A Funeral Service for Leanne Elizabeth DICKINSON will be held at the Gunbower Recreation Reserve on FRIDAY (31st October 2025) commencing at 2.00 pm. The family would like to request that everyone wear something colorful representing Leanne’s life.
Location of the service can be found here
A Private cremation 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).
Leanne’s Service will be live streamed on FRIDAY (31st October, 2025) commencing at 2.00 pm.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on FRIDAY.
Very shocked to hear this sad and unexpected news. Leanne had such a presence in so much of Cohuna, there’s no doubt she will be missed and remembered by many.
To Leanne’s children, partner and family I truly send prayers. This was a time a life to enjoy, not for saying goodbye.
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Lan’s passing. She was such a vibrant person, much loved and gone to soon. The world will be less bright without her. Deepest condolences to Travis, Shaun, Alby, Bree, Lindsay, Pedro and their families. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Beautiful service, beautiful words for a beautiful lady! Lanny you were simply the Best of Best, your beautiful sole will be sadly missed 💔Sending lots of love to your beautiful families & beautiful close friends, thinking of you all 🥂❤️X
Geez Lan. How do we say thankyou, for the hugs and reassurance when needed. You offered me both many times and they were the best hugs ever. Your jokes and funny commentary made a trip to the Dr not just a chore. To your family, Lindsay, the kids and Pedro, I just don’t have the words to help you get through this difficult time. Leanne was loved and respected by so many. Rest easy beautiful.
Leanne, a dear friend gone far too soon, will be sadly missed forever XOXO
Lan shared stories & wisdom, always fun, loving, supportive, inspirational.
Lucky enough to share Shaun & Mel with her and our 3 beautiful grandchildren. She will now watch over and love and protect them all from above.
That cheeky giggle!
Loved her family, friends, garden, music, bubbles.
Deepest sympathy to Lindsay, Shaun & Mel, Jaeda, Jude & Cruz; Travis, Alby, Bree and their families.
Helen & Wayne Brooks XOXO
My deepest sympathy to Lindsay and the entire family. As Joanne Florance’s oldest brother I was introduced to Leanne many years ago and the last time I saw her and Lindsay was the night before heading home to Houston for fish and chips. Jo and Lan were so close they could always finish each others sentences, and usually with a giggle or full on laugh. Lan loved life and loved her family and friends more. She never met a stranger and always made me feel welcome. I when I think of her I can hear her infectious laughter and the smile that always greeted you. You will be remembered and loved by those who will miss you dearly. Farewell dear soul.
So heartbreaking 💔
Our love and deepest condolences to Lan’s family and friends. Lan’s infectious laughter & huge personality is ingrained in so many and will be remembered & missed always ❤️❤️
Oh Lan. This is just too sad to fathom. I am so grateful we ran into each other recently in Echuca. I got to give you the biggest hugs. I cannot believe I am even writing this.. Sending all the love I have to your beautiful fam and I can’t even begin to imagine the heartbreak they would be feeling right now. You are and forever will be the biggest ray of sunshine. Sleep well beautiful lady. ❤️
I had the honour of being a friend of the unflappable, unstoppable, unforgettable Leanne, and now we have an extra star in the night sky.
To Leanne’s beautiful Partner Lindsay, Children, Grand children, and Father “Pa” my heart is full of sadness for you losing such a warm, wonderful Partner, Mother, Grand mother and Daughter.
Although I had not met her children and grand children she always spoke so lovingly about you all and was always looking forward to holidays, celebrations and surprise visits from those living away! I had the pleasure of meeting beautiful Ma and Pa on visits to Canberra who she had an extraordinary bond with. It was so wonderful to see this.
Lindsay she was so excited to be having more time and holidays with you also often talking about the renovations at Maudie Belles since the move from Echuca.
I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Leanne for the best part of 8 years.
Leanne was part of the Cohuna team for the best part of 23 years and stepped back as Practice Manager in January this year to hand the baton over to long serving Assistant Manager Di.
For anyone that met Leanne, you will remember her for sure with her quit wit, questioning EVERYTHING and EVERYONE! She had an extraordinary presence often leaving those behind that could not keep up with her. Most of all she had an enormous heart to match her presence and for that we will miss her dearly including her signing off the weekly PM meetings with the joke of the week!
Thank you, Leanne, for your unwavering dedication to the Cohuna practice who were your extended family and to the wider Ochre family.
We miss you already and may you rest in peace now love. xox
Sincere sympathy to Lindsay, Leanne’s families and friends, we are very sorry for your loss. Leanne will be sadly missed by many. Ken, Donna and Family
Our lives just became a lot more dull without you.
Muva, you are already so missed.
What an impact you made.
X
My thoughts are with all Leanne’s family & friends at this sad & shocking time. Her loss to her family, friends and community is evident in all the tributes I have read online. Although I only worked for a very short period of time for Leanne I had a lot of respect for her and whenever she would see me always had time to say ‘Hello’ and have a chat. Rest peacefully Leanne xx 🤍🕊️
October 29th, 2025 at 11.30pm
Sandy and Norm
Heart breaking… so very very sad..
Such a sincere..fun loving.. warm.. inclusive
lady… who will be greatly missed.
It was a privilege to have shared a small part of your journey..
Always fun and laughter … friendship.. and a few
bubbles..
A very rare gem.
Taken much too soon.
Love and sincere condolences to Lyndsay
and family ..
She will be always remembered as a brave and beautiful woman who loved life and had big dreams for her family and community. She was a great mother and grandmother. She advocated for her hospital and the clinic she dedicated her life to. She looked after me and my family when we came new to Cohuna and we made us feel loved and appreciated. I can’t say enough about her.
RIP Leanne. ❤️😔
To Kane, Bridie and all your family, thinking of you at this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
From Rory, Glenn and all the team at Atma
We are saddened & shocked at the passing of Leanne.
Sincere sympathy to Lindsay & families.
Leanne was such a beautiful lady inside & out.
We can only imagine the mischief Leanne & Bill will be getting up to in Heaven.
Love Lyn , Brian , Julie , Teddy , Helen & Ian , xxxx.
Thinking of all the families at the passing of Leanne 💔
Thinking of all the families at this sad time 💔
To Lindsay Travis Shaun Alby Bree & Families, Pedro & Family
We extend our sympathy to you all on the loss of Leanne, she will be dearly missed.
Val & Noel Schwencke.
We are sorry to hear the passing of Leanne, Nan is very grateful to her as she helped her years ago
Sincere sympathy to Leanne’s family and friends, we are very sorry for your loss. Leanne will be missed by many ❤️
Keith and Denise Wakeman and family.
So sad to hear of Leanne’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all her family. Thinking of you all.
Deepest sympathy to Leanne’s family, still stunned that she has passed. Such a bubbly person now in God’s garden.
Kim Corner née Hivon.
We’re all going to miss that cheeky laugh, the wise words & her larger than life personality.
Our catch ups were very special. The bubbles were cold & the conversations went on all night.
Lan, you have left a huge hole in our hearts. Thinking of you Lindzs & Lan’s family.
She left behind the best memories to treasure always.
Beautiful inside & out.
While at work today I was shocked to hear the news. Few years back Leanne came to Canberra to help out with one of the Ochre Centre’s. I will never forget when she walked in, her warm smile, positive nature, she lit up the room. She was always there to help!! I remember not wanting her to leave. Even though we didn’t know each other very long, it felt like we knew each other forever. I will never forget our work trip to Sydney and the laughter after few glasses.
May you rest in peace beautiful lady 🥺
My condolences to the family.
Like everyone I had to read this with shock. Such a generous spirit in every way. Sending condolences to her family at this very difficult time. Know Leanne touched many, deeply and far and wide.
So saddened & in shock hearing of Lan’s passing. Lan was a beautiful person, a wonderful mum & loyal much loved and reliable friend to many. If you were in her company you were guaranteed a good time & many laughs.
Condolences to all the family. 🕊️
Muva Lan words cannot express how sad it is to hear of your passing! You were still so bubbly and positive leading up to your op, you said “I will see ya in about a week”. I was coming to help keep everything nice and clean at Maudie’s where you were meant to be recovering 😢. You were one of a kind always full of love and support. You took on so many as your own – myself included. Your wise words and wisdom will be missed so much. Your big smile, laugh, your bright, bubbly and wonderful sense of humour and your beautiful self will be missed more than you know. You always spoke highly of your beautiful family with a smile. We love you Lan, gonna miss our catch-ups soo much 😢. Sending our deepest condolences to Lindsay, Pedro, Shaun & Family. I’m so sorry again 😢. Beautiful lady taken far too soon. Rest In Paradise LAN 💔💔
So hard to believe that she is gone. A lady full of life, taken far too soon. Her beaming smile will be missed. Thinking of her family and close friends at this difficult time.
Such a shock to hear the passing of Leanne. Sending our condolences & love to all the family. She will be so missed by all her family & friends. That big happy smile & bubbly personality. Rest in Peace❤️
Deepest sympathy to Leanne’s family. A bright star with a smile and a laugh for everyone. Rest in peace.
To Lindsay, Travis, Shaun, Albi & Bree we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leanne, taken too soon. Lots of great memories over the years, may she rest in peace in God’s arms.
Murray and Joy Johnson.
Deepest sympathies to the family. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out! Gone too soon!
Love The Grills family.
Sending my love and thoughts to Leanne’s family. She was a gem who always had time for me when she saw me. Her smile was contagious, and always made me laugh.
Deeepest sympathy to you all.
From Julie Mcloughlan and the boys. x
There are no words for a loss such as this. This world of ours needs more Lans in it, not less. Our hearts go out to all those that Lan loved. Shine on, Lan. You will be greatly missed.
My sincere sympathy to all of Leanne’s family.
Thinking of you all through this really tough time 💞
Love Pam 💝💐🦋
I shook my head in disbelief to see Leanne had passed. So soon after her mother Claire. I can still hear her say, ” Hi Hilly ” when I went to the clinic where she worked a long time and just out and about. I have known Leanne and the family for many years. Leanne is now one of God’s Angels. To Peter and all the family my ❤️ goes out to you all at this sad time. Leanne you will be missed by many but never forgotten, for the happiness and joy you shared with everyone you came in contact with. One thing I will never forget you.
Love to all ❤️
Graeme ‘Hilly” Hill, Cebu, Philippines.
To Leanne’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Another beautiful soul gone to soon.
Remembered for her beautiful smile and laugh.
On behalf of Denise, Max, and the Fehring family,
We offer our deepest condolences to Travis, Shaun, Alby and Bree, as well as to Pedro and family, for the sad passing of Leanne.
Quotation
Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life, unknown author.
This lady still had much to give in her personality, kindness to others and the service Leanne provided in her dealings with the public, particularly through our local GP practice. She also provided love and guidance for her family, always supporting and encouraging them and giving them a vision for the future. Leanne also gave a lot of support to her siblings’ friends, making them welcome and feel part of the family, often referred to as a second mum to them all.
Life’s race well-run,
Life’s work well done
life’s victory one
Now cometh rest
E H Parker
Thank you, Leanne, for being part of the Fehring family’s lives. We will cherish all those memories, and you will never be forgotten.
Denise and Max Fehring
Dearest Lan. You are going to be so deeply missed by absolutely everyone who ever knew you. You were larger than life itself and your love for your family and friends was all encompassing. A beautiful friend taken far too soon.
Our deepest condolences to Lindsay, Pedro, Trav, Shaun, Kane, Bree and their partners and children. Xxxxx
Deepest sympathy to Peter & Tina and family.
Such a beautiful soul taken too soon.
From Gloria and Bernie ( deceased) Baldwin
Dear Lindsay and family, we are so saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing. We have many great memories of her and her larger than life fun personality and infectious laughter. She was passionate about her family and her love for you all shone through via her words. It’s so very hard to believe. Rest in peace Lanny ♥️
Sending love & hugs to Lindsay, Trav, Bill, Abby, Bree, Pedro, & extended family. Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of Lan. Her bubbly personality will be deeply missed as we hold on to the wonderful memories we have. Sorry we can’t be there of Friday xx
Pedro, Trac, Bill, Alby, Bree and all the families. This is unbelievable, I still can’t believe Lan has gone! The brightest, bubbliest person I know. We will keep the monthly Friday night catch ups in your memory! A beautiful person taken way too soon will be remembered forever. Our condolences to all Lan’s family and friends, hearts so broken never to heal💔.
All our love Shelley and Neil 🥺😢💔❤️
I am so saddened and so shocked. I only knew Leanne for a short time when I worked as a locum at Ochre Cohuna but Leanne was so welcoming and inclusive. Thinking of family and friends at this time.
Condolences to all of Leanne’s family and friends. This is very sad news.
Condolences to all Leanne’s family , friends and work colleagues. Cherish all the lovely memories you have and keep her near in your hearts. RIP Leanne.
Dear Lindsay, Allan, & family,
Sending love, & may everyone around you & your family comfort you for the days ahead.
Lan, always smiling, always happy & as bubbly as a glass of champagne.🥂
Love Marilyn, Keith & Lyle xo
I am in shock. Leanne was a breath of fresh air. She worked for us and we had plenty of laughs. I am so saddened by her passing and send all my love and sympathy to Leanne’s family and friends. What a woman she was! Loved her!!!! RIP beautiful lady 😢 ❤️
You always had a smile for everyone Will miss your garden pics. Our thoughts are with the family.
John and Maxine Rush.
Dear Travis, Shaun, Kane & Bree.
Thinking of you all at this sad time of the loss of Leanne. Extending our heartfelt sympathy and love.
Roslyn & Cliff Dwyer.
Lindsay, Travis, Shaun, Kane, Bree, Pedro & all of your lovely families – my heart goes out to each and every one of you. Leanne was such a beautiful person. To know her was to love her. Thank you Lan for letting me be a part of your life ❤️
I was heartbroken to hear about the sudden and unexpected loss of Leanne. Please accept my deepest condolences and may all the family members find comfort within your precious memories of your Partner, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Mother-in-law and Nan. I am with you in sorrow and thinking of all during this very sad time.
This is not how this was to play out Lan – you were meant to come home.
Rest in Peace ‘Muvva’.
I am so saddened by the loss of Lan, deepest condolences to her family and friends.
The world has lost such a beautiful, funny, caring, occasionally naughty and much-loved woman. Hugs to all Lan’s family, extended family and friends – our hearts are broken for your loss as well as for ours.
With love Dougal, Deb and Anne Watson.
To Pedro and Lan’s family, heartfelt condolences at this very sad time.❤️
To all of Leanne’s family, friends and relatives too, our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of dear Leanne, always with a ‘Hello’ when she saw you, our love and prayers too.
From Marie and Des Hudson ❤❤
To know her was to love her. Such a very special friend who brighten our lives. To all Leanne’s family we send our love and condolences as you mourn the unexpected loss of your dearly loved LAN ❤️
To Lan’s family, I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with her family, my heart is broken – will be sadly missed by all.
Love Mandy, Dannielle, Aaron and their families ❤️🌹
Thinking of you all xoxo
Deepest sympathies to the family. Leanne was a wonderful person who was always up for a good laugh and fun times.
Leanne was a bright light and a huge personality to go with her heart. She made a lasting impression on me and offered invaluable guidance.
An amazing lady whom I will miss.
All my love from Lightning Ridge.
Sending my love and strength to the extended family. What a beautiful soul Lan was. The world was a better place with her in it. Taken way too soon!
Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Di Peace.
My dear cousin Lan. Totally shocked at present and my words just can’t express how sad we are. Much love to Lindsay and all her family. Special love to Pete who has been trying to understand this on top of losing his darling Clare.
Lan, last Tuesday we were making plans to catch up for some bubbles. We’ll take a rain check for another time.
Ahhhh Lan, a legend snatched from us way too soon 🙁
We will all miss you.
Condolences to Pedro – this is not how things should play out – and the rest of your family.
Dougal, on behalf of the Watsons.
To dear Pedro , Travis , Shaun , Kane , Bree and all of Lan’s family, my thoughts are with you all at this most challenging time. Lan was a larger than life character who always showed me love and compassion. I will have fond memories of my teenage years at the farm that I will hold close to my heart.
Thanks Lan for letting me be part of your life ❤️
To our long time friend, words are never enough. To the family, our tears say it all. We miss your happy face and loving smile. Lindsay our heart aches for you along with Lan’s family. I’ll look up at night and see you shining down on us. Never forgotten just gone for now ❤️🖤💛
Loren & Bruce Crane.
This is so bloody sad. First Claire an now her daughter Leanne. We are all thinking of you all throughout this rough period 💔😥.
She will be missed by all that knew her.
So sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all of her family & friends.
Len & Dianne.
So shocked to hear of dear Lan’s death. We shared many laughs and good times working together at The Cohuna Clinic (as it was then), such a beautiful lady inside and out. We send our deepest sympathy to Lan’s children and Dad Pedro, as well as her siblings and extended family. A sad time for you all. Much love to all.
Lynne and Les.
Thinking of all Leanne’s family. She will be sadly missed. Beautiful lady.
The Farrant Family 💐💐💐
Deepest sympathy to Lindsay, Trav, Shaun, Alby, Bree, Pedro, family and friends. Such a big loss to everyone, Lan was such a beautiful person. Rest peacefully Lan ❤❤ love to you all xx 🌻❤
Deepest condolences to Leanne’s family. Leanne you were one of my favourite people. I will miss you dearly and of course our couple of glasses of wine. Your laughter and your cheeky smile love you always.
Sincere condolences to Leanne’s family at this incredibly sad time for you all. A lovely friend who was always there when needed, lots of special memories ❤️
Carol & Vin Byrne.
Feeling so sad for all of Leanne’s family and friends, as she has so many. Leanne lit up a room with that lovely smile.
Jennie Goulding.
Such sad news.. hugs and love ❤️ to all of Lan’s family.. reunited with mum.. will always remember that gorgeous smile..
Max and Andrea xxxx
Lan, you have left the community in deep shock. We are devastated to hear of your passing. Our love and thoughts go out to all your family.
Roslyn & Jason Holmes.
To all of Leanne’s family, no words will help but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is such a shock. RIP Leanne.
Love Jeanette and Kevin.
Deepest sympathy to all of Leanne’s family at this very sad time. She was a lovely lady who always showed kindness to me and the boys.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Leanne’s family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and sending our love and hugs to you.❤️
Len and Judi Taylor.
Love and hugs to Lindsay, Pedro, Travis, Bill, Alby, Bree, Vicki, Cherie, Tina and families. Such heartbreaking news to hear that the angels have taken Leanne to be with her mother Claire. Such a lovely lady, always with a friendly smile and welcoming full of life with her own special laugh 😆. She still had so much more life to live with the special people in her life. Her memory will live on around us as we will always remember her in our hearts. Leanne I’m going to miss you so much, you left us before your time. Only time will mend our broken hearts💔💔💔💔💔
What an awful shock. We are sending our love to the family. Leanne was a very special person.
🕊️ Deepest sympathy to Lindsay, Trav, Shaun, Alby, Bree, Pedro families and friends. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful and much loved Leanne. Lan will never be forgotten.
Love to you all 🕊️❤️
Karen & Steve Auricht and Families.
So sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing condolences to the family.
Pat Pollock.
Our thoughts and hearts are with Lindsay and all the family. Blessed to be part of Leanne’s work family for many years, always vibrant, caring, dependable and always with that great sense of humour..
Thanks Boss for all those happy times.
I will miss you always.
Kerri Hird & family
Lan my gorgeous longtime friend, what do we do now? Broken hearted to say the least. To Lindsay, Trav, Shaun, Alby, Bree, Pedro & families. No words can ever touch the pain & sadness you are all going through.
My love to you all x
I’m totally shocked. Not long ago I spoke to you in the clinic, you were lovely and you will be missed. R.I.P Leanne.
Rod O’Brien.
To all of Leanne’s family, we send our love and condolences to you all on the sudden passing of your loved one Leanne.
Love Maxine and Bryan ♥️
This wasn’t the plan, it’s so unbelievable!!!. Such a terrible shock and a huge loss to so many.
To Lindsay and the whole family, we are so sorry for what you are now going through.. We hope that the many fun and happy memories help you all.
Rest easy beautiful Lan.
Love to all who are hurting 💔xx
Michele and Mark.
To the family of Leanne. This is so heartbreaking to hear. Such a fun loving person who loved life. May you RIP Leanne, you will be sadly missed. Our love goes out to everyone who knew her.
Karen and Stephen Arthur xx
Deepest sympathy to all Leanne’s family & friends at this very sad time
Sincere condolences to Leanne’s Family We are deeply sorry for your loss Kevin & Kate always remember with love ❤️
OMG this should not be happening.. Sending loads of love to Lindsay and all the family.. One of the best will be missed by all.. Trish and Steve 😘💔
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Leanne. She was my sister’s best friend and I had had the pleasure of her company on many occasions. She was an intelligent and witty character with a sincere and thoughtful nature. Always there to help out if she could. We spent time with her on camping trips, home visits and other social occasions where she would involve herself in aspiring, constructive, humorous and respectful conversations. She was an amazing cook and always brought more than her fair share to contribute to a meal, and especially looked after my special dietary needs. Her gluten free rocky road was outstanding. I will miss her wit and compassion. I thank her for being a great friend to my sister. I’m thinking of her family and extended family at this time and in the difficult time ahead. My best wishes go out to all that she loved and that loved her.
Peter Crousen
OMG this is not where we should be.. sending loads of love to Lindsay and all the family..such a beautiful lady, will always be remembered.. 💔
We are deeply shocked to hear the terrible news of Leanne’s passing, it was too soon. We will miss her cheeky smile and comments. Deepest sympathy and love to all her family, and Lindsay.💞
Joy and Robert Taylor.
Our deepest sympathy to Lindsay and family. A truly beautiful lady.
Rick and Denise McCluskey
Condolences to all of Leanne’s family, friends and OCHRE colleagues on her unexpected passing. Leanne was a Cohuna icon and well respected by all who knew her.