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FARMER, Christine Lesley (née Bluett)

Born on May 30, 1924. Passed away August 18, 2022.

Passed away 18th August 2022, aged 98 years,

Dearly loved wife of Ben (dec.), mother of Peter, and Mark (dec.) and mother-in-law of Robin.

Much respected English teacher and community volunteer.

Sadly missed by friends and family in Australia and the UK.

Funeral Notice
Handley Funeral Services Chapel 24 Anderson Street, LeongathaView Map

The Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Christine Lesley Farmer will be held at Handley Funeral Services Chapel 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at 11:00am.

Following light refreshments, a Service for Burial will be held at the Poowong Cemetery commencing at 1:30pm. All welcome.

The Service will be recorded and will be available to view from 4:00pm (local time) on the day of the Service. To view please click here.

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Tributes

  1. One amazing teacher.
    A life well lived.
    Leila White

    Leila Wilson August 19, 2022

  2. Wonderful memories of a very special friend for over 50 years, remembered with much affection xx

    Pat Kuhne August 21, 2022

  3. A wonderful lady and great teacher

    Dee Holmes August 23, 2022

  4. Much loved and respected colleague and longtime friend. I will miss you, Chris. Condolences to Peter and Robin.

    Gaye Hutchinson August 23, 2022

  5. A lovely lady who taught English with passion and inspiration. Condolences to her family.

    Sharyn Rayson August 23, 2022

  6. A wonderful teacher and a lovely woman. My condolences to the family

    Adrienne Green nee Klitzing August 23, 2022

  7. Thank goodness she taught me French, my English grammar is so much better for it. A great teacher and a conversation with her gave you food for thought. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

    Sue Miles August 24, 2022

  8. Condolences to Peter and family. Special memories of scouting days at Fish Creek and life at Fish Creek North.

    Henry Mueller August 25, 2022

  9. Mrs Farmer was a truly wonderful, kind and encouraging English teacher.
    My deepest sympathy to her Family and Friends.

    Jan Mortlock née Dearricott August 26, 2022

  10. Dear Peter, sending you my sympathy on the passing of your mum. I travelled with her on the VLine Bus several times and she was delightful company. Marge Arnup (Thorburn, Foster High School all those years ago)

    Marge Arnup August 26, 2022

  11. Dear, much- loved Aunt whose letter writing was unsurpassed. How we shall miss you. Chris & Brenda (nee Farmer)

    Brenda Painton August 30, 2022