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This service was held on Friday 22nd May 2026
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Lyn Harrison, an old school friend from the 60s Wonthaggi High. Remembering the good times. Condolences to Marg and family
Lovely service for a lovely man
A beautiful service for Chris, which I am so grateful to have watched from overseas.
Simon, Kate & Amy, I know your Dad would have been very proud of the way you spoke today.
I was so fortunate to have worked for Chris for so many years, and the memories have come flooding back. And yes Simon, I can still hear his lovely, calm voice through the dictaphone.
All my love to you Marj, Simon, Kate & Amy & your extended families.x
Thankyou for the live stream. A beautiful family service, Chris would have been so proud.
Thinking of you all and sending our love and condolences.
Many wonderful memories of professional advice and friendship from Chris, with Mum, myself, and then my children. Xx
Beautiful service, Simon, Kate and Amy you were wonderful, your dad would be soooo proud.xx
Ray and Joan Peters
Sorry I was unable to attend today but Raymond has returned to Wonthaggi hospital.
You all did such a beautiful job of honouring your Dad. He would be so very proud.
Beautiful service, thinking of you all xxoo
So sorry to hear of Chris’s passing.
A beautiful & fitting tribute to a wonderful man. Sincere condolences to you Marj and your family
So sorry that I was not able to attend as we are in WA.
Known Chris since starting with the band in the 70s.
An amazing man whose friendship I valued very highly and was most grateful for.
At least COVID gave us the benefit of the live-stream. The privilege to witness a wonderful tribute to Chris. Simon, Kate, Amy, Craig and the Wonthaggi Citizens Band combining to deliver a most personal reflection on a life so well lived.
Having joined you all the first time live, I then had the honour of replaying and reflecting for the second time. Tears the first time and taken to heart the second time.
Draw strength from one another as the new normal becomes apparent. From one who knows first hand, this thoughtful service will kick start the days to come. Gone from sight but never forgotten! 🙏💕
Outstanding and fitting tribute to à truly great person. Chris would have loved it: his beloved band doing their best work and such wonderful words from his incredibly gifted children. À man remembered for his kindness and courage. Thanks for all you did mate.
Bruce Phillips
A very moving and celebration of Chris’s life. His children did him proud . My Condolences to Marj and family xx
I only heard today of Chris’s passing (30/5) at a combined brass band concert in Leongatha. Chris and I were very young members together in the Wonthaggi Citizens Band in the late 50 and 60’s onwards. We had wonderful times together. His father Jim was instrumental in teaching us the “business” side of brass banding. Great family values, a great friend and a wonderful person to have known. R.I.P Chris.
Condolences to the family.