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MILVERTON, Theresa Mary (nee Goonan)

Born Wednesday March 11, 1942. Passed away Thursday October 24, 2024.


Passed away peacefully at Barongarook Gardens.

Loved Wife, Mother and Mother in-law of Jim (dec) Darren, Sheree, Stephen, Jacqui, Shane and Sue. Nanna of Talia, Zac, Grace, Ella, William and Jordan. Great Grandmother to Sage.

Resting peacefully with Jim

Funeral notice


Service

Thursday October 31, 2024, 11:00am

St. Mary’s Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac

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Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Theresa Mary Milverton will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Thursday October 31, 2024 commencing at 11 a.m
Please wear something bright to reflect Theresa’s positive nature.
In accordance with Theresa’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.

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  1. What a lovely lady,great memories of our squash days,so sorry for the families loss.
    Regards
    Margery Condell

    Margery Condell

    November 04, 2024 8:01 pm

  2. Condolences to the families of Theresa sad passing.
    Memories will be never forgotten 🦋

    George And Audrey Roberts

    November 02, 2024 2:18 pm

  3. Please accept my deepest apologies for not being there today. I send big love to everyone. I have some most treasured memories of my Colac and Lorne visits with your family. Lots of hugs and kisses from Maree 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇

    Maree

    October 31, 2024 11:04 pm

  4. Love you Aunty Theresa. Will miss you but I'm lucky to have a lifetime of memories to keep you close in my heart.
    Lisa xo

    Lisa Cribbes

    October 31, 2024 12:28 pm

  5. Our Deepest Sympathies to the Milverton Families with the Passing of Theresa.Lovely Lady now re-United with Jim.Going to miss our chats at the Bowls Club.Rest Peacefully our Dear friend.Love Brian and GailFinn and Family.

    Brian Finn

    October 31, 2024 11:23 am

  6. Dear Darren, Stephen, Shane and families, so very sad to hear this news, and say goodbye to your dear mum. Terri and your dad Jim were great friends to our family, always enjoyed catching up at Apollo Bay each yr. Sending my condolences, love and prayers, Mary D'Elia

    Mary D'Elia

    October 31, 2024 10:53 am

  7. Goonan cousins John, Cas, Mick, Dinny and Julie and their partners and families think of Theresa with great affection. We remember especially, long conversations and much laughter shared with Theresa and Jimmy during visits to Dinny's winery. We will miss you greatly dear Theresa.

    Dinny Goonan

    October 31, 2024 8:55 am

  8. Aunty Theresa, such an important person in mine and my families lives. From my first memories, through to the major birthdays and milestones. We're sad to not be there today to say farewell along with everyone else there who loves you. Heartfelt condolences to Darren, Stephen, Shane and families.
    Love from Matt, Brooke, Samuel and Leo.

    Matt Cribbes

    October 31, 2024 7:23 am

  9. Deepest sympathy Darren Sheree and family on the loss of your mum Terri a lovely lady who will be sadly missed thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Sheryl & Graeme Langdon

    Sheryl Langdon

    October 30, 2024 8:46 pm

  10. Dear Darren
    My condolences on the passing of your dear Mum. Sympathy to all family, prayers and thoughts are with you. Xx
    Trish Long

    Trish Long

    October 30, 2024 7:59 pm

  11. Vale Theresa. It was a pleasure to have known both you and Jim CRmel will miss you dearly. Love to all the families.
    Maureen Fearn

    Maureen Fearn

    October 30, 2024 6:05 pm

  12. Beautiful Theresa, So many wonderful and precious memories of our years as neighbours at Lorne camping. Always a beautiful smile and laughter to greet us each day.
    Deepest Sympathy to Darren, Stephen, Shane and families.
    Re-united with Jim.
    Love Jill, Steve, Ruby and Bella Heather, Don and Family.

    Jill O'Dowd

    October 30, 2024 12:58 pm

  13. My darling sister Theresa. You were closely by my side since I was a teenager. I loved you for many reasons but most of all your guidance when required either personally or practically. Our bond was unbreakable. At this stage I cannot imagine life without you but all the wonderful memories will get me through. Cheers. Carmel

    Carmel Cribbes

    October 30, 2024 8:50 am

  14. Thoughts are with Terri's family at this difficult time. Terri, thank you for everything you did to support the Breakfast Program at CSC. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you over the years. An amazing woman with a heart of gold who will be sorely missed. RIP Terri.

    Megan Lucas

    October 29, 2024 10:12 pm

  15. Very much loved Sister, Sister in law and Aunty to John, Heather, James, Daniel and Michael Goonan.
    Will be missed every day but many great memories remain to be treasured.

    John Goonan

    October 29, 2024 2:49 pm

  16. Our deepest sympathy to Darren,Shane and Stephen and your extended family on the loss of Terri. She was always up for a good chat and a laugh.
    Gerard and Mandy Kavenagh and Family

    Gerard Kavenagh

    October 29, 2024 6:43 am

  17. Deepest sympathy to Terri’s family. I hold beautiful memories of my relationship with her through MERIBA and close association with our social events at Colac RSL. A beautiful Lady, reunited with her Jim ❤️

    Lesley O’Neill

    October 28, 2024 11:48 pm

  18. Deepest sympathy to darren,shane and stephen on the loss of your beautuful mother. fond memories from our years at saint marys and our little chats up the street.rip Theresa 🕊 love from mandi,leonie,kerry,sharon and vicki bowen.

    Mandy Park

    October 28, 2024 6:34 pm

  19. To all the Milverton family deepest condolences on the passing of Terri.
    Will miuss out chats laughs and your smile. RIP lovely lady!

    Darron Rippon

    October 28, 2024 2:06 pm

  20. Extending our deepest sympathies to the Milverton family. Many wonderful memories of working with Terri at Medicare / Medibank.

    Kerry And Graeme McKenzie

    October 28, 2024 7:59 am

  21. My condolences to Darren Steven and Shane lifetime of memories and support is what sticks with me just like Uncle Jimmy she always was interested in our lives . Terry thank you for been a rock solid friend and neighbour to Mum for 60 years we all have the fondest memories from childhood but your front lawn was the safest in the country as far as we could run in bare feet not a prickle in sight like carpet .Paul Aggie Cuba & Java Quinane

    Paul Quinane

    October 27, 2024 9:29 pm

  22. Many great memory's as neighbors at the Lorne caravan park over the years RIP Theresa. Sympathies to Darren Shane Steven and families at this sad time.

    Heather Holland

    October 27, 2024 8:45 pm

  23. Our Condolences to all the Milverton Family.Who could ever forget Terrie’s beautiful smile 😊.The Bennett family.🌹

    Lorraine Bennett

    October 27, 2024 6:55 pm

  24. So very sorry to hear of your loss - Mrs Milvo will always be remembered, such a beautiful lady .
    Thinking of you all at this sad time .
    Love Majella & Michael, Josh & Rach, Gemma & Ben xxx

    Majella Morrissy

    October 27, 2024 5:50 pm

  25. Rest in peace beautiful Aunty. Condolences to all the family I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Jill & Bill Auld & family.

    Jill Auld

    October 27, 2024 5:25 pm

  26. Rest easy Terri, sympathy to all Terri family, lovely Lady

    AliceDoyle

    October 27, 2024 1:15 pm

  27. To Ella and Family,
    Thinking of you at this sad time. May the memories you have offer comfort 🩷
    Love Prue, Daniel, Marlie & Evie

    Prue Borenstein

    October 27, 2024 11:45 am

  28. Deepest sympathy to Theresa’s family. A lovely lady. God bless.

    Valerie Roberts

    October 27, 2024 11:07 am

  29. Our condolences to the Milverton and Goonan families at this very sad time
    Rest in Peace Theresa
    Barry and Bernadette Gleeson Queensland
    Colleen Bernie (Dec) o’shannassy and family

    Colleen O’Shannassy

    October 27, 2024 8:20 am

  30. Deepest sympathy to the Milverton Family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Gretchen and family

    Gretchen Egan

    Gretchen Egan

    October 26, 2024 6:19 pm

  31. To Darren, Shane, Stephen and families we offer our heartfelt condolences to you all, may Theresa RIP, thank-you for providing me with a home when I first moved to Colac , Garry❤️
    Garry & Lorraine McGlynn

    Lorraine McGlynn

    October 26, 2024 4:33 pm

  32. To Theresa's Family.
    Our Thought's and Prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Kay Toniolo and the Willcox Family
    A Special lady at peace.

    Kay Toniolo

    October 26, 2024 4:07 pm

  33. Our deepest sympathy to Darren, Stephen, Shane and families. We spent many happy times with Terri and Jim over the years through Colac Tech get togethers and later at the annual staff catch up. Always both such good company. Terri was always so proud of her family and loved to talk about her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Geoff and Maureen Vesey

    Maureen Vesey

    October 26, 2024 3:29 pm

  34. Deepest sympathy to Theresa's Family such a lovely caring person thinking of you all at this sad time

    Joan Frank (dec) Lawrence And Family

    October 26, 2024 2:03 pm

  35. Dear Mrs Milvo a wonderful lady and beautiful family I spent many an afterschool session with Mr Milvo and Darren sitting at the kitchen table - working out what we wanted to do when we left school - I have always credited that time as to why I went into food and became a Caterer.
    Wonderful memories & the Best school times (out of school hours) with Mrs Milvo and her afternoon teas xoxo
    Love to you all

    Bronwyn Thomas (Downey)

    October 26, 2024 1:53 pm

  36. Wonderful friend and neighbour forlast 60 odd years. Many fun times with our famiies growing up together. Will be sadly missed, at peace now with Jim. Love Valerie, Frank, Paul,Megan and families. 💞🥂❤️

    Valerie Quinane

    October 26, 2024 11:39 am

  37. Our deepest sympathy to Terri’s family. A lovely lady who was a bright soul and an inspiration to all.
    Kindest regards Evelyn Allan (Meriba) and Trevor Chester.

    Evelyn Allan.

    October 26, 2024 10:20 am

  38. Breathe easy now Terry. May you Rest in Peace.
    Sylvia

    Sylvia McNaughton

    October 26, 2024 10:00 am