ONLEY – Carol Ann

Born on November 25, 1954. Passed away May 3, 2021.

Passed away peacefully in her own time at home with Jim by her side on May 3, 2021 Aged 66 Years.

Loving Daughter of Bill and Shirley Onley (both dec.)

Beloved partner to Jim Dean.

Welcomed and welcoming member of the extended Dean family.

Sister to John, Pat (dec.) and Ian.

Aunt and Great Aunt to her loved and loving nieces and nephews.

Rest in Peace

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Carol Ann Onley will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on TUESDAY (May 11, 2021) commencing at 11.00 am

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Gormandale Cemetery.

Carol’s Funeral will also be live streamed, to view the live stream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. Such a lovely blessing Carol was to the Dean Family. Forever in hearts and our condolences to Jim and all of the extended family xx

    Andrew & Leanne Peck May 4, 2021
  2. Beautiful Carol. So brave , so beautiful.
    I will be forever grateful for your generosity and kindness.
    Love Bernie

    Bernie Crabtree May 4, 2021
  3. A beautiful & brave friend, caring and selfless, so blessed to have you in my life. Fly with the Angels ❤️

    Susanne May 4, 2021
  4. A strong ,corageous,wonderful,great lady now at peace deepest condolences to jim and all the extended dean family

    Colin Glenys Dean and Dale Snell

    Glenys Snell May 5, 2021
  5. What a wonderful role model Auntie Carol was! I loved to talk to her and her about her amazing experiences. She was beautiful and fierce and I am so lucky to have her in my life. Love Kim Baker USA

    Kim Baker May 5, 2021
  6. I’m so lucky to have reconnected with Carol years ago in USA, and it was as if we had been lifelong best friends as well as cousins. I treasure the memories and conversations. Carol is a lovely, strong woman! I will miss her!!

    Much love to Carol, and all her family and friends.

    Vicki Stokes May 5, 2021
  7. We will really miss you Carol… for a while…. until we meet again. Steve & Monica

    Steven & Monica Dickson May 5, 2021
  8. I was thinking of you and Jim on Monday and how much fun you were together and to be around. I remember well the fabulous trip that you arranged to Darwin with Jim, myself and my 2 younger sons. Jim is a character at all times and you always brought the best out in him and cared for others. Rest in peace.

    Rob Trebilco May 5, 2021
  9. A very warm, kind, caring & generous friend.
    Rest in peace, Carol…..
    Deepest sympathy to Jim & to the extended Onley & Dean families.

    Andrea, Oliver & Joshua

    Andrea Hunt May 5, 2021
  10. Such a beautiful selfless soul , who will be fondly remembered, Carol you were an inspiration.
    Sincere condolences to Jim and the Dean and Onley familys .
    Stephen and Pam .

    Stephen vanderzalm May 6, 2021
  11. Dear Carol, You are such an amazing strong woman.
    Such an inspiration. We had a lovely dance together at
    Moss Vale. You left this world too early. Lots of love, Katx

    Kat Kershaw May 6, 2021
  12. Carol. A brave, caring and compassionate person who we could thank for so many things but most of all, for being our friend.
    We have many memories of happy times together in travel, friendship and hints and tips provided over the years.
    We will miss you but are so proud of how brave you were and how you touched the hearts of all who knew you. Rest In Peace. Love Marj & Roger xx

    Marj McInnes May 6, 2021
  13. A caring ,loving sole who did it her way. Condolences to Jim, Ellie and all the family. Viv and Geoff Pike. Traralgon

    Viv Stuart May 6, 2021
  14. Dear Carol., Such a lovely soul, beautiful memories of our Gormandale netball days. May you Rest in peacexx

    Cheryl Osborne May 7, 2021
  15. To Jim, John, Ian and extended families. Our sympathy to you all at the sad time. Rest
    Rest peacefully Carol.

    Judy Pattinson (Morley) May 7, 2021
  16. Sincere condolences to the Dean and Onley families. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. Hold tight to your precious memories of a lovely, lovely lady. Big hugs Steven and Cheryle Bourne xxx

    Steven and Cheryle Bourne May 7, 2021
  17. So sad to hear of Carols passing. I will remember her quiet, dignified and friendly personality.Our training as nurses at HPH was a great time. So young. RIP Carol. Condolences to all her loved ones Michelle xx

    Michelle Eastwell May 8, 2021
  18. Beautiful Lady. Kind and graceful.

    Neale and Marion DOUGLASS May 8, 2021
  19. Farewell my beautiful friend. A woman of integrity and poise, compassion and selflessness; an inspiration to many. Such courage! How l will miss you xx

    Kirsten McIndoe May 8, 2021
  20. Beautiful Carol, a passionate, caring and kind person. My memories of you as a mental health nurse and Manager, advocating always, as tough as it was, for for our ageing community with mental health problems. You are at peace now. Sending love to Jimmy, Ellen and the Onley and Dean families xox

    Ann Hamden May 9, 2021
  21. Carol, not only a wonderful person but a dedicated and passionate mental health nurse and Manager. You constantly advocated for the elderly to ensure they received the best possible care. Taken room early. Rest peacefully dear Carol. Much love and condolences to Jim, Ellen and the Onley and Dean families.

    Ann Hamden May 10, 2021
  22. Carol made the World a better place. Such a caring soul, always thinking of others needs, and doing what she could to make things right. Her dignity and humour shone through. Along with the great love and connection the Dean and Onley families share. We are all richer in ourselves for having known Carol.
    My thoughts are with her family, in particular.

    Kerry Knights May 10, 2021
  23. Carol was an excellent nurse, manager and leader. She was a caring and compassionate person who had a positive impact upon her patients, staff and friends. I feel grateful for having known her, and am in awe of her bravery. RIP now dear friend.

    Jan O'Keeffe May 10, 2021
  24. Our sincere condolences to the Onley and Dean families and especially Jim and Elle. You were such a talented, courageous and beautiful soul Carol, we loved you and am glad I was able to tell you so. Rest easy lovely lady.
    Barb, Drew, Jackson and Madi XXXX

    Barb Jelleff May 10, 2021
  25. Dear kind wise Carol. What a privilige to have known you as a friend and to have shared many walks, talks and adventures. Thankyou for so many happy memories. Sadly missed and may we meet again on the other side .
    Condolences to Jim, Ellie, all the Onleys and all who loved her. Xx

    Fiona Speirs May 10, 2021
  26. R I P Carol,

    Adele Byers

    adele catharina byers May 11, 2021
  27. Sincere condolences to the Onley families in the loss of a sister and aunt
    Good memories of Carol to cherish
    Loretta & Jack

    Loretta Rayner May 11, 2021
  28. Goodbye dear frien, it was a pleasure to have known you. Your strength always shone through, gentle sweet lady. Rest now Carol. Condolences to the Dean and Onley families.

    Mary Lia May 11, 2021
  29. Thinking about you all Jim Elle John Ian and all the extended family.Sending you all my love and thoughts in your time of sorrow.Gone from our sight but will never be from our hearts.xo marg onley

    Marg Onley May 11, 2021
  30. Condolences to Jim, John, Ian, Elle & the extended Dean & Onley families on the very sad passing of Carol. Wonderful memories of fun times growing up with all the Onley family. Rest in peace Carol. xx

    Anne (Morley) Nelson

    Anne Nelson May 11, 2021
  31. So sad to hear of the passing of Carol, I knew Carol from our High school days. She was a lovely girl.
    Condolences to you all..

    Denise Brown May 11, 2021
  32. My dear friend and Mentor. Oh the place we have gone. My condolences to all who loved her. Especially Jim and her immediate family. Until we meet again.

    Maria Rodda May 11, 2021