LEE, I R “Dick”
Born Monday April 29, 1935. Passed away Monday September 30, 2024.
Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health, surrounded by family and friends aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jean for 53 wonderful years. Much loved and adored Legacy father of Trudy. Poppy Dick to Peta.
Our life was full of great travels and experiences that will never be forgotten.
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mr. Dick Lee will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 with Prayers commencing at 1pm.
In accordance with Dick’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
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Leave a tributeSo sad to hear of the passing of dick lee sending my love and deepest sympathies to Jean.
My favourite memories of dick would be riding in the cart with the horse at the beeac primary school Reunion and my second favourite memory would be when I would go for a drive to my grandparents farm and we would drive past dick and Jean house and I would always ask if I could pop in and see them and the horse and their would alway be dick waiting with a cookie and something to drink.
Thank you for the great memories dick you will be missed ❤️Love lots eb❤️
October 10, 2024 12:45 am
what a great horseman the trotting world has lost a great wealth of experience
October 09, 2024 1:02 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jean,and Dick’s extended family! Lots of memories with Len Fahey and Dick and Jean at the Trots. Love from the Fahey and Meade families.
October 08, 2024 8:55 pm
A beautiful Service for a beautiful Guy. Fare thee well Uncle Dick. My memories are there to keep you alive. Love to dear Aunty Jean
October 08, 2024 2:47 pm
Sending our deepest condolences to Jean and the extended Lee family on behalf of my dad Shane Hamilton.
I have fond memories of watching Dick's comedic acts at family events, seeing him playing the spoons and singing with my Grandad (Rompy Hamilton). In the days before dad's passing, he was still talking about his happy memories of Dick.
Dick was a lovely, kind and funny man - a larger than life character and one that will be greatly missed.
RIP Dick - have a beer with dad.
Jessica D'Lima (nee Hamilton), on behalf of Shane Hamilton (dec) and his family.
October 08, 2024 8:47 am
I am very proud to say that I was Dick’s godson.
I’ll always remember heading out to Beeac to visit Dick and Jean, eating some Arnott’s assortments, drinking tea, playing with approximately 9 dogs, hoping there was at least one little of puppies, feeding a horse or two, swotting away 1 million flies, and listening to Dick tell 100 stories… of which maybe 50% of them were true - but all of them were very entertaining.
He was always jolly, constantly joking and made everyone feel very important. Dick was the kind of man who would make a joke about you but then quickly make a joke about himself to make sure you laughed with him as well as at him.
Quick-witted, hard-working, curious and someone who always lived life to the fullest. If anyone had a problem his response would always be a quip about how things actually aren’t as bad as you think they are, or some wise saying that made the problem seem insignificant anyway.
I’ll always remember Dick as a happy-go-lucky man and one I’ll cherish having in my life.
Vale Dick Lee
Thanks for the memories
October 08, 2024 1:46 am
It was such a pleasure knowing Dick and hearing his cheeky stories. Heartfelt sympathy to Jean and family. RIP Dick, you will be missed!
October 07, 2024 3:30 pm
Condolences to dear Jean on the passing of husband and soulmate Dick. He was a friend of the Hampshire family for many years going right back to Otway days. Dick was always a pleasure to meet and will be sadly missed by many.
Shirley Anderson (Hampshire)
October 07, 2024 2:39 pm
What a legend you were Dick could listen to your amazing record as a harness racing entrepreneur and trainer-driver-owner forever. Your knowledge will never be surpassed as I believe your records as a trainer of square gaiters stands alone as the greatest of all time especially in Australia. Deepest sympathy to Jean and all your many relatives and friends.
October 07, 2024 11:19 am
Jean,
Remembering a fantastic fella in Dick, gentleman is the first thought that comes to mind.
Loved & respected friend of May Cook (Dec) & family.
Life so well lived.Darren Cook
October 06, 2024 6:55 pm
Dick Lee,
What an amazing experience to have spent school holidays and work experience training horses with you. The wealth of knowledge and life lessons on efficiency by carrying 4 buckets not just 1! The incredible stories of transporting donkeys on ships and your travels around the world. The jokes, stories and sharing a light ice while trying to catch a Redfin are memories I will have forever.
You were a true legend and amazing mentor.
Love to Jean.
Curtis Gillett & family.October 05, 2024 7:07 pm
Dear Jean deepest sympathy to you and Family Dicki was a good friend to Frank
October 05, 2024 7:02 pm
So sad to hear of the passing of Dick. He was a great friend of our family over many decades and have many memories of the good old days with my father. Condolences to Jean. Sheryl Thomas and family
October 05, 2024 2:41 pm
As we bid farewell to Dick or the old bugger( better known) let us carry forward the love , laughter he bought into our lives.Though he may no longer be with us in body his spirit will forever echo in our hearts. Thanks for the memories mate. No more order 😂if only I could mess your hair up 😭Jean just remembered you will always have our support. Lots of love Liz, Norm and families xx
October 04, 2024 7:02 pm
Dick was a great friend and mate of Norman(dec) and Linda Sait.
Fond memories of times spent with Dick in Prestatyn North Wales.
Deepest sympathy to Jean
RIP Dick
From Linda,Leanne and MichelleOctober 04, 2024 4:47 pm
my life is better for the friendship of Dick and Jean , I will miss Dicks great sense of humour. .condolences Jean
From Ray Green
October 04, 2024 8:10 am
I am so privileged to say Dick was my friend. He was a great family friend that was much loved by us all.
RIP- Dick
Condolences to JeanFrom Deirdre Johnston nee Gath
and Darkie Gath family.October 03, 2024 9:32 pm
So many fond memories & fun times growing up going
to Dick & Jeans with Dad. Thinking of you Jean at this sad time. RIP Dick, you’ll be really missed
Christene Harding (Ferrari)October 03, 2024 6:57 pm
Dick was a gentleman who had a heart of gold, he would entertain our residents whenever he could.
Always up for a laugh, and a bit of fun, so sorry for your loss Jean. He always asked me how’s the boy doing and followed him in his racing. Rip Dick❤️October 03, 2024 5:12 pm
Jean, what a great man with horses.
Our deepest sympathy to you.
He trained Dad's horse "Rufus Young Blood" to many wins around Australia.
Richard and Robin Manzin and FamiliesOctober 03, 2024 12:26 pm
A friendship spanning many decades celebrating Milestones, Birthdays and Christmas gatherings.
Following the trots over the years and sharing many a laugh along the way.
However the yabby spot will remain a mystery.
Special memories are ours to keep.
Love Jackie & Mark.October 03, 2024 12:16 pm
Deapest sympathy Jean. Dick was a legend in trotting, many great trips to the Valley with Lady Pace.
And quite a few bevies. Thanks for your help and all the good times.
ScottyOctober 03, 2024 9:27 am
Sending our deepest sympathy to Jean. As an integral part of all Simpkin celebrations over the years we have many wonderful memories of Dick and his stories and jokes.
October 03, 2024 8:01 am
Rest in peace you beeac legend ❤️🐴beeac won’t be the same without you 😢
I remember talking about horses with you and you patting my horse when I was riding past yours or in beeac❤️🐴October 02, 2024 9:39 pm
Will be missed ,always enjoyed your company and sense of humor Dick,deepest sympathy to you Jean ,love Lee & Raz
October 02, 2024 9:11 pm
Jean , deepest sympathy on hearing of Dick’s passing . We have known and been friends with yourself and Dick for over 50 years and memories of that friend ship , the laughs , fishing trips ,talking horses plus other things washed down with a few “ bevies” will live on forever . Regretfully , I did not visit as much in Colac ,good intentions but not carried out . Barry &Jan. Healey .
October 02, 2024 8:36 pm
Deepest sympathy Jean. We were all hoping he would get home.No longer in pain❤️
October 02, 2024 7:40 pm
So sorry to hear the passing of a wonderful man. We will forever remember and cherish all those memories. Rest in peace dick. Our sincerest condolences to Jean.
October 02, 2024 4:56 pm
Dick was a generous man who spent many hours entertaining our residents at Barongarook Gardens. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories!
October 02, 2024 4:49 pm
Sincerest Sympathy To Jean and all the extended Lee families.
My family name “Healy”.
We lived in Roycrofts Rd Boorcan growing up.
Many memories of Lee family members whilst growing up , who were our neighbours.
Dick had a long interesting life ,very well lived.RIP Dick.
Sincere Regards ;
Irene Galbraith (Healy)
For
“The Healy family “.October 02, 2024 2:00 pm
So sorry to hear of Dicks passing a neighbour for a short time a lovely man. Deepest sympathy to Jean.
October 02, 2024 1:22 pm
Sad to hear the passing of dick,deepest sympathy to Jean,and great friends to liz and norm,xxx Margaret and john whitmore
October 02, 2024 12:07 pm