A Private & Restricted Funeral Service (Due to COVID19) will be held for Mr Geoffrey ‘Geoff’ McGRAW. Geoff will be laid to rest at the Cohuna Lawn Cemetery.
We are deeply saddened by the restrictions in place, but 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)
Geoff’s Service will be live streamed on FRIDAY (30th July, 2021) commencing at 11:00am.
Please go to the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on Friday.
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Ashley & Dale and their families on the sad loss of your father and grandfather from the Morrison clan. A much loved uncle.
Deepest sympathy on this sad day thinking of you both luv John and Ann
Love and sympathy to Dianne, Dale, Ashleigh and families. Irene and Wallace
To all Geoff’s Family – Our love and care and Deepest Sympathy comes to you all at this sad and difficult time. Geoff was a good friend to us and we always enjoyed our visits with him. Brian remembers with warmth the day he took him fishing. We didn’t catch any fish but he cooked a great lunch on the banks of the creek. We have been trying to make contact with you, Dianne, but no luck so far. Our Mobile no is 0419 933 938 – Brian and Desri Morgan, Rochester. We’ll be with you today, via Livestream. Our prayers uphold you all.
Our sincere sympathy to Dianne Ashley and Dale and all the families. Lots of happy memories of times spent together as Della and Geoff’s friends and with all the Fire Brigade years. Thinking of you all. Heather and Cliff & Family.
Deepest sympathy dear Dianna, Dale and Ashleigh. It was such a shock hearing the sad news of Uncle Geoff’s passing.
I still remember the wonderful trips to Cohuna, visiting all my Aunties, Uncles and their families. Rest in Peace Uncle Geoff, now together with Auntie Della.
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Ashleigh, Dale and families. Geoff will be missed by our community, a dedicated community member, side by side with Della. Rest in Peace Geoff.
Lionel and Lorraine Learmonth
Our sympathy to the McGraw family on Geoff’s passing. He was a font of knowledge on the Gunbower Forest and his kindness was appreciated. Gaell Hildebrand and Geoff Wakeman
Condolences to Ashley Dianne Dale and families
Very sad loss of their Father ,grandfather and great grandfather .
Dianne, Dale, Ashleigh and families,
I’m sorry at not being able to attend Geoff’s funeral to say goodbye in person. He was a funny guy and full of love and caring to all and a true family man. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
To the McGraw family, our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Remembeted as a great community person. John & Jan Webb & family.
Sending our Heartfelt Sympathy to Geoffrey’s family. We knew Geoff, also Della through bowls, both lovely people. Bill King (Swan Hill) traveled with Geoff to Melbourne for R.V.B.A. Council meetings before Bowls Victoria took over. Bill left Swan Hill early, met Geoff in Kerang, they drove to Bendigo, caught the 8.00AM train, arriving at Hawthorn in time for the meeting. They enjoyed each others company, good times,tried to solve the problems within Bowls organisations, probably the worlds too, to fill in the hours during their travels. Geoff presented Bill with his Super Veterans at his 80th Birthday. Geoff will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Great Memories, Bill & Lynda King.
Dear Dianne, Dale, Ashleigh and families,
I’m sorry about not being able to say goodbye in person, to the “larger than life” Uncle Geoff. Thinking of you at this sad time.
John Woodman
To the McGraw family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Enjoyed working with Geoff and Della at the Gateway.
Geoff was such a loving family man and respected in the community for all the great work he did.
Will miss his lovely smile.
Di Peace
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Dale and families. The communities of Cohuna and Leitchville are going to miss such a good bloke, and a pillar of the community whom along with Della have done so much for the district. To the Morrison family he will be remembered as a great Uncle. Reunited in Heaven with the love of his life. R.I.P Geoff.
So sad to hear of Geoffs passing. Deepest Sympathy to Dianne, Ashleigh, Dale and all Geoff family. The McGraw family have lost a very special man, Cohuna has lost an Icon. I’m sure Della is waiting with outstretched arms. Two very special people.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Geoff will be missed. Ken & Julie McGlone.
Our thoughts are with you Diane, Dale & Ashley & families at the sad loss of you Dad & Grandfather. He is fondly remembered by as a a jovial, generous & loving Uncle.
Love from
Judy & Howard McClelland
Deepest sympathy to all of Geoff’s family, Yabbie the big ruckman for the COHUNA football club who always had the COHUNA community to the fore well done big “Yabbie” love Geoff and Betty Thompson and family.
Condolences to Dale, Robyn and family, Fay and Ian
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Dianne and Geoff and McGraw family with the loss of your wonderful Dad
You are all in our thoughts at this sad time
Anne & Colin Ibbs & family
To the McGRAW family, Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember and celebrate your dad/pa on his remarkable life. A great Cohuna man who gave so much to the community. You will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Yabby. Grant & Nicole, Ray & Val.
Dear Dianne , Dale and Ashleigh
How sad to hear of Yabbie’s death.
One of Dick’s best friends and Della and Geoff showed me such friendship when I was the new “pommie Sister!
Love from Marion , Girls and their families.
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Dale and Ashleigh. Uncle Geoff was a memorable character in many of our holidays staying with the wider McGraw family over the years. He was a big part of the Cohuna community and will be missed by all
Ross Woodman
Deepest sympathy to Diane, Ash, Dale and your families on the passing of Geoff. His lifetime of contribution to the community of Cohuna and surrounds is to be thanked and admired and he will surely be missed. Now rest peacefully with Della, Yabby.
Sincerely
Tony and Joy Richardson.
Thinking Of Geoff’s Family At This Time Our Deepest Sympathy Take Care Lv Pam and Familys
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Geoff was a neighbour and friend who will be sadly missed. Corale Jones and family
Our deepest sympathy to all of Geoff’s family. A gentleman, respected cousin and a good friend to all of our family.
Graham and Judi
Sincere sympathy to the McGraw family. Geoff was a dedicated and loyal citizen. He and Della served the Cohuna and wider community with distinction.
Rest In Peace good and faithful servant.
Thinking of all of the family at this very sad time. My Dad has a lost a good mate his good companion that kept each other company to & from Dr appointments which always involved a meal at the club, holiday mate his Friday night meat raffle mate beer mate & his all round good mate that was always there for a Chat wether it be over the phone or over a coffee and one of Yabby’s delicious muffins he’d bake.& share with Dad. Gone but not forgotten many memories to treasure. Thanks for being a good mate to my Dad Yab.xx
Sincere sympathy to all of Geoff’s family. Geoff gave wonderful service to Northern District Bowls and was a man to be relied on as a Bowls Victoria Regional Representative. He gave freely of his time and we remember him fondly as a competitor and a friend. Kerang Bowling Club Members.
Deepest sympathy to family.
Yabby was Dad’s best man and best friend.
Never forget the camping out the loop, duck shooting out little Gunbower.
Gave so much to the Cohuna community.
Rest In Peace yab.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Geoff’s family.He will be very sadly missed
Len and Judi Taylor and Families
Sympathy to the McGraw family, Geoff was a lovely man.
It was sad news to hear of the passing of Geoff. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Diane, Ashley, Dale and families. Our thoughts are with you all in these trying times. Fond memories of camping on the Gunbower, Cohuna Football, Firebrigade Demos and drinks at the station. He was always up for a chat and larger than life.
Best wishes
John & Sue and Geoff & Robyn Pattison
One of the best laid to rest.. deepest sympathy to all the family..he will be missed by all..been a big part of Cohuna.. much love 💓
To Dianne, Ash Dale and family’s our deepest sympathy on the passing of Geoff. I have many great memories of working with “Yabby” years ago at Cohuna PO where we spent most of our time discussing our local football teams performances plus enjoying many beers together. Kevin, Helen, Belinda & Michelle Murphy
We were saddened to hear the passing of Geoff.Our deepest sympathy to Dianne Ashleigh Dale and families . Rest In Peace Geoff together with Della.We always enjoyed our catch-ups over the years.
Dear Dianne, Ashleigh, Dale and families, it was very sad to hear the news about Uncle Geoff and our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time. I have very fond memories of when Dad (Jack) Alan McGraw would take me into the Post Office at Cohuna to catch up with his brother Geoff, and the funny stories they both would tell about growing up in Cohuna. Many happy memories! Love Gavin, Suzanne, Hayley & James (Isla) and Jack McGraw.
Deepest sympathy to the family
Geoff was a fantastic bloke
I will never forget our week of jury duty together and all our chats
test in peace Geoff
Loss of a Cohuna icon with the passing of Geoff. Surprised and saddened at this news. Regards and sympathy to Diane, Dale and Ashleigh.
Margot and Stephen Henty
Deepest Sympathy to the Mc Graw family on the passing of Geoff A life member of NORTHERN DISTRICT BOWLS
he will be sadly missed
Graham Douglas President Leitchville Bowls Club
We offer our deepest sympathy to you Diane, Ashley & Dale and families on the passing of your loving Dad and grandfather. Geoff will be sadly missed in the Cohuna community for all the good work he did. I will miss seeing him for a chat in the newsagent or The Una where we often seemed to be at the same time.
Rest In Peace Geoff
Love Jan & Ian Morrison
My deepest sympathy to all of Geoff’s family. A wonderful man who will be missed
Sincere condolences to Diane, Dale, Ashley and families. Fond memories of such a loving family man who always had a smile. Good friend to Barry & Anne Pattison
Rest in peace.
Geoff & Robyn Pattison and family
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Dale & Ashleigh. John & Andrea Woodman
Fond memories of Geoff from all the Morrison clan. Geoff was our much respected uncle, the youngest brother of our mother, Dos. Sue Cook
Our deepest sympathy to Geoff’s family. He will be very sadly missed.
Jude & Ross Anset
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Dale and Ashleigh and their families. At home with Della. Rest in Peace Geoff. Robert and Joy Taylor and families.
Deepest sympathy to Geoff’s family, wonderful neighbour for forty seven years. Terri Hancock and family