Tahbilk Farewells Beloved Family Matriarch Bonnie Purbrick

It is with great sadness that the Tahbilk family announces the passing of Bonnie Purbrick, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and much-loved matriarch of the Purbrick family.

Bonnie, mother of Alister, Debbie and Mark Purbrick, passed away peacefully on June 13th at the age of 97.

While her passing brings sadness, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate a remarkable life. Bonnie was a woman of strength, independence, determination and grace, whose influence extended far beyond her family. Her warmth, resilience and passion for life touched countless people throughout the community and will continue to inspire those who knew her.

Throughout her 97 years, Bonnie embraced life with enthusiasm and purpose, leaving a lasting legacy through her family, friendships and the many lives she enriched along the way.

Celebrating Bonnie's Life

Family, friends and all those whose lives were touched by Bonnie are warmly invited to join in celebrating her life on Wednesday, 24th June.

Service Details

11:00am – Funeral Service at Nagambie Presbyterian Church

12:15pm – Burial at Nagambie Cemetery

1:00pm – Wake at the Tahbilk Estate Restaurant

The wake will provide an opportunity for family and friends to come together, share stories, reflect on treasured memories, and honour Bonnie's extraordinary life and enduring contribution to those around her.

Live Stream Available

For those unable to travel to Nagambie, a live stream of the service will be available.

Streaming Link: https://www.vividstream.com.au/live/bonnie-purbrick

The live stream will commence approximately 10 minutes before the service, featuring a holding slide and music prior to the start.

Viewers are encouraged to enter the link directly into their browser's address bar rather than a search engine to avoid technical difficulties. No login is required to access the stream.

The service can also be accessed via vividstream.com.au under the "Live Streams" section and "Upcoming Services."

A Lasting Legacy

Bonnie's life was marked by love, achievement, perseverance, laughter and generosity. Her legacy will live on through the generations of family she helped shape, the friendships she nurtured, and the community she so deeply valued.

She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

In loving memory of Bonnie Purbrick ⁠