A Funeral Service for Mr. Robert William ‘Bob’ McBAIN will be held at Adams Funeral Chapel, 39 Fitzroy Street, KERANG on WEDNESDAY (1st April, 2026) commencing at 11:00am.
Location of Chapel can be found here
Followed by Burial at the Kerang Lawn Cemetery.
Location of Cemetery can be found here
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).
Bob’s Chapel Service will be live streamed on WEDNESDAY (1st April, 2026) commencing at 11.00am.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on WEDNESDAY.
Our deepest sympathy to Helen & families. Our thoughts are with you all.
Ken & Marge Charleson.
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family a very good neighbour to Harold Evans when he was still around Geoff Thompson Cohuna
To Helen, Leanne and Families, our Loving Thoughts to you all at this very sad time. Graeme would talk of Bob mentioning bowls which Bob enjoyed. Condolences to you all ❤️ from Maree and Graeme and the Hipworth Families
I’m saddened to hear Mr McBain left us. Deepest sympathy Helen and family.
My thoughts are with you all.
Great bloke and work colleague. Condolences to his family.
Sympathy to Helen on the passing of Bob.
Yvonne & Ron Eckhardt.
Our condolences to Helen, Leanne, Greg, Wade and families on the loss of Bob. Boss and friend to John during his days at the SR&WSC.
John and Michelle Goddard.
Sending love to Helen and families. Having enjoyed many chats over the fence or while he mowed his lawns over the years of being neighbours. Bob was also brave taking on the care of trimming the very nasty prickly begonia that bloomed beautifully for a long time on our fence line (glad we all agreed a privacy screen was less maintenance!) Thanks for lending me the occasional tool when needed and watching over Milly on occasions when I was completely in a pickle. Milly loved it when you would set up the ladder so her and Arkem could chat over the fence when they were little ones. You will be missed by us all. x
My sincerest condolences to Helen, Leanne, Greg, Wade & families on your sad loss of Bob. He always had a happy smile & was ready for a chat. Bob was a friend and colleague of Charlie at the State Rivers. Thinking of you all at this time.
Cheryl 💐❤️
To Helen, Leanne, Greg, Wade & families, our sincere sympathy & condolences to you all at this very sad time.
Bob will be missed by us.
Our kindest regards,
Royce, Donna, Emma & Grant.
Condolences to Helen and family on the passing of Bob.
Fay Godden and family x
Fond thoughts to Helen & Family. Bob, our Neighbourhood Watch for over 50 Years. Rest peacefully, a life well lived.
Jen & Jos.
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Leanne, Greg & Wade and families on the sad loss of Bob. A former colleague from State Rivers days, always up for a chat or a joke. Condolences to you all.
Sandra & Paul.
Thinking of you, Nan and family.
I’ll always remember Pop for the sweetness he carried — in his lollies and in the way he greeted us.
Sending love and thinking of you while you navigate this deep grief.
Dear Grandad,
I didn’t get to see you a lot, but I’ll always remember how kind you were to me and how you went out of your way to make me feel special when we spent time together. That really meant a lot to me.
I’m grateful you are my grandad and I’ll always remember you.
Love Bronte.
Condolences to Helen and family on the passing of Bob.
Fond memories from Jeff and Marg Reade.
Bob made us welcome in Kerang for the short time we were there . Loved our regular chats. You are in the best place Bob!
Marcia and Keith.
Sincere sympathy to Helen and extended family on the passing of Bob.
Bob was a caring and wonderful friend to Bruce over many years.
Truly one of nature’s gentlemen.
Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Love from Yvonne Thompson and family xx
Thinking of you Helen &family… sympathy at this sad time.
May you retain many happy memories of your life journey as a family… RIP Bob.. a respected &liked & valued community member…
Regards Heather Dunstan.
So sorry to hear another member of our extended family has gone over to meet up with all those there before him. My thoughts are with you Helen also Leanne, Greg, Wade and their families.
Bob will be missed by all who knew him.
Rest in peace, Pop. ❤️ Thinking of Nan and sending all our love.
Deepest sympathy to all of Bob’s family and friends for your sad loss. This is so sad.
RIP Bob.
To Helen and family. So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rose and Alan.🙏🙏🙏
Condolences to you Helen in the passing of Bob.
From Joy and Robert Taylor.
To Helen, Leanne, Greg, Wade and families. Sending condolences to you all on the loss of Bob. Keep your memories close to you. A true gentleman.
Nev & Jo Murray and family.
So sad to hear of Bob’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you Helen & all your family. Bob will be missed by so many, especially those who have had the pleasure of playing bowls with him.
Rest in peace now Bob.
Condolences to Helen and family on the passing of Bob.
Frank and Lorraine.
Condolences to Helen, Leanne, Wade and families. Such a lovely man, taken too soon.
On behalf of the Board of Management and members of the Kerang Bowling Club I wish to convey our sincere sympathies to Helen and family on their loss. Bob was a valued member of the Club for many years and was always willing to step in and contribute when ever he could. As well as being a regular bowler in pennant and social bowls he was the Greens Director for 8 years and his contribution was greatly appreciated. Thanks Bob.
So sorry for your loss Helen, lots of great memories to hold. Sympathy to all the family 😘
Rest in peace Pop, you were my favourite.
Love Aksarna.
I can’t believe it. Bob McBain was one of the first true gentlemen to offer myself his bowling aids. He was a gentle man that will be truly missed.
My condolences to Helen and family
Sincere condolences to Helen and family on the passing of Bob. Many happy memories of playing bowls and holidays at Cotton Tree.
Love Barbara.
Mum & Dad’s life long friends. So many memories of us all growing up together with ” Uncle Bob & Aunty Helen ” Leanne, Greg & Wade. Uncle Bob always had a joke or a story to tell and always made us feel pleased to see us. Love and Hugs to Aunty Helen and family. Rest easy Uncle Bob. from Shaannie and all The Farrant family. XOX
To the McBain family, condolences on the passing of a much loved father, grandfather and friend.
Kind regards,
Marie Fabry.
Sincere condolences to Helen and family for the loss of Bob after his long battle he is now at peace and will be greatly missed by us all.
Don & Jacqui.
Helen and your extended family we are thinking of you as you say “GOODBYE” to Bob. Over the last few years life has not been kind to you but I don’t believe I ever heard you complain. A great bowling mate being part of a Championship Fours team, 10 years ago, a thrill for all four as we were “just a make up team to even the team numbers”.
Bob spent many an hour doing jobs around the Club, often without recognition but as an X chairman I noticed and appreciated. Bob you had a very loyal wife who’s strength and loyalty was very noticeable through out your troubles.
Rest peacefully now Bob in a land where there is no pain, yes we will miss you but not as much as your family members.
Edward & Gloria Fenton.
Condolences to Helen, Leanne, Wade and families. Bob was a lovely neighbour who provided decades of friendship to our family. The lawns won’t be as neat without you Bob. Rest easy – Annie 😊
Farewell Bob, great neighbour and a wealth of knowledge over many years. Will be sadly missed. Condolences to Helen, Leanne, Greg, Wade and families. Rest easy Bob. Thinking of you all.
David, Lurch and Jack.