WESTAWAY, Gavin James
Gavin James Westaway
1.7.1960 – 19.12.2020
Passed away suddenly.
Loved son of Peter & Shirley (both dec)
Loving and devoted husband of Andrea,
Cherished father & father in law of Zara & Rowan; Sam & Felicity.
Proud Grandfather of Percy, known as ‘old Gav’ to Rhapsody & Charlotte.
Loved brother of Mark and Paul, brother in law of Lynne and Alanna, Uncle of Britt and Niam, Jonti and Pia.
Beautiful memories of a gorgeous man we all loved so dearly.
Funeral NoticeSincere condolences to the family. A sad loss and certainly taken too soon. Many great memories and of course our tennis premiership was a special moment! We will raise a glass at our next reunion.
December 21, 2020Sincere condolences to Andrea, Sam and Zara. So very sorry to hear of Gav’s passing. A gentle, kind man who will be missed greatly in the community.
December 23, 2020My sincerest condolences go to Andrea, Sam and Zara.
Gav, you were the ultimate good guy. You will be sorely missed, mate. Loved working with you. Your artistic ‘streak’ was a mile wide and you never failed to put other people first.
December 23, 2020Deepest sympathy to Gavin’s family – I only knew him for a short while through his creative work and his recently published book but an extremely talented genuine person taken too soon.
December 23, 2020
Glenda ParagreenOur thoughts are with you Andrea, Zara & Sam. We were deeply saddened to hear of Gavin’s passing. We will miss him very much.
Bruce & Leanne Hall
December 23, 2020Sincere condolences to Andrea and family. Will miss him very much.
Chris Wilson
December 23, 2020Condolences. So sorry to hear this news Andrea. I just found that your mum has recently passed also.
December 24, 2020
Much love to you and the family as Mum, Mary White, would have wished. XoxoxWhat shocking news ..deeply saddened for the gapping hole left. My sincerely thoughts to Andrea, Zara and Sam. Kim wherrett
December 25, 2020Such very sad news. We are in disbelief almost. So so sorry for your loss Bubbles, Sam and Zara. Please feel the support of your family and friends during this very difficult time. So many memories for us of Waratah Bay, Foster, Fish Creek and the Prom. RIP Gavin.
December 27, 2020Such a huge loss. Thoughts with Andrea and family.
December 28, 2020We send our condolences to Andrea (Bubbles), Zara and Sam, so sorry to hear of your loss. Laurie and June Marlin, Bairnsdale
December 29, 2020Gavin was a workmate at the Sentinel Times in Korumburra. Such a lovely guy. Deepest sympathy to his family.
December 29, 2020To Bubbles, Zara, Sam and the Westaway family, we were so sad to hear of Gavin’s passing and are thinking of you at this difficult time. The memories of Gavin and his love for his family, mates and music go back many years. RIP Gav.
Louise Eggleston, Lee Muddle & Gemma Henderson
December 29, 2020Condolences to Andrea, Sam and Zara on the passing of Gav it was an honour to know you and you will be missed by everyone that knew you and it was a pleasure to jam with you RIP MATE til we meet again
George and Glenda Moro
December 30, 2020Beautiful Gav 😔❤️🌈
December 30, 2020
I hope Andrea and Family are ok ❤️Condolences to Andrea, Zara, Sam and families. Devestated by your passing. I will miss our phone conversations. Honoured to have had you as a friend for so long. Love you and Andrea heaps. Love Craig.
December 30, 2020A shock to everyone on the passing of Gavin. Gone to soon. Our thoughts are with Andrea and families at this sad time.
December 30, 2020Shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Gavin to the Fish Creek community.Praying for comfort and strength for Andrea Sam and Zara.
December 31, 2020Dearest Andrea, Zara, Sam and families.
We are thinking of you all at such a sad time. He was one of a kind and we are grateful to have had him in so many facets of our lives.Greg & Brenda Thompson
December 31, 2020As a fellow high school student, Gavin was a calming force for us all. Reconnecting 10 years ago Gav summed up our history with our new found friendships with of course writing a beautiful song & he posted our pics (past & present) on YouTube. That’s what Gav did. His heart was in everything. He had the biggest heart. A beautiful man taken way, way too early. We are all shocked & we will miss you Gav. Thanks for the treasure you gave us. Our deepest sympathies go to Andrea & all the extended families.
January 1, 2021
From all your friends from Mount Waverley High School.We are so very sad about this news. We will miss Gav and our conversations greatly. Sending all our love to Bubbles, Zara, Sam and families.
January 1, 2021Condolences to the Westaway family.I may not have seen you for a long time but remember you well as a good friend at Mount Waverley High School. And later at Waratah Bay. Seems to me you lived a good life and are much loved by family and friends. What more could a man hope for? May you Rest In Peace…
January 4, 2021To Sam and Felicity, our son in law and daughter, our love always.
January 4, 2021
To Charlotte and Rhapsody may you be told many stories about “old Gav” in the coming years so he remains in your hearts forever.
To all of Gavin Westaway’s family and friends our deepest condolences
Lynn and Alan LovelaceOur thoughts and prayers are with Andrea and family at this very sad time. Special thoughts to brothers Mark and Paul.
January 5, 2021Condolences to all the family
January 5, 2021
Hard to believe he’s not around ,
such a sweet caring man how did amazing work for us all !we will really miss him .
We remember all those songs he used to play along with his band who will miss him for sure he loved playing music it was emanating from him .
Love rosie and Jeff lyonsWe add our condolences to family and friends of Gavin and remember him forever young and carefree by a camp fire playing guitar
January 5, 2021
Cathy and Elly Mc DonaldTo the lovely Andrea, Zara and Sam,
January 5, 2021
My heart breaks for your loss,
A truly beautiful man, kind,generous,loyal,creative,
Articulate, and a quirky sense of humour.
I will remember “Young Gav” ❤️
Love of Lots JenTo Andrea Zara and Sam. Please accept my sympathies for the loss of Gavin. Have played at gigs along side of him and I know he will be sorely missed by his fellow musos. We can’t be there on Thursday but I’m thinking of you all at this very sad time.
January 6, 2021Dear Bubbles Zara and Sam.
January 6, 2021
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Gav was one of a kind, a true friend who always made us smile. He Will be truly missed.
Debbie Dodd 💕gav …always encouraging.. always supportive..and fun to be around …thank you ..love n light to bubbles zara n sam
January 6, 2021Our condolences Andrea, Zara and Sam.
Rest In Peace my friend.Rod and Priscilla May
January 6, 2021Shocked to hear the news of Gav’s passing,
January 6, 2021
May his song remain in your hearts and bring you
fond joyful memories.
Best wishes John n Jacqueline TaylorA man who still had a lot to do . Condolences to all those who loved him. Viv Stuart Waratah.
January 7, 2021He would light up any room he entered. Always had something interesting to add to any conversation. Had a song ready for any occasion. The family has lost a great husband and father. We all have lost a great man and raconteur. Condolences and rest in peace.
January 7, 2021Farewell Gavin. You will be missed in Fishy. Glad your book came out. What a great effort and beautiful result. A wonderful legacy for your community.
January 7, 2021Very sad news to hear, after not having seen him for a few years. A good man.
Condolences to Bubbles, and to the kids.
January 11, 2021So sad to here condolences to andrea zara and Sam. Graham Cockerill.
May 8, 2023