WOMBWELL – Mervyn Raymond

Born Tuesday November 21, 1944. Passed away Friday September 15, 2023.

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21/11/1944 – 15/9/2023

Aged 78 years.

With great sadness, we announce the loss of Mervyn.  Beloved husband of Carol, father and father-in-law of Nicole & Matt, Todd & Kerry, and Brad.

Adored pa of Scarlett, Darcy and Tully Houlihan, and Nate Wombwell.

Tributes

1. Carol, Nicole, Todd and Brad
   We wanted to express our deepest condolences for the loss of Merv. What a legend!
   Though words may not be enough, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

   Simon And Kerry Bell

   September 22, 2023 4:42 pm

2. Beautiful service
   Thinking of you all

   Condolences 💐
   Maree Campana and family

   Maree Campana

   September 21, 2023 2:48 pm

3. Much love to you Carol and family, we will miss seeing Merv out the front ready to have a chat and the sound of his blower and lawn mower for the garden he had such pride in.
   Take care at this sad time and may his memories and wonderful stories live on.
   Joanne, David, Patrick and James Willis. Xo xo

   Joanne Willis

   September 21, 2023 10:22 am

4. Dear Carol and Family
   Thinking of you all at this sad time. May you find strength and comfort from all your wonderful memories of Mervyn you have shared together over many years.
   Sincere condolences from Margaret(Bub) , Lesley, Rhonda, Trevor and Vicki (Campbell)
   and families…. Coleraine Vic.

   Rhonda Scullion

   September 19, 2023 8:36 pm

5. Mervyn - a boy from Bahgallah, whose family the Wombwell's have been part of our community since 1919. His grandfather Archie was one of those who iniated the Building of Bahgallah Memorial Hall in 1922 (and there has been at least one Wombwell on the committee ever since); so it was wonderful that Merv returned to the home of his youth last November for the Centenary - meeting and reminiscing with those he went to school with at the Bahgallah State School (1950-56), and those he played sport with. He was an amazing sportsman. The best all-rounder cricketer in the whole district, we were lucky to have him our Bahgallah team. But his prowess as a footballer was just too great for our rural team - though we always made sure that we claimed him for Bahgallah just the same!
   Our Historical Collection housed at the Bahgallah Hall is testament to the Wombwell influence; and there is much photographic and newspaper evidence of Mervyn's very special sporting achievements.
   On behalf of the entire community - our condolences to Carol & Family.

   Bahgallah Memorial Hall Committee & Friends

   September 19, 2023 12:46 pm

6. Dear Carol and family, we were deeply saddened to hear of Merv’s passing we send our Love and Heartfelt Sympathy to all of you. RIP Merv ❤️❤️ Pam & Kevin Davis and family.

   Pam Davis

   September 19, 2023 8:43 am

7. Loving Memories of our Brother in law Merv. Special love to my sister Carol & Family. Thinking of you. Terry & Di . & Families. Toowoomba Qld

   Terry Murtagh

   September 18, 2023 8:14 pm

8. Sincere condolences Carol, Nicole, Brad, Todd and families. So sorry to hear of Merv's passing. Such a lovely man, always up fir a chat.
   Leigh & Pat Chambers

   Pat Chambers

   September 18, 2023 12:55 pm

9. You were the outstanding all rounder in all the cricket I played covering a long period of about forty years. I’ll never forget the time you took ten wickets for eleven runs, which included a hat trick and in the same match made 106 runs in one innings. As an opening batsman you bore the brunt of opposition attacks and helped build partnerships with your colleagues who had nowhere the ability you had. And above it all you were a team player who never forgot your early days of learning your craft. I only hope the same can be said about me.

   Neil Barter

   September 17, 2023 9:27 pm

10. To Carol,Nicole,Todd,Brad and families.a wonderful person.fond memories of our time together at sebastopol cricket and football clubs and again at drysdale.rest in peace my friend.well batted.JohnBoyle(J.B)

    John.E.Boyle

    September 17, 2023 4:45 pm

11. Merv,
    What a legend and an absolute Gentleman. A man who always made you feel welcome in his home.
    I always admired your dedication to your family. Carn the Blues
    Thinking of you Carol, Nicole, Todd, Brad

    Dan Van Wanrooy

    September 16, 2023 10:03 pm

12. To Carol & your loved ones.

    Those we love don't go away,
    they walk beside us every day.
    Unseen, unheard, but always near ,
    still loved, still missed and very dear.
    Sending you a support hug xOx
    Judy ( BVP)

    Judy

    September 16, 2023 2:04 pm

13. Dear Carol and Family.
    Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May you have many happy memories of Merv to help you through. Norma Nankervis

    Norma Nankervis

    September 16, 2023 10:49 am

14. Happy memories of good times our families shared together.
    Lots of BBQs through the back fence gate and Courtney always crying at Mervs’ booming voice!
    Admired and respected Godfather of Aaron.
    You were a good man Mervyn Wombwell, you will be sadly missed!
    Sending much love to Carol, Nicole, Todd, Brad and Families xxx
    Alison & Neil

    Alison Tonkin

    September 15, 2023 8:55 pm