O’BREE, William Robert “Bill”
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Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sharyn, Michelle, Jason, Lizzy and David, and Dean (dec). Loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Notice
Service: Friday August 23, 2024The Funeral of Mr. William Robert O’Bree will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, August 23, 2024 commencing at 10am.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
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My sincere condolences to my classmate Sharon on the sad loss of her father luv fi
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So shocked to learn that Bill has passed away. So many happy memories of Bill and Graeme playing tricks on each other working together. Deepest sympathy to Marg and family. Bill and Graeme made a pact to give up the smokes but often sprung each other having a sly puff. Rest in peace dear friend 😢❤❤ Rosie Egan-Philipson
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Sending our condolences to the O’Bree family. Went to primary school with Dean (such a character… RIP Deans) before they moved away. May you remember the good times.
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Condolences to Bills family. Bill was a real gentleman and we all loved seeing him each day in the shop. He will be very missed.
From the girls at Mackays Milkbar
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A fine gentleman go to soon. RIP Bill. Our condolences to Bill’s family and friends. From Rod and Julie Lee and family.
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Deepest sympathy to Marg & family. Fond memories of Bill when I was growing up, and bumping into him now & then up until recently. Hopefully Graeme will have a smoke lit for you up there.
Dale Egan -
Our wonderful neighbour, we will miss the chats over the fence and the bags of lemons you would leave for us.
Our condolences to Margaret and family.
From Leigh, Caroline, Jack & Mia -
When you started dating Marg you got stuck with her annoying little sister too. I used to love to test your patience. I remember the time you and Margaret took me on holidays and you were trying to give up smoking. You were down to your last cigarette and me, Sharyn and Jason thought we would play a trick on you and poke small holes in the cigarette. Thinking back I don’t think it was a very good idea.
Rest peacefully Bill (Uncle Bill)
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Bless you Bill, i’ve always felt very proud to call you my father-in-law and of the love you and Marg have always shown to Lizzy and I and our kids.
Really wish we could’ve had more time with you but the time we did have always remains in our hearts, your kind smile and gentle humble personality will always stay with us. See you again in the great beyond mate, Love always Dave -
With deepest sympathy to Marg and family., on the passing of Bill. Wonderfull neighbours of the Donnelly family for many years. Pauline McCarthy.
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Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family on the passing of Bill. Fond memories of earlier times.
Winsome and Jos -
I remember the time when I use to have sleep overs at the house
And there was one night in the middle of the night I said
Uncle bill aunty marg I want to go home so bill packs up
The car and said alright let’s goI’m gonna miss you uncle bill ❤️🕊️
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Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and Family on the Passing of Bill from The Cook Family
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I have been away from Colac for some weeks and I have only just read of Bill’s death. I have known Bill and Margaret for many years and I have always enjoyed a chat with them. Bill was one of those very gentle special people.
Margaret, please accept my deepest sympathy.
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