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HANKS, Margaret Ann (née Allen)

Born on March 4, 1944. Passed away December 13, 2020.

Passed away surrounded by her family
Dearly beloved wife of Fred for 56 years
Loving mother of Peter and Lorraine, Darren and Kerry, Mark and Michelle, Deb and Drew.
Cherished grandmother of 9 and adored great grandmother of 6.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Leongatha Hospital.

Your memory is my greatest treasure to have and to hold in my heart forever,  I will always love you Margaret.
Your loving husband Fred.
Rest in Peace.

Ollie you fought a brave battle maintaining your dignity and sense of humour to the end. We are heartbroken and will miss you.
All our love Peter, Lorraine and Family.
Rest in Peace.

Mum/Ollie thanks for all the wonderful memories that will be cherished forever.
Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day.
Loved by son Darren, daughter in law Kerry and their family.

Mum (Ollie) thank you for all the support and wonderful times we shared.
You tried so hard to stay with us and fought to the end.
We will miss you and always love you.
Love Mark, Michelle and Lochlan.

You put in a great fight right to the end Mum.
Thank you for being such a loving caring Mum, mother-in-law and Nan.
You will be missed everyday
Forever in our hearts
Love Deb, Drew, Toby and Maggie xxxx

Cherished Nan of Skye and Zack. Adored Nan Ollie of Raff, Benji and Mav.
The most beautiful angel on earth, now flying high!
You are missed beyond words, thankyou for being you and loving as you did!
Forever loved and remembered, until we meet again our beautiful Nan.
Xo

Thankyou Nan for the last few days we shared together before you left us.
We love you forever Nicholas, Sophie, Kaden and Charlotte.

Ollie you were a once in a generation woman and it didn’t matter when you left us, it was always going to be too soon!
Thankyou for always sticking by us.
We love you and will always miss you!
Love Matt, Scott and Brendy.

Funeral Notice
St. Andrew's Uniting Church Peart Street, LeongathaView Map
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Margaret Ann Hanks will be held at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street Leongatha, on THURSDAY December 17, 2020 commencing at 10.30am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed, to view the livestream click here
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  1. Marg was a great lady friend and sister in law
    Rest in peace Marg xx
    Marlene

    Marlene Hanks December 14, 2020

  2. Marg, We have had 50 years of fun, frivolity, laughter and tears but never as many tears as have been shed these last two days.
    I’m sure I have all the Christmas cards you have sent us through those years. So many things remind me of you.
    Thank you for sharing our OS trips, our yearly QLD trips& road trips.
    With all our experiences to remind us you will stay in our hearts and minds forever. We loved you more than words can say.Marje &Billxx

    Marje & Bill Ross December 14, 2020

  3. We went through state school at Nerrena together & have remained in touch ever since. A dear friend for over 70 years. Our deepest sympathy to Fred & family. Sandra & Kevin Carvell.

    Sandra Carvell December 14, 2020

  4. Marg , you welcomed my girls and I to Allison street 41 years ago and have been a wonderful neighbour and loved friend who always looked out for me.
    I will treasure our many conversations at the kitchen table and will miss you Marg .

    Deepest sympathy to Fred and family
    Love Gaye xx

    Gaye Cotter December 15, 2020

  5. Sadly missed, especially on Wednesdays. RIP dear Dossie. Xx

    Lynne Burgess December 15, 2020

  6. Marg, thanks for all your in the kitchen and around our cricket club for the last decade. Forever lasting memories of your laugh and smile. Condolences to all the family, a great scorpion lost.
    Committee, players and members of the Leongatha Town Cricket Club.

    Steve Fixter December 15, 2020

  7. Deepest sympathy to Margrets family from Darren Thornton’s bakery ❤️❤️❤️

    Darren mclnnes December 15, 2020

  8. RIP Marg. You were always helpful, friendly & easy to get along with. Helen

    Helen Hudson December 15, 2020

  9. Dear Ollie, Your kindness and selflessness is inspirational. Thank you for over 40 years of wonderful memories.
    Deepest sympathy to Freddie, Peter & Lorraine, Darren & Kerry, Mark & Michelle, Deb & Drew and their families.

    Special thoughts to the extended Hanks and Allen family also.

    Narelle McNaughton (Richards)
    Western Australia

    Narelle McNaughton December 15, 2020

  10. To Fred, Peter Darren, Mark, & Deb & all the family . So very sorry for your immeasurable loss. Marg had so much love for her family & friends. She had beautiful eyes that smiled and boy, could she cook. We had a long association through family ties, sharing a nephew & niece and a lasting friendship. I will smile when I think of her. Vick & Mick

    Vicki Neal December 15, 2020

  11. Always enjoyed Christmas evening with Marg Fred and families. Marg was a sensational host and great cook. Margret will be sadly missed by all and especially by my wife Sylvia Ashley Emily and Kate. Graeme Heath

    Graeme Heath December 15, 2020

  12. Dear Marg, Our birthday group dinners has come to an end. We all loved your input, suppers and those beautiful sponges. None of us could fill your shoes !
    We didn’t get the chance to say goodbye but we hope you knew how much we all loved you.
    Fred,Marje,Bill,Joan,Jim,Ron,Marie,Ann & Allan.💗

    Marje Ross December 15, 2020

  13. I will miss you so much Dossie we worked together for nearly 30 years, Wednesday’s will not be same and I bet your having fun with Dorrie Jack and Charlie. Condolences to Fred and all the family Toni and Ray

    TONI joyce December 16, 2020

  14. Many happy memories of our much loved cousin and childhood playmate. What fun we had playing together at Dorrie and Jack’s.
    Love to Fred and the family. A full life well lived .
    Gwenda (bridesmaid at their wedding) and Sylvia.

    Gwen Hackett December 16, 2020

  15. RIP Marg you were one of the best workmates and friend of all times sympathy to Fred and family Shirley Lund

    Rodney and Shirley Lund December 16, 2020

  16. Oh Dear Marg, sometimes life isn’t fair. Thank you for being a terrific aunt to Brad, Beck and their families. To Fred, Pete, Darren, Mark, Debbie and families. So very sorry for your loss. Marg was one special lady Love Robyn and Steve

    Robyn Jones December 16, 2020

  17. Such a beautiful lady .
    You will be so missed .
    Sending condolences to family and friends

    Susie Harland December 17, 2020

  18. Ollie Nanna, A remarkable woman made of what I can only describe as sunshine, no amount of time here would have been enough, you will be dearly missed. My deepest heart felt condolences to the family.

    Love always, Cindy, Kaden, Lotte & Oliver

    Cindy December 17, 2020

  19. All my love to all the Hanks and Allen family. Ollie is truly irreplaceable. 😘

    Helen Arnold December 17, 2020

  20. Dear Fred, Mark, Darren, Mark, Debbie and Family,
    Marg (Mrs Hanks), our dearly loved neighbour and family friend. A constant friend to Mum and loved by us all.
    Deepest sympathy.

    Love Rachel, Natalie, Becky and Danielle

    Natalie Blinman December 17, 2020