Peter Briscoe
William Farmer Funerals
Reflection Chapel,
12 Victoria Street,
Eaglehawk
VIC 3556
at 14:00 hrs on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
Members attending are asked to wear TRAAVI uniform.
A guard of honour will be formed at the conclusion of the service.
Jim Yandle
It is with regret that we announce the passing of our member Jim Yandle on the 6thSeptember 2025. Jim was a pioneer in our industry having worked at various locations, especially Emerald in 1984 when single officer turnouts were not the norm for MAS.
The funeral for James “Jim” Yandle is to be held at:
David W Bull Funeral Home,
190 Princes Highway
Pakenham
September 19th, 2025 commencing at 10:30 am.
A private cremation will follow the service.
Members unable to attend can view the funeral service by following the links on the David W Bull Funeral Home website.
There is also provision to send a personal condolence via their website.
Through his TRAAVI funeral plan Jim has requested a full TRAAVI funeral, a retired ambulance will be at the location and his coffin will be draped with a service flag and cap.
Members attending are requested to wear their TRAAVI uniform.
Jim Sleep
“The Committee are saddened to notify our membership of the passing of our Life Member Mr. William (Jim) Sleep.
Jim passed away on Tuesday 29/07/2025 at the grand age of 96 years.
Jim had an interesting career in ambulance serving in both the Wimmera and Ballarat area as well as serving on the board of ASV Wimmera District and Chair of Western Region before amalgamation.
We pass our sincere condolences on to Jim’s family and friends.
The funeral will be held at Tobin Brothers, Doveton Park, 1251 Doveton Street North, Ballarat at 10:30 on Thursday 7th August 2025.”
Ron Arbon
On behalf of the Committee it is with sadness that we confirm the passing of our Life Member Ron Arbon.
Ron was well known in the industry having worked in many parts of the state during his career.
Ron passed away yesterday after battling an illness for some time.
We pass on our sincere condolences to Pam and the Arbon family and to all who knew him.
There will be a private funeral in Kerang and a live link is expected to be available which we will notify you of if possible.
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