Details for John Wilson’s Funeral.

Posted on: 5 July

Hi Members

A celebration of the life of John Wilson will be held at Le Pine Funerals, 941 Mt Alexander Road Essendon at 10am on Friday 12 July 2024.

Following the service, the cortege will proceed to the Altonia Memorial Park (2-14 Dohertys Road, Altona North) for a burial service at 11:30am, followed by light refreshments in one of the AMP chapels / function spaces.

Please feel free to pass these details onto others as appropriate (all welcome), and if you would like to contribute to the celebration of John’s life, through sharing photographs / mementos or reflections on John, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Below are some web links to relevant information / services that may be useful:

·         John Wilson – funeral details: Le Pine Funerals website entry – also includes the link below to access a live-stream / video recording of the service, for those unable to attend in person. Whilst John was always a tech innovator, there is also a brief funeral notice in today’s Herald Sun, for those who prefer more traditional communication channels.

·         Live-stream / video recording of the service

·         John Wilson – Guest Book: For those who may like to leave an entry / reflection in John’s Online Guest Book.

We were touched by some of the fond reflections on John received recently via email and I was wondering if anyone from Ansett (Sharon) or Gisborne Golf Club (Tom / Brett) would like to share some brief reflections on John during the Tributes section of the service, given that these two associations were such a big part of John’s life.

Please don’t feel any pressure to participate (or find participants) unless you want to.

Indicatively the service will comprise (still to be confirmed):

Entrance music: Celebrant & Funeral Conductor enter after the family and guests are seated.

Welcome/Introduction: Welcome guests and thank them for attending, announcements, eg refreshments following the service.

Ritual – eg candle lighting

Eulogy: David Doolan

Speakers/Tributes

                Rhiannon Brolly

                Paul Doolan

                Any other family members?     

                Ansett colleague(s)

                Gisborne Golf Club colleague(s)

                Anyone else?

Reading/poem/ritual

Reflection: Music, slide show, quiet reflection.

Reading/Poem

Prayer

Committal/Conclusion: Reminder about what’s next, eg: refreshments and the final words of goodbye. Music is played at the conclusion of the service.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to David (John’s Nephew) on 0438 899 447 or david.doolan@4dworkshop.com.au

You are welcome to share the funeral details and associated information with any others who were close to John.


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