It is with great sadness we announce the death of Denise on February 24, 2026 aged 79 years. Loving wife of Peter Kavanagh (dec), Phillip McCarthy (dec), and dear partner of Bill Cornwall (dec). Treasured Mum of Julian (dec), Michelle, and Justin (dec). Adored Grandmother of Willow, Kalif, Evangeline, Arcadia, Neve, and Tilda. Beloved sister, aunty, friend, teacher and colleague to many.
Family and friends of the late Mrs. Denise McCarthy are respectfully informed that her funeral service will be conducted at the Chapel of McGlynn Hunt Funerals 38-40 Madden Avenue Mildura on Friday March 6, 2026 at 10.30am. A private cremation will follow.
Tributes
Kerry & Russ Cornwall and family
We would like to express our sincerest condolences to Michelle and family on the passing of Denise. We were lucky enough to spend a lovely long afternoon with Denise, celebrating Michael’s 90th birthday last October, a memory we will cherish.
Unfortunately, Michael was too unwell to attend the service today.
We are all thinking of you.
Russ, Kerry and family
Joan Ely
My sympathy to Michelle and all the Tellefson family. I have and keep wonderful memories of my childhood playing in the backyard
Kaylene Hopkinson
As a student at St Joseph’s College I have fond memories of Denise. In later years when I would see Denise out and about she always had time to say hello. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Margaret Rogers
Such a support to me when I was a little girl in boarding school – a friend for life. x
Kevin Zibell
Farewell Denise. Good friend of mine from younger days when fun was all we needed.
Condolences to Gavin and Denise’s family.