EVENTIDE HOMES hosted a memorial service for residents who have passed over the previous 12 months on Thursday.
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The service was streamed via Zoom so family, friends and the community could celebrate lives of those lost.
The photo gallery paid tribute to those who were part of the Eventide community.
The Stawell Times-News has compiled some of the tributes which were shown on the day - some of the residents were regular features of articles, photos and history pieces in the newspaper.
Not all residents are listed, and thoughts go to all families from the region who lost a loved one this year.
Valerie Findlay
The most quietly spoken gentle lady.
Betty Smith
Betty had many friends at Eventides and was respected by all.
Allan Schaper
Allan was extremely joyful and looked forward to his crossword challenge each morning.
Dorothy Wright
Dorothy was always joyful and loved to dance.
Marie Pollock
Marie was an extremely spiritual lady who valued her family.
Clifford Mayberry
A green thumb. Cliff had his own vegetable patch at Eventide which he worked in every day hail or shine.
Eileen Cooper
Monarch of Eventides and her family. Was independent until the end.
Edith Kerr
Eddie was Eventide's best knitter.
Grace Flood
Grace by name and Grace by nature. Grace was a truly graceful lady.
Sylvia Cope
Sylvia loved to dance and frequently spoke of her ballroom dancing days.
Irene Young
An ex army nurse who kept all Eventide staff and residents in line.
Jennifer McIntosh
Always dressed immaculate and enjoyed a fine wine with her evening meal.
Jeanette Howard
Jeanette was the best at yodelling Eventide staff have ever witnessed and adored by all.
Irene McCarthy
Took great pride in her appearance and was known by staff as the canteen lady.
Ronald Honeyman
Ron was a gentleman who got great pleasure from his music.
Shirley Ball
Extremely energetic lady, even staff could not keep up with Shirley. Shirley always said thank you very much.
John Jeffery
A true gentleman all his life.
Archibald Conn
A true gentleman who was always appreciative of the care.
Norma McIntyre
Norma had a great sense of humour who could give lots of cheek.
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