8 August 2026, after an extended illness, surrounded by her loving family, aged 73years.
Adored wife of Keith for 53 years.
Loved Daughter of Ron & Roma and sister of Jan & Greg.
Loved sister-in-law to Steve & Clare & the Munro & Torney families.
Loved mother of Lisa, Melinda & Joanne.
Loved mother-in-law of Tony, Adrian & Paul.
Proud and loving Nan to Mia, Luke, Henry, Darby, Lily & Iris.
Loved by her extended family and a cherished friend to many.
An avid gardener and lifelong supporter of St Kilda FC.
Desley is remembered with love and gratitude for the life she lived & enjoyed, and the memories she left behind.
Grateful thanks Dr Leal and team at MBH
Following Desley’s wishes a private interment was held at the Merbein Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the PET/CT Scanner Appeal https://www.mhfoundation.com.au/pet-ct-scanner-appeal
Tributes
Lyn Hocking
Fond memories from many years ago .Rip d3sley and sincere condolensces to Keith and the whole family.
Dianne White
Dear Keith and Family condolences to you all with the loss of Desley.she was a gentle and caring person whom i had grown up with her at Merbein,and also worked with her at the ADFA.♥️♥️
Ang Sutton
Dear Keith & family,
Sending you all my sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of Desley from our ADFA shop days. A beautiful soul, now resting peacefully xx
Denise And Daryl Kay
To Keith and family thing of you all at this sad time of Desleys passing
Denise and Daryl
Tricia Nolan
Dear Keith and family thinking of you all at this time, such a big loss, Desley was everything you could want in a friend and neighbour. A brave and lovely lady RIP dear Desley we will miss you xx