The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Nicholas.

For Nick
“I’ve been looking so long at these pictures of you…”
It’s been 10 days since I learned
the heartbreaking news of your death.
And all these memories are mingling in my mind:
Dancing in Bright on a January night
Watching flirty French flicks
Swapping tapes and CDs,
sharing our fave indie picks
Sending each other Dad jokes
and uber-bad memes
You shyly telling me about
the girl of your dreams
(You were in love with Olivia de Havilland,
aka Miss Melanie Hamilton)
Yet you are not gone with the wind…
No, you live on in our broken hearts
These pictures of you, scattered across
the dance-floor of the mind, show:
A gentleman, a comedian
A lovely, loveable larrikin
A kid-whisperer, a great storyteller
A trickster, a pisser, a top end adventurer
A shit-stirrer, a silly duffer
A gun at trivia, a devoted Bomber
A music lover
A much-loved brother
A tender teacher
A charming dreamer
You made one of my dreams come true -
when we sang and danced just metres
from Morrissey at Festival Hall!
“Can you squeeze me into an empty page of your diary?”
More than a page,
you’re a chapter in my book
And in the books of all who loved you
You passed with a look
of peace on your face
A smile “Just like Heaven”
A glimpse of grace…
Love Angeline

We are so shocked and saddened by Nicholas leaving this world too soon. It feels unfair and he will leave a gap in the lives of all who knew him.
With love,
Peter and Helen, Nicholas and Meredith

Dear Aunty Collette & family ,
Thinking of you all and sending our love at this sad time . Too many loved ones gone so soon. I have fond memories of Nicholas , Kelly and I loved staying at your place on school holidays,hanging with the boys,(Catherine came along later)board games, wearing out the trampoline, cooking cakes, even bible studies😊. Kelly and I remember Nicholas getting upset as I said he looked like Martin Sheen 🤭 I meant Charlie Sheen, he liked that . I’ll cherish our chats on Facebook and will find comfort knowing Nick is up there with Uncle Peter and all our loved ones . God Bless , Tania, Rick & girls xxo ❤️❤️

Dear Collette
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Nicholas. Growing up, your family was our extended family. I have lovely fond memories of the many hours us children spent playing tiggy and other games outside, late into the night, in both Melton or Sunshine and the shared camping adventures.

My best wishes to Antony, Simon, Matthew, Marcus, Peter and Catherine.
Xx

Dearest Collette & family. Our hearts go out to you & all family members. Nick was whitty, friendly & good to talk with.I had many conversations with Nick mainly throughout 2019 till 2021. He was passionate about his teaching and wanted to improve the lives of indigenous kids. Our deepest condolences to all extended family.
Love - Wayne, Lynette, Alex & Kellie.

Dear Collette and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you..
Some of my best childhood memories were going with Nick and the boys to the Boxing Day test, followed by Holidays in Porepunkah.
Nick will be greatly missed.

Dearest Nicolas, every time we bumped into each other across the fence or at your favourite spot on the Kororoit Creek, you were ready with a smile and a story. We will deeply miss your sunny outlook and warmth to us all. Our sincerest condolences to Collette and all the Wheelahan family. With love from Jess, Andrew and Georgia XXX

To Auntie Collette and Family
I’m still in Shock Nick was a kind hearted person who was taken to soon. He will be greatly missed by all. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that his in heaven now with uncle Peter.
Our Love and thoughts are with all of you in this tough time.
Love Tim and Terri. and family.

I went to university with Nick back in 1992-1995 at ACU. Nick came to my 21st birthday and brought all his brothers with him, I suppose for a bit of moral support or a quick exit. It has been a very long time since I've seen Nick and I had no idea he was unwell.
Nick: it was a bit of a shock to hear of your death. Rest in Peace. My condolences to your family and loved ones.

Dear Marcus, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you all in my prayers. Olive

Sorry to hear the passing of good friend Nick, always have our memories of our time is Tassie I ll miss your laugh and humour. I only wish you realise how good you were. As a mate and as a friend.

Dearest Auntie Collette, Anthony, Simon, Mathew, Wendy, Marcus, Peter, Pam, Catherine, Johnny and families.
We are heartbroken for you all loosing your beautiful son / brother Nicholas, we sadly know how you are all feeling, he will be sadly missed by us all.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
🙏❤️❤️❤️

Dear Marcus and family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you, Anthea

Dearest Collette and family I cannot imagine the pain you are all going through losing your son nick and a brother it is heartbreaking for us let alone to you all.we all loved nick and his beautiful laughing eyes and that smile of his.we will never forget our time in NT with him it was a wonderful time for us all a great host to us and such a wonderful teacher we loved joining him in the class room but most of all we loved all our family get togethers we shared I always thought how lucky our family was to have this closeness with all the cousins aunts and uncles and nanas we will miss you Nicholas but you will always be in our hearts.Now I believe safe with dad xxx

My beautiful Nicholas..
My adorable, intelligent and happy child who called me Collette at the age of 3.
You achieved so much in a busy and varied life. We will never forget your unique personnage.
You will remain in our hearts forever.

Your loving mum and family.

Dearest Aunty Collette

Our heart goes out.to you. This is not how it's supposed to be. Nick was such a wonderful man. Always easy to talk to and always with a grin on his face. To my cousins Anthony, Simone, Matthew, Marcus, Peter and Cath love to you all.at this difficult time. Losing a brother is an unimaginable loss I hope you can cherish all the wonderful memories you created together. Nick will be missed. Love to all. Nicole, Troy and family

Words cannot describe the loss we feel for Nicholas, we will miss that cheeky smile, quick wit and in depth conversation and how you made people feel. Nick you were one of a kind and we loved you for it.
Our deepest condolences to Auntie Collette, our cousins and Nick’s nieces and nephews, we send love and light at this dark time.