MCCOOMBE, Olive Esme (née Ballagh)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the 18th December at Corangamarah.
Dearly loved wife of Keith (dec). Mother of Ken and Jenny. Mother-in-law of Dina and Shane. Loved Grandmother of Josh, Elise, Carla and Tim. Loved and loving Great Grandmother of Talon and Kiahna; Archer, James and Ollie; Oscar and Clancy; and Hunter and Dawson.
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mrs. Olive Esme McCoombe will be held at the Colac Lawn Cemetery, Gravesend Street, Colac on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 commencing at 11am.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeCondolences to Jenny, Ken and families. Sorry this is late but have only found out of your loss. Very belated Condolences also for your Dad Spud, had no idea you had lost him also. My thoughts are with you all. Shelley
December 24, 2025 3:55 pm
Deepest sympathy to Olive`s family Jenny and Ken sadly we have just learned of Olive`s passing ,
Olive was a friendly beautiful lady who is now at peace with her beloved husband Keith ..
Always remembered as such a lovely neighbour .
Suzii Gary HoltDecember 24, 2025 11:11 am
My sympathy to Jenny Shane, Ken and Dina and families. It was a privilege spending time with Olive and will always cherish the memory of her sitting in her chair knitting little beanies for new born babies. May she now be resting in peace in the arms of her beloved.
December 23, 2025 12:01 pm
Dear Ken Dina Jenny Shane and all your families thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Reflect on all the memories we have Bringing a smile with each one A life well live
Loretta Mick Jacob Daniel Marcus and familiesDecember 23, 2025 10:48 am
Deepest sympathy to Ken, Jenny and the extended McCoombe family on the passing of Olive. You have been in my thoughts.
Janet Evans and family.December 22, 2025 9:07 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ken, Jenny and families . Olive was just a beautiful lady, always thankful for anything we did for her. It was a pleasure to have looked after her in her last month's.
Jenny Maxwell
Corangamarah.December 22, 2025 5:42 pm
Rest in peace Mrs Mccoombe. I was very lucky to have you and Mr Mccoombe next door for 21 years of my life and almost 40 years next door to my Mum the true sense of great neighbours. Always sweet caring and just lovely.
Now you can rest with Mr Mccoombe you both will always be remembered by me.
Jake Nicholson
December 22, 2025 11:15 am
Oh Olive, it was a pleasure making your cuppa teas. You were a gentle soul who loved knitting, your sweet treats and always had a room full of flowers. My thoughts are with you Jenny and families. Rest peacefully, Olive.🌸
- Jess ClaytonDecember 21, 2025 9:24 pm
To Jenny, Ken and your families. My deepest sympathy. The sadness is relieved knowing Auntie Olive will be reunited with Uncle Keith again.
December 21, 2025 7:27 am
Dear Olive, sympathy to all your family at this difficult time. Many years since I last saw you but you and your family were always with the Ballagh family. RIP.
December 21, 2025 12:43 am
Dear Olive, sympathy to all your family at this difficult time. Many years since I last saw you but you and your family were always with the Ballagh family. RIP.
December 21, 2025 12:40 am
Hi ken Jenny and family,what a wonderful person your Mother Grandma & Great Grandmother Olive is and was,now with Keith.regards Mark Gaylard
December 20, 2025 8:30 pm
To Auntie Olive
May you now "rest in peace" and go forward to be with Uncle Keith.
Our deepest sympathies to Jenny & Ken, their families, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Our love & Best Wishes from all the Gladman family 🥰December 20, 2025 8:24 pm
Condolences to Olives family, what a pleasure it was to meet you, a beautiful lady, she will be sadly missed, I still think I’m going to see you sitting in your chair when I come up the hallway with a smile and a wave and a hello Jess how are you, south wing will not be the same without your beautiful face we will all miss you, I will miss seeing you sitting in your chair knitting and having a chat and a laugh.
Rest peacefully Olive
Jess Bartlett (CAH cleaner)December 20, 2025 8:21 pm
Olive you were a lovely, sweet lady who had a gentle way about you that made everyone feel welcome. You kept herself busy with you knitting, always creating something with quiet patience and care for the new little babies On my evening runs through the nursing home to collect the linen, you was always ready for a friendly chat, and you never failed to brighten the moment.
You loved you flowers that were brought from home and shared many stories about your beautiful daughter and family, you showed kindness in the simplest yet most meaningful ways Olive you always thanked me for calling in and checking on you a small gesture that spoke volumes about the kind person you were you will be remembered for her warmth, her gratitude, and you kind heart, and you will be deeply missed. maree Braid environmental services assistant.December 20, 2025 8:17 pm
Dear Olive, what an honour to know such a beautiful kind hearted smart lady. I will miss our chats greatly
Rest peacefully OliveCondolences to Olive's family
Lots of love
Claire KellyDecember 20, 2025 6:56 pm
To the MCCoombe family. My deepest sympathy to you all. Olive was such a lovely lady.
December 19, 2025 10:50 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy to Ken, Jenny and your families. Olive was always smiling.
Thinking of you all. Karen GAYLARDDecember 19, 2025 7:09 pm
To Jen & family my heart felt sympathy to you all on the passing of your mother. May she RIP. 💐
December 19, 2025 1:03 pm
Deepest sympathy to the mccoombe family on the passing of Olive such a lovely friendly lady
December 19, 2025 11:34 am
To Olives family, particularly Ken and Dinah. Many happy memories of being with Olive on Tech canteen. She ran a great service for her helpers, thoughts are with you all. A true Lady. Love and best wishes Vonda,and Stewart Carson.
December 19, 2025 9:50 am
My sympathy to Ken, Jenny and family on the passing of Olive a beautiful lady, who was a friend to many and we did have a lot of fun and friendship in the aerobics days 🌹
Janet BrienDecember 19, 2025 9:20 am
What a pleasure it was to get to know you in Corangamarah beautiful Olive. I will miss our chats everyday while you sat there knitting your beautiful beanies in your chair. You had so much love for your beautiful family and they also adored you in return. Rest peacefully now lovely lady and I will keep making my cakes just for you. My deepest condolences to all of Olives beautiful family, love Jodie Anderson (South cleaner)
December 19, 2025 6:17 am
Good bye olive may you rest in peace condolence to the family. Judy
December 18, 2025 8:20 pm
To Jen, Shane,Ken,Dina and families
My heartfelt sympathies to you all on the passing of Olive. Such a lovely, gentle lady. I know everyone will miss her dearly xxDecember 18, 2025 7:46 pm
Heartfelt sincere sympathy to all the McCoombe family
A beautiful woman RIP
Elva and Robin CooperDecember 18, 2025 7:00 pm