Brenda Bates – Handley and Anderson Funeral Services

BATES - Brenda Mae
10.11.1942 - 17.8.2020
Loved wife of Len.
Loving Mum to Michelle & Tony, Carolyn, and Suzanne.
Adored Nanna to her 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Forever in our Hearts

Obituary
Condolences

Brenda’s service will be livestreamed on
TUESDAY (August 25, 2020) at 11.00am.

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Topic: Brenda Mae Bates’ Funeral
Time: Aug 25, 2020 11:00 AM Australia/Melbourne

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Condolences(11)

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Jacqueline Bange says
August 21, 2020 at 6:14 am

Remembering the wonderful and kind person Auntie Brenda always was.
May she now Rest In Peace.
My deepest sympathy to you Uncle Len, Michelle, Caroline, Suzie, your partners and of course the Grandkids
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  Charlie GRaham says
  August 25, 2020 at 2:45 pm
  
  Dear Len, Michelle,.Carolyn,Susan so sad our deepest sympathy to all of you.Brenda was a beautiful lady had a heart o gold.She will be missed by all she is now in Gods care.From the Graham family Charlie,Elizabeth,Andrew, and the clan.
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Jean Brown says
August 21, 2020 at 8:41 pm

We convey our deepest sympathy to Lennie and all the family.
Brenda was one of the best.
Greatly missed.
The Brown Family & Tom
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Luke Featonby says
August 24, 2020 at 9:50 am

As far as Nanna’s go, you were the best. For 30 years you showed us love and kindness, you were full of encouragement and praise and your warm cuddles soothed our little souls. Gonna miss you Nanna, your hugs and kisses, your little conversations in the kitchen, your pickled pork sandwiches, helping you hang out the washing, watching you do your puzzles, the way you made us feel welcome and loved. For 30 years you never forgot a birthday or milestone, you visited every corner of the country to come see us, and have a zillion photos to prove it. Everything you did for us meant the world. I remember kicking a plastic red footy around in the backyard with all my cousins and you watching us from the back step. I’ll hold that memory close to my heart forever. I love you Nanna, rest in peace. Luke
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Kerrie Dyer (Cripps) says
August 24, 2020 at 10:47 pm

Our dear Auntie Bren. I have many fond memories of my early years when we spent time together. The Lee family gatherings at the Post Office,. The get-together’s with the families of your beautiful sisters and brother. Your wedding day. You and me watching the Graham Kennedy show on the tv at your house in Station Street when I wasn’t allowed to watch it at home. A special lady. Always in our hearts. Condolences to all who loved you.
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Kerrie Dyer (Cripps) says
August 24, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Our dear Auntie Bren. I have many fond memories of my early years when we spent time together. The Lee family gatherings at the Post Office, Welshpool. The get-together’s with the families of your beautiful sisters and brother. Your wedding day. You and me watching the Graham Kennedy show on the tv at your house in Station Street when I wasn’t allowed to watch it at home. A special lady. Always in our hearts. Condolences to all who loved you.
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  Rae & Dan Turner says
  August 27, 2020 at 8:12 pm
  
  Hi Len Michelle.. Carolyn & Susan..& Family So very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing…she was one of the best..Our thoughts & Sympathy go to you all..All our love Rae..Dan..& Family. XXX ❤️❤️❤️
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Rebecca McAleese says
August 25, 2020 at 9:04 am

Dear Sue, Maddy and Chris, and also to Len and family,

I work with Sue and I would like to send my condolences to you all on the passing of a wonderful women, mother and grandmother.

Thinking of you all today, lots of love, Rebecca McAleese
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Carole Ramsay says
August 25, 2020 at 10:59 am

A beautiful lady who fought a good battle for many years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Condolences to Len and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Ken and Carole
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Paul Clear says
August 25, 2020 at 11:12 am

To a beautiful lady who meant so much in my life a say thank you Bren. What an inspiration you were to many on what family means. You will be sadly missed but I know you will be forever remembered.
RIP sweet lady
Love always
Bullet xxxx
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Kath Hill says
August 25, 2020 at 12:08 pm

Dear beautiful Brenda,
I was so privileged to have spent my teenage years feeling very apart of your extended family.
Your love for Len and your girls was unconditional.
To me, you were that ‘Cool Mum’ together with Carolyn we laughed and shared young girls’ secrets with you, you never judged you just allowed us to grow.
Thank you for being you.
Len one day soon I will give you a great big hug.
Michelle, Carolyn, and Sue, thanks for sharing your wonderful Mum with so many.
My love to all of Brenda’s family
Kath Hill (Clear) xoxo