STARES, Rhona Valerie (née Thompson)

Born on August 10, 1935. Passed away January 2, 2024.

Born August 10, 1935, Bradford, England.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Beloved wife of Ernie (dec) for 61 years.Devoted mother of Andrea and Julian (dec) Headon, Sharon King, Paul and Stacey Stares. Proud Granny of Chenelle, Blake and Samantha, Sherriden and Jeremy, Emily, Thomas, Kynan, and Bodhi. Great granny of Mila. Sister of Gloria, Rodney and Patricia. Will be greatly missed by her many friends and connections within the community.

A Lifetime Of Beautiful Memories

 

 

 

Funeral Notice
St Mary's Anglican Church Latrobe Road, MorwellView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mrs Rhona Stares will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Latrobe Road, Morwell on Friday, January 12th, 2024, commencing at 11.00 am.

The service for Rhona will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Dearest Rhona,
    You lit up my mums days at Heritage Manor. We were so sad to hear of your accident & your passing. Our love to all the Stares family. Thankyou Rhona for your beautiful smile and for your last dance at the Christmas Party at Heritage.
    Loads of Love Julie

    Julie Linton January 5, 2024
  2. We have lost a lovely neighbour and friend.

    Love Bernice & all the Linton family

    Linton family January 6, 2024
  3. Wonderful memories of a most kind and welcoming lady. My memories of my childhood in Hiam Court & Wallace Street fill
    My heart. Heartfelt love to Sharon,Andrea & Paul at this sad time xxx
    Vale Mrs Stares RIP ❤️

    Louise Goldsbrough January 7, 2024
  4. Dear Rhona, it was a pleasure to have known you. You are held in great affection by your family in Wales. A lovely lady, I know you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. I’m sure you’re reunited with those who have gone before.
    With love to all the family.
    Den x

    Denzil Headon January 8, 2024
  5. Rhona was the nicest, loving, kind, most genuine human being I personally have ever met.
    I know I speak for all at Heritage Manor when I say we are devastated and heartbroken to lose such a beautiful resident. She made our working days easy and rewarding. She was so involved in everything we worked on and never complained or said a bad word. Full of love and praise for everyone. A friend to so many, we dearly miss her.
    Lots of love from Katie & The Lifestyle Team

    Heritage Manor Lifestyle Team January 8, 2024
  6. So sad to hear of Rhona’s passing.
    Ernie will be waiting for her.
    Condolences to all her family and friends.
    Carol & Trevor Huffer.

    Carol Huffer January 8, 2024
  7. Andrea, Sharon and Paul. My deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of Rhona. Rhona and I first met at exercise classes when we were expecting babies, were in hospital together and we worked together on kindergarten and school committees. It was such a pleasure to work with her. Her care and devotion to Ernie during his illness was exemplary. Rest in peace Rhona.

    Lesley Schulz January 8, 2024
  8. To all the Stares family, very sad to hear of Rhona’s passing , a lovely lady.
    Re united with her lovely husband Ernie.

    Love Murray and Lyn French.. January 8, 2024
  9. Rest in Peace dear kind and welcoming Rhona. Memories of your love and friendship will stay with me for ever.
    Your beautiful family said their goodbyes with great sadness.
    With love your thankful sister in law, Pat 💕

    Pat Thompson January 9, 2024
  10. Our deepest sympathies to all the Stares family, with the sad passing of a lovely lady , Rhona from Dennis , Jean and all the Turner Family

    Jean Turner January 9, 2024
  11. Deepest sympathy to Andrea, Sharon and Paul and families. Treasure your memories.
    Joy Martin

    Joy Martin January 9, 2024
  12. Such a beautiful gentle caring Lady, so sad to hear of her passing .
    A lovely family and neighbours for many years
    Rhona was always first to care and help out !
    Much love to her family.
    Julie Lynch Family & The Walker Family. xxx

    Julie Giedrojc January 10, 2024
  13. Dearest Andrea, Emily, Thomas, Sharon, Lance, Paul, Stacey and Families, we are so sorry for the loss of you beautiful and beloved Rhona, she was such an inspiring, creative and a true lady, we truly feel you loss but you all are her legacy and she lives through you all, she will never be forgotten

    Rosa Vodden January 10, 2024
  14. Thinking fondly of Rhona today as she journeys to be with her love Ernie. Sending blessings, hugs and love to her beautiful family as they also journey the road of memories, sadness and the joy they all shared with Rhona. Irene, Andrew, Grace, and family

    irene January 12, 2024