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Melissa Dickson on 15 May, 2024 at 7:43am

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.

Sophie Coissieux on 8 May, 2024 at 12:52pm

Dear Ash, George, Leanne and Kelly,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
Though I never had the privilege of meeting her, I understand what an amazing woman she was. Losing a spouse/mother is an immense loss, and my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
I understand that she left surrounded by your love and and she was able to also express/show you how much she loved you. I hope that you will find comfort in the cherished memories you shared together and in the part of her that lives on through you.
I'm here for you, offering my support and heartfelt condolences

Kerry Shanley on 7 May, 2024 at 7:22pm

Sending all of my love and thoughts to George, Leanne, Kelly, Ash and Marie.
May Yvonne's spirit now be free and fly higher than her much loved Wedge-tailed eagle.
Love Kerry xx

Christopher Sellick on 7 May, 2024 at 3:04pm

Dear Uncle George, Leanne, Kelly, Ash and Marie.

I am sending you all love and hugs, and thinking of you all during this time.

I have many fond memories of Aunty Yvonne from back in Bagshot with Leanne when I was younger, to a later trip to Australia when we first visited Launching Place and had many adventures out in the local area, like Healesville Sanctuary. I remember being fascinated by the small chickens on the farm or 'Chooks' as she called them, looking at the lake (the dam) and seeing the beautiful rolling fields and Yarra river.

A solo trip to Australia a few years later saw me welcomed into the Virgona home once again where there was always a safe place to stay, food on the table and wildlife (including spiders) that I certainly wasn't used to, with camping adventures to the Murray River and Lake Eildon.

A last minute visit last year when things weren't looking so great was a blessing for me to get to see you again in person Aunty Yvonne. Once again you came back fighting. I loved our video call recently in March and the wisdom you shared with Chloe and I for life ahead. I will forever be grateful that you re-kindled your relationship with my Dad and that, as a result, I have got to have known you and your beautiful family. For now I say goodbye until one day I can say hello to you again.

Lots of Love

Chris and Chloe X x x x x x

Kriston Nilsson on 7 May, 2024 at 2:30pm

Dear George, Leanne, Kelly and Ash,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you over this period.
I've been kept up dated through mum.

Thanks for sharing your family with me over the years.
Rest in peace

Joshua Hannaford on 7 May, 2024 at 2:29pm

Beautiful celebration of a life well lived! What a inspirational person, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh (thanks for sharing the link)

Debra Young on 7 May, 2024 at 2:29pm

Please know I’m thinking of you all today. Your mum would be so proud. What an absolutely beautiful service.
May she rest peacefully now
Condolences to all
Debbie xxxx

Kriston Nilsson on 7 May, 2024 at 2:27pm

Dear George, Leanne, Kelly and Ash.
My thoughts have been with you over the last period.
Mum has

Courtney Wood on 7 May, 2024 at 2:04pm

Dear Ash, Marie and family
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother, Wife and friend.
May she rest peacefully.
Thinking of you during this difficult time x

Tony & Leanne Falvo on 7 May, 2024 at 11:44am

George, Leanne, Kelly, Ashley and Marie
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Yvonne was such a beautiful strong and brave woman.
Her passion for her farm and life was a credit to her
Yvonne will be sadly missed by everyone

Love to you all,
Leanne, Tony, Georgia, Ryan and Anna

Andréane Morin on 7 May, 2024 at 3:35am

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolence at this most challenging time.
Andréane, Pierre and Manix (Québec)

Clare Cheyne on 7 May, 2024 at 2:32am

Dear Leanne, George, Kelly and Ash,

Sending lots of love and hugs and thinking of you all. I have so many lovely memories of spending time at the farm with yourselves and Yvonne. Will never forget all the fun of camping by the river, riding horses, learning to drive in the paddock and just generally hanging out.

All our love,
Clare, Chris, Leo and Eva xx

The Nilssons The Nilssons on 6 May, 2024 at 9:04pm

What amazing memories we have made with Yvonne and the Virgonas. Countless camping, and skiing adventures, and more Pictionary games than we care to remember…all absolutely cherished memories. All our love to George, Leanne, Kelly and Ashley.

Alice Fang on 6 May, 2024 at 8:47pm

Dear Leanne,

Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Aden Fraser on 6 May, 2024 at 8:42pm

George, Leanne, Kel, Ash, Marie and Lou, our thoughts are with you all through this very difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories you’ve made as a family.
Yevonne was a wonderful, strong, determined, women and you, her children are too. Find strength in her ability to not give up and have peace that her pain is gone.
We love you all very much, sending you all the love in the world.
Lots of love Frase, Cliss, Xav and Skip

Christine Tregear on 6 May, 2024 at 11:15am

Dear George, Leanne, Kelly & Ash,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Yvonne will live on in our hearts. Such an amazing woman, supported by her beautiful family. So honoured to have got to know you all.
Love Chris, Glenn & Kaitlin

Trevor McCall on 6 May, 2024 at 8:41am

My condolences go out to Yvonne's family on this sad occasion Yvonne was such a wonderful and strong person and I am happy to have got to know her Yvonne will be sadly missed by all the people that knew her. Rest in peace Yvonne 😇😇

Jacinta Holman on 5 May, 2024 at 4:52pm

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Yvonne for many years. She was an awesome person and nurse who would help anyone. It was my pleasure to have worked along side her and knew her as an amazing nurse, wife and mother. My thoughts are with you George, Leanne,Kelly and Ash through this difficult time.

Aldo and Rose Taranto on 5 May, 2024 at 2:35pm

Always respectful and generous.
Our deepest condolences to George and family.
A reminder that life's strings don't last forever.

Kim Coulson on 5 May, 2024 at 10:55am

What a woman! She was a warrior, strong, dependable and always there to listen if you needed a caring ear. Yvonne was a friend who I have known over 20 years. We've worked together, had long extended breakfasts together, shed tears together and liked the good old gossip with each other. She has helped me through some tough times with her good advice and we have had many laughs shared. I will miss you my friend. George, Leanne, Kelly, Ash and Marie she loved you so much xxxx

Kylie Marchese on 4 May, 2024 at 2:06pm

Leanne & George
So sorry to hear this sad news thinking of you all at this sad time 🌸

Mary Puddy on 4 May, 2024 at 9:01am

Dear Uncle George, Leanne,Kelly, Ash and Marie
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Our memories of Aunty Yvonne will always be cherished and her kind words will never be forgotten.
Rest peacefully 💜

From Mary, David, Steven, Michael and Zane xx

Chris and Dave Ryan on 4 May, 2024 at 7:51am

To Leanne and family, sorry to hear of your loss, Yvonne certainly worked hard to stay with you all. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. All our love Chris and Dave.

Erin Kennedy on 3 May, 2024 at 11:02pm

Dear Kelly, George, Leanne, Ash, Marie,
Deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mum & wife.
What an amazing & strong person she was. Her legacy, love for the farm & strength will live on.
Kelly may not like me saying this but she has a similar grit & determination as her mum! Nothing but a good trait to have in my eyes, good women that ain’t afraid of hard work!
Hold the beautiful memories close to your heart & know she’s at peace watching over you all (and the cows) always.
Lots of love Erin & the Kennedy boys xoxo

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