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.
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Ian Gervasoni
Sincerest condolences to Denise’s family and extended family. Denise was a life long friend and helped me overcome many of life’s problems.
Barb Bunting
Dearest Denise,
a woman of such strength and courage, now at peace in God’s loving arms.
Thinking of you dear Michelle and sending you much love.
Barb Bunting xx
Patricia Hill
Denise was very much loved by my Grandparents, Tom and Ede Coar and their daughters Pat and Maureen (Divola), my Mother. Denise was an amazing woman who dealt with what life threw at her and I admired her immensely. May You find comfort in her strength, her determination and her love for You Michelle and her six Grandchildren. Love Patricia
Cath
Dear Michelle and family, heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Mum, and grandmother. A lovely neighbour in Wattle Ave in days gone by, and beautiful woman of so many talents. Denise was such a gift to all who knew her. May she rest in the perfect peace she deserves. Love from, Cath xx
Desley Cattermole
Sincere condolences to all of Denise,,s family many a fun time when we were teenagers in Merbein Harold and Desley Cattermole née Middleton