BARNES – Jeffrey William (Jeff)

Oh I’ll miss you dad, thankyou for always supporting my life choices. I’ll remember all the good times we have had. Thanks to you and mum I had a brilliant childhood. Love you dad always remembered. Love Renee, Neil,Taya, Leah, Jaimee, Aydin.

so many memories, so many stories – the laughs, the tears, celebrations and all the richness and intensities that comes from being ‘family’. Remaining behind to witness the completion of your journey, all I am left with really – is Gratitude! Thank you for All of it. Thank You… Hale and Farewell, I wish you rich blessings as you continue your Sacred Journey. Eternal Love. Remembered always. Your daughter.

I’m going to miss you – my old mate. Thankyou for being a great dad, you always supported my crazy ideas and was always up for a chat. We will all love you forever.

One of natures gentlemen has been taken away from us , my deepest sympathy to your beautiful wife Jan and your family you will be sadly missed Rest In Peace Jeff fond memories always
Your LCC support worker
Gail x

Hi Pop, I will miss you, till we meet again you loved me for who I was, so many good memories and great times growing up.
I could never forget them or you, sorry the last year was a bit of a nightmare with your health but now you can Rest In Peace. Amen. Love Jonny

Many happy memories of years gone by. Rest in Peace. Loved and remembered always David, Leanne, Steph, Ashley and James

Dedication from Maree.

I think Jeff/Dad would like to say to Janice/Mum from the other side.

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

By Mary Elizabeth Frye
The original poem was written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye).

When I Am Gone
When I am gone, release me—let me go,
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you love,
You can only guess, how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown,
But now it is time I travelled alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust,
It is only for a while that we must part,
So bless those memories within your heart.
I will not be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near,
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear,
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
Then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and “Welcome Home”.

Anon.

Our condolencs to Janice and all the family from George and Diane May. We did many hours doing the pamphlet’s together. Sadly missed.

Dad, it has been a roller coaster ride through many phases of a rich and fulfilling life for you and it has been a life education along your journey.
I am grateful for the early values you instilled in not just me, but all our family and that I have had the privilege to be a part of your journey as a close participant and at times a distant observer, but never judged and always welcomed warmly.
Your journey with us may have ended, but many memories and your legacy will live on.
Love you Dad

To all the Barnes clan, I have very happy memories of my uncle Jeff. Love to you all. Will be thinking of you on Thurs. Sorry I can’t be there. Love jennie

So sad to hear of the loss of Uncle Jeff. I have many memories of times past. I can’t ever remember not seeing a smile on his face.
My sincere condolences to Auntie Janice and my cousins.
With love
Michelle and Nicholas

condolences to Janice and the Barnes family on the passing of our dear uncle Jeff .Fond memories of our many trips from Cohuna to Bendigo to visit and catch up with family.

Sad to hear the passing of Jeff. Always remember him being a a happy and positive person. Used to look forward to going to the big city of Bendigo to visit the family.
Thoughts with you all. Graeme