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
Theresa loomes
To Keith and family so sorry to hear the sad news. A beautiful angel at rest love Theresa
Ken & Nimi
Our heartfelt sympathies Keith to you & your beautiful family. Desley would be sadly missed by many. Hope the fond memories you have of her will help to ease your pain. We are blessed to have known her.
Love Ken & Nimi
Jan Ryan (Drury)
Keith, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Desley was such a beautiful kind person with such a lovely smile.
It must have been an effort to come to Mum’s funeral and I am forever grateful for her kindness.
So very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
Terry & Chris Quinn
Our Deepest sympathy to Keith, girls & family.
Desley was such a gentle soul and so kind to everyone she encountered. RIP Chris & Terry Quinn
Sarah Dodemaide
Dear Keith, Lisa, Melinda and Joanne and families, our thoughts are with at this sad time, Ian and Sarah Dodemaide