Donald Murdock Wright (Holey or Donny)

Born on May 22, 1956 . Passed away on April 26, 2021 .

22.5.1956 to 26.4.2021.

Tragically taken too soon.

Loving husband of Leanne, much loved father and father in law of Brooke and Chris, Lachlan and Alana, and Grace.

Proud Pop of Alice,  Jerritt, Justin, Eden, Macy, and Ollie.

Thank you for everything you gave to us all.

Funeral Notice

Service held Thursday May 6, 2021 - 1:00pm

A celebration of the life of Donald Murdock Wright will be held at The Hub, Swan Hill Racecourse Bowls Club, off Gray Street on THURSDAY May 6th at 1:00pm.

Those attending are  invited to wear a splash of red and black in recognition of Don’s life long support of the Bombers.

Donations to https://fundraise.beyondblue.org.au/holey greatly appreciated.

Covid 19 restrictions apply

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

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  1. So many happy times and we will miss the banter, laughter and humour
    Thanks for the love you gave Jess, Ava, Pat (dec) & I.

    Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Brooke, Lachlan, Grace & families .????????

    Cathy livingstonApril 27 2021 8:02 pm
  2. To Leanne and family, our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. Holey will be missed by everyone but will never be forgotten, sincere condolences and hugs to you all xxxxxxxxx Judy and Les Barnes

    Judy BarnesApril 27 2021 9:35 pm
  3. We are so very sad to hear of Dons passing. So many lovely memories of a great bloke. Sympathy to Leanne, Brooke, Lachlan, Grace, Aileen and families.
    Ree, Trevor and family

    Maria PatchingApril 28 2021 8:29 pm
  4. Love and thoughts to Leanne and family

    brian peckApril 29 2021 9:37 am
  5. We are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing – one of our favourite Paris end neighbours back in Woomelang and so many fond memories of such a great bloke to be around. Sending our love to you all at this very sad and difficult time.
    Tony, Melissa, Isabell, Scarlett and Oliver
    Xxx

    Melissa MitchellApril 29 2021 3:55 pm
  6. Our beautiful Uncle will be sadly missed. Such a fun, caring and wonderful man.

    Sending big hugs and love to Aunty Leanne, Brooke, Lachlan, Grace and extended family. ????

    Robyn, Charli & Sienna xxx

    Robyn NisbetApril 29 2021 3:58 pm
  7. Holy you were our youngest sibling, you were loved by every one you met,we will love and miss you forever.

    Robert

    Robert WrightApril 29 2021 4:02 pm
  8. To Leanne and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Special love to Brooke our wonderful friend and nurse. Much love. Leanne Taylor and Dawn Hobbs and family

    Leanne taylorApril 29 2021 4:52 pm
  9. One thing that sticks is my mind is him always yelling Brooke because she was an absolute angel! Thinking of you all xxxxx

    LarishaApril 29 2021 5:08 pm
  10. To Leanne and family, to the Casey family and to the Wright family. Our deepest sympathies to you all and we are thinking of you at this hard time.
    Graeme and Kaye Symes

    Kaye SymesApril 29 2021 6:24 pm
  11. RIP Holey….
    Sincere condolences to your family
    Deakin (Tony)and Sandy Wise

    Tony and Sandy WiseApril 29 2021 6:49 pm
  12. Sending our sincere condolences to Leanne and the immediate family .. such a sad time for you all .
    Leanne and Mark Seipolt

    Leanne SeipoltApril 29 2021 7:12 pm
  13. Uncle Don, you have taken with you a little piece of each of our hearts. I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. You will certainly be missed and always thought of lovingly and with a little smile.
    Sending much love to you Aunty Leanne, Brooke, Lochie and Grace

    Love Karen, Dyson, Lainey and Jaylen ❤

    Karen RidgewayApril 29 2021 7:18 pm
  14. Uncle Don, you have taken with you a little piece of each of our hearts. I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. You will certainly be missed and always thought of lovingly and with a little smile.
    Sending much love to you Aunty Leanne, Brooke, Lochie and Grace

    Love Karen, Dyson, Lainey and Jaylen ❤

    Karen RidgewayApril 29 2021 7:20 pm
  15. With fond memories of a wonderful uncle. Forever in our hearts xox

    Ryan, Tara, Ava, Leila and Mae xoApril 29 2021 8:10 pm
  16. Fond memories of a great mate. Will sadly miss your infectious laugh and banter. Deepest sympathy to Leanne Brooke Lachy and Grace and families. Forever in our hearts. Love Onk and Burch and family.

    Andrea RamplingApril 29 2021 9:48 pm
  17. Thinking of you all at this sad time, Holey was a great guy who will be missed by everyone who loved him ????????

    Kerry and Chris SeipoltApril 29 2021 10:32 pm
  18. To you Leanne, Brooke, Lauchy, Grace, grandchildren, the Wright and Casey families. Sending our love and sympathy in memory of Holey. A great bloke who we all have special memories that all make us smile. You won’t be forgotten Holey. Love Julie & Tige Overall.

    Julie & Tige OverallApril 30 2021 5:21 am
  19. Leanne and family, my heart and thoughts go out to you.
    He was a wonderful person.
    Judy Johnston

    Judy JohnstonApril 30 2021 9:03 am
  20. A seven iron, a bottle of stones & Holey. The best way to learn how to play golf.
    Leanne, Brooke, Lochie, Grace & families, the Wright & Casey families, all of our thoughts are with you all at this hard & sad time.
    Holey, see you again at the 19th hole.
    Cindy & Glenn Wooding

    Cindy WoodingApril 30 2021 10:55 am
  21. Sincere condolences to Leanne Brooke Lachlan and Grace and families. Remembering all the good times growing up fishing and camping with Holey. Never a dull moment. Remembered and never forgotten.
    From From Annette Craig and Family.

    Craig RoirdanApril 30 2021 11:58 am
  22. Holey was one of a kind. His laugh, his banter, his love of life will be remembered & missed by everyone. Sending lots of love to Leanne, Brooke,Lachy, Grace, Wright & Casey Families at this very sad & difficult time xxxxx
    Speedy, Wendy & family

    Ken & Wendy BettMay 1 2021 9:44 am
  23. Condolences to Leanne, Brooke, Lachy, Grace and their families on the sad passing of Holey.
    A truely lovable and mischievous man.
    Robyn and Geoff Bett

    Robyn BettMay 1 2021 2:19 pm
  24. So sorry and sad to hear this……thinking of you and your family Leanne Xxxx
    Be & Gezza Cleeland

    Be CleelandMay 1 2021 10:18 pm
  25. So sorry and sad to hear this……thinking of you and your family Leanne Xxxx
    Be & Gezza Cleeland

    Be CleelandMay 1 2021 10:18 pm
  26. Dear Leanne and family,
    So sorry to hear of Don’s passing, thinking of you all at this sad time,
    Love Myra and David Crosbie

    Myra CrosbieMay 2 2021 5:19 pm
  27. Leanne, Brooke, Lachy, Grace and families we are sending lots of love your way at this very sad time. Holey was one of a kind, very very mischievous… from cars going missing to snakes in utes and many many more pranks. We have so many good memories of Holey, he will be missed by all.

    Sharon and Malcolm Duthie

    Sharon DuthieMay 2 2021 7:49 pm
  28. Condolences to Leanne and all your family on the sad loss of Holey. Thinking of you all and sending our love . Dianne and Nip Rowney xx

    Dianne RowneyMay 2 2021 9:37 pm
  29. To Leanne and family, our deepest sympathy on Dons passing.
    Fond memories of being a bridesmaid at your wedding xx. Chizzy & Skeeter

    Helen ChisholmMay 3 2021 9:08 am
  30. Condolences to the Leanne your children ,grandchildren, the Wright and Casey family. At this very sad time we hold tight to the good times.
    Found memories off school friend and beyond Julie and Laurie Barber.

    Julie BarberMay 3 2021 11:43 am
  31. To Leanne and family,
    Fond memories of the youngest member of the Alec and Jessie Wright family.
    His passing will be remembered by a vast community. The sadness will bring tears and the memories will bring laughs.May you gather together and hold each other up on the days ahead.
    Rest In Peace, Holey. ……… Ian and Dawn Gale

    Dawn GaleMay 3 2021 1:23 pm
  32. To Leanne and family and Aunty Aileen our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your beloved one.
    Treasured memories last a life time.
    RIP. Don.

    Glenys JennerMay 4 2021 2:01 pm
  33. To our dear cousin Leanne and family, our thoughts are with you at the untimely passing of Don, such a happy go lucky lariken who was loved by everyone. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with Aunty Aileen on the loss of her son in law Don, loved by us all????????????????????

    Marilyn ClancyMay 4 2021 6:26 pm
  34. To Leanne and family. Shirley and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Holey. A old workmate will be missed. Vin Mellington.

    Vincent MellingtonMay 4 2021 6:42 pm
  35. To Leanne and family,
    Deepest sympathy to you all , may happy memories comfort you . Donny is remembered as fun loving guy with a cheeky smile .
    Dawn and Des Hilton

    Dawn HiltonMay 4 2021 9:36 pm
  36. To Leanne, Brooke, Lachy, Grace, Wright & Casey families.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time, our deepest sympathies.
    David & Dianne Anderson

    Dianne AndersonMay 5 2021 4:08 pm
  37. Dearest Auntie Leanne,Brooke,Lachlan, Grace and extended families. Our love and thoughts are with you during this tough time.

    Uncle Don (Holey) taken way too soon. Your loving smile and good fun nature will always be remembered.
    Lots of Love Mark, Penny, Cass, Matt and Jo

    Mark & Penny LangdonMay 6 2021 8:59 am

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