Richard James (Dick) Peel
4.11.1932 to 24.7.2020
Passed away peacefully at Bendigo Hospice.
Much loved Husband of Thelma.
Much loved father and father in law of David, Glenda and Leigh, Andrew and Raelene.
Grandfather of Jelena and Erin; Silvester and Madaleine, Clayton and Samantha, and Ashley.
Great Grandfather of Delilah.
Fly High
Rest in Peace
Funeral Notice
Private serviceIn accordance with recent changes to funeral services a private service will be held for Dick at his beloved Catalina Museum Lake Boga, burial will precede the service at Swan Hill Cemetery.
A tribute can be left on our website as you remember Dick's life and to express condolences to the family whom are able to read, reflect and treasure.
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Dear Thelma and family, It was a real shock to hear of Dick’s passing. We will never forget Dick’s boisterous voice and happy go lucky outlook on life. He was definitely one of a kind. Rest In Peace Dick.
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Farewell Dick..after 46 years of shared laughs and adventures. May they continue now with your wonderful parents.. Your unique self will be missed by many. Condolences to Thelma, Glenda & Leigh, David, Andrew & Raeleen and families. from NEil & Elvie Gannon & our family.
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Vale Dick. A Life Member and Melvin Jones Fellow of the Lions Club of Lake Boga. Over 40 years of Lions service and countless hours serving his community, may he rest in peace.
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A much liked and respected member and Past President of Kerang Probus Club. Dick’s ready wit and sense of humour along with his unfailing support and friendship will be sorely missed. To Thelma his beloved wife the Executive and members of Kerang Probus Club send their sincere condolences . Sincerely Jacqueline Hibbert
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Thinking of Thelma and family at this time. We will always remember his antics and stories. Such a fantastic story teller and a thorough gentleman.
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Dear Thelma & family, our love, thoughts & prayers on the passing of a wonderful community leader. We have many great memories of working alongside Dick at the Catalina Museum, and some great conversations. Will be greatly missed by many.
All our love & prayers,
Much love,
Louise Dillon
Patrick & Marie Dillon
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To Thelma and family, Pam and I are thinking of you at this sad time. Dick was a unique individual and we enjoyed his company always. He worked tirelessly to establish the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum and he was so proud of his achievements. I enjoyed playing music with Dick at various Jazz Festivals and at Lake Boga and the Mystic Park Hotel. We will miss him greatly. Pam and Bill Lawler.
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To Thelma and family.
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing.
May he rest in peace.
Glenda Booth
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Sad to hear the passing of Dick. Condolences to Thelma and Family. We will miss our coffee and chats .Cheryl and Dudley.
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to Thelma and family farewell to a great bufflo man. Peter and Claudette {O<Bryan} Delaney. rest in peace
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To Thelma & family,
Thinking of you at this sad time.
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To Thelma and family, thinking of you with deepest sympathy, Andrea Walsh
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Thinking of you Thelma and your families. Loving Sympathy from Cousin Yvonne Stewart and families. 1/10 John Street, Kangaroo Flat, 3555
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Oh Dick now you’ll never receive that coveted Citizen of the Year but we all recognize you and know you to be our All-time Local Hero with your tireless and endless work for The Flying Boat Museum.
Not to leave out your washboard playing at home and away jazz events.
To dear Thelma, David, Glenda and Leigh, Andrew and Raelene and your families we send all our love to you from Dick’s friends in Lake Boga.
Patricia
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To Thelma and family thinking of you at this time we will miss our coffee visit and chats RIP Dick.
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To Thelma and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time on the loss of Dick. An icon of Lake Boga who by his efforts put Lake Boga back on the map with the Catalinas museum.
May he rest in peace.
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Dear Mrs Peel, Glenda & Leigh, David, Andrew & Raelene and families,
My sincere sympathy, loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Dear Thelma, Glenda and Leigh, David, Andrew and Raelene and all your family.
Please accept our loving and heartfelt sympathy in your time of deep loss.
Linton and Val Mills. -
Goodbye Dick, I remember you driving to Melbourne in the old Austin truck, what a real battler you were. Good memories of so many things about you my friend. Deepest sympathy to Thelma and family.
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Dick…a Boga icon and great role model????
Always good for a chat.
End of an era, all of Boga will miss you greatly????
Ps…tell squizzy to get stuffed????
love from: Tracey &
Peter Lowe. -
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. A wonderful man. All our love to you Thelma.
John and Jenny Nield xx
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