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Funeral notice for

DURANT, John Roy

02/09/1943 - 03/08/2026
Publication: The Cairns Post
Date Listed: 8/8/2026
Location: Cairns


02.09.1943 – 03.08.2026

Late of Bega, NSW and formerly Cairns

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel

Beloved husband of Kay.

Loving father and father-in-law to Michael & Emma, Kim and Rebecca.

Grandad to Jake, Caitlin, Sean, Casey, Ashleigh, Jasmine and Patrick and great-grandad to Theo.

The funeral for John will be held in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Bega with Prayers commencing at 10:00a.m., Friday 14th August, 2026 and burial will follow in the Bega Cemetery.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend.

A video recording of the service will be available after the funeral. Please email admin@whymanfunerals.com.au for a copy.

02/09/1943 - 03/08/2026
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Funeral by : John R Whyman Funeral Service

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