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
Deborah and Graeme Harding
Our thoughts are with you Michelle, Judy, Gavan and families. Denise was such a beautiful lady who despite such sadness in her life, gave a valued and special friendship to those close to her. We so enjoyed reading her Mildura Living articles and have very fond memories of our association over many years. Our love to all.
Wendy Shurey
I am sorry for loss your Michelle and family Denise and I enjoyed our Scrabble on Wednesday’s and I am grateful for her company Miss you Denise 😍❤️
Katherine Harris (Barling)
Goodbye my lifelong friend, Denise.
I always admired the strength and dignity you showed when life dealt you such unbearable loss.
Even though distance separated us over the years, whenever I returned to Mildura you always welcomed me warmly into your home. We would talk and laugh well into the night, sharing stories and a very good red.
Those memories will stay with me always.
My heartfelt condolences to you Gavin, Pat, Michelle, Judy and families.
Love your friend Katherine – Western Australia
Telfer Family
Dear Tellefson Family,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of your much loved, courageous, resilient, multi-talented “little sister”. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and Denise’s family, as we reflect on happy times in Merbein and at St Joseph’s College, it’s influential characters, the dances, sports, obligatory essays… Rest in peace now, dear Denise. Love, Margaret, Cathy (Lance), Peter, Bruce, Tony and Trish (Adams) Telfer.
Gwen Earle (Treffene)
Deepest sympathy to Denise’s family and friends.
Denise was one very special lady, and friend, who will be sadly missed.