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Margaret, Nigel & Family Rosbotham on 21 September, 2024 at 6:56pm

Fondest memories of dear John, brother, uncle, friend. Generous & kind, will always treasure childhood memories & the shilling he gave me on a Saturday night for cleaning his shoes. Lil & girls, although you are far away you are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. Home with the lord.

Jean Carey on 20 September, 2024 at 9:03am

Just thinking about yous all give my love to aunt lil ❤️

Mack Family on 18 September, 2024 at 1:56pm

Our Sincere condolences to Aunt Lil ,Sharon Leeanne ,Cheryl and their Families.
The Mack Band of Brothers couldn’t have approved a better man to their favorite niece.
He provided for all the needs of the family with his hard working ethos , he was Generous in his love , full of humor and could give as good as he got in terms of banter when any of the four generations of Macks, paid a visit to his homes in Springvale or Geelong.
We will treasure those fond memories of you and cherish the times together.
Go fly with the Heavenly Magpies and Rest in Peace
Gary

Max Smith on 18 September, 2024 at 1:45pm

Fondest memories of the fun, laughter and good times we all had at Garden World. Miss you Johny.
My thoughts are with you Lil and your family.

Family Buckland on 18 September, 2024 at 12:27pm

Our sincere condolences to the extended Carleton family. Will never forget Mr C ‘s distinct voice and how he used to call me Susie - still makes me giggle.

Stan and Robyn Bow on 18 September, 2024 at 7:28am

Dear Lil, Sharon, Leeanne and Cheryl. Although we can not be with you today, you will be in our thoughts. Love always.

Jackie & Stephen Montgomery on 18 September, 2024 at 3:39am

Sending love & condolences to Aunt Lil & all the family
Uncle John will be dearly missed
We were so fortunate to spend time with you all & experience what a great character Uncle John was
God Bless you all xx

CORINNE TALON on 17 September, 2024 at 10:55am

Sending all my love to the family and sharing in this time of great saddness. I so enjoyed having a beer with John when l had the pleasure of visiting the family home. John will be greatly missed. Big hugs & love to the family. Corinne

Anne and Dave Eames on 16 September, 2024 at 8:05pm

I have known John for many years, I went to school with Sharon. I don't think I ever met a happier man. Always a smile and a laugh. Even in his later years, he always had a smile. He never lost his lovely Irish accent. Rest in peace John.

Adam & Kerrie Linford on 16 September, 2024 at 5:23pm

Thankyou for your hospitality John it was a pleasure & an honour to meet you when we came to Australia such a kind & generous man which we won't forget . Our hearts go out to all your family who will truly miss you 💕
Rest in peace John xx

Cherie & Rob Linford on 16 September, 2024 at 5:17pm

Fondest memories of a loving , caring Uncle . Always smiling & loving a joke & a laugh. Great memories of you over here in Yorkshire & Northern Ireland . May you rest in peace ❤
Our hearts go out to Lil , Sharon , Leeanne ,Cheryl & your loving families xx

Norma Quinn on 16 September, 2024 at 5:02pm

Fondest memories of a loving brother John . My heart goes out to Lil ,Sharon , Leeanne ,Cheryl & loving families . May you rest in peace & free from pain 💕
Even though we were miles away our love & affection was always there to stay . Your loving sister Norma xx

Joan, Dana and Terry Moore and Guthrie on 16 September, 2024 at 7:08am

Our thoughts are with Lil, Sharon, Leeanne, Cheryl and all the extended family at this very sad time
Mum remembers her wee brother John and her lovely sister in law Lil with such fond memories, she will miss you so much John. Mum and Dad had 1 of their best holidays when they spent 7 weeks in Australia, they didn't want to come home
I only met you on a few occasions but you came across as the loveliest man, very cheerful and full of fun
We will never forget you, God rest Uncle John, you are now free of pain , we love you always xxx

Carol, Tim and Louie Miles on 14 September, 2024 at 11:07pm

Sending all our love to Lil,Sharon,Lee-Anne, Cheryl and all their families at this sad time. We remember John with so much fondness on our travels to Aussie and his visits to England.
Some memories include Playing snooker in his man cave , him listening to the horse racing (pokies) on his radio and him taking us to his work and showing us the brilliant landscaping projects he had undertaken. We also remember our holiday with John and Lil in their holiday home. We played our first card game of 99 and singing our heads off to Rock and Roll free Riding.
Most of all I remember how he enjoyed ribbing us all. Rest in peace Uncle John free from pain. Will never forget you and those precious memories xxxx

Meryl and Sam McNally on 14 September, 2024 at 6:30pm

Sending so much love to all the family. We will miss John very much. We were blessed to spend so many lovely times together over the years ,both in Australia and England when John and Lil came to visit us. We treasure those memories. Rest in peace our brother/brother in law love you for ever

Raelene Beruschi on 14 September, 2024 at 9:51am

Condolences to Aunty Lil, Sharon,Geoff, Alex, Kyle,Leanne,Cheryl,Ken and Aiden on the death of a dear family friend of 60 years. Many happy memories remain of a loving husband ,Dad and family friend to Yvonne and Ron. Going to market in the veggie truck with Sharon in the middle of the night is one of my fond childhood memories! Much love Raelene Beruschi

Trudy Ararat on 12 September, 2024 at 9:36pm

Sending so much love to my beautiful Cheryl, her mum Mrs Carleton, sisters Sharon and Leanne, Ken, Geoff, Alex, Kyle and Aiden. I was privileged to spend time with Mr Carleton over the last 40 odd years. He thought I was a nut case and I did my best to prove him right. Rest in peace

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