It is with much sadness that Haydn, Betty, Garry, Irene, Grant (dec), Jan and Pat announce to family and friends the peaceful passing of their dear Mum on Thursday April 9, 2026 aged 103 years. She was a dearly loved and much loved Mum, Nana, great Nana, great great Nana to her extended family.
Mum is now reunited with her loved husband Mick and son Grant.
Rest peacefully Mum, love you.
A funeral to celebrate Verna’s life will be conducted at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Cnr Belar Street and Mitchell Avenue, Dareton on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 10.30am. The cortege will proceed to the Merbein Lawn Cemetery.
If preferred in lieu of flowers donations to Sunraysia Cancer Resources would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Envelopes provided.
Tributes
Mick Whelan
Condolences to the Farnsworth families on the passing of their mother. Mrs Farnsworth would have been the oldest client from my time at the Rural Bank in Dareton (1974 – 1980 and again 1987 -1989) working with her daughter, Jan, in the late 1970,s.103 years, what an innings. Mick & Toni Whelan Wodonga 0427035881
Kevin and Gloria Edwards
Hayden, Garry and Jan and families our deepest sympathy in your sad loss. Verna was a very special lady and will be sadly missed by all. May your loving memories help you through this sad time. We will miss our beautiful friend. Thinking of you all.
Robert J Thomas
To all family deepest sympathy on the death of Vern. Cared for us children when our mum was sick. Great friend of my mum Gladys Thomas( Farnsworth)
Murray House Aged Care
On behalf of everyone at Murray House Aged Care, please accept our deepest condolences.
It was a privilege to care for Verna, and she will be warmly remembered by our staff and residents. We are grateful for the opportunity to have shared in her life.
Ray & Deb Farnsworth
To Hayden, Gary and Jan and all your extended families.Our condolences go out to you all at this sad time with the passing of Aunty Verna. ( But what an innings)I am glad I went to her 100th birthday and caught up with you all and that’s how I want to remember her. Sorry I can not be there. May she rest in peace and is up there having a cuppa tea with Uncle Mick and the rest of the Farny crew.❤️