Gwen Milnes – Handley and Anderson Funeral Services

Date of Funeral

March 13, 2025

Milnes (Oates), Gwen
Passed away peacefully at Rose Lodge on 4 March, 2025.

Cherished daughter of Jack and Emily Oates (Johnston)
Loved sister of Harry, Dorothy, Don (all dec) and Gladys.
Adored wife of Max with whom she enjoyed over 45 years of wonderful marriage.
A loving Aunty, great Aunty, great-great Aunty and friend.

Gwen will always be treasured by both the Oates' and Milnes' Families and
by who all who knew and loved her. Her kindness, courage, faith, generosity of spirit and care for all she met was an inspiration to us all. She will never be forgotten.

The family would particularly like to thank the staff at Rose Lodge for the superb way that they cared for Gwen,
particularly during her twilight days.

Obituary
Condolences

A Funeral Service to give thanks for Mrs Gwenyth Marjorie Milnes’ amazing life
will be held at Handley & Anderson Chapel, 3085 Loch-Wonthaggi Road, Wonthaggi
on THURSDAY (March 13, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.
At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Wonthaggi Cemetery.
Gwen’s service will be live-streamed, click on the link below.
https://www.cogaudiovisual.com/gwen-milnes

Condolences(9)

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Michelle Huitema says
March 5, 2025 at 3:04 pm

Such a beautiful lady. Will miss our phone chats. Rest peacefully Gwen
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  Maureen Williams says
  March 12, 2025 at 4:59 pm
  
  Gwen❤️❤️❤️My former Sunday school teacher .Beautiful lady,, always up for a chat ,when I went to visit mum at Rose Lodge.. condolences to the Oates and Milne families ❤️
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Lisa McRae says
March 6, 2025 at 1:51 pm

A genuine kind hearted soul now reunited with her beloved Max.
Condolences to all the family.
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Cheyne Butler says
March 6, 2025 at 4:02 pm

Gwen was a loving soul who adored my children and was such a big part of our family. Her kindness and warmth will always be remembered. Now, she’s reunited with her beloved Max, and I find comfort in knowing they’re together again. We will miss her dearly.
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Joan and Raymond Peters says
March 7, 2025 at 8:35 am

Our beautiful caring cousin who we loved very much.
Gwen showed interest in our 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Only recently we showed her recent photos of our family and she enjoyed seeing them.
Rest in peace Gwen , we will miss visiting you at Rose Lodge.
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Glenda Shearwood (nee Begbie) says
March 7, 2025 at 3:04 pm

Fond memories of Gwen and my holidays in Wonthaggi. She was such a beautiful person and a great friend of our family. Always smiling and ready to help others. Because of Gwen I followed her footsteps and served in Papua New Guinea. Now in her heavenly home. Well done good and faithful servant!
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Bill and Jacky Peters says
March 12, 2025 at 8:43 am

How the years have flown but the memories are all still there. From when you were Health Centre Sister to all our boys, even making house calls when there were problems. Your Christian values shone out in all you did from your work as a nurse to witnessing in church with that beautiful voice God gave you. Thank you again for the memories and being a part of our lives Aunty Gwen.
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Elizabeth & Simone van Gaalen says
March 13, 2025 at 9:11 am

It is hard to say goodbye but our lives would have been less without you in it. You were the great encourager, friend and faithful presence within our lives and the lives of those whom you spent time with both personally and in The Salvation Army Wonthaggi Corps. You have lived your life to the full always willing to do whatever God placed in your path to do, especially with your gifts for singing and sharing through the newsletter which went so many places. You have been promoted to Glory, into the loving arms of our Saviour. To the family we pray that you comforted knowing that Gwen was cherished and holds a special place in the hearts of those who knew and cared for her.
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Karen Baines says
March 13, 2025 at 12:16 pm

Rest peacefully beautiful Gwen, reunited with your beloved Max.
I will always remember fondly the childhood winter holidays we spent with Aunty Gwen and Uncle Max at the farm; getting wet and cold at the beach, watching the ducks on the dam at breakfast, mushrooming in the paddocks and feeding the cows. We loved all your stories.
I feel so blessed to have known you, the most kindest and biggest, warmest heart and our much loved family friend.
Condolences to all the family.