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TURNER, Sandra Mary (née Matthews)

Born Friday March 12, 1948. Passed away Sunday May 18, 2025.


It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Mary Turner wish to announce that Sandra passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at CAH surrounded by the love of her family. Very much-loved wife of Darryl (Toby), very much loved mum and mother-in-law of Mandy and Michael, Michael and Kerrin and Shane (dec). Granny and great-granny to her little treasures Luke and Pip, Sarah, Asha, Denver and Alyssa, Grady, Rubi and Toby and Harriet and George.
Sandra was the daughter of Bain and Isobel Matthews (both dec). Sister to Judy (dec), Joy (dec), Don (dec), Lorraine (dec), Graeme (dec), Barry and Jenny (dec).

Funeral notice


Service

Monday May 26, 2025, 1:00pm

Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac

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The funeral of Mrs Sandra Mary Turner will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Monday, May 26, 2025 commencing at 1.00 p.m..

In accordance with family wishes, a private cremation will be held.

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  1. Thinking of you all, Sandra will always be remembered, such a beautiful kind Lady - Sending all our Love - Majella & Michael, Josh & Rach, Gemma & Ben

    Majella Morrissy

    May 26, 2025 5:40 pm

  2. To all of Sandra's loved ones,
    We are thinking of you at this sad time and sending our warmest sympathy.
    We remember Sandra as a warm and caring lady. She always had a lovely smile and was someone who enjoyed supporting those she knew.
    When Sandra was an active Meriba member her contribution to the other members and the Club was greatly valued and appreciated.
    Treasure the happy memories, be grateful to have shared Sandra's life and love and take care of her memory .
    Jan and Wal Slow

    Wal And Jan Slow

    May 26, 2025 11:36 am

  3. To Darryl, Mandy, Michael and your families,
    I was saddened to learn of Sandra’s passing and will be thinking of you all at this difficult time.
    Mrs T., it was an honour to work with you I and will treasure those times, and I am sorry that I won’t be able to attend the celebration of your wonderful life.
    R.I.P.
    Yvonne Wells

    Yvonne Wells

    May 23, 2025 11:23 am

  4. Fond memories of Sandra, growing up in Forrest. Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with Daryl,Mandy,Michael and their families.
    Raelene,Warren,Glenn Miller & families.

    Raelene Schultz

    May 22, 2025 8:05 pm

  5. Sending sympathy and love to Toby, Mandy, Michael and families.
    Bev and the late Laurie Armistead, Donna, Rod, Mark and Pete

    Donna Williams

    May 22, 2025 11:49 am

  6. To Darryl, Mandy, Michael and families.
    Thinking of you at this very sad time.
    Sadly I say goodby to my dear friend of many years. We have been through good times and sad times.
    She tried so hard to fight this horrible disease but it wasn’t to be.
    Now she is resting with her dearly loved, Shane.
    Rest In Peace. 💕💕
    Shirley and Larry.

    Shirley And Larry.

    May 22, 2025 10:07 am

  7. My thoughts are with you Toby,Mandy,Michael and families at this sad time. Sandra was such a beautiful lady with such a kind heart. Now at peace after a long battle.
    Heather, Yasna, Matthew and Ashley and families 🌹❤️

    Heather Daffy

    May 21, 2025 10:37 pm

  8. Remembering great times that we had
    In Queensland
    Fly high and join the others up there
    Sending our love to you all
    Robert
    Jan & Ian and family
    Phill & Marg and family
    😘🌸

    Jan Hickman

    May 21, 2025 6:31 pm

  9. My deepest sympathy to Toby and family, it was a pleasure to know and care for Sandra. May she rest in peace x

    Hayley Mamaj

    May 21, 2025 5:50 pm

  10. So sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. Deepest sympathy to Darryl, Mandy and all the family.
    A long courageous battle over. RIP Sandra.

    Catherine Murnane

    May 21, 2025 5:28 pm

  11. Great memories of when we were young mums in Forrest. Sandra was a positive force in getting the Forrest pre-school up and running, and remained a valuable an involved member of the committee. She was active in the school mothers' club, and a vital member of the Forrest community.
    Deepest sympathy to the family.

    Gill Neale

    May 21, 2025 4:35 pm

  12. Sending all of my love and condolences to Darryl, Mandy, Michael and family for your loss. Auntie Sandra will be dearly missed. Hopefully she is now at peace ❤️

    Kirsty

    May 21, 2025 3:41 pm

  13. Deepest sympathy to the Turner family. Thinking of you all.

    Valerie Quinane

    May 21, 2025 2:40 pm

  14. Very sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. I have fond memories of working with Sandra in Lorne, many years ago. Condolences to her family.

    Shelley Ohrwalder

    May 21, 2025 11:57 am

  15. A lovely lady who battled for so long.RIP Sandra,thinking of all the family at this sad time - Steve Finn

    Stephen Finn

    May 21, 2025 11:32 am

  16. Deepest sympathy to the Turner family.

    Gretchen Egan

    Gretchen Egan

    May 21, 2025 11:00 am

  17. Our deepest sympathy to Mandy, Michael, Asha, Denver and Grady and the Turner family. Sanda was a lovely lady always happy for a chat - an immensely proud mum and granny with a genuine interest in other people's lives.
    Our thoughts are with you all.
    Love Kerry, Kecka, Morgan, Maggie and Lily

    Kerry Eldridge

    May 21, 2025 10:37 am

  18. Our deepest sympathy to Daryl, Mandy, Michael & your families at this sad time. So many memories of great times in Forrest, our happy casserole teas with friends.
    Thinking of you all,
    love from Wilma & Bob.

    Wilma McNabb

    May 21, 2025 9:43 am

  19. Sending love to you all at this very sad time. I enjoyed my time with Sandra when I was with her she sure told some interesting stories about her travels and her family. Love to you all ❤ Karen Scholes

    Karen Scholes

    May 21, 2025 7:04 am

  20. Fabulous memories of a dear friend who introduced me to bubbles & strawberries many years ago .
    We enjoyed our days at Oaks Day & sneeking in a bottle of bubbles.
    Love Isobel
    Cheers 🥂🍓

    Isobel McCartin

    May 20, 2025 8:50 pm