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O’DWYER, John Desmond Robert “Bob”

Born Tuesday August 24, 1937. Passed away Tuesday July 30, 2024.


Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Val (dec). Loved Father, Father in-law and Pa to Patrick, Chris and their families.

Reunited with his beloved Val.

Funeral notice


Service

Wednesday August 07, 2024

In accordance with Bob's wishes, a private funeral will be held.

Tributes

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  1. Sorry to lose you uncle Bob. Very sad to hear of your passing.
    Condolences to the boys. regards Debra Altunay Nee Roissetter Aunty shiels daughter. Uncle Bob was my mothers Brother.

    Mrs Debra L Altunay

    December 18, 2024 2:08 pm

  2. Sincere sympathy to Patrick, Wendie and family on the passing of your dad. Thoughts are with you at this hard time.

    Sue Gamble

    August 06, 2024 9:02 pm

  3. Sending sympathy from the Robb family 💕

    Glenda Robb

    August 05, 2024 3:38 pm

  4. My heart goes out to Christopher and Patrick on the passing of your wonderful Dad.
    Memories of Cudgee and the Wilson St house are very special to me.
    I will miss the mushroom chats with you Bob.
    Now reunited with Aunty Val.
    It won’t be the same coming back to Colac and driving along Pound Road and not popping in for coffee and a tour of the garden.
    I shall truly miss you Bob xxx

    Cherylee Ladhams Pridham

    Cherylee Ladhams Pridham

    August 05, 2024 10:37 am

  5. Sympathy to Patrick Chris and families
    Bob was indeed a wonderful and kind neighbour.
    I will miss his cheeky sense of humour.
    Sandra Moroney

    Sandra Moroney

    August 04, 2024 2:56 pm

  6. Our Deepest Sympathies to Bobs family with his passing.You have suffered for so long Bob may you now Rest Peacefully.Love Brian and Gail Finn & Family.

    Brian Finn

    August 03, 2024 6:41 pm

  7. Deepest sympathies to Chris , Emma , Patrick & family on the passing of Bob , much loved & respected neighbour & friend for many years .Such a gentle soul . We miss you & your sense of humour,RIP Bob with your dear Val xx
    Sharon Robert Jade Emily Tamara & family 🩷🩷

    Sharon Cowley

    August 02, 2024 10:57 pm

  8. To Patrick and Chris and family am so sorry to hear the loss of your dad may he rest in peace xxxxx

    Rodney Mason

    August 02, 2024 9:35 pm

  9. Deepest Sympathy to Bob's family. Just a great bloke who will be missed by many.

    Mick Meaney And Kylee Pearce

    August 02, 2024 9:19 pm

  10. To Emma Chris and the entire Odwyer family I give my deepest sympathy on the passing of this truly amazing man fly high mate

    Kylie Hughes

    August 01, 2024 9:15 pm

  11. Bob aka Pa
    You where one in a million
    I am so grateful to have had 30 years of being your daughter in law
    True gentleman till the end
    Where ever I go you will always be with me

    Until we meet again

    Emma Odwyer

    August 01, 2024 8:56 pm

  12. Bob aka Pa
    You where one in a million
    Life is already so different
    without you in it and I’m not liking it at all
    I couldn’t have asked for a better father in law then you
    You will always be in my heart
    And never forgotten
    Love always Emma O’Dwyer

    Emma Odwyer

    August 01, 2024 8:51 pm

  13. Sympathy to pat and Chris and families . Bob was a good bloke and a good workmate

    Ken Coxon (cocko)

    August 01, 2024 8:32 pm

  14. Sending my love and thinking of you both Pat and Chris on the passing of your dad .. May he be together again with his lovely wife Val and you both hold your memories of them close to your hearts ❤️
    It was a privilege to have memories of our parents happy times together and the times we all spent together ❤️

    Bridget Babington

    August 01, 2024 6:43 pm

  15. Sincere sympathy to Patrick and Christopher and their families on the passing of Uncle Bob. He was a lovely gentle man and I have many good memories. Love and best wishes to you all,
    Christine &Peter Goboly and family xx

    Christine Goboly

    August 01, 2024 2:29 pm

  16. Our condolences to the O’Dwyer family on Bobs passing.
    The Wilson family

    Juggy

    August 01, 2024 2:26 pm