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Nan, we’ve said many goodbyes in the past but today we say our final goodbye and lay you to rest. I will forever cherish the memories we have created throughout our various travels. From the trips to Ocean Grove to the Great Ocean Road to Phillip Island to Dimboola, a visit to Australia was never complete without spending atleast a week with you. I will never forget the effort that you made to be apart of our lives and celebrate our achievements, especially the trip you made for my graduation. I am extremely grateful to have gotten to know the caring person you were - always asking about our lives, keeping us connected with our Australian family and sending a chocolates package on our birthday. Your love crossed continents and was felt by everyone you met, we will miss you and love you forever.

Goodbye Nan.

Today, a week after your passing, your house was filled with family and friends. We shared food and drinks, news and memories, laughs and tears. You would've loved it.

I tried to think of one key memory but it's so hard to choose. A big exciting trip overseas for the first time, wearing a silly hat as you chauffeured me to my deb, saving me my own special piece of pudding when I had to work for Christmas or even just every time I got to celebrate an occasion with your trademark passionfruit sponge. In reality my favourite moment was both none of these, and all of them. They're all just examples of the way you cared, and the way you shared.

You made everyone feel so special and important and welcome, and we were so privileged to get to enjoy life with you for so long. You hade a smile for everyone and a joyful sparkle in your eye right until the last day.

Rest easy. We'll look after each other now. You taught us how.

So many pictures; so many memories. None of them alone can capture that lifetime of love that was your gift. I guess it is time I finally start making my own passionfruit iced sponges and yes, of course I'll remember to add that boiling water carefully over the back of the spoon.
I miss you Mum

If Nan taught me anything, it was how to love and care for her family. She lived half way across the world from us but I always felt included. It's quite impressive how connected we are with our Australian relatives, and that is largely due to the influence Nan had on her children and grandchildren. I know many people who barely know their cousins who live 25 minutes away, let alone a 25+ hours of travel. That is something I will always be grateful for.
She never missed an opportunity to send a birthday gift, or graduation card. Nan used to come visit us for a 4-6 weeks every 2 years with her last trip being when she was 84 years old. She was of sound mind and body up until about 6 months ago when she was diagnosed with myeloma. I hope to be like her when I get older, maintaining my independence, health, having incredible posture, of sound mind, and enjoying my family.
On my last trip to Australia, she spent hours making us pasty's & sausage rolls and took robyn and i to her church to introduce us to her friends. I remember how excited she was and how special she made us feel when we arrived. It was something I will never forget.
Tomorrow we will lay you to rest for one final goodbye. I know Pa will be up there ready to welcome you with open arms. We love & miss you xoxx

Vale Nola OHalloran
My beautiful mum Nola died peacefully last night after 6 months treatment for myeloma with all her children Mark, John, Paul , Kathy and Bryan around her.
Mum very much lived for her family and was the pillar of the family after dad/Greg died in 1999.
She adored her 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren never missing an opportunity to engage with them right up until the end.
Some of you may remember Nola as the school secretary for a number of years at Champagnat/ Galen college in Wangaratta.
RIP MUM, Love you.

Mum, Nola Margaret O’Halloran, we’ve had our last dance, we’ve read our last book, we’ve trekked our last trail and we’ve taken our last nap. The funeral service for my beautiful mum will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea church John Dory Drive Ocean Grove at 11am on Wednesday 24th May 2023 when we will take our last walk accompanied by all your family and friends who have simply said …. “such a beautiful lady.”

After searching through 4 hard drives and 6 SD cards I finally found these photos I hold close to my heart. I wanted to capture her lovely spirit and passion for providing the best Christmas lunches for her loved ones. There are many great memories we will all cherish. We all love and miss you Nan. xx

Nan, Nola, having spent the past few days collecting and compiling photos spanning over your life it was today that I felt the emotion hit as I did a final viewing check before submitting the funeral montage. Before then I was consumed by the task and making sure it captured your spirit, but as the task neared completion I let my feelings come to life, regarding your death. It might take a lifetime to match your Christmas pudding and birthday passionfruit sponges may have to return as a tradition, I’m sure I’ll often remember you when eating a sausage roll, in the bubbles of a spa or glass of wine. Today at work I pulled out a card saying ‘you are a light in the world’ and it made me think of you, it mentioned the eternal light of the universe that has always lived and will never die, it is in us while we live but it lives on beyond us. You were a light in the world, and now it is your light that lives on. Vale Nola O’Halloran 2/10/1934-17/5/23

Nan, Nola, having spent the past few days collecting and compiling photos spanning over your life it was today that I felt the emotion hit as I did a final viewing check before submitting the funeral montage. Before then I was consumed by the task and making sure it captured your spirit, but as the task neared completion I let my feelings come to life, regarding your death. It might take a lifetime to match your Christmas pudding and birthday passionfruit sponges may have to return as a tradition, I’m sure I’ll often remember you when eating a sausage roll, in the bubbles of a spa or glass of wine. Today at work I pulled out a card saying ‘you are a light in the world’ and it made me think of you, it mentioned the eternal light of the universe that has always lived and will never die, it is in us while we live but it lives on beyond us. You were a light in the world, and now it is your light that lives on. Vale Nola O’Halloran 2/10/1934-17/5/23

Mum
Nola O’HALLORAN ( née Sargeant)
2/10/1934 - 17/5/2023
Daughter
Sister
Niece
Wife
Mother of 5
Grandmother of 15
Great grandmother of 9.5
Aunt
Mother-in-law
Friend

She was all of these to different people at different times in her life. None of us knew all about her because she was the sum of all these connections.
Strong until the end, passed away peacefully last night after a 6 month battle with myeloma, with Mark, John, Paul, Kathy and Bryan (who made it from US in time to chat and raise her spirits) by her side.
Loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Always concern and care for others.
Rest in Peace
Love Mark