GROVES, Keith Bernard. - Passed away, September 1st, 1999. Five years have passed, but you are still in our hearts. Loved and remembered always. From Jean, Barbara, Trevor, Peter and families. Publication Date: 1/09/04 AMBROSE, William Cole ``Bill'', late of Oakey, passed away at McDonald Nursing Home on the 29th August, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Rhonnda; Ken and Valerie; Darryl; Gayle and John; Mark and Colleen; Wayne and Christine; Russell and Robyn; and Lindsay (dec'd). Loving grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend BILL'S funeral, to be held at the Uniting Church, Oakey, cnr of Cherry and John Streets, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. THURSDAY (2nd September, 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba. In lieu of flowers donations to the McDonald Nursing Home, Oakey, would be appreciated.  At Rest Publication Date: 1/09/04 BECKER, Edna May, late of Cortess Street, Toowoomba, and formerly of Cambooya, passed away at Symes Thorpe Home for the Aged, on the 30th August, 2004, aged 94 years 8 months.  Beloved wife of Wilhelm (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Elva (dec'd); Deslie (dec'd) and Audrey; Roy and Mavis; Evelyn (dec'd); Shirley and Ken Hausler; Mavis and Graham Swan; William and Jill. Loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend EDNA'S funeral, to be held at St John's Lutheran Church, Bridge Street, Wilsonton, Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. TOMORROW (Thursday, 2nd September, 2004), followed by interment at Drayton and Toowoomba General Cemetery, cnr South Street and Anzac Avenue.  At Rest in God's Care Publication Date: 1/09/04 BRANDON, Patrick John `Pat', late of Gatton, passed away on Sunday 29th August, 2004, at Gatton Hospital, aged 59 years.  Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Maryanne, Patricia and Jamie, and Peter. Loving Grandpa of Jacob and Annalee.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PAT'S funeral, to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Maitland and Spencer Streets, Gatton, Requiem Mass commencing at 1.00 p.m. FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004), followed by interment at Gatton Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fibrositis Foundation would be appreciated. Gift envelopes available at the Church.  After the night is done the sun will shine again, cross over to the other shore where there's peace for evermore. Publication Date: 1/09/04 BRYSON-LAUGHTON, Rachel Claire, late of Oakey, aged 36 years.  Family wish to announce the sudden departure of Rachel Claire Bryson-Laughton. Loving wife of Wayne Laughton. Beautiful mother of Clare, James and Alex. Beloved daughter of Jim and Yvonne Bryson. Sister of my heart Felicia.  Family and friends are invited to join us to celebrate the return of RACHEL to her home town with a Cremation Service to be held at the Hiram Philp Funeral Home, 52 Herries Street, Toowoomba, service commencing 2.00 p.m. FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004).  Forever may she rest in peace. Amen. Publication Date: 1/09/04 BRYSON-LAUGHTON, Rachel Claire, late of Oakey, aged 36 years.  Family wish to announce the sudden departure of Rachel Claire Bryson-Laughton. Loving wife of Wayne Laughton. Beautiful mother of Clare, James and Alex. Beloved daughter of Jim and Yvonne Bryson. Sister of my heart Felicia.  Family, friends and children are invited to attend a Celebration of RACHEL'S Life to be held at the Oakey Civic Centre, FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004), commencing at 10.00 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of service. Publication Date: 1/09/04 BURNETT, Harry John, late of ``Lara'', Wandoan.  Relatives and friends are respectfully adivsed that the funeral will be held at the Anglican Church, Wandoan, on FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004), with the service commencing at 11.00 a.m.  TAROOM SHIRE COUNCIL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone (07) 4627 3211 Publication Date: 1/09/04 DELROY, Robert Steven, late of Toowoomba.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service for ROBERT to be held at the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, South Street, Toowoomba, TOMORROW (Thursday, 2nd September, 2004), commencing at 10.00 a.m. Publication Date: 1/09/04 GORE, Reginald James (Reg), late of Golden Beach, formerly of Toowoomba (Skennars Coach Lines and Sunshine Coast Coaches), passed away peacefully 29th August, 2004. Aged 76 Years.  Husband of Shirley. Father of Robyn Brown (Townsville), Helen White and Debra Lait (Toowoomba) and Lyn Hoyling (Beachmere).  Family and friends are invited to attend REG'S funeral service to be held at the Gregson & Weight Chapel, Gregson Place, Caloundra, on SATURDAY (4th September), commencing at 11.00 a.m.  Many thanks and gratitude for the dedication of Doctors Ron Dolton, David Winstone, Nick Gray and the caring staff of Buderim Private Hospital and Caloundra Nursing Home.  GREGSON & WEIGHT Caloundra. 5491 1559 Publication Date: 1/09/04 HENSCHELL, Beth. - 1st September, 1999. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Never forgotten by Gorden, James, Christine, Alan and families. Publication Date: 1/09/04 HILLCOAT, Graham. - 1st September, 2003. Always loved and missed. By Jack, Larissa, Maddie and Sam. Publication Date: 1/09/04 KENEALY, Darlene Maree, nee Brown, late of Toowoomba and formerly of Tara, passed away at Wesley Private Hospital on the 30th August, 2004, aged 38 years.  Loving wife and soul mate of David. Most treasured and irreplaceable daughter of Jaynie and stepdaughter of Ross. Daughter-in-law of Nola Kenealy. Loved sister-in-law of the Kenealy family, and loved niece of all uncles and aunts. Special granddaughter of Esther Brown (Toowoomba). Special thanks to Michelle Munns of Western Australia, Darlene's Donor.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DARLENE'S funeral, to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, cnr North and Tor Streets, Toowoomba. Prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004), followed by interment at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south).  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukaemia Foundation appreciated. Envelopes available at the Church.  ``Love You Little Mouse - Fly with the Angels'' Publication Date: 1/09/04 McGOWAN, Bernard John, late of Salem Rest Home and formerly of Clifton, passed away peacefully on the 30th August, 2004, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ray (dec'd) and Lurline; Clive and Norma; June and Noel Scotney; Brian and Fay; and Glen (dec'd). Loved by Doris, Janet and Zona (dec'd). Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend BERNIE'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. THURSDAY (2nd September, 2004). Service complete in Chapel.  Donations to Blue Care gratefully appreciated.  Always Remembered Publication Date: 1/09/04 O'LEARY, Josephine Mary (Josie), late of Warwick and formerly of Wheatvale, passed away peacefully at home on the 30th August, 2004, aged 87 years.  Loving wife of Jim (dec'd). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Brian Donaghey, Bernadette and Bob McIlwain, Jimmy and Marion O'Leary, Margaret (Peg) and Ron Krouse, Pat and Ann Maree O'Leary, Susanne and Laurie Johnston, Denis and Kathie O'Leary, Dolour O'Leary and Greg. Loving Nanny to her 27 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend JOSIE'S funeral, to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Warwick, with Requiem Mass commencing at 2.30 p.m. on THURSDAY (2nd September, 2004), followed by interment at Warwick Shire Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Blue Care Warwick.  In God's Care Publication Date: 1/09/04 O'ROURKE, Lorraine Millicent, of Hodgsonvale, passed away peacefully on 25th August 2004, aged 68 years. - Much loved wife of Timothy, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Wayne, Michael and Juliet, and Narelle and loving Nana of Louise and Sean. Lorraine's private funeral service was held on 30th August 2004. Publication Date: 1/09/04 TALBOT, Frances. - The Toowoomba Rugby League Referees Assoc. Inc. wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to Mick Merchant, Life Member, on the sad loss of his mother.  Members of the above Association are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service as per family notice.  D Godsall, President T.R.L.R.A. Publication Date: 1/09/04 KENEALY, Darlene. - LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION  Members of the above Foundation are invited to attend the funeral of their Late Member and Past Honorary Treasurer, DARLENE, to move as per family notice.  Ronb Grieve, Vice President Publication Date: 1/09/04 TALBOT, Frances. - TOOWOOMBA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY & BURNS CLUB INC.  Members of the above Society are requested to attend the funeral of their long standing member, MRS FRANCES TALBOT, to move as per family notice. Kilts can be worn.  J. Mathies, Secretary Publication Date: 1/09/04 MOHR, Edna. - 31 August, 2002. Sadly missed by all her family. Enid, Scott, Bryce and David. Publication Date: 31/08/04 YOUNG, Daphne. - In loving memory of my dear mother who passed away 31/8/89. Your loving son Ernie. Publication Date: 31/08/04 YOUNG, Elizabeth Daph. - 31 August, 1989. In loving memory. From Joy, Bob, Dean and Ann. Publication Date: 31/08/04 FRENCH, Jim. - 11/1/71. FRENCH, Ivy. - 30/8/97. FRENCH, Alec. - 24/5/03. Gone but not forgotten. Your loving family. Publication Date: 31/08/04 ADCOCK, Gary Raymond. Passed away at Toowoomba, on the 29th August, 2004, aged 61 years.  Most dearly beloved husband of Vicki. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David, Stephen and Robyn. Dearly beloved grandfather of his grandsons Lachlan and Brandon. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Beryl and Henry, Dorothy and Gordon, Valerie and Ian, Trevor and Marian, Malcolm and Gwen, Jennifer and Peter, Marilyn and Craig. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Dale, Penny (dec'd), Michael and Barbara, and Mark.  A funeral service for GARY will be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, commencing at 2.00 p.m. THURSDAY (2nd September, 2004). Gary will be interred at Herberton Cemetery after a Graveside Service at 10.00 a.m. MONDAY (6th September, 2004). Family, friends, colleagues and members of the Lockyer District State High School Community are warmly invited to attend these services. Publication Date: 31/08/04 {{Note: Former Principle of Lockyer State High School, Gatton - until Oct 2003}} BROWN, Marion (formerly Crookston), late of Biloela and formerly of Short Street, Toowoomba. Passed away on 27th August 2004, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Roy; and the late H.R. (Bob) Crookston. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Karen Crookston (Gold Coast); Susan and Peter McGrath (Maclean N.S.W.), Robyn and Tim McCahill (Mackay), loving grandmother of nine. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MARION'S funeral, to be held at the Toowoomba Crematorium Chapel, Ruthven Street (south), service commencing at 11.00 a.m. TUESDAY (31st August 2004). Service complete at the chapel. Publication Date: 31/08/04 LAFFEY, Uncle Snow. - 31/8/02. Sadly missed and never forgotten. From Karen, niece and nephew Kenisha and Beau. Publication Date: 31/08/04 LAUGHREN, Raymond Francis. - 31st August, 1991. In loving memory of our father, grandfather and great-greatfather. From Judith and family and Wayne and family. Publication Date: 31/08/04 McGOWAN, Bernard John, late of Salem Rest Home, and formerly of Clifton, aged 88 years. Full funeral details to appear in Wednesday's edition of the Chronicle. Publication Date: 31/08/04 TALBOT (formerly MERCHANT), Frances ``Fran'', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 28th August, 2004, aged 83 years.  Beloved wife of Bob Talbot and Fern Merchant (both dec'd), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mick Merchant, Brian Merchant and Trish (dec'd), loving grandmother and great grandmother of Warren, Christine, Michelle, Mark, Leanne, Julie and their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend FRAN'S funeral, to be held at the T.S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.00 noon, THURSDAY (2nd September, 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba. Publication Date: 31/08/04 WILSON, Graham Victor, late of Brisbane, and formerly of Toowoomba, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital, Northside, on the 27th August, 2004.  Dearly beloved son of Vic and `Billie' Wilson (both dec'd). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and Alan Tomlinson; Glenda and Dave Cribbis; Joan and Bill (dec'd) Schofield. Much adored uncle and great uncle of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend GRAHAM'S funeral to be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.30am WEDNESDAY (1st September, 2004), followed by a private committal at the Toowoomba Crematorium. Donations may be made to the Oncology Unit, Holy Spirit Hospital, Northside, gift envelopes available at the Chapel.  Forever in our Hearts. Publication Date: 31/08/04 CLARK, Cameron Todd (Camo). - 12/04/79 to 30/08/03. Tragically taken into God's care. In loving memory. Your best mate Jaso, Cousins Nik, Marese, Brian, Will, Kym, Pesch and Tia. Publication Date: 30/08/04 BROWN, Marion (formerly Crookston), late of Biloela and formerly of Short Street, Toowoomba. Passed away on 27th August 2004, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Roy; and the late H.R. (Bob) Crookston. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Karen Crookston (Gold Coast); Susan and Peter McGrath (Maclean N.S.W.), Robyn and Tim McCahill (Mackay), loving grandmother of nine. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend MARION'S funeral, to be held at the Toowoomba Crematorium Chapel, Ruthven Street (south), service commencing at 11.00 a.m. TUESDAY (31st August 2004). Service complete at the chapel. Publication Date: 30/08/04 CAMPBELL, Ernest Buchanan, late of ``Bonnie Doone'', Cambooya and formerly of Gatton. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 27th August 2004, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Dulcie. Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather to Lyndall, Ian, Ross, Malcolm and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service of ERNIE ``Floppin' Ernie'', to be held at the Salvation Army, Ford Street, Gatton, on WEDNESDAY (1st September 2004), commencing at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations to the Salvation Army (Gatton), would be appreciated. No cortege. ``Promoted to Glory'' Publication Date: 30/08/04 GODFREY, Veronica Regina, passed away peacefully 22nd August, 2004.  VERONICA'S funeral service will be held at the Chapel of Hiram Philp Funerals, TOMORROW (Tuesday, 31st August, 2004), service commencing at 10.00 a.m.  No Funeral Cortege Publication Date: 30/08/04 McGRATH, Alfred George (Alf). Passed away peacefully and with dignity on 26th August 2004, in the care of Paradise Lakes Nursing Home, Runaway Bay, formerly of Toowoomba, Tenthill and Mt Tyson. Much loved husband of Dell, beloved father and father-in-law of Don, Janice, Ken, Maureen, Barry, Cheryl and Poppy to his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of ALF'S life, to be held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Memory Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (1st September 2004), followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba. Donations to Blue Care would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the church. Alf will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Finally at Rest Publication Date: 30/08/04 SHARPLEY, Colin. - passed 29th August, 2001. Sadly missed today and everyday. Lovingly remembered by Kaylene, Steven & family. Publication Date: 30/08/04 UTSCHINK, Olive May (nee Gillies), late of Crows Nest. Passed away at Tulloch House on 29th August 2004, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Victor (dec'd), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Norma, Rhonda, Lenore, Adrian and Athol and their families. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend OLIVE'S funeral, to be held at Crows Nest Uniting Church, Emu Creek Road, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (1st September 2004), followed by interment at the Crows Nest Lawn Cemetery. At Peace Publication Date: 30/08/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software