Obituaries

Condolences

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  13/11/2025

  Amelia Bateman

  First of all I wanna express my condolences to frank, angela, David Aunty Jill was the best of the best couldn't ask for a better person to have known and loved dearly and to have her as an aunty was the best love you always aunty Jill, love from Amelia Bateman 🫂❤️ xxx

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  13/11/2025

  Pat Kinniburgh

  Our deepest sympathy Frank, Angela, David and family's on Jill's passing. We have been friends for 60+ years. Started at Sunbeam in Maribyrnong on the same day. We have shared many funs times over the years. Will miss your chats over the mighty bulldogs. Love you and will miss you. Love Pat, Noel, Suzanne, Paul and family's.

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  13/11/2025

  Mark Bateman

  I will miss her humour, love ,support and kindness that I have been lucky to have had for 62 years. She was always there not one birthday missed and I was still getting Easter eggs at 30 years old! She always made me feel loved and I think that everyone that knew her would feel the same RIP Jill love Mark Bateman

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  13/11/2025

  Naree Wilkinson

  Dear Auntie Jill - my godmother A birthday was never the same until Auntie Jill rang up to sing 'Happy Birthday'. I looked forward to it every year. I have so many beautiful and funny memories of her over the years. Our resident photographer at any occasion. She always remembered my special occasions and was so warm, thoughtful and kind. I'm going to miss her dearly Love always Naree

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  13/11/2025

  Renee Robertson

  Dear Frank & family, We feel so blessed to have lived next door to you and Jill — it was truly special to share that time together. It was hard leaving such wonderful neighbours when we moved, and we often think back fondly on those days. Jill was such a beautiful soul, always with a beautiful smile and a kind word for everyone. She brought warmth and light to those around her, and she'll always be remembered that way. Our deepest love, thoughts, and sympathy are with you and your family in this difficult time. With love Craig, Renee & Milla Robertson xxx💔

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  13/11/2025

  Carolyn Bateman

  As long as I can remember all I wanted was a baby sister and how lucky I was that when I turned eight she arrived. We have shared 80 years of life together and now that Jill is gone I have many wonderful memories to cherish. I will miss her kind, generous and loving nature. Through good times and bad we have always been there for each other. I'm so proud of how brave she was over the last few years. Until we meet again I will hold you in my heart. All my love to Frank, Angela and Luke, David and Nicole, Jackson, Eli and Julia

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  13/11/2025

  Matthew Nakonesky

  Thinking of you all Dave, Frank and Angela and your families. I have so many lovely memories of Jill from all the time I spent at Quinn Grove as we grew up together Dave, and the absolute pleasure of going along on some holidays with you all. I know Jill will be sadly missed by so many people. Lots of love to you all.

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  13/11/2025

  Carolyn Bateman

  Aunty Jill, you meant so much to me. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful aunty. There are so many things I'll miss about you-too many to name them all-the 'beautiful' singing on my birthday, the birthday card delivered without fail, every Christmas day spent with you and all the fun times we shared together as a family, especially the holidays at Echuca. You always made me feel special, loved and supported even during the times when you were battling with your health. You were an inspiration on how to live your life especially when things got hard. Love you always-you'll be forever in my heart. Sending my love to Uncle Frank, Angela and Luke, David and Nicole, Jackson, Eli and Julia

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  13/11/2025

  Carolyn Bateman

  Aunty Jill, you meant so much to me. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful aunty. There are so many things I'll miss about you-too many to name them all-the 'beautiful' singing on my birthday, the birthday card delivered without fail, every Christmas day spent with you and all the fun times we shared together as a family, especially the holidays at Echuca. You always made me feel special, loved and supported even during the times when you were battling with your health. You were an inspiration on how to live your life especially when things got hard. Love you always-you'll be forever in my heart. Sending my love to Uncle Frank, Angela and Luke, David and Nicole, Jackson, Eli and Julia

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  11/11/2025

  May

  To Frank Angela and Luke David and Angela Jackson Eli and Julia Jill was one in a million and a lovely and caring lady who will be missed by so many 🙏 May

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  11/11/2025

  Shaun Wilkinson

  We come across thousands of people in our lives and very few leave a lasting memory or have a defined impact on your life. Aunty Jill certainly did. Forever cheerful I could never help but smile being around her. Such an amazing person. When I watch the Bulldogs I often think of her ....."Take him Out" coming from the smallest and usually most reserved in the family. No birthday went by when I didn't look forward to a happy birthday sing song. She never forgot. There is hardly an occasion when I am being photographed I don't think of Aunty Jill saying "just have to wait for the flash" then managing to leave her finger over the flash for the next picture. Her photos would have been amazing cause we were all left laughing by the time of the good shot. These and many more moments will never be forgotten. Aunty Jill you always treated me, my grandma, my mum and my kids with the utmost love and respect and always showed me more about the sort of person I would want to be. You were much loved and will be forever missed. Love Shaun ( Kate Josh and Benny )

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  11/11/2025

  Jan Wilkinson

  Dear Jill, my dear and loved cousin. As an only child I felt like you were my big sister. Our annual holidays at rosebud were unforgettable. As teenagers you took me under your wing and looked after me. You took me to dances and always make me feel included. You were the one who kept our families together and made sure we never lost touch with one another. You're one very brave lady who was and still is loved so very very much. We will miss you dearly Jilly. May God bless. Love Jan and Geoff..xx

• 10/11/2025

  Marion Heywood

  To Frank, Angela, David and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of wonderful Jill. So many happy times at Shady River with you all. She will be sadly missed. Sending our love Peter and Marion Heywood

• 10/11/2025

  Sheila Savage nee Woolmer

  I have many wonderful memories of Jill and the Smith family. Playing in the doll's house in Droop St was always a great time. Going camping at Rosebud with Aunty Thel and Jill. Some of the tricks we played on them and be yelled and we always loved watching Barb jiving at the dances. To Frank, Angela, David and family our love and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Jill will be missed dearly as she was one in a million. Love Sheila Savage nee Woolmer .