Garry Charles (Blue) McKerrow
27.1.1961 to 4.11.2017
Passed away suddenly at Swan Hill District Health. Much loved son of Ian (Snr) and Evelyn (Dec). Loved brother and brother in law of Stephen and Lorraine, Ian (Jnr), Faye and Peter, Peter and Sue, Janene, Grant and Michael, Michelle and Robert. Much loved Uncle of Tracey-Lei, Emily and Adam, Karley and Marcus, and Beom and Great Uncle to Jaylen.
“Our paths may change as life goes along, but the bond between us remains ever strong”
We miss you Bluey….
Funeral Notice
Service held Tuesday November 14, 2017 - 10:30amFamily and friends are invited to attend the funeral service of the Late Garry Charles (Blue) McKerrow to be held at the Grain Shed, Church of Christ, 2-8 King Street Swan Hill on Tuesday 14th November 2017 at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park, Lawn C. Donations to the Heart Foundation greatly appreciated.
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You are the Icon of Priceline, wont be the same without your smiling face.
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Fond memories of Happy times at Sacks, deepest sympathy to the Mc Kerrow family,Lois and Eric and the Doherty Family .
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Garry – loving cousin of Betty & Bill Hughes (both dec), Bronwyn, Bek, Bette and Brenda. A gentle man with a big heart who will live in our hearts and memories. Wishing you love and light on your final journey and sending love to the McKerrow family. We will miss Blue.
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Bluey I will always remember your cheerful saying G,day Mate an how are you., may you Rest In peace. deepest Sympathy to the McKerrow family.
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So sad to hear the news of Blues passing. He was one of the first people I met when I came to Swan Hill in the 70’s and one of my first flatmates. Working in Sacks at the time he was always part of our parties and Sunday sessions & gatherings. He had friendships with so many people and we all have such fun memories with many occasions. Touched so many lives in so many ways. My mum said she loved how he always greeted her at Priceline and always asked about her and our family. Will be missed. RIP Blue xx
Ange
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Blue
I am struggling to believe that you have gone, I was just talking with you on Friday night. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the messages on FB that you had passed away, I thought that it must of been someone else, but I soon realised that it was true.
I am still struggling to believe that I won’t see you again. You have been a part of my life for a very long time and to know that I won’t see you again is just to hard to favime as you have always been there.
You have been a very special friend to me for most of my life , and not having you here is just so hard to believe. You will always have a very special place in my heart Blue . You have been the best friend that anyone could ever ask for, and you will be missed by so many people, everyone that knew you loved you.
Forever in my heart and so many others.
Love you and miss you so much Blue.xxx -
Bluey you were such a kind gentle man always smiling and always a kind word to say Priceline won’t be the same without you and Swan Hill lost an icon
RIP ????
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Rest in peace Blue.We will remember you fondly .love and thoughts to the Mc Kerrow family .Tricia and Fred Fletcher xxxx
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Rest in peace Blue…????We will remember you fondly .Love and thoughts to the Mc Kerrow family .Tricia and Fred Fletcher xxxx
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I Will miss your beautiful nature blue you were an icon in this town – the man is gone but not your soul it will stay with us we will feel you in all your favourite places RIP bluey ????????????
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Will miss your cheeky greetings at Priceline. I think you called every customer either Darl or Mate. You were an Aussie legend with the biggest heart and always there to help. Loved your advice and your sense of humour. Will me missed immensely. oxoxoxo
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Memories right back from Sacks days. A truly lovely man and will miss his warm greeting every time I saw him ❤️
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Bluey i am proud to say you were a friend of mine, and everyone that knew you, you touched our hearts with you great smile and the way you embraced life, you will be sadly missed by all, R.I.P. Mate, Deepest Sympathy to The Mc Kerrow family.
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Always full of life & helping anyone who walked into Priceline, willing to have a helping hand & so polite. RIP
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Blue, you were the best, so friendly and caring. Swan Hill’s icon for customer service. You always had a smile on your face. A delight to know. I remember when we were neighbours from Beverford days. Condolences to the McKerrow family. xx
Tricia & Bruce Pollard
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Blue, I don’t think one night out in Swan Hill would go without a cheers at the bar with you! I’m in total shock and can’t beleive you have gone.
Miss you terribly.
Chels xx -
Fond memories of you Blue always a smile on your face and always in for a chat. Will be sadly missed in the Swan Hill area RIP buddy ❤️
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RIP Blue, always a smile, always seeya “matey”. Hope you are doing all the “window dressing” up there in heaven and reconnecting with all your customers from the Sacks days. Priceline will not be the same shopping experience ever again.
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When I think of Swan Hill blue you were the one that came to mind, what a top guy you were always so pleasant always had a smile on your face, say hi and have a chat, i will cherish those mockisons you borrowed for your party, a great loss to all of us, Priceline and all the other shops in Swan Hill you worked in over the years were all great because of you Blue, a pleasure to buy from and see you out having a beer and chat, we are going to miss you blue, ICON OF SWAN HILL and in our hearts forever RIP mate
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You have been part of our life since Beverford primary days Blue, can’t believe we won’t be seeing you anymore you have never changed. Our condolences to all the Mckerrow family , Trev and Rayles Dedini ????
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Rest in peace Bluey, it won’t ever be the same visiting Priceline, You always remembered a face and greeted everyone by name. Condolences to the McKerrow family.
Colleen Wiseman
Also from the Kerin family.x -
Still finding it hard to believe I’ll not hear your friendly hello when entering Price line any more
Life has a way of waking us all from the slumber of esurerance of tomorrow
It’s not a given so live life to the most
You will be so missed and often remember
Annie -
Loving memories of your happy face and friendly nature. Deepest sympathy to your family.
A Swan Hill legend !Cathy & Pat Livingston
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Blue you were a genuine lovely guy who always greeted you with a smile and good day matey, Priceline won’t be the same without your wonderful service with a smile. Its true that God only takes the best
All my love to all his family and friends
Cate Jarrett xx -
Such a lovely fellow, a real shock to hear of his passing. Blu always bought a smile to my face with his friendly and cheery “G’day matey” every time. Condolences to all of his family and friends.
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Blue Swan Hill is going to miss our master of the best service in so many business houses over the years.You were our own treasure with that huge smile and Hullo Darl how are you?It just won’t be the same at Priceline without your beaming presence..you are going to be missed by so many people ….you can keep your hat on!
Vallereen and Alan Lindsay -
Dearest Blue,
Lifetime friend,
Treasured memories
Of so many happy times,
Rest peacefully my friend,
Lynne & Bob Burns -
So sad that you have gone Blue, will miss your bright smiley face at Priceline , and your helpful ways ! My Deepest Sympathy to all your family ! You are a lost treasure, that most people in Swan Hill will miss dearly ! From Sue Mc Grath!
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Sad to hear of Bluey’s sudden passing!
Lived in Swan Hill for 23 years and even though I moved away a few years ago, I would travel back and he would always remember to say g’day with an infectionous smile! -
Bluey I remember our amazing times in Swan Hill, Geelong and Darwin with such love and happiness, they where unbelievable days – I cannot believe that you are no longer with us. Such a happy, kind man who has left those who new him with incredible memories. Condolences to all of your family. With Love Diane
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So sorry to hear of your passing. You were a much loved part of the Swan Hill scene, and reading the sad notice took me back to my younger days of partying in the Oasis and Commercial Hotel. Sincere condolensces to the McKerrow Family.
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hey matey will miss you so much you where a true gentleman cant believe that you have left us party hard in that sky above swan hill wont be the same with out you thank you for being a true friend love you matey maxi / baz
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Blue I’m lost for words. You were an amazing soul visits to Swan Hill will never be the same. Keep on rocking we will truly miss not having you around. Swan Hill has lost an icon everybody loved you. Your smile and charismatic personality will be missed by many RIP Blue deepest sympathy to the McKerrow family
Jo Garry Jade and Matt -
Darling Blue ????
What can I say? I’m lost for words and still in disbelief.
As you wrote & told me (& Steve) many times, “you loved me” & I love you.
This town just will not be the same without you Blue. You are it’s Icon and another big chunk of it’s joy and shine has gone away with you at your sudden passing too ????
I so hope you’re laughing with Steve and toasting a beer or two ????Old mates together.
Now a constant bright star in our Swan Hill sky forever shining just like in life.
Always in my heart matey, though so sad at this time.
To Faye and all the McKerrow Clan,
My thoughts are with you all and my deepest sympathy goes with you.
Son & Mum, reunited ????
Sadly I will not be able to attend Tuesday much to a huge regret as I have medical appointments in Melb. I’m so sorry as this is something I cannot t change.
Do take care and big big hugs.
Blues Pommy Girl (Pippa) ???????????? -
So sad what a beautiful human being, everyone seemed to know and love Bluely! deepest sympathy to the McKerrow family the world has lost a very special person. Fly high dear friend xxx
Mary and Wal St. Clair
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Blue, an amazing guy who was loved by so many, fond memories of our time as housemates- you were like my big brother and very protective and always fun
Only wish we could have got together more recently
Love you , RIP
Kaylene McCormick (Ford) -
Blue,
Such a beautiful person, warm heart, kind, gentle, encouraging, and always a gentleman.
We will miss you Blue.
Sympathy to all of you that was touched by such a precious soul.
Love to everyone as we mourn our mate. ❤️Always, Daz & Tan Berry???????? -
RIP Bluey
Cameron Dwyer
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Bluey you were everyone’s best friend and made whoever you were talking to at the time feel like the most important person in the room. Miss ya mate ????????
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Priceline will never be the same. You were a town icon Blue.
“Hey Matey, you snapped yourself up a bargain there, didn’t you?”
Always so very helpful and happy.You will be missed.
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I was saddened to see the RIP’s on Facebook lived in swanhill for over twenty years and only just moved to Melb but a memory is Blue in Priceline knowing more than the girls on hair dyes and make up he was a beautiful man who thought a heart of gold will be sadly missed deepest sympathy to all family and friends from the Rowan Family
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Blue my old matey,
I will miss seeing your smiling face whenever I come home to Swan Hill.
Memories of you at the O’E back in the day have filled my mind the last few days and i have smiled and cried as well.
You were such an amazing man and friend and it didn’t matter if I hadn’t seen you for years, it was as if no time had passed. now a bright star in the night sky, I will treasure your memory my friend.
To Fay, my darling girl know that i am thinking of you and sending you strength and love as you farewell our boy. Thoughts and love to the Mckerrow clan xxJo Eade Fischer
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Dearest Blue
What a friendly, happy, caring soul you were to everyone who knew you. You are so well known and everyone is going to miss you so much. ❤️All our thought and condolences to Blue’s family members during this very sad time. ????????
Kathryn and Chris Conlan -
Matey,
What can I say, 1961, same year born just a few months apart, Manangatang, Beverford, Robinvale, Swan Hill, etc. So many years with little contact, then half a dozen years back, the Manang Cup comes up, so off we go, two half Mowat boys, cousins out for another good time, gunna miss ya Matey,. Keep a cold one in the fridge. -
Vail Bluey
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Dearest Blue.
Such a lovely, kind, gentle person are you.
Always say how are you matey..
We will miss your face every time at Priceline.
Deepest sympathy to your family…
R.I.P ????????Rocky Singh
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Blue… Bluey ….Garry …… What can I say you have touched so many hearts from all different ages I’m so glad that I can say you were a friend like all the other people that have said such amazing things about you . I meet Kerrie the night before your 21st wow it was hot that night hers was the same night as well . You came to our wedding with Poddy . B . as your guest 34 years ago and our friendship never stopped . So long my friend… Chook Merritt
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No wonder your name is blue . You are a true blue friend we will miss those late nights , the utensil parties and the serenading . Omg what a shock for all . You brought happiness to everyone you come across you always had a positive attitude we can all learn something from you . sadly missed by all xxxx
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Will miss your smiley face you were such a good soul. RIP Bluey
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RIP Matey
Such a beautiful soul who will be missed by the whole of Swan Hill.
Condolences to the McKerrow family xx -
Your positive smile will be forever in our hearts
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Memories of the good times …….
X Molly callaghan -
Friday nights will never be the same again,”how are you matie can I have a beer please “ I can still hear you asking me , we will all miss you ???? R.I.P. my friend
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Bluey, although I haven’t seen you for a long time, I have never forgotten you. You were a beautiful person and you will never be forgotten.
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we may have lost a friend, but we have now gained an angel. Always and forever in our hearts and on our mind. Love Tailah, Leeroy and Mila x
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Thinking of you Michelle, Grant and all family members. Bluey was a well known and liked member of the community. My thoughts are with you.
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Condolences to Faye, Michelle and the whole McKerrow
Family, on this very sad news of everyones MATEY,
Always brightened up the street with his cheerful , how are you matey, hows the family, have you been fishing lately.
And our awesome baby sitter when we were very young back in his Pioneer Settlement days. Love to all
Gaz will be missed dearly xxx -
WOW. Swan Hill will not be the same again. Keep smiling Blue wherever you may be. Many shops and many memories. I would not know Swan Hill without you.
Sallie (Whitton) and Mark Shipsides -
Bluey … shit mate I can’t believe you just got up and left us the way you did. You are one of the most kindest gentle caring person that I ever had the chance to meet. And I am so going to miss you and your cheeky grin . Life is just so f….g selfish some times
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Meet Bluey back in the Sacks day so long ago he was a champ then but now he is a mighty legend will miss you Bluey ❤️❤️
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Darling Blue
If only there were more people in this world as beautiful as you…
endless memories, laughs, drinks, ranch nights, weddings and fun times.
Going home will never be the same. Thank you for being one of the best people I have ever encountered during my lifetime. Saying I will miss you just doesn’t seem enough. Rest peacefully darling .. you were simply the best ❤️❤️❤️ -
Swan Hill will be so different without you Blue. Such a good friend and the most fun co worker at SACKS!! Back in our day no party was a party if you weren’t there, we all loved being around you, sharing life and so many fun times with you. Happy memories, so glad you were a big part of my younger years, wish I could have spent time with you recently. We will always be saying cheers to you at our catch ups! ❤️ My thoughts are with your family. Will miss you Blue xx
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You are a true Swan Hill icon who will be sadly missed by all.
Just about every time I come home our paths would cross, sometimes just a chat in the supermarket, other times we would party the night away,
Gunna miss ya matey,
RIP
Sharyn and family -
Your beautiful demeanor will be missed by all who had the honour of meeting you.
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Condolences from the Wallace family, from school Road, Beverford. Frank, Liz, Tony,Glen and Mandy.
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Condolences to Faye, Peter and the McKerrow family on the passing of “Bluey”
my thoughts are with you, sorry unable to attend the service on tuesday.There was always a smile, a twinkle in the eye and a cheerful greeting
the main st of Swan Hill will not be the same without you in itParty long and hard Bluey, you have left a big footprint,
you were an institution of Swan Hill
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