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McCARTHY, Donal Edward “Donny”

Born Saturday August 25, 1945. Passed away Monday August 07, 2017.


Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Loved husband of Marie (in Heaven). Adored husband of Pauline. Cherished Dad of Debbie, Tracey, Dean, Sharon and Jo. Father in law of Michael Moran, Bec McCarthy, Keith Davies and Craig Vesey. Very proud Pa of Hannah (in Heaven), Hayden, Lachlan and Isaac; Darcy and Tyler; Edward and Bella; Louis and Will.

Precious memories, ours to hold.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday August 11, 2017

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Donny McCarthy will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac, on Friday, August 11th, 2017 commencing at 10.30. a.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

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  1. Dear Pauline and McCarthy families so saddened to read of Donny's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time

    Kaye Burrell

    August 24, 2017 10:32 am

  2. To Dear Trace, Darce, and Tyler,
    During times of loss we find ourselves troubled by things we do not understand. There are no answers to comfort your grief, only lasting love and precious memories. l am thinking of you during this sad time. Love Nan.

    Lesley Thorburn

    August 12, 2017 10:06 pm

  3. To Pauline, Debbie, Trace, and Dean, l just wanted to let you know how saddened l was to hear of the passing of Donny. He always seemed so happy and full of life. Please extend my sincerest sympathy to all your family and know that l am thinking of you all at this sorrowful time. RIP Donny
    Lesley Thorburn.

    Lesley Thorburn

    August 12, 2017 9:47 pm

  4. Deepest sympathy to Pauline, Debbie, Tracey, Dean, Sharon , Jo and families & McCarthy family in the loss of Donny.
    Donny was very much a family man who adored all of his children & grandchildren . Donny always had a grin for everyone and a great quiet sense of humour who will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. Remembering all the lovely family gatherings over the years with Paatsch, McCarthy ,Donelly families.
    RIP Donny
    Jeanette, Simon, Jack & Meg Brumby

    Jeanette Brumby

    August 11, 2017 1:18 pm

  5. Thinking of the McCarthy family. Had some great times in our younger days and Donny was always a great tanker driver. Sincere sympathy to all Vonda and Stewart Carson

    Stewart And Vonda Carson

    August 10, 2017 10:04 pm

  6. Dear Pauline & the McCarthy family

    I don't have the words to make you feel better,
    but I do have the arms to give you a hug,
    thinking of you all at this sad time

    Hugs a plenty xx Judy Dean & family

    Judy Dean

    August 10, 2017 8:41 pm

  7. Deepest sympathy to Debbie, Tracey and your beautiful families. With a tear in our eye as we say goodbye
    The good times together we will remember
    As time goes by
    The hurt will fade
    But the love we have for you
    Will always remain xx
    Lots of love
    Sharon, Alexander (in heaven), Liam, Star (in heaven) and Dominic xx

    Sharon Hickey

    August 10, 2017 8:12 am

  8. Pauline and the McCarthy families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May the memories you shared and the support of your families get you through the difficult days ahead. Pauline, we will always cherish the memories of touring the outback with Donny and yourself and the times we had together when we visited. We were also grateful for the opportunity to share some time together last weekend. RIP Donny.

    Noel and Ursula Murrell & family

    Noel Murrell

    August 09, 2017 11:01 pm

  9. Deepest sympathy to all the families, Don was a great friend and work colleague of Jim for many years.
    RIP.
    Harrington Family.

    Gayle Harrington-Smith

    August 09, 2017 5:50 pm

  10. It is with great sadness to hear of Dons passing. I didn't know of Dons illness but I know what Mum went through. Our Deepest sympathy to Pauline and the McCarthy families. I have known the McCarthy families for a long time and I now drive Lachlan and Isaac to school and Don you can be proud of the young men they have grown into. Our love to all the Family and R I P Don.

    Brian And Gail Finn & Family

    August 08, 2017 6:40 pm