A Memorial Service for Mrs Merle Esma COLVILLE will be held at the Barham Golf Club Auditorium on MONDAY (30th June, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.
Location of Service can be found here
A Private Burial will be held.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read.
(All messages are pending the approval of staff to avoid inappropriate content).
Merle’s Memorial Service will be live streamed on MONDAY (30th June, 2025) commencing at 11.00am.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on MONDAY.
What a privilege to have known such an inspirational woman with all her involvement in so many community activities.
Our thoughts & deepest sympathy to the Colville Family.
The Granger Family
To Anne, Peter and all the family, thinking of you. Merle was such a wonderful lady xx
So sorry to hear the news on the passing of Merle, a wonderful lady who loved her golf and was always interested in what was happening at the golf club. Will miss our chats Merle. Our thoughts go out to Anne and Peter and their families XOXO
Evelyn and Gary Napier ❤️
Sending condolences to Anne and family. Merle was a lovely neighbour of ours that was always up for a chat. Going to miss you Merle, rest easy now.
All our love Dick-O’Flaherty’s.
Deepest sympathy to Peter and Ann and families sorry to hear of the loss of your mum.
Deepest sympathy to Ann and Peter, a lovely lady who I played golf with and enjoyed every minute of it.
I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo, but if I could it would be one of Aunty Merle with me as an infant. We’re at Halewood and I’ve got a doily on my head as I play with a blue toy tractor. Merle is watching closely as I drive the tractor along the tablecloth. My earliest memories are of Halewood, so I have very fond memories of Merle there, in Barham, and when she visited Geelong.
I will be joining the live stream from Townsville on Monday xoxo
Condolences to Peter, Ann and families. A kind, helpful neighbour to the Whelan family through a lifetime of farming at Culfearn. Mentor and great friend to Irene on the golf course. RIP Merle.
Ed & Irene and family.
Sincere sympathy to all the Colville families on the the passing of Merle. A lovely lady.
To Peter, Robyn, Anne, David and families, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, Merle has left special memories for all those who knew her.
Sue and Kerry.
Peter, Anne, Justin, Kyra & families, our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Love the Trevorrow family xx
Condolences to the Colville family.
A sweet and lovely lady.
To dear Peter, Anne & family,
Our condolences to you all, I have so many wonderful memories of Merle from our bowling days as well as our friendship over the years.
She will be sadly missed by us all.
Marj Ryland & family 💕
Sincere sympathies to Peter, Anne and families. Fond memories as neighbours at Culfearn and at many golf functions.
RIP Merle
Isobel & Doug McKnight
Dearest Pete, Robyn and families
Condolences, thinking of you all at this time.
From Rob and Jo Fisher, and all the staff at The Royal.
Condolences to Peter Anne and families on the loss of Merle
Deepest Sympathy Peter – Anne and all your Families for the sad loss of your Mother she will be sadly missed so sad 😢😢
Condolences to the Colville family.
Peter, Anne and families, sorry to read the passing of your mum, condolences to you all.
Xxx Robyn, Graeme Keep
Peter Robyn Anne David
Sincere sympathy message to you and your families
Merle was a lovely lady loved her sport and
Friends .and community
Pam lingenberg
Anne, David and families
Condolences on the passing of your mum. So glad I caught up with her at Murray Haven recently.
Thinking of you and all the memories from over the past quite a number of years!
Love Tanya Heffer
Condolences to Merle’s family. I remember Merle well thru golf, she was an ardent supporter of women’s golf and represented our district on committees as well as being an accomplished player.
Peter, Robyn, Anne, David and families, I am sorry for the loss of your Mum and Nanna. Such a beautiful lady. Leonie Dean
To Anne, Peter and families,
Our sincere condolences on Merle’s passing, a lovely lady, loved a chat when visiting Murray Haven and talking about years gone by.
Deepest sympathy to Peter,Robyn,Ann,David and families on the sad loss of your loved Mum and Grandmother
Lyn & kevin
Anne, Peter & family, so sorry for your loss, a lovely lady.
Annette & Nobby Hollingworth
To Anne, Peter and families, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Merle. Lots of fond memories from our golf days. RIP Merle.
Anne, Peter and families,
Sorry for your loss. A gentle lady at rest. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rose and Alan ❤️❤️
Dear Anne, Peter and Families
Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Aunty Merle was an incredible person — a true role model and an all-round legend in our lives. We feel so proud and grateful to have been part of your family. There are so many memories to cherish — so many funny stories, heartfelt moments, and shared experiences. She touched our lives in unforgettable ways, and her spirit will always be with us.
Dear Peter, Anne & your families, our deepest condolences on the passing of Merle, your dearly loved mother, grandmother & great grandmother. A very kind lady who loved dearly her family & her golf. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
May she now rest in peace, reunited with Ossie.
Peter & Lyne Hatton.
To Peter, Robyn and family,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mum Peter and thinking of you all at this sad time.
Maureen, Leo Dagge and Family.
Deepest sympathy to Peter, Anne and families.
A lovely lady who will be sadly missed.
Norma has many fond memories of fun times spent with Merle on the golf course.
RIP Merle.
To dear Anne, Peter and families, sincere condolences to you all at this sad time, a beautiful lady whom will be sadly missed. Take care of each other.
To Anne, Peter and families our deepest sympathy to you all.
Dianne and Michael 💐
Dear Anne and family. Sorry to read the passing of your mother and grandmother. We have such fond memories of Merle, a beautiful sincere lady..Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Alan and Margaret Morrow.
Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Merle, a beautiful lady who always had time for a chat.
Peter,Anne and Families, Condolences to you ,all on the passing of Merle.Beautiful lady..Always like a chat.God Bless 🙏❤️
Deepest sympathy to Peter, Robyn and family on your loss.
Tim & Di Wren.
R.I.P Merle, was a pleasure looking after you. Condolences to Merle’s family, she was a beautiful lady.
Sincere condolences to the family. Such a lovely lady who will so missed. RIP Merle.