PODBURY, Desmond John

On May 31, 2022 at home, aged 94.

Dearly loved husband of Bernice (dec.) and loving father of Br. Michael, Janine, Philippa, Fiona, Justine, Denis, Damian, Mark, Dominic, Jacinta, Edwina and Monique; father-in-law of Tony, Naomi, Trish, Patrice, Brendan, Tony and Damian.

Dearly loved grandfather of 24,

great grandfather of 11.

Always in our hearts.

Dear Dad, you were a loving father whose support for me never wavered. Enjoy the rewards of eternal life.

x Michael

Dear Dad, now at rest in God’s care, always loved,

x Janine

My Dear Dad,

Sadly missed along life’s way,

quietly remembered every day,

no longer in my life to share,

but in my heart, you're always there.

Your loving daughter x Philippa

To my very Special Father,

Thank you for the great honour and privilege of being with you for the last nine years as your daughter, friend and carer.

You have been in my life for every minute of it.

Your guidance and acceptance of everyone has taught me the values of life and what is important.

I miss you so very much and I will always remember your beautiful smile and the wonderful loving sparkle in your eyes.

My love for you is immense and I will no longer be able to kiss you good night but now you are with Mum.

You and Mum will always be in my life forever

x Love Fiona

Des, devoted and loving father of Justine (Whelan).

Respected father-in-law and friend of Tony.

Proud grandfather of Amanda, Matthew, Michaela and Annette & their partners Carl, Claire and Chris.

Great Grandfather of Elijah, Noah, Kiarah, Sebastian, Zara and Louisa.

Thank you Dad for your love, generosity, storytelling and companionship, but most of all for always being there and knowing that you cared. We will always treasure the memories and good times shared together.

Rest peacefully Dad. x Justine

Thank you for being a loving father. We are grateful and inspired by your love, care and support Dad, you were generous, loving and kind and the only father I could ever hope for. I am proud to be your son. There are values and lessons you taught me that I will never forget. Our family was a Blessed and happy one with you and Mum. You were a man respected by so many, welcoming and known for your incredible capacity. Thank you for all the happy times we shared growing up and then with our own families together. We have many happy memories to treasure of our Dad, Des, Grandpa, Great Grandpa

We love you

x Denis and Naomi, Michelle Chris and Jude,

Chris and Jenny, Sam.

Father to Damian, Grandfather to Leila, Daniel, Mietta. We were so privileged to have you in our lives. Your love, generosity and smiles will be with us for ever

x Damian

A very special Father and Grandfather

We will remember the joy of having you in our lives and the time you spent with the boys on many holidays and celebrations we had together.

Our family’s love for you will be eternal and we are at peace knowing that you are united with Mum again.

Forever in our hearts Dad.

x Loved you always , your son Mark and Trish, Sam, Tom and Jack Podbury

Dear Dad, thank you for these two important lessons in life you taught me:

No.1 Your word is your bond and always honour it,

No.2 Your reputation is everything and don’t trash it as it is very hard to earn back.

Dad, I’ve tried to live these words and morals you shared with me as a child and young man.

Love you forever Dad. x Your son Mark

In loving memory of a beautiful father, grandfather and great grandfather.

x Dominic, Patrice; Ben & Sarah, Oscar, Olivia; Luke & Riley; Adam & Ellie; Hannah & Nick, Hazel, Florence; Tessa.

Dear Dad / Pa

The moments we share are the moments we keep forever!

Thank you for so many special memories.

“Ubuntu” I am because you are.

With love and gratitude,

Jacinta, Brendan and James xxx

Pop, Des, Grandpa

Forever in our hearts and memories

Finally at peace and reunited with Mum

Love always

x Edwina, Tony, Emily, Jack, Charlotte

Thank you Dad/Des/ Grandpa for your love and laughter, stability, tirelessness, service to community, encouragement to explore the world and always our gratitude for your wisdom in asking Mum to be your wife. We love and miss you and are blessed with many wonderful memories. With love and thanks

Monique, Damian, Hunter and Imogen xxxx