CAMBREY, Mavis Margaret Jean (née Barry)
Born Tuesday October 25, 1938. Passed away Saturday March 14, 2026.
Passed away peacefully.
Beloved wife of Noel (dec). Cherished mother of Neil (dec), Cheryl, Brian, Linda, Betty, Gary (dec), Elaine, Colin (dec), Matthew and Marie.
A loving grandmother and great‑grandmother who will be dearly missed by all her family.
Forever loved, forever remembered
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mrs. Mavis Cambrey will be held at the Colac Uniting Church, cnr Hesse and Manifold Street, Colac on Monday, March 23, 2026 commencing at 11.00am.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to see the livestream.
Tributes
Leave a tribute💐My dear table friend full of life and happiness never a dull moment my friend you will be sadly missed thank you for all the little treasures 💞
March 19, 2026 8:17 pm
Little Old Mavis,
I never called you Mum much. Only when I was small.
Then I grew up & got cheeky & started calling you Mavis.. just to wind you up.
I only called you Mum or Mummy when I really wanted something, you always knew. You would say "what do you want!?"
So.. Mummy...
I want you to come home.
I don't want to share you with the angels.
I want you to be here.
I want to be greedy & to keep you and never let you leave.
I always took you for granted, cause you were always there.
I never thought you'd be gone one day, it was all so quick.
I know you're still around.
I heard you call my name.
Don't forget to visit me when I'm sleeping so I can see you again.
Miss you heaps,
Love you lots.
Marie.P.s. The lotto numbers would be nice!
March 19, 2026 6:18 pm
My beautiful Nanna,
It’s so hard to put into words what you mean to me, because you were never just my nanna, you were my comfort, my safe place, and one of the purest forms of love I’ve ever known.
You lived a life full of strength, warmth, and kindness. You gave so much of yourself to everyone around you, always putting others before yourself, always making sure we felt loved, safe, and cared for. That’s something I will carry with me forever.
Even though this goodbye hurts more than I can explain, there’s a small sense of peace knowing you’ll be reunited with Grandpa, together again, just like you always should be. I hope heaven is as beautiful and gentle as you are.
We’re not ready to let you go, and I don’t think we ever truly will be… but we will be okay, because a part of you lives on in all of us. In the way we love, in the memories we share, and in the quiet moments when we feel you near.
The moon will shine a little brighter now, and I’ll always look up and think of you watching over us, guiding us, protecting us, just like you always have.
Thank you for everything, Nanna. For your love, your lessons, your hugs, and your heart.
I love you endlessly, and I will miss you more than words could ever say.
🤍
March 19, 2026 9:17 am
Mum,
You just don’t know how much I’m going to miss you mum, I haven’t been home a lot these past years and I should have been…there’s nothing like coming home, knowing you’ll always be there, to give advice, share a cuppa tea with and to have a cuddle when needed
I’m so sorry I never made it home in time to say goodbye properly and have one last cuddle, but we did speak on the phone a few days beforehand and please know you’ll be in my heart forever and always
No doubt Dad, Neil, Gary & Colin greeted you with open arms and your enjoying time together once again
Thankyou for being such a great mum, I’ll never forget everything you did for me
Love you mum
Linda HartleyMarch 18, 2026 11:08 pm
Mum,
I think I took advantage of the fact I thought you'd always be there. To call when I can't remember how to make something,or what to put in a recipe. Ask if you knew someone I may have seen or a tv show was on we both watched- random stuff I thought I could always do. Come to Colac & know I could always see you but no more.I know this was sudden and a shock to us all and we would never want you in pain.Dad,Neil,Gary&Colin I know will look after you, even your mum you said was there for you but I wish we had more time. I love you mum I always will. You are unforgettable & for that I'm glad of.
You will forever be in my heart love you mum. XxxxMarch 18, 2026 8:01 pm
Dear Nanna,
I hope you are finally reunited with Pa and your boys; you’ll be outnumbered for a change!
Thank you again for the unconditional love that you always gave to me, the childhood memories, the joy of opshopping ingrained in my bones and the knowledge that I come from tough stock… with a grandma like you, who managed to get through so much in her life, I know I’ll be able to get through the hard times too; I can but aspire to be a “tough old bird” one day. xxI’m so glad I got to be there with you, and I know you felt just how loved you were, are, and always will be.
Love you Nanna.
Vic xxxMarch 18, 2026 3:14 pm
To Cheryl and family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mum she was a fantastic lady and a fantastic mum to everyone who knew her rest in peace mavis from Helen lang
March 18, 2026 12:21 pm
Mum,
…you said ‘Sorry to break all your hearts, but I want to go’.
I’m so thankful for the time we had, that you waited for us to say goodbye and we had one last night together to chat… well I chatted, you probably had a little nap!
You are in my thoughts and heart till we meet again.
Love you mum.March 18, 2026 11:05 am