frans family ,we loved catching up for a chat..
    May you Rest In Peace
    Coke and Rosie newcombe

    Rosie And Coke Newcombe

    April 15, 2020 1:36 pm

  13. Mum, Nana
    “Sometimes you will never know the value of a loved one until they become a memory “
    You have always wanted and needed to be part of all your grand and great grandkids lives, they all hold very special memories of our Family gatherings. I am forever grateful that they have had Nana, Frannie, Nana Fran in their lives.
    Ohana Forever
    Annie, Lucy, Rob, Harry and Morgan

    Annie Kirkman

    April 15, 2020 7:44 am

  14. Mum - your table was always full, you cultivated friendships wherever you went and your family meant everything to you. The branches of your family tree continue to grow from the seeds you and Dad have sown. Always know that the love that you two had for each other has tied all of us together forever. We will keep you in our hearts and miss you always.
    Love from B's.

    Karyn Duffus

    April 14, 2020 11:05 pm

  15. To the Kirkies of Alexander st... There are so many beautiful memories it’s difficult to pick just one... but I always loved going to Nanas sitting at the kitchen window waiting for one of the Kirkie kids to appear so I could come inside to your house ... Auntie Fran was to me always so happy !!! Our love to you all... Mandy and Tony and family xxxx

    Mandy Baldwin

    April 14, 2020 7:41 pm

  16. Frances Mary Kirkman … ‘Skin’, Fran, Aunty Fran, Franny…
    A treasured sister of Ed and Shirley, a much-loved Aunt of Stephen, Michelle and Emma, Paul, and Jason.
    A loyal and life-long friend to many; a constant contributor to schools and communities; a woman with a zest for life, while holding strong convictions as to what was fair and just. She was a woman who engaged with life, with people and their stories. Her heart was built for friendship and making links enabling others to feel they belonged.
    To our cherished Kirkman Cousins. Words cannot convey the sadness at her sudden loss especially as she had found renewed purpose and meaning and was enjoying life to the full. She was proud of her Morrissy heritage but became in every way a Kirkman when Merv embraced her into his life and she delighted in her most precious gifts – you…
    Dear Franny …so suddenly and sadly gone …but never to be forgotten. As the sheltering angel now enfolds you, may all our love surround you as your strength, your vitality, your love for family and friends rests long in our hearts as you move gently off centre-stage … dancing into the sunset with your beloved Merv…

    Stephen Morrissy

    April 14, 2020 2:44 pm