Alma Marie Caffrey (née Stanton)

Born on April 8, 1935 . Passed away on November 14, 2021 .

14/5/1935 to  14/11/2021

Died peacefully at Jacaranda Lodge

Loving wife of Terry (deceased), mother and mother in law of Neal and Melissa, Lyndel and Mathew, Darielle and Brian, Andrea and grandchildren

Funeral Notice

Service held Tuesday November 23, 2021 - 2:00pm

A Funeral service will be held for Alma Caffrey at the Grain Shed, Church of Christ, 2-8 King Street, Swan Hill on Tuesday 23rd November 2021, at 2:00pm.

Attendance at this Service requires Full Covid 19 Vaccination, restrictions apply.


Burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park.

Alma's service will be live streamed. Please go to the Live Streaming tab on our home page (passcode provided to family).

We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a tribute on this announcement which the family are able to read, reflect and treasure.

Click here if you would like to purchase flowers through our association with Francist Florist @ Swan Hill Flowers.

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  1. To all the caffrey family’s thinking of you all of your sad loss of your mother alma she was my teacher at the beverfordstate school in 1953 as he was a beutifull teacher r I p elma

    Leonard Charles rickardNovember 18 2021 8:03 am
  2. Dear Darielle,Brian, & girls, sorry to hear the passing of your beautiful mum Nan. My love prayers an thoughts are with you all. I used love seeing your mum whilst I used to go see my mum.

    Christine CaldwellNovember 18 2021 8:41 am
  3. Lovely memories of a beautiful friend and work colleague. We shared an office at school together and had some great times. Alma taught me so much as a young inexperienced teacher. She was a wonderful mentor and excellent role model to all who knew her. Sincere condolences to Alma’s children, grandchildren and family. Love and blessings Elaine and Gary Murphy

    Elaine MurphyNovember 18 2021 9:17 am
  4. My condolences to all of the family

    Debbie WhiteNovember 18 2021 11:49 am
  5. Our thoughts are with all the caffery and Stanton families a neighbour from many years ago you will all have wonderful memories of Alma love from glenys and rod perris and family and Myrtle Devereux

    Glenys perrisNovember 18 2021 12:18 pm
  6. A champion diver, a dedicated physical education teacher and an inspirational classroom teacher.
    Some colleagues stay forever in your memories .
    Deepest sympathy to the Caffrey children and their families.
    Julie, John and Gillian

    Gillian BrodieNovember 18 2021 12:39 pm
  7. Dear Neal, Lyndal, Darielle, Andrea and families. Loving memories of a special friend and colleague at Swan Hill Primary School. Happy memories of family occasions and working in the packing shed.
    Love from Maree, Daryl, Karen, Janice, Nicki and families.

    Maree PendleburyNovember 18 2021 4:25 pm
  8. Loving memories of a beautiful lady. It was a privilege to have worked with Alma at Swan Hill Primary School.
    Deepest sympathy to all the family.
    Lois Munro

    Lois MunroNovember 19 2021 8:58 am
  9. Sincere condolences to Neal ,Lyndel,Darielle and Andrea and their families.

    Love from Betty .Ray and family.

    Ray HenshallNovember 19 2021 9:17 am
  10. To all Almas children and grandchildren…we have watched you all grow and become credit to your parents…our thoughts are with you all today …..Alma was such a wonderful teacher …taught me how to draft patterns and sew…loved her garden …her animals and loved her home in general .Her little brother John and I send our love and will be watching the service online on Tuesday….

    Pam and John StantonNovember 19 2021 10:42 am
  11. An excellent teacher and caring colleague at SH P S
    Condolences to all the family
    Peter Clutterbuck

    Peter ClutterbuckNovember 19 2021 7:04 pm
  12. In memory of a wonderful Sunday School teacher at Woorinen Church of Christ. Condolences to all Alma’s family. Marilyn Edson Jones

    Marilyn JonesNovember 20 2021 4:05 pm
  13. Sincere sympathy to Neal, Lyndel, Danielle, Andrea and families. We will think fondly of our evening drinks and chats with Alma. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her.

    Tricia and Ron Stanton, Peter, Nick and familiesNovember 20 2021 6:29 pm
  14. Condolences to the Caffrey family. Alma was a very respected person. Deepest sympathy from Frank & Liz Wallace & family.

    Elizabeth WallaceNovember 20 2021 7:26 pm
  15. Alma, many fond memories over good years. Thank you greatly for your company.

    Barrie BalesNovember 21 2021 9:39 am
  16. Dear Neil, Lyndal, Darielle and Andrea
    My thoughts are with you and your families.
    I can’t imagine how you must be feeling.
    I have such fond memories of visiting your place growing up, Uncle Terry and Aunty Alma were always so welcoming and it was such a happy environment to be in.
    Sorry we can’t be there but sending you all virtual hugs and we will watch the service on line.

    Love Natalie and Antony xx

    NatalieNovember 21 2021 1:19 pm
  17. To Neal, Lyndel, Darielle, Andrea and families our thoughts and love are with you! Alma was a much loved sister, sister in law and aunt to Teena, Barry, Karl, Joel and Shaun and families! Sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Till we meet again Al. xxxxx

    Teena HammondNovember 21 2021 4:19 pm
  18. Dear Neal, Lyndal, Darrielle , Andrea and families ,thinking of you all at this sad time . Alma was a much loved sister-in-law of Joan and Snow Harrop and a loving Aunt to Peter, Michael, Rodney, Jenny, Chris and their families.

    Jenny ThomsonNovember 21 2021 6:26 pm
  19. All our love to Neal, Lyndel, Darielle, Andrea and families on the loss of your mum.
    Much loved and never forgotten sister, sister in law and aunt of
    Nicki, John, Lindsay, Llianne, Ian and families.
    Forever in our hearts.

    NickiNovember 21 2021 9:39 pm
  20. Neal Lyndel Dareielle and Andrea. Deepest sympathy to you, and your family’s on the passing of Alma.
    Sadly missed, a wonderful Nan of, Lee Kane and Skye.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Eric Robertson and family.

    Eric Robertson and familyNovember 22 2021 2:41 pm
  21. Dear Caffrey and Stanton families
    Sincere condolences on the loss of my dear cousin Alma.
    Many fond memories of growing up together.
    Love, Margaret Gamble and family

    Margaret GambleNovember 22 2021 3:02 pm
  22. Deepest sympathies to Lyndel and the Caffrey family and to Matthew, Elena, Carrie and Matilda. May you take comfort in many fond memories.
    Marion, David, Damien and Nathan Tait

    Marion TaitNovember 22 2021 8:10 pm
  23. Condolences to the Caffrey and Stanton families on the loss of Alma.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Marion Robbins and family

    Marion RobbinsNovember 22 2021 8:35 pm
  24. My deepest sympathy to the Caffrey and Stanton families on the passing of Alma . Fond memories of working with Alma in the fruit packing shed .
    Michelle (Baker ) Dillon

    Michelle DillonNovember 24 2021 8:01 pm
  25. Deepest sympathy to Neal, Lyndal, Darielle, Andrea and families. A dear friend for many years. Memories of great times sewing, cooking and gardening. Sadly missed.

    May BailNovember 24 2021 9:29 pm
  26. To the family of Alma Stanton
    From all the family in the USA & Australia much love, memories and prayers to you all at this difficult time.
    She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed the few visits we had when visiting everyone on our trips to Australia. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    God is still in control and his love goes on forever.
    Elva, Maria, John and Michelle

    Elva RobbinsNovember 27 2021 4:24 am
  27. Such fond memories of a truly beautiful person. Alma, you were a wonderful mentor to a young colleague. We shared an office together- you teaching PE and I teaching Music. Thanks for teaching me to play table tennis and all the wonderful words of wisdom and encouragement and advice. Love to all your beautiful family. Farewell my dear lady. Rest in God’s keeping. 😘🙏💕

    Elaine MurphyOctober 9 2022 4:13 pm

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