A Funeral Service for Mrs Merilyn Eve HOPE will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, KERANG on MONDAY (28th April, 2025) commencing at 2:00pm.
Location of Church can be found here
A Private Cremation will follow.
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).
Merilyn’s Service will be live streamed on MONDAY (28th April, 2025) commencing at 2.00pm.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on MONDAY.
Sincere sympathy to Chris and the Hope family. Merilyn was a great member of and contributor to the Murrabit district. She will be sadly missed.
Paul and Lyn Madden.
Our deepest sympathies to Chris, Matt, Anthony, Tania and families for the loss of your dear Wife and Mother. Thinking of you all at this very hard time.
Rest peacefully Maz.
Love to you all,
Rhonda and Ray
Ashley and Leah
So sorry to hear about the loss of Merllyn. Her dedication to teaching, family, friends and community will be remembered.
MAZ,
Our singing, dancing, loving friend and grandma. Missing you. Rest now!
Your
GBB’s
Grandma’s Behaving Badly
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to Uncle Chris, Matthew, Anthony, Tania and families at this very sad and difficult time. Auntie Merilyn was such a loving, kind, wise, compassionate, community minded and family oriented person who will be greatly missed. We appreciate that she shared her love of nature, immediate and extended family, Murrabit and the mighty Murray River with us, we are grateful for her love and will miss her regular phone calls, always great chats full of loving and wise advice. May memories of precious times together bring you all comfort. RIP Auntie Merilyn.
A beautiful service for a special lady and some wonderful memories shared. Our thoughts extend to all the family.
Paul, Karen and Archie Gardner
Dear Chris and family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all today as you say goodbye.
My sincere condolences.
To Chris,Matt,Ant,Tania and families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Merilyn.
Many happy memories growing up down the road and our families spending holidays together.
We are unable to be there today,but will be in our thoughts
love Brad,Rebecca,Makenzi,Isobel and Ben.
Sending so much love. She was as an incredible lady and I learnt so much from her about life. May she rest peacefully xxx Amy Campbell and family
Sympathy to the Hope family on the passing of
Marilyn
Pam Lingenberg and family xx
Dear Chris, Anthony, Matthew and Tania.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful Merilyn.
She was a wonderful member of the Murrabit community who will be greatly missed.
Treasure the memories.
Unfortunately we won’t be able to attend her funeral.
Jim Hirst and Simonie Thorne
Funny, Smart. Family first. Loving. Community always, Adventurous. What a great life shared with wonderful people. Much love and warm hugs to Chris, Matt-Kate, Athony- Claire, Tania and Troy,
Dear Chris , Matt, Anthony, Tanya & families we are deeply saddened & extend our sincerest sympathy to you all on the passing of Merilyn. Our love & caring thoughts are with you at this time. Merilyn was such a warm & beautiful person. Now together with Brendan. Cheryl, Cameron ,Kirolie & families. 💐❤️
Our sincere condolences to Chris and families at this sad time,I always remember Merilyn loved being involved in the musicals at the Murrabit hall! Love Fay and Ian Hobson and families.
Maz was unique, sparkling, and warm.
A loyal, constant wise friend.
Adventurous, fun loving and cheeky.
A thinker And so kind
And so much more to us all. Chris, we send our love to you and Matthew and Kate, Anthony and Claire and Tanya and Troy and all their precious children at the loss of your darling Merilyn..
So sadly, we are unable to be at Maz’s Thanksgiving & Farewell
We are certainly with you all in spirit.
We have a candle burning for Merilyn, surrounded by flowers… Delicate and vibrant.
Maz’s strong spirit will live on in us all.
Much love,
Anne & Roger & Jim & Laura McKinnon.
Dear Chris and family.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Merilyn. Fond memories of golf at Murrabit and car club trips.
Helen and John Olcorn
What an amazing woman!
Our hearts go out to all the Hope family
Merilyn had the perfect balance of kindness, charm and that little bit of mischief about her
Such a sad loss to all
So beautifully put to exactly describe precious Maz.
Oh Chris that is so heartbreaking after everything you have been through together. The only bright side is she will be back with Brendan. I hope that all the memories will keep her alive in your heart, she was such a lovely caring lady. I will fondly remember her from our tennis days. Love from Karen and Stephen Arthur xxx
Deepest sympathy Chris. From Yvonne & Ron
Sincere sympathy to Chris, Matthew, Anthony,and Tania on the passing of Maz our thoughts are with you all XOXO Evelyn and Gary Napier and family
Our deepest sympathies to Chris and family on the passing of Marilyn
Greg and Cheryl Gin
Our deepest sympathy to Chris and family. So sorry to learn of Merilyn’s passing, we’ll miss her warmth, openness, generosity and practicality. Sending lots of love from the Webb family.
Deepest sympathy to Chris and family
Deepest sympathy to Chris & family on your loss . Val , Lisa & Donna. (Powley)🙏
Dear Chris & Family,. Sending our Love & Sincere Condolence’s on the loss of Beautiful Merilyn,. she was such a a Lovely, Gentle Soul, who always made us feel so welcome,.thinking of you all,.🌹💕Gary & Wendy Riley.
Sincere condolences to Chris and family.
Sending love to Chris and all the family. Merilyn was a kind and caring cousin to many. Catherine and Neil
To Chris and family,we are so sorry to hear of Merilyns passing. Merilyn loved her times spent on the Car Club holidays and weekend coffee runs .
Thinking of you all at this time.
R.I.P❤️❤️❤️
Tamara,John& Jorja Ritchie
Deepest sympathy on the passing Merrilyn she was an amazing member of our community who always took the time to have a chat and share her love. May god give you strength at this time Glen, Fiona and families
We were so lucky to have you in our lives Aunty Merilyn. I will always remember the times our families spent together growing up and the fun we all had.
Deepest sympathy and lots of love to you all,
Darren, Kanella and the kids
Sending our love to Chris and all Merilyn’s family. She was a very kind, supportive and loving cousin. Memories last forever. Cathie and Neil.
To Chris and family, Our very deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Marilyn xx
Dear Chris and family. We are saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Merilyn. One caring beautiful lady. Find memories of our tine spent with her on Car Club Trips. Ken & Shirley
What a kind, friendly, humble, musical, strong, resilient woman you were. I’m sorry that I didn’t get to sing more songs sharing your music. My condolences to Chris and family, the Murrabit Community and her wider circle
Sincere condolences & kind thoughts to the Hope families on the passing of Merilyn. Nola & Allan Robinson 🙏
Deepest sympathy to Chris & family,
Merilyn will be sadly missed & remember as a very kind & caring lady. At Rest Dear Merilyn.
Jan & Jack Henry
Happier memories of one of the Grandmas behaving badly. Merilyn your stage presence will be fondly remembered as will be your kindness and friendship to all. You always had genuine interest in what we were up to and shared your own life events back. Happy reading, singing, and dancing.
Warm hugs to the Hope families. X
Jen and the Mcdonald kids.
Heartfelt sympathy to Chris and all the family on the very sad loss of your dear Merilyn. Merilyn’s intelligent, warm and empathetic ways endeared her to so many and she will indeed be greatly missed.
RIP Merilyn.xx
On behalf of Jim, Lorraine, Cass, Paul and Nicole Danson and their families, we send our sincere condolences to the Hope Family on the loss of a lovely lady.
Auntie Merilyn, your kindness, empathy and support will be greatly missed. You made such a positive impact on me in my younger days and the direction my life has taken since then.
My thoughts are with Uncle Chris, Tania, Anthony and Matthew and your families.
Merilyn leaves an amazing legacy of love, family togetherness, community spirit and friendship. These values richly enhance the lives of her husband Chris, their children and grandchildren.
Over the years we thank you for the many treasured family times, our lovely Merilyn, now at peace with Brendan.
With loving sympathy to Chris, Tania, Troy, Matthew, Kate, Anthony, Clare, all the grandchildren, family and friends.
Cathy, Terry and family.
Deepest sympathy to Chris and family on the passing of Merilyn. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Irene & Ed Whelan and family.
Chris & family, we are shocked & saddened by the passing of Merilyn, was always a pleasure to catch up on car club trips. A lovely lady taken to soon, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Colin & Marion Brown.
Dear Chris, Matthew, Anthony, Tania & families,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful wife & Mum.
I have many fond memories of her kindness, gratitude & generosity to me during one of the most difficult times in her life.
Sending love & condolences to you all 🤍
Neisha Velleley
My deepest sympathies to you all. So so sorry for your loss.. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending so many hugs your way.. 💕💕
Sincere condolences to Chris and family on the passing of Merilyn, a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Rest in Peace.
Ken and Marge Charleson
Sympathy to Chris and family as you feel the loss of your sweet and gentle natured woman. I will miss our chats at car club events and am thinking of all Merilyn’s family and friends at this sad time.
Deepest sympathy to all the Hope family. Merilyn will be remembered with such fond memories. A wonderful mum, friend and such a kind heart. Thinking of you all.
Much love Kevin & Kelly Spiteri and family
We will miss you Auntie Merilyn. Such a beautiful part of our family, so many happy memories of farm visits and walks along the Murray. Very special times for us growing up as children, and also for my boys when we visited you and Uncle Chris.
We were always welcomed by you and Uncle Chris, I loved the advice you’d give me and will treasure this. Sending my love and love of our family and boys to you all.
Donna, Adam, Terrence, Christopher and Jodee, Douglas and Bianca, Jefferson, Eliza and Wren.
Oh my! So sorry to read this. Much love & sympathy to you all.
Auntie Merilyn,
How lucky I have been to have you in my life. You were the person who bought people together you were the person who asked me about my thoughts and feelings and checked in with me throughout my youth and into adulthood.
Our twin families are closely connected and I will treasure the effort that our parents made to ensure the relationships between our families was strong. The love that you freely shared with family and friends was unconditional and always evident. Always ensuring a catch up was held even when life seemed so busy.
You shared your love of reading and literature with me and reconnected me to books. You took to time to really know me and thus recommened novels that were inspiring and challenging.
You shared your love of nature and in particular the Murray. Visiting always meant a trip to the river whether it be to sit and chat or swim, play or remember Brendan and the joy he bought us.
Auntie Merilyn was an amazing person who will leave an enormous hole in our hearts .
Uncle Chris, Matt , Ant and Tania I am thinking of you all at this terribly difficult time.
Cindy x
Dear Chris, we’ve just heard the news of Merilyn’s passing, she was special, in every sense of the word. We remember your family with much love, Merilyn at last with Brendon 🙏
Much love to the Hope family.
Ian & Lyn McTavish.
Dear Chris, we are devastated to hear of your precious Merilyn’s passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers. We are not able to attend Merilyn’s service due to a prior commitment but we send our love & support to you & your family & pray the many memories you have will keep you all strong & that you will draw strength from each other. Sending lots of love. 🤠👱♀️Webby & Jan.🙏😘❤️
Deepest sympathy to Chris and family on the loss of Merilyn. Fond memories of time spent at tennis and football at Murrabit when we were all a lot younger. Hold onto your happy times and memories. Rest peacefully Merilyn.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yvonne, Craig and Jason Thompson
Deepest sympathy to Chris and family on your loss. I have strong memories of helping you during previous hard times, I’m now in the same boat as you.
All the best Chris from Geoff.
Our sympathies to Chris and family..Max and Andrea..
Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our dear friend Merilyn. Our deepest sympathies go to Chris, Matthew, Anthony, Tania and families.
Sincere condolences on the loss of Merilyn to the Hope family. A strong, intelligent lady who had her family and community interests always at the forefront. A sad loss.
Pam Campbell.
Merilyn’s beautiful voice will be missed at Hum n Strum, as will her lovely smile and kind and caring nature by all in the Murrabit community.
Our sincere sympathy to Chris and all the family on your sad loss. With love John and Judi Ficken
Our love to the Hope family on the loss of dear Merilyn. She will be sadly missed by her close family, friends and the Murrabit community. She has led a remarkable life and can now rest in peace with Brendan.
With love,
The Millard family.
Chris. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Sorry we will miss Marilyn’s service as we are away.
Rose and Alan 💕💕
Deepest sympathy to the Hope family on the passing of Maz. Happy memories of our many get togethers. Rest in peace.
Lee Gibson.