MARTIN, Carmel Anne (née O'Donohue)

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Born on May 16, 1945. Passed away on August 24, 2021.

Passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Dearly loved wife of Tony. Loved mother of Fiona, David and Nicole.

Mother in-law and friend of Gary, Tracey and Tony. Nana of Bailey, Ally and Kayla; Gemma and Timothy; Lachy, Georgie and Jake.

Daughter of Joe and Katie O’Donohue (both dec). Sister and sister in-law of Brian and Sandra, Mary, Trish, Glenn and Pauline, Jan, Gail, Brian and Patricia (both dec) and John (dec).

 

Funeral Notice

Service: Friday August 27, 2021

Due to Covid restrictions a private funeral will be held for Carmel.

For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed on Friday, August 27, 2021 commencing at 1.30 p.m.

Click here to view the recording.

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  1. Tony, Fiona, David, Nicole and families, so saddened to hear of Carmel’s passing and send our heartfelt condolences to you all. I
    I have many happy memories of our netball days , rest peacefully Carmel you were such a caring soul.
    Lorraine McGlynn

    Lorraine+McGlynn August 25 2021 12:53 pm
  2. Heaven has gained an angel. Sending love to all family and friends missing Carmel.
    May she look over you always with love and pride and may your memories live on forever.

    Zoe and Rob Condy August 25 2021 1:49 pm
  3. One lovely lady that will be sadly miss by all that knew her.Our condolence’s go out to Tony and family.There is so many beautifil memories from having known Carmel. R.I.P. lovely lady.
    Sam,Jenny,Kathryn & Chloe Rowarth.

    Sam Rowarth August 25 2021 2:21 pm
  4. To Tony, Fiona, David, Nicole and Families
    We were so sad to hear of Carmel’s passing,.
    Friends and neighbours for many years.
    Glenn and Lynne Dixon and Family

    Glenn and Lynne August 25 2021 3:12 pm
  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tony and family on the recent death of your loved Carmel.She was a beautiful person.RIP Carmel.Lots of love from Bernadette and Peter NOLAN and family 💐💕

    Bernadette Nolan August 25 2021 4:12 pm
  6. Dear Tony and Family.
    My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Take comfort in the love and support of family and friends.
    Cousin Pauline Beechey.

    Pauline Beechey August 25 2021 4:41 pm
  7. What a shock! Sincere sympathy to Tony and your family on the loss of Carmel, a lovely lady who I really enjoyed having a talk with when I went to Mercy. Many in Colac will have great memories of Carmel, her support of netball, swimming, Probus and her wonderful sense of humour. She will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy also to Jan and Gail.
    Marie O’Shea. Sympathy also to Tony from Noel.

    Marie O’Shea August 25 2021 5:04 pm
  8. Dear Tony, Fiona, David and Nicole. Deepest sympathy on the passing of Carmel. She was one special lady who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Love to you all. Geri and Len Gordon. ❤

    Geraldyne Gordon August 25 2021 5:22 pm
  9. Dear Tony and all the family,
    We send loving thoughts and prayers to you all on the sad passing of your loved one Carmel. We remember her as so gentle and caring and always enjoyed her company. Deepest sympathy to all
    Jennine and Bernie Mahoney

    Jennine Mahoney August 25 2021 5:24 pm
  10. Sending love to Carmel’s family and friends. Rest in Peace beautiful lady . ❤❤ Rosie Egan-Philipson

    Rosie Philipson August 25 2021 5:41 pm
  11. Deepest sympathy to Tony and family, such great memories at the Eastern Reserve with you Carmel and at our life members annual luncheons. May you be a peace. Sending our thoughts and prayers
    Lorraine Ladhams and family

    Lorraine Ladhams August 25 2021 6:26 pm
  12. My condolences to Toni and family . Rip lovely lady. You were a wonderful neighbour for over 35 years. From Judy and noel swayn.

    judy+swayn August 25 2021 6:37 pm
  13. To Tony and family,
    Our thoughts and sympathy to you all, on your sad loss of Carmel.
    A lovely lady who always had time to chat. RIP
    From Judy Jackson, Frankie Boylan and family

    Judy Jackson August 25 2021 6:54 pm
  14. Thinking of you all as you say goodbye to your precious, wife , mother , friend and grandmother … such a lovely , gentle soul . 🌻

    Danila and Terry Kavenagh August 25 2021 6:55 pm
  15. Thinking of you all at this sad time – So many great memories of a beautiful Lady.
    Sending all our love.
    Phyllis, Majella & Family

    Majella Morrissy August 25 2021 7:17 pm
  16. Very sad to hear of Carmel’s passing……she will be missed by many people in the Colac community!
    Sending heartfelt sympathy to all of Carmel’s family.
    Jenni Miller

    Jennifer Miller August 25 2021 7:53 pm
  17. so very sad to hear of your passing Carmel…..aml to family and friends…..RIP

    Catherine O'Loughlin August 25 2021 7:55 pm
  18. Our deepest sympathy to Tony and family. From Dianne & Tim Ryan & Family.T

    Tim Ryan August 25 2021 8:34 pm
  19. Our thoughts are with you Tony and family on the passing of Carmel

    Ian+and+Elaine+Kent August 25 2021 8:48 pm
  20. Deepest sympathy to Tony, Fiona ,David, Nicole and families in the loss of your dear wife and mother, fond memories of working at Coles with Carmel many years ago.
    My thoughts are with you all Gwenda Robertson

    Gwenda Robertson August 25 2021 10:04 pm
  21. Carmel coached me in netball along time ago. A lovely lady with a big kind gentle heart. Rest In Peace. Deepest sympathy to the family

    Helen Evans August 25 2021 10:09 pm
  22. My thoughts are with Carmel’s family at this said time. Carmel will be remembered for her caring of people of Colac. Terri.

    Theresa Milverton August 26 2021 9:08 am
  23. To Tony and family-
    Heartfelt sympathy to you all! I have
    lovely memories of Carmel.

    Glenda+Robb August 26 2021 9:54 am
  24. Deepest sympathy to Tony, Fiona, David & my dearest friend Nic, I’m so sorry for your loss such a beautiful lady, sending you all love and strength ..
    Much Love Amanda, Cam, Nick, jess, Ella Woods xxx

    Amanda August 26 2021 10:29 am
  25. Deepest sympathy to Tony and family it’s a great loss. I’ll always remember the day when new baby David arrived at our house, which Mother looked after for a few weeks. Len Matthews

    Len Matthews August 26 2021 2:43 pm
  26. Deepest sympathy Tony and the Martin Donohue families on the passing or Carmel .Our Prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May She now be at Peace in the arms of Her God Mick and Eileen Mc Guane

    Mick Mc Guane August 26 2021 5:46 pm
  27. Dear Tony Fiona David Nicole & families our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dearest wife mum and friend , Very special memories of Carmel lots of love Kath , Arthur & family Xo

    Kath & Arthur Francis August 26 2021 7:03 pm
  28. Dear Tony Fiona David and Nicole and families Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of Carmel may she rest peacefully love Nola Curley and family 💕💕💕

    Nola McGuane August 26 2021 7:38 pm
  29. To Tony and family,so sorry to hear about Carmel passing,thinking of you all,she was such a lovely person.

    Trevor and Clare Carr August 26 2021 7:54 pm
  30. Dear Tony Fiona David Nicole & families our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dearest wife mum and friend , Very special memories of Carmel lots of love Kath , Arthur & family XOXO

    Kath & Arthur Francis August 26 2021 8:04 pm
  31. Deepest sympathy to Tony, Fiona, David, Nicole and families. Carmel was such a kind lady. Many memories of the netball days. Thinking of you all and sending love. May you now Rest In Peace Carmel

    Shellie, Brett Harty & family
    Bev Wisbey

    Shellie Harty August 26 2021 8:09 pm
  32. Sending my love and deepest sympathy to all the Martin and O’Donohue family on the very sad loss of Carmel.
    I have many fond memories of times spent in Colac over the years, particularly when I stayed at Carmel & Tony’s for a teaching round.
    RIP Carmel ❌❌🌹

    Narelle Hill August 26 2021 9:02 pm
  33. Sending my love and condolences to Tony & family & the O’Donohue family on the passing of Carmel. Carmel was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed.
    R.I.P Carmel
    Rosanna Lo Ricco

    Rosanna+Lo+Ricco August 27 2021 7:05 am
  34. Sending condolences to Tony, Fiona, David and Nicole and my Colac O’Donohue cousins. I spent many hours with Carmel when we were young at her home and my home, we always gravitated to each other at our very large O’Donohue family gatherings in Warrnambool. Our birthdays were two weeks apart and we always remembered each others birthday in May each year. I am with you today in sadness and ongoing gratitude for Carmel.

    Trish Broderick (Lark) August 27 2021 7:30 am
  35. To Tony, Fiona, Nicole and David and families. I can hear her voice, see her smile and have many memories of Carmel. Thinking of you all and sending love. xo

    Katrina Kehoe August 27 2021 8:36 am
  36. Deepest sympathy to Tony and all your family and to all our Colac relations on the loss of our loved cousin Carmel. We have many happy memories of times spent together.
    Rest in Peace.
    Go Cats!

    – Peter and Helen Smith and our family

    Peter and Helen Smith August 27 2021 8:38 am
  37. Deepest Sympathy to Tony and family.
    from Dorothy and John Jellie

    John Jellie August 27 2021 9:36 am
  38. Condolences to Tony and family and the Colac O’Donohue clan. May my sweet and gentle cousin rest in peace.

    Terry Lark August 27 2021 9:38 am
  39. Deepest Sympathy to Tony and family. Dorothy and John Jellie

    John Jellie August 27 2021 9:38 am
  40. To Tony, David, Fiona, Nicole and families.
    Prayers and thoughts are with you and the O’Donohue family on the passing of Carmel.
    Many happy memories will help you through the days ahead.
    Kevin and Mary Russell.

    Mary Russell August 27 2021 9:58 am
  41. to tony,fiona,nicole david and familiesdeepest sypathy our thoughts from leo o donohues family in warrnambool
    jim o donohue

    james o/ donohue August 27 2021 12:32 pm
  42. To Tony and family our heartfelt condolences on Carmel’s passing. Thinking of you all
    Mark and Chris Charity

    Christine & Mark Charity August 27 2021 1:18 pm
  43. To Tony and family,
    Deepest Condolences on this sad occasion,
    our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Ray and Helen Murphy and Families.

    ray murphy August 27 2021 1:31 pm
  44. Beautiful person who gave so much to her family and to the Colac and District communities as well. She will leave a legacy that is steeped in her Christian values.
    Deepest sympathy to Tony,David,Fiona, Nicole and families and the O’Donahue families
    Carmel, your first job from your heavenly home, is to get the Cats up tonite in Adelaide and later on lead them to another flag.
    Rest In Peace now

    Jim and Janine,Yvette,Shannon,Nathan and families August 27 2021 2:21 pm
  45. To Tony, David, Fiona, Nicole and families. Also the O’Donohue family
    To Gail and Jan our Thoughts and prayers are with you all today.
    Rest in peace Carmel .
    Colleen and Family

    Colleen O’Shannassy August 27 2021 2:47 pm
  46. Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the family on the passing of Carmel. Carmel was a dear school friend at both St Mary’s & St Joseph’s. I have many happy memories of times enjoyed with Carmel

    Noeleen McRae (nee Kerr) August 27 2021 2:48 pm
  47. Condolences to Tony and family and the O’Donohue family on the passing of Carmel .

    Mary Beattie (Darby)

    Mary Beattie August 27 2021 3:00 pm
  48. Thinking of you all at Carmel’s passing

    Laurie and Chris Judd, Helen and Leon Farrell, Merle Judd August 27 2021 7:19 pm
  49. To Tony, Fiona, David, Nicole and families,
    Our Deepest Sympathy to you all on the sad loss of Carmel.
    May the treasured life you shared with her be a source of strength at this time.
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
    Leigh and Lorraine McMillan.

    Lorraine McMillan August 27 2021 8:48 pm
  50. Our Deepest Sympathy to Tony and family and also the O’Donohue family.
    Our thoughts are with you all and may Carmel now rest in peace.
    Rhonda and John Danaher

    John and Rhonda Danaher August 27 2021 9:02 pm
  51. Deepest sympathy to Tony and family. Lots of beautiful memories of time shared with Carmel and family. Love from Noella O’DONOHUE and family xox

    Julie-anne August 28 2021 10:08 am
  52. Our sympathy to you Tony and the family. Carmel was a friendly and caring person, our memories go back to the days of being parents at Sacred Heart School. Thank you for sharing your service.
    Pauline and John Maunsell.

    Pauline Maunsell August 28 2021 1:35 pm
  53. Sending love to you all at this sad time. Carmel will be long remembered for her generosity of spirit and welcoming smile. A beautiful lady.
    Leonie O’Brien and family

    Leonie O'Brien August 28 2021 5:06 pm
  54. Sending my thoughts and care to Nicole and all the family. I have fond memories of Carmel as a young one, always supportive and caring towards me. Deepest Sympathy, may she rest peacefully.
    Lisa Barrow

    Lise Pierce August 28 2021 10:47 pm
  55. Deepest sympathy to Tony and family on your loss of Carmel. I first met Carmel when she worked in Coles supermarket . She served me many times at the checkout. Then I got to know her more at church and then when I delivered Holy Communion to her and Tony at Mercy Place. She was a kind and gracious lady.
    Julie Foley

    Juliana Foley August 29 2021 12:59 pm
  56. Sad to read of Carmel’s death, fond memories of past conversations and laughs together To Tony and family you are all in my thoughts at this time of great sadness and loss.
    Lorraine Cunningham Mahoney

    Lorraine Mahoney August 31 2021 1:46 pm
  57. A beautiful and caring soul, a lifelong friend to Mum who she loved dearly. Sympathies to Tony, Fiona, David, Nicole and families. From Chris, Peter and Michael Hanlon and families.

    Peter Hanlon September 3 2021 10:51 am
  58. To Tony David Fiona Nicole and families and the Martin and O’Donohue families
    So sorry for the loss of your dearly loved Carmel. She will be missed by all who knew her. From Frank and Lillian.

    Lillian and Frank Filice September 3 2021 12:28 pm
  59. To Tony and all the family my heartfelt sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved wife and mother Carmel was a beautiful human being that l had the pleasure to have known for many years. Always smiling is how l will remember Carmel 🌹

    Julie Campbell September 10 2021 8:44 pm

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