ROSEVEAR, Herbert Sidney “Sid”
Born Wednesday February 12, 1930. Passed away Tuesday July 01, 2025.
Passed away peacefully at Corangamarah, Colac, aged 95 years.
Dearly loved and devoted husband of Shirley (dec) and Dorothy. Loved, cherished and respected father of Susan and Gunna (Peter), Mark and Pauline, Louise and Roger, Roslyn (dec), Darren and Sue and their families. Dearly loved stepfather of Leanne and Gary, Rick, Jenny, Tanya and Rick, Darren and Caroline and their families. Loved Gramps to 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. The whole family would like to thank the Corangamarah staff for their loving care of Sid over the past three years.
Funeral notice
Monday July 07, 2025, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Herbert "Sid" Rosevear will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Monday, July 7, 2025 commencing at 2pm. 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 tributeDeepest of Sympathy to the Rosevear family & Dot with the sad passing of dear Syd
He was a true gentleman who loved his family
RIP Syd
Love from Angela Rippon née KellyJuly 10, 2025 4:56 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dot and all Sids Family he will be missed by so many treasure the memories
July 07, 2025 4:24 pm
My sister’s father-in-law was a beautiful man of quiet dignity — a steady source of support, and a man who carried a deep and unwavering love for his family.
My heart is with all who were touched by his gentle presence and the grace of his life. I also feel there are several beautiful spirits welcoming him across.
May he rest in peace, knowing he was truly loved and will never be forgotten.
July 07, 2025 12:54 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dot and all of Sid's family.
Sid was an absolute pleasure to have know. He loved all of his family and thrived on seeing them. It was an honour to have the privilege to have cared for Sid whilst in Corangarmarah. I will miss his jokes and wicked sense of humour. He will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP Sid.July 07, 2025 12:11 pm
Great memories of you and Billy Cust sitting in the back seat of my car at 5 White Avenue listening to The Twelfth Man with beer in hand and tears of laughter rolling down your cheeks. Condolences to all. The Cust family.
July 07, 2025 11:59 am
To Dot and all of Sid's family, I send my sincere condolences. Over my years with regular chats with Sid as we had community outings and gatherings with the Mens Group at Do Care, Sid was an extremely valued participant, one who everyone remembered and wanted to chat and laugh with. He enjoyed sharing himself and his communication with others, and this was his special gift for sure.
Lovely memories I have of chats around the table. A good man.Heather Anderson,
Past-Lifestyle Co-ordinator
of Do Care.July 07, 2025 11:09 am
Sincere condolences to the Rosevear families on the passing of Sid. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Memories become a treasure to hold dear.
Barry and Fran.July 07, 2025 11:02 am
Our deepest Sympathy to our friend Louise, Roger and all of Sids’ family: May your peace give comfort to your loved ones.
Merv Morris and Carol CulbertJuly 07, 2025 7:50 am
Our deepest condolences to Mark, Pauline, Jemma, Liz & families - Sid was such a beautiful man and will be sadly missed! Sending all our love at this difficult time
Darcy, Maddy and Oliver Costin xxxJuly 07, 2025 6:58 am
Herbert Sidney Rosevear
A family man, a friend to many
A man of honour and respect
A man strong yet vulnerable
A man of humour with the kindest of eyes
Your circle of life will live strong through your beautiful family Sid
You are loved and will be sadly missed
Much love
Deb Kirkman and family
xxJuly 06, 2025 9:23 pm
Sid was always ready with some funny joke followed by lots of laughs. He was a true gentleman. I know Merv and Fran valued his friendship very much, as I now value my lifelong friendship with Lou. With sadness we say goodbye but hold loving memories of Sid and his big big heart. Sending love and hugs to Louise and all the Rosevear family.
Karyn and all the Kirkman Family.
July 06, 2025 7:28 pm
To the Rosevear family, the most fondest memories of Sid that I have was that he would always say “Gidday Cuz” whenever we saw each other, whether he was walking around our neighbourhood or up the street he was always so lively and genuinely happy to stop and have a chat. I hope Dad is up there having a good old laugh with him and a joke.
One of THE most amazing gentlemen this earth was lucky to have.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love “Cuz” SueJuly 06, 2025 7:03 pm
My deepest condolences to Dot, Lou, Mark, Darren and families. Syd was always a lovely man with such a positive, happy personality. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Love from Carol Beale (Bolton)July 06, 2025 6:13 pm
to all of syds families my deepest condolences syd was a much loved resident and friend to many at carongamarah i for one many will truly miss his gorgeous smile your friend ange mcbroom
July 06, 2025 5:20 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dot and all Sid’s beautiful family
A good man gone for a long earned rest
From Murray and Jean NewcombeJuly 06, 2025 5:07 pm
So sad to hear of Sid's Passing. We have lost a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to the Rosevear Family.
Brings back memories of old Fire Brigade days with so many others Also the work you and Dot put in to organise the reunions. Thanks for your service and your loyaltyJuly 06, 2025 4:20 pm
Mark,Pauline & all the family, thinking of you all on the sad passing of Sid. Now at peace 🙏
Deb LintonJuly 05, 2025 8:07 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dot and family.
Fantastic neighbour and friend for many years.
Such a determined hard working man with a great sense of humour.
(Missing the man on the hot tin roof)Judy, Gavin, Callum,Jarrod,Lachy and Kaiden Mahoney
July 05, 2025 7:03 pm
Darren,Sue and family,sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Val Rippon
July 05, 2025 6:23 pm
To Lou and the Rosevear family thinking of you all at this sad time. Lots of memories
Annette and Stuart RaynerJuly 05, 2025 7:27 am
Condolences to all your family Sid.
You were a true gentleman.
Monty said
He will miss you and it has been a pleasure knowing you since you were both at school, and thanks for looking after him at school, all those many many years ago.
He said it was a pleasure to spend the last couple of years at Corangamarh with you.Chatting about old times. He has adored you his whole life.
RIP.XXJuly 05, 2025 7:26 am
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Sid, so many fond memories over the years. We send our deepest sympathy to Dot, Mark, Louise and Darren and their families.
RIP uncle Sid
Liz(dec) Tom, Leigh(dec), Peter (dec) and Joanne Morrissy and families.July 04, 2025 1:48 pm
Deepest Sympathy to the Rosevear Family on the passing of your Father, Grandfather and friend.
July 04, 2025 1:39 pm
To Dot and your extended family,sorry to learn of Sid’s passing,always had time for a friendly chat.A great gentleman.RIP Sid.
July 04, 2025 11:07 am
Many happy times spent with Janet & John over the years …. A great friend to the Allen family .
To my friend Lou & all your family sending you lots of love and support …. Sid was one of life’s gentlemen ❤️
AndreaJuly 04, 2025 11:04 am
Sid it was such a pleasure to look after you while you were in care in Corangamarah you were such a true gentleman I will miss our little chats
July 03, 2025 10:39 pm
Beautiful Sid! My heart breaks with your passing. Much love and my sincerest condolences to all of your family. I will never forget you running out the door to a fire call or your smile and the way your eyes lit up when you met my Sid. Thank you for your time over the years xxx
July 03, 2025 10:21 pm
Thinking of all his extended family. Such a true gentleman
Karen and Mick SlaterJuly 03, 2025 9:25 pm
Sad Condolences to the whole Rosevear family, Sid was a true Gentleman whom always had time to have a chat to people when he was on one of his regular walks.
Kind regards Dale & Trish GoodacreJuly 03, 2025 8:59 pm
Deepest sympathy to all Sids family, he was one of nature's true gentlemen, rest now Sid reunited with your loved ones.
Julie CampbellJuly 03, 2025 8:02 pm
A wonderful man always smiling and loved a chat
Condolences to his family
RIP Syd
Jan & Gordon WilsonJuly 03, 2025 7:47 pm
To Shirley.
mark and Darren and family sorry on the passing sid he was a wonderful man from Christine clissoldJuly 03, 2025 6:46 pm
RIP Syd a great bloke with a great family my sincere condolences 🙏
July 03, 2025 6:29 pm
We thought of you today, but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday, and the day before that too.
We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories, and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our heart.Sid was a true gentleman and a loving and dedicated family man. He was an inspiration to us. We will miss him dearly.
In our memories always.
Darren & CarolineJuly 03, 2025 6:27 pm
So sorry we will be unable to attend Syds farewell. But he was always nothing but a true gentleman no matter where or when we met him .Sending our deepest sympathies to all the family
July 03, 2025 6:17 pm
To Dot and all Sids family, our deepest sympathy to you all, treasure your special memories and wonderful times you all had together.
Thinking of you all.
Jan and Peter Harty.July 03, 2025 6:12 pm
Oh Sid it won’t be the same without you with us in Corangamarah, We will miss you dearly beautiful man. You could see the love he had for all his family every day and the love they gave him back was beautiful.
RIP and my heart goes out to SIDS families.
Jodie Anderson ( South’s cleaner)July 03, 2025 6:01 pm
Sid, you were the kindest gentleman who always had a smile. We shared many laughs and I'll miss bringing you your cuppa and scone each morning- "try not the get the cream on your nose!" It was a pleasure getting to know you and your family and you will be deeply missed in the Corangamarah community.
-JessJuly 03, 2025 5:48 pm
Sid you were a man among men and it was a privilege to be your friend throughout the years. As for now, I can imagine you in a garden, with perfume in the air, dancing around with Shirley and Ros, happy beyond compare. Ccondolences to Dot and all Sids family from Myrna Morrissy.
July 03, 2025 4:52 pm
Long held fond memories of Sid during my time in the Colac Fire Brigade way back when. Sid was a true gentleman who could always be relied upon for sound advice and guidance. A steady, reassuring hand when I was learning the ropes. Condolences to the family.
July 03, 2025 2:33 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family,it was a privilege to know syd a true gentleman.May his dear soul rest in eternal peace.
July 03, 2025 12:55 pm
Thinking of Sue and Gunner, Mark and Pauline, Pad and Sue, Louise and Roger and families upon the passing of Sid. A loved father, grandfather, great grandfather , husband and friend.
Sid, you were one in a million! Someone I admired and respected enormously. A very positive influence in my life.Condolences to Dot.
Mick and Anne McCrickard and familyJuly 03, 2025 12:52 pm
It is privilege to pay tribute to Sid a true gentleman. Always approachable and up for a chat, a genuine good and kind bloke who embodied respect and integrity. His contribution to the community through the Fire Brigade forged friendships that lasted decades. He was always to the ready with a helping hand. Our memories go back to the 50s and over all these years we have been blessed to call him a friend. He lived a long, meaningful life that enriched everyone who knew him, even through tough times. He was deeply proud of his family and our thoughts are with you all as this long chapter in your history comes to a close and you face life in a new way with the legacy of Sid as a guiding light.
Shirl and Ed MorrissyJuly 03, 2025 10:54 am
Our neighbour for nearly 40 years, so many chats over the fence , out the front. Sid was a true gentleman And we will cherish our memories.
We send our condolences to all his family
Ricky, Wendy , Rebekah and Haylee EvansJuly 03, 2025 10:45 am
What a special man. Thinking of you all and sorry we can’t be there to farewell Sid with you.
Lots of love Ros & Glenn MonaghanJuly 03, 2025 6:02 am
Dear Sid ,Remembering all my happy days working with you at Eventide Hostel for 10 years.
All the laughs and jokes never a dull moment when you entered the building,either it was stirring the residents which they loved or turning your sense of humour on us the staff.Respect Sid ,catch you later. Thinking of all your family. xx Lorraine and John. 🌹🌹July 03, 2025 12:12 am
An absolute gentleman!!!!
The first day I nervously met sid he shook my hand and welcomed me to his family with open arms,
Sid you have done so much for Tan and Myself over the years. I have only a few father figures in my life, you are number 1 ,
Forever in our hearts ♥️July 02, 2025 6:16 pm
Condolences to all of Sid’s family. He was such a lovely man to bump into around the neighbourhood when I was a kid.
R.I.P Sid
July 02, 2025 6:08 pm
Thinking of all the family.
Great memories of you back in the 80s as a great supporter while at Colac Football Club. Your car was always there.
And so many chats while you were on your walks.
RIP Sid. 🙏July 02, 2025 5:55 pm