O'BREE, William Robert “Bill”
Born Tuesday August 08, 1944. Passed away Saturday August 17, 2024.
Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sharyn, Michelle, Jason, Lizzy and David, and Dean (dec). Loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral notice
Friday August 23, 2024, 10:00am
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. William Robert O’Bree will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, August 23, 2024 commencing at 10am.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeTo Margaret and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, a lovely man who I loved to have a chat to on my walks. We only found out today of his death. Jeannette is glad she met him and you recently, he was a real gentleman. Condolences to you and all the family. Love from Jeannette and Lindsay Sell.
September 24, 2024 2:33 pm
I have been away from Colac for some weeks and I have only just read of Bill's death. I have known Bill and Margaret for many years and I have always enjoyed a chat with them. Bill was one of those very gentle special people.
Margaret, please accept my deepest sympathy.September 07, 2024 1:32 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and Family on the Passing of Bill from The Cook Family
August 22, 2024 11:17 am
I remember the time when I use to have sleep overs at the house
And there was one night in the middle of the night I said
Uncle bill aunty marg I want to go home so bill packs up
The car and said alright let’s goI’m gonna miss you uncle bill ❤️🕊️
August 22, 2024 6:39 am
Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family on the passing of Bill. Fond memories of earlier times.
Winsome and JosAugust 21, 2024 5:36 pm
With deepest sympathy to Marg and family., on the passing of Bill. Wonderfull neighbours of the Donnelly family for many years. Pauline McCarthy.
August 21, 2024 2:21 pm
Bless you Bill, i've always felt very proud to call you my father-in-law and of the love you and Marg have always shown to Lizzy and I and our kids.
Really wish we could've had more time with you but the time we did have always remains in our hearts, your kind smile and gentle humble personality will always stay with us. See you again in the great beyond mate, Love always DaveAugust 21, 2024 9:37 am
When you started dating Marg you got stuck with her annoying little sister too. I used to love to test your patience. I remember the time you and Margaret took me on holidays and you were trying to give up smoking. You were down to your last cigarette and me, Sharyn and Jason thought we would play a trick on you and poke small holes in the cigarette. Thinking back I don’t think it was a very good idea.
Rest peacefully Bill (Uncle Bill)
Faye, Charissa, Alanah and TamiekaAugust 21, 2024 7:56 am
Our wonderful neighbour, we will miss the chats over the fence and the bags of lemons you would leave for us.
Our condolences to Margaret and family.
From Leigh, Caroline, Jack & MiaAugust 20, 2024 8:44 pm
Deepest sympathy to Marg & family. Fond memories of Bill when I was growing up, and bumping into him now & then up until recently. Hopefully Graeme will have a smoke lit for you up there.
Dale EganAugust 20, 2024 6:22 pm
A fine gentleman go to soon. RIP Bill. Our condolences to Bill's family and friends. From Rod and Julie Lee and family.
August 20, 2024 5:02 pm
Condolences to Bills family. Bill was a real gentleman and we all loved seeing him each day in the shop. He will be very missed.
From the girls at Mackays Milkbar
August 20, 2024 4:45 pm
Sending our condolences to the O’Bree family. Went to primary school with Dean (such a character… RIP Deans) before they moved away. May you remember the good times.
August 19, 2024 8:48 pm
So shocked to learn that Bill has passed away. So many happy memories of Bill and Graeme playing tricks on each other working together. Deepest sympathy to Marg and family. Bill and Graeme made a pact to give up the smokes but often sprung each other having a sly puff. Rest in peace dear friend 😢❤❤ Rosie Egan-Philipson
August 19, 2024 8:25 pm
My sincere condolences to my classmate Sharon on the sad loss of her father luv fi
August 19, 2024 8:18 pm