THACKERAY, Stephen
Passed away peacefully on 14.04.2026, aged 63 years.
Loved and devoted husband of Melinda. Proud and loving father of Bianca, Rebecca, Jarrod, Mitchell and Garrison. Adored Poppy to Posey, Saffie, Rune, Rafferty and Jude. Loved brother to Peter (dec), Wayne and Leanne.
A deeply spiritual soul who touched the lives of many.
Forever in our hearts,
Forever in God’s care.
Funeral notice
Thursday April 23, 2026, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Stephen Thackeray will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Thursday, April 23, 2026 commencing at 2pm.
In accordance with family wishes, a private cremation will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeWe are going miss you Bantom and RIP
April 23, 2026 3:03 pm
Sad to hear of Bantam’s passing.
My condolences to all of his family.
RIP Bantam. ❤️April 23, 2026 12:10 pm
Thinking of you all with love and deepest sympathy to Lindy,Bianca,Rebecca,Jarrod, Mitchell,Garrison and families,
"You will always be remembered, God Bless you, rest peacefully Bantam "
♡ Vicki,Ebony,Zoe and Jesse.April 23, 2026 11:39 am
Our condolences to lindy Bianca bek Jarrod Mitch garrison and families. Leanne Wayne and families on the passing of bantam.resting peacefully in the arms of angels.love mandi jon trent luke Josh bryony april and aria 🕊
April 22, 2026 7:08 pm
A beautiful man with a beautiful soul. You created an amazing family Steve …who clearly LOVE you
Resting in the arms of Jesus See you there one day my friend
Ally and John CirilloApril 22, 2026 2:33 pm
Bantom.
Your time with us was shorter than we all wanted but your life here was full on. You were a hard worker through and through from school and then on to provide for your family. You have certainly done that. Be proud of how they have grown and kicking their own goals.
Many great memories of our younger years of boys growing up and the misadventures we got up to.
We shared the love of hunting- ducks, rabbits and foxes. Late nights, early mornings and then off to work. Those were the days.
You fought strong and hard to stay. You had so many more plans ahead. It was hard to see you slip away.
Rest easy now Bags.
Loved brother, brother in law and uncle.
Wayne Sharyn Melanie Michael and Amy xxApril 22, 2026 11:35 am
My absolute condolences to Lyndy and all the family , thinking of you all. Bantam fly high , you will be deeply missed
Had some good times and laughs over the years growing up with the kids 🕊️
Love Ange .RIP Steve . May you rest easy . Condolences to all the family .
Thinking of you all. From Paul, Marion , Adam BoydApril 21, 2026 8:37 pm
Stay strong up their Steven in heaven it was gd 2 know U had some great times together rest in peace. Merv and family.
April 21, 2026 4:26 pm
Fly High Eagor
The chestnut teal are dabbling in the shadows of the lake
4.30am KnockKnock come on Rambo let’s go
Windy and wet shivering with no regret
Flat out
Unforgettable happiness laughter and jokes
Strength and spirit of a working class man
Stacking wood after school as hunting was our number one rule
Adventure is the aim
Admiration did I gain
Appreciation above and beyond
Early morning late night chats
Cheers to 45 years Big Brother
Many cherished memories Eagor will forever live on
Family,Children,Friends,Joys of life cars bikes boys toys and Rock and Roll
Rip forever and always
My Hero Your Rambo
Lindy’s unconditional nurturing love care support dedication and proudness of Bianca Bek Jarrod Mitch Gaz partners and grandchildren
Continue to Shine💙💎
Our deepest sympathies to all extended families
Forever in our hearts❤️
Paul Naomi Annahli,Arliah and Huey xoxoApril 20, 2026 10:00 pm
Condolences to Melinda and family
What impressed me was his love for his family
What you saw is what you got with Stephen
RIP SteveJohn Reynolds
April 20, 2026 5:21 pm
To have known him 4 all these years and just got in contact after 33 years he still was the brother I drank with long time ago.sorry 4 all of the family & friends that knew him.I have gained alot of things p.afrom knowing him,sorry old mate not to see u after all of this shit we both have been through and to have a laugh.Mel thanks and to kids be strong. P.s that song he played back in the day we built this city.lol makes me think of back then lots of love .boo boo.
April 20, 2026 3:13 pm
We met Steve nearly 2 years when he came to trim some of our trees, especially a willow tree, the tree was dead as, but now it's lush in foliage. Sorry to hear about his passing away.
April 20, 2026 7:47 am
Bantam you were the most loyal man that I have ever known, such a big heart that match that huge laugh of yours. Mate I had some great times with you and I will treasure that time, yes you were a bloody rogue and at times you burnt the candle in the middle as well as both ends. Stephen you fought such a great fight with this terrible illness that finally claimed you, but by god you scared it at times, the pain has gone now and your time for rest is here. RIP mate
April 19, 2026 10:34 pm
Heart felt condolences to Malinda, Bianca, Rebecca, Jarred, Mitchell and Garrison.
Can’t find the word here to express my sadness on the passing of Stephen 💙 (Bantam) Larger than life and what an absolutely gem of a person that you would ever wish to meet. R.I.P Stephen I’ll never forget you and all the fun laughs and hard work you did for us at Warncoort.
My thoughts are with you Malinda and all your family 🩷John Garner
“April Hill”
WarncoortApril 19, 2026 8:11 pm
Condolences Melinda and family
There is never a good day to say goodbye .
In Gods hands now .
Love to all
Karen Edwards xApril 19, 2026 7:49 pm
Dear Lindy and family, so sorry for your great loss. I'm sure Bantam and Gus are kicking back and having a laugh.
Wendy xApril 19, 2026 7:37 pm
My deepest sympathies to the Thackeray family
Melinda, Bianca. Behki. Jarrod,
Mitchell and garrison on the lost of a husband and father
Who will be greatly missed by all who known Steven. Love and prayers sending your way,April 19, 2026 7:26 pm
My sincere condolences to all the Thackeray family on the passing of Stephen kind regards Mark GAYLARD
April 19, 2026 7:26 pm
Deepest Sympathy to you Linda, Bianca, Rebecca, Jarred, Mitchell, Garrison, and families. Thinking of you all at a very sad time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Bantam knowing you of over the back fence as kids, we went to school together, and to our older kids going to school together. I got my first tattoo from you, l will never forget your cheeky smile and your laughter, you were one very special person very hard worker never stop looking after your family. Love going on holidays with the family and grandchildren some very special memories that you all have of you. May you rest in peace now no more pain my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love from Kay, Les, Joel, Budgie, Goi and Arthur xoxoxox ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
April 19, 2026 6:01 pm
To Melinda Bianca and the boys and the rest of the family so sorry to hear about your loss.Stephen
I can’t believe that you have left us. You were such a wonderful person to meet when we got to hang out with you and all your family and your great person to Catherine always there to help her out so I would like to say thank you to your family and you also just been there for us. You will be sadly missed by a lot of people that got to know you. I found you funny and a wonderful person to get along with rest in peace Steven. I still can’t believe you have left us now. You can rest in peace always here for you and your family and Bianca because Bianca‘s always been there for us and I would like to say thank you for that so my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad at this sad time Love from Catherine myself and our family and thank you again. Steven for being there for us.April 19, 2026 6:00 pm
Condolences to Melinda and family ,you had a heart of gold ,R.I.P, Batman 💔💔💔💔Mary
April 19, 2026 5:56 pm
Deepest of condolences to Leanne and your family on the loss of your brother ❤️
April 19, 2026 5:52 pm