A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mr Henry ‘Chic’ DEE will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, KERANG on MONDAY (5th May, 2025) commencing at 12:00pm.
Location of Church 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).
Chic’s Service will be live streamed on MONDAY (5th May, 2025) commencing at 12.00pm.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on MONDAY.
Condolences to the Dee families on the passing of Chic.
Greg and Cheryl Gin.
Where to begin, Chic you will be greatly missed in the community. I loved to see you and chat about nothing but you made it everything.
Just your presence made it a better place to be.
I can imagine your Gwenda’s beautiful smile as you are now reunited forever.
Deepest sympathy to members of the Dee family on the sudden passing of Chic. Gwenda and he were neighbours for twenty years and were lovely caring people to us, especially to our children who have warm memories of them. Chic would frequently talk to them on their way home from school. Reunited with Gwenda.
Maureen, Leo, Kathleen, Ben, John and Claire Dagge.
And now embarrassingly a day later on the other side of the globe, I wanted to say what a pleasure it always was to encounter Chic and how he embellished my life with his good nature and humour and kindness. I also enjoyed his wonderful West-Country accent, it seemed to go with him perfectly, and, I hope I am not mistaken, even after many years there was not much “Kerang” in his accent even if he was completely assimilated!
John Fenton
Deepest sympathy to the Dee families.. A lovely man and very well liked in the community RIP..
Graeme and Maree and families.
Sincere sympathy to Chic’s family from his friends at St. John’s Church, Barham where he visited regularly when Bishop Stone was up taking our services and became a friend. Chic is home with the Lord and resting in peace.
To Wendy , Rob, John , Jenny & families I extend my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your dearly loved father & Grandfather Chic. My caring thoughts are with you all at this time.
Cheryl 💐❤️
Deepest sympathy to all the Dee Family. Chic will be sadly missed. Chic and Barrie/Dad will be able to go to all the clearing sales they want to, and Gwenda will have to keep them in line!
Irene, Sharon, Nigel, Gayle, Dianne and Baulch families.
So sad to learn of my mate’s passing. I will miss the morning coffee’s and chat about old times with the SR&WSC (Goulburn Murray Water) and our golf trips away. Condolences to the wider Dee family. Will be forever in our hearts. RIP Chic.
Graham & Thelma.
Loads of love and hugs as you celebrate & remember the awesome fella Chic! He will most certainly live on through you all.
An absolute legend who always had a witty word & a cheeky grin, even when he was up to mischief!!
Thinking of you all today especially.
Heather M xx
Sincere sympathy to all the Dee family on the sudden passing of Chic. Our thoughts are with you all.
Ken & Marge Charleson.
So sorry to hear of Chic’s passing – a truly lovely gentleman, deepest sympathy to John, Wendy ,Jenny & Rob and families. Now reunited with Gwen.
“Your hair looks nice Chic !!”
Love from Lisa & Howie Morrow and family
PS The TWC pharmacy family will miss his wit, his cheek and appreciation, always a pleasure to see him come in.
Such fond memories of times with Kerang & District Band and Chic up the back with his bass, always ready to help with everything from set up, transport, hall maintenance and mentoring of new players. So welcoming to us when we first came to Kerang in 1995 and particularly to Bill when he first sought out a local band to play with.
We will always remember Chic, Mick and Dick – the 3 elder statesmen of the band. Bill is already there with Mick welcoming Chic. May they all still play and enjoy their music wherever they are.
Our condolences to Chic’s family.
Kathy Elder, Lisa Elder, Megan Riedl (Elder)
Deepest sympathies to the Dee families!
What a sincere loss to everyone, such a champion Aussie/English gentleman! RIP.
Gary Webb.
Deepest to sympathy to John, Rob, Wendy , Jenny and families . Mr Chic will be fondly remembered with many good times fishing , camping and hunting . Will be sadly missed by all that knew him RIP.
Leanne and Peter (Speed).
Today we mourn the loss of a true friend and gentleman. Chic was a man of remarkable integrity, whose character and kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Together with Gwen, he set a shining example of a life well-lived – one embedded in humility, true values and love. Chic’s warm personality and quick wit brought joy to all he knew. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will always be cherished and admired.
Rest in peace Chic, reunited with your beloved Gwen.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to John, Jennifer, Wendy and Robert.
Graham and Bernice
Condolences to all the Dee family. A true legend of Kerang who will be missed all. Our thoughts are with you. Colin and Heather..
We are so sad that Chic has died. The world is such a poorer place without him. That same world is so much better that he was in it and in our lives. Meeting Chic always made the day excellent. When he and Barry came visiting we had great laughs. Chic and Gwenda together again. We offer our deepest sympathy to Wendy, Jenny, John, Rob, and their families.
Bronwyn and Geoff Hunt
My deepest condolences to the Dee families. Mr Chic had a heart of gold. And he was such a character. He will be sadly missed. But it was his time to go see Gweny. RIP 🙏🤗
RIP Chic, fond memories of you and my Grandpa sharing a yarn about bees and many other things.
Sincere sympathy to Chic’s family. He was a fun person to be around and we loved his stories. He will be sadly missed.
Paul and Lyn Madden.
Deepest sympathy to John, Rob, Wendy, Jenny & families on the passing of Chic, a wonderful man & a real character. Always a laugh involved when having a chat, fondly remembered friend of the extended Brown family. Rest easy Chic.
Colin & Marion Brown.
On behalf of the Kerang Dance Club, we would like to offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to Henry (Chic) Dee’s family for his contributions to the community and his intense love and support for his family.
The Dance Club of Kerang has long been associated with the Kerang Brass Band, which has operated for over 100 years here in Kerang. Our club has been a shared tenant of the band hall, which has very much been a home for various band members for a long time. Chic and his band members created and played enjoyable music for many occasions with strong passion and commitment that was admired by all of us.
Chic and his fellow band members played a key role in encouraging the Kerang Dance Club to take on the responsibility of maintaining the Kerang Band Hall. They also offered advice based on a recent assessment and the dance club’s historical context, aiming to enhance all hall facilities to preserve this valuable asset for the Kerang community.
Quotation:
Life is my university; I hope to graduate with some distinction. – Louisa May Alcott
Chic arrived in Kerang from England many years ago, demonstrating strong family commitment, a wonderful personality, loyalty, and support for others, which our dance club has greatly benefited from. There is no doubt that his journey was centred around learning, sharing, and giving, and he certainly graduated with distinction. Our club has undoubtedly gained from his presence and guidance, as have many others. In many ways, this verse encapsulates it all.
I expect to pass through this world, but once
Any good, therefore that I can do
Or any kindness that I can show
Let me do it now
Let me not defer or neglect for
I shall not pass this way again
President Peter Beet
Sec Denise Fehring
On behalf of the Kerang dance club and its members
We are saddened to hear the sudden passing of big Chic. We have lots of wonderful memories of a long time family friend including MC at our wedding. Condolences to John, Rob, Wendy, Jenny & families.
Lyn, Peely & family.
Condolences to the Dee family, such a special man, always happy he also had a beautiful singing voice. Will be truly missed.
To Rob, John, Wendy, Jenny and families, sending our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Chic. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Nev, Jo Murray and family.
Condolences to Chic’s family. He the ability to brighten anyone’s day and will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with all the Dee Family on the sudden passing of “old” Chic!.
Robert will miss him from the common meeting place at IGA !!
Just last week the Greeting with “You here again!! – any Ducks?? “”
We loved his wit. He will be missed by many!!
Condolences to all families RIP Chic
Robert, Barb and families
Hey Chic, I only knew you a short time and you never forgot my name. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to introduce you to my horses which I know you would have enjoyed. Have a good time up there keeping everyone entertained like you did down here.
Lots of love, your favourite ambo, Megan 💕
So sorry to hear of the passing of Chic, he was such a lovely man with a great sense of humour! A dedicated member to the wider Kerang community & will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to John, Wendy, Robert, Jenny & their familes.
Reunited with Gwen. RIP Chic
Lindsay & Fran Thorne
Our deepest sympathy to all of chics family on his sad passing . He will be remembered fondly for his wit and humour . One funny man .RIP Chic . X Lyn & Sambo
Justin and Siew Cleeland
Chic and Gwenda were wonderful neighbours for many years living opposite the Cleeland family in Fitzroy Street.
Very sad to see Chic has now also gone. He will leave a reputation for everything that makes a good bloke and a solid citizen!
Deepest sympathy to all the Dee family.
Siew and Justin Cleeland
Our deepest sympathies to the extended Dee family on the passing of Chic. A nearby neighbour for 34 years. Always a wave, a smile and ‘Hello’. We will miss his noisy diesel Toyota ‘clack clack ‘ past our house each day. A lovely gentleman who was always positive, happy, friendly and will be so sadly missed by all who knew him. Love to all. Kyra and Paul Laughlin
Very saddened to hear of Chic’s passing. Have many fond memories of days at the gun clubs, many music days of the band playing for Australia Day. A good friend to my late husband Ken, who always had a good laugh with him whenever they met. Deepest sympathy to all the family. At rest now with his Gwen.
Sincere condolences to all the Dee families on the passing of Chic. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP 💔 🙏
Nola & Robbo.
Deepest sympathies to the Dee families. What a lovely fella. RIP Chic.
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Vicki and Mick Coobs
Condolences to the Dee family on the passing of Chic.
Kath (Gabby Hayes)
Sympathy to all Chic’s family at this sad time.. A valued community member & friend to many..
A long time friend & shooting mate late John Dunstan.. Always sense humour.. chat.. kind word & trusted friend to our family..
A true gentleman who’s passing has left a void in many lives.
Many stories will continue be told.. laughter will continue as memories unfold on the life journey of Chic & Gwen. Rest in peace..
Regards Heather Dunstan & family..
Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Rob , Jenny and families. Keith and Joan Bell’s family have very fond memories of Uncle Chic. Our father, Keith, enjoyed his company and his fish and our mother, Joan, appreciated the visits and bucket of honey. For us children he was a fresh breeze of slightly naughty humour accompanied by warm and genuine hugs.
RIP Chic. A valued community person with a wicked wit and big heart. You’ll be missed mate, but Gwen was waiting so you’ll be right. A long time and valued Kerang Band member and the stories you told were many and varied. Condolences to the family.
Sincere condolences to John, Rob, Wendy, Jenny and families. Chic was a much treasured friend of the Davey family and longtime shooting buddy of Blackduck, Warne and Buz. I have great memories of post shoot get togethers where The Pom would have everyone rolling with laughter at his interpretation of the day’s events. He will never be forgotten in this household. RIP Chic.
R.I.P Chic, a great bandsman who loved his music and his Eb Bass. We will miss his company whenever we play. We’ll make sure we keep playing his favourite pieces .🎼 Our condolences to Chic’s family.
Tim Croft Swan Hill and District Concert Band
Sincere sympathy to John Wendy Jenny and Rob and families on the passing of Chic
Always up for a great chat
Reunited with Gwen
He will be missed 🐝🐝🦋
Fay Godden and girls xx
Deepest sympathy to Chic’s family at this sad time. I only had the pleasure of a chat with Chic outside IGA very recently. Always giving cheek, always up for a chat and always a great person to talk with. Reunited with his much loved Gwen. Rest in peace now Chic. From one of your many Fitzroy Street neighbours. ❤️
We are all so sad to hear of Chic’s passing, a wonderful neighbour to us for many years in Wattle Ave.
He had a formidable sense of humour and loved a chat but above all he was a loving husband to Gwenda, a wonderful father, friend and highly respected in the Kerang community.
Sending our deepest condolences to John, Wendy, Jenny, Rob and extended families.
He will be greatly missed.
Des, Ann-Maree, Angela, Paul Roney
Such sad news, I loved our chats and your wit, you were so good to my parents when they visited, I will miss you Chic, our thoughts and prayers to all the family.💔
Condolences to the Dee family. Old Chic was a bloody ripper of a bloke, always had a good story to tell every time I seen him he will be missed by a lot of people, he was loved by so many. RIP CHIC.
Condolences to the Dee family.
Nikita and Daniel.
Sincere condolences to Chic’s family, a treasured Kerang neighbour for 10 years, and a regular and valued visitor to Gerry after his medical difficulties. He spoilt our visiting grandsons with jars of his honey. When they were told Chic had passed away the little boys both said ‘he was a nice man’. Thank you Chic for your kindness and friendship, you will always be remembered. As we’d visited his home town in the UK, Bourton on Water, he loved to talk and share stories about his birthplace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Apologies that we can’t return for his service, we are with you in spirit.
Christine and Gerry.
So sorry for your loss Wendy. 🕊️🕊️
Saddened to hear of Chic’s passing, what a legend of a man…back in the arms of the love of his life…
Love to all the Family from Brett and Jodi Condely and Family.
Sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Chic. Our thoughts are with all the Dee family..
Ann and Roger Pay.
What a wonderful human being. Deepest sympathy to John, Wendy, Jenny and Robert and their extended families on the passing of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a very special person, a fine and true gentleman. You had a terrific innings Chic, now reunited with Gwen. Rest in Peace.
Love Dennis Taylor and Grandson Ned Crellin. No more honey and who will we give the Mushies to now Chic? xx
Deepest sympathy to the families of Chic. Will miss his Pommy sense of humour.
Neale & Dayle Fenton 💔
Oh Chic, what a larrikin. A true genuine bloke who called a spade a spade. Reunited with his beloved Gwen. The world is a lot less fun without Chic. Our deepest sympathies to all of the Dee families.
Love Judy and Hippo (Garry) ❤️
Chic was a legend in the UK as well as at home. He was always very welcoming to all the youngsters travelling over from Blighty.
I have very happy memories of Chic and Gwenda back in the late 80’s when I was lucky enough to stay with them. Chic would take me to see the sunflowers which was an excuse for him to have a few stubbies. My thoughts are with the family and this very sad time.
To all the Dee families and grandchildren etc. I’m sure he will be sorely missed by all.
A great fellow with a heart of gold and a sharp wit.
Condolences to you all.
RIP Chic.
Wendy and family, sorry for the loss of such an important person in your life.
Thinking of you all.
Love Nikki xx
Chic we are so lucky to have had you in our lives, the distance never mattered, we will miss you terribly.
To Wendy, Rob, John and Jenny and families we send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. A great Christian man, who had a wicked sense of humour and a well-respected member of our Kerang community. Always up for a chat and plenty of laughter. Lorraine will miss your banter regarding the handshakes on Sunday “Chiccy Dee”! A long time friend who we will miss dearly. Reunited with your beloved Gwenda. RIP our dear friend.
The President and Committee of Kerang & District Agricultural Society Inc. extend their deepest sympathy to Wendy, Rob, Jenny and John and families on your sad loss of your father and grandfather. Chic was a long-time exhibitor, in the orchid section of our show, and always provided us with fun and laughter over the years. A community man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. RIP Chic.
Our most sincere condolences to all family members.
We were blessed to live next door to Chic and will forever miss his cheeky smile and his head popping over the fence to check what we were up to and how Gary played at golf.
He is now lovingly reunited with the love of this life, Gwenda.
Kaz and Gaz.
Dear Chic,
Mick and I are going to miss the best neighbour and friend. We feel very blessed to have known Chic for the past 15 years. We have loved his wit, laughter and stories and will miss our neighbourhood get-together at Xmas.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jo and Mick Fisher.
So sad and sorry to hear of Chic’s passing. Such a lovely gentleman always up for a chat and laugh. We will all miss you at IGA xxxx
So sorry to hear of the passing of Chic, he was such a lovely man, and great fun! A long time true friend to the Napier family, and most especially Audrey and Ivan. He was a gentleman that we all have fond memories of during our time growing up in Kerang, most particularly through the close and long standing friendship between Neil and John, and all of the associated sporting, fishing, target shooting and hunting interests. He will be sorely missed.
Our sincere sympathy at this sad time to John, Wendy, Jenny, Rob and families.
Love from Gill, Alan and Family.
To John, Rob, Wendy, Jenny & extended family we are so saddened on the passing of Chic, he was such a fantastic person & wonderful friend of Thora & Freddie, (both dec). Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Michael and Ann McAlister & Family.
Oh Chic – we will miss you!
Your cheeky phone calls, pranks, quick wit and interesting stories. Ellie will also miss her Marie biscuit treats!
You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Our ‘farm manager’ now at rest and reunited with Gwenda
Our sincere sympathy to John, Rob, Wendy and Jenny and their families.
With love from John, Judi, Aaron, David, Jess, Georgie, Quinn and Billy xx
Deepest condolences to Chic’s family, such a lovely man, always ready for a laugh.
Lynne Crichton (Jane).
To dear Wendy, Pete and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather, I will miss his knocks at the window 💙 Sending lots of love and thoughts your way.
Maree Hunter and family xx
My sincere condolences to all of Chic’s family. I always enjoyed our chats and that cheeky grin whenever we met. A great man who will be missed by many.
RIP Chic 🙏
I will miss his cheerful smile and conversation. My sympathies to his loving family.
Pat G.
So sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Deepest sympathy to all the Dee families on the passing of Chic. A lovely man always on for a chat. Now reunited with his beloved Gwenda. RIP Chic 🙏
Chic was the best neighbour anyone would want. His sudden passing is a great loss to the neighbourhood and community.
He and Gwenda were across the road for our 44 years there (and for my grandparents before that. So many memories for ourselves, our two daughters, Amy and Emma, and our visiting grandchildren.
A lovable Pommie larrikin, now reunited with Gwenda.
Sincere sympathy to John, Wendy, Jenny and Rob and your families.
Ken and Anne Jenkins.
Condolences the Dee family will be missed a great man 💐💙💔
Love Kerry, Fonz and family.
R.I.P My friend, a cup of “proper English” tea will never be the same. Back with Gwenny xx