NOWELL, Reuben Charles
Born Wednesday May 08, 1935. Passed away Friday March 25, 2022.
As per his wishes, Reuben passed away peacefully surrounded by love at home, reunited now with the love of his life.
Treasured and much loved and loving husband of Shirley (dec). Much loved Father and Grandfather of Lorraine and Garry McGlynn, Geoffrey and Josie, Stuart and Vicki, Graham and Penny, Andrew and Chris, and their families.
Loved Pa and Pa Reuben of 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and great great Pa Reuben of Miss Harlow.
Loved by Tracey and Val.
RIP Dad.
Our Mum and Dad back together forever.
Funeral notice
Friday April 01, 2022
The Funeral of Mr. Reuben Charles Nowell will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, April 1, 2022 commencing at 1pm.
The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeWow l was in shock that you are no longer with us Rueben l will always remember you as my marching instructor & you made it fun as well & handled my deafness perfectly.......time is going by way too fast because l just said the other day (well it turns out l said it 8 yrs ago) that l must go and catch up with this one and that one on my next trip to Colac.......omg it's time to actually get there Now and Catch up with people....l still remember when you picked me up off the road after my horse threw me after being startled by a pink cement truck....you handled her well......Rueben thanks for being you & now you go be with Shirley......
RIP Rueben......
CherylDecember 18, 2023 10:15 pm
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Reuben,especially Lorraine A gentleman who I'm sure is together with Shirley again. Wayne Phillips
April 13, 2022 8:24 pm
Great man great marching coach. My condolences to Lorraine and family. Xxx
April 04, 2022 9:18 pm
Deepest sympathy to Lorraine, Gary and family on the sad passing of Rueben, now reunited with his dear Shirley.
April 04, 2022 7:26 pm
My love and sympathy to all of the NOWELL family at this sad time with the passing of your beloved dad, pa and friend “ RUEBEN “. Longtime neighbours of the Jamieson family as Michael was growing up. Remembering Reuben’s cheeky grin. Thinking of you all and I know you will all have so many wonderful memories that will be kept close to your hearts 💙
Jo Jamieson and Family 💕💕💕April 03, 2022 9:12 am
Deepest sympathy to all the families , Rest In Peace Reuben Mike ,Lucy Washington & Families
April 01, 2022 9:45 pm
Reuben was our laundry delivery guy from Egans laundry whilst i worked at Eventide..Always a gentleman,we had many laughs. Journey safely Reuben. Lorraine.🌹🌹
April 01, 2022 5:05 pm
Deepest sympathy to Lorraine and your extended family. May your memories bring you peace and comfort
April 01, 2022 3:21 pm
I will always remember that wink you gave me on Anzac Day Reub, our neighbour for 34 years. R. I. P
April 01, 2022 1:41 pm
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Lorraine. Sorry to hear of Reuben's passing. Many great times in Mildura at the Country Music Festivals with Shirl & Reuben and the rest of the Country Music crowds over the years. May he rest in peace with his beloved Shirl. Condolences to all the Nowell Families
Dee and Bob BatesApril 01, 2022 11:31 am
Thinking of you Lorraine and all your family May your dear father Rest Peacefully ❤️
April 01, 2022 9:10 am
Deepest sympathy to the Nowell family on the passing of Reuben your dear father and grandfather.
Our thoughts are with your family today. Many great memories of years go by
Rest In Peace RubenApril 01, 2022 8:16 am
Our deepest sympathy to the Nowell family on the passing of a true mate. Rest in peace Rube. Too many great memories to mention. Tony and Norma Melville
March 31, 2022 5:00 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Nowell family and Val Rueben would always be on for a chat and a good friend to Frank they went back a long way thinking of you all Joan Frank(dec) lawrence and Family
March 31, 2022 10:30 am
Deepest Sympathy to the Nowell families and Val on the passing of Reuben My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Reuben was a true gentleman on and off the bowling green thanks for the memories Rest In Peace Buddy Mick Mc Guane
March 30, 2022 9:54 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Stuart, Graham & The Nowell families on the passing of Reuben, a great bloke who always had time to say hello & share a laugh with whoever he meet.
RIP Reuben
Jeanette & Simon Brumby (Brunt)March 30, 2022 9:48 pm
Our condolences to Lorraine and all the Nowell families on the passing of Rueben. He will be sadly missed.
Judy and Ian Foley and familyMarch 30, 2022 2:36 pm
Our deepest condolences to Val & Nowell family.
Reuben always a true gentleman, you will be greatly missed rest peacefully now painfree. We are thinking of you Val with the support and beautiful care you gave Reuben. My those around you wrap you in their love, support and care.
All our love Donna & GrahamMarch 30, 2022 1:58 pm
Condolences to all the Nowell family.I have so many special memories of you Pa Reuben ❤️ Over the years you where like my second Dad ,now l don’t have either Dad’s ❤️
March 30, 2022 1:43 pm
Sad to see you go Reuben but you did it your way. Reunited with Shirl. Good friend of Hilda and Roy. Will certainly miss Friday nights at the Club. Went with a Premiership in your final year. Will be missed at the Bowls Club. R.I.P. Rueben.
Deepest Sympathy to all the Nowell family.
Many thanks to Val for her support of RuebenHilda and Roy Bentley.
March 30, 2022 12:04 pm
My deepest sympathy to all the Nowell family and Val.
Reuben was part of our family for 20 years, organising all the trucks to get them out on the road each day. A really sincere and reliable man for our business and family. A true friend.
Rest In Peace Reuben with your beloved, Shirley
Verna, Bill (dec) Bronwyn , Lindon and Sue and family.March 30, 2022 9:07 am
Thoughts with the family.
March 29, 2022 11:55 pm
My condolences to Lorraine , Gary and families on the passing of your Dad.
Kind regards Eppy HickeyMarch 29, 2022 7:36 pm
Thinking of you Lorraine and all the Nowell family at this very sad time
May lovely memories of your dad plus knowing he is now with your beautiful mum help you all through this very sad time.
Jan & Gordon WilsonMarch 29, 2022 5:28 pm
Condolences to Lorraine and all Nowell family on the passing of Rueben. Reunited with Shirley.
March 29, 2022 3:48 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nowell family and Rueben’s many friends on his recent death.A wonderful friend to all at the City Bowls Club.RIP Rueben and a big thumbs up to you from Matthew 👍who worked with you for many years at Egan’s Laundry.Lots of love from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family👍💐🍺💕
March 28, 2022 9:00 pm
Well done Rube, a terrific life of just being your self, a good bloke. Terrific memories starting as a kid playing footy and you among many roles including bus driver for us. Thank you.
March 28, 2022 8:40 pm
Our thoughts are with the family of Rueben at this very sad time and extend our Love to all the Family.
RIP Rueben Kevin & Rosemary Spokes & FamilyMarch 28, 2022 7:53 pm
Our sincere sympathy to Val and Reubens family.
Reuben was a true gentleman. In my first year of bowls he took me under his wing, saved me a seat and made sure my bowls were safely on the bus every week. I will forever remember pineapples, Jenny and 50/50.
Happy bowling Reuben,
Gerard and SharonMarch 28, 2022 6:44 pm
Our sincere condolences to the Nowell family . Sending love and prayers to you all.
Debbie and Bill Melville. NQLD.March 28, 2022 2:13 pm
Sincere sympathy to Val and Reubens families. May reuben sleep peacefully with the angels. Love always Jon, Mandi, Trent, Luke, Josh, Bryony, April &Aria 🕊
March 28, 2022 11:06 am
My condolences to the Nowell family ,
Reuben you were a huge part of my life growing up we had many years in marching and lots of fun times
You were a true gentleman and l always respected you
You escorted me to my wedding in your blue car which I’m very proud of so glad I had you in my life
RIP Reuben xxxxMarch 27, 2022 8:22 pm
Many fun times were had with Reuben and Shirley. Mr and Mrs knowles to most of us. Between marching, travelling, or just getting together for events. Mr Knowles always enjoyed himself. He was a great coach.
But god forbid if you looked on the ground and found the coins he had placed there. Rip Reuben.. Your smile will be missed by many. To the family. We are thinking of you all. Carol Zelow (Spearing)March 27, 2022 7:28 pm
Our sincere condolences to all of Reuben’s family. Our love and sympathy to you all. Rest In Peace Reuben 💐
…Darky & MargMarch 27, 2022 6:45 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Knowles family on the very sad loss of your dad.
March 27, 2022 6:10 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Nowell Family.
From Gretchen and Family
Gretchen Egan
March 27, 2022 5:19 pm
Very sorry to hear.
Reuben was a lovely man who I met while working at Rosie's Dry cleaners, where he would do the deliveries.
Sad to read of his passing.
Rest easy Reuben.March 27, 2022 5:04 pm
Rueben You were a true gentleman, Honest, reliable, loving, caring and fun loving but strict. This is why I chose you to be a father figure when I was growing up as my father passed away when I was young. You were our Marching instructor and True friend. I will always cherish the fun times we spent on marching trips (the fleas footy ground comes to mind here.) and Training days. You and Shirley Looked out for us cared for us and let us have some fun on the way but when we stepped out of line you guided us in the right direction. Always in my heart , Love and condolences to The family. Annette Smith nee Harrowfield and family.
March 27, 2022 4:49 pm