Barry's Funeral

Flowers

Bunch of flowers on table, wood stove in background

Flowers from Ron and Robin Pope, Barry's cousins, currently living in Queensland.

At The Church

Priest passing coffin at front of the church

Father Bob Stephens passing Barry's casket at the beginning of Mass, which was celebrated at St Joseph's, Oyster Bay, NSW on Friday, June 23rd 2000.

Mum, Peter and Yvonne at the rear of the hearse

Saying farewell, before leaving for the cemetry.

Priest with family at back of hearse

Father Bob with kind words.

At Woronora Cemetry

Priest and family around the grave

Family members assembled at the graveside as Father Bob begins the final prayers. At least it was a fine day, unlike Dad's funeral, when it poured heavily all day.

Coffin descending automatically and slowly into the grave

Coffin is lowered as Father Bob concludes the prayers.

Two kookaburras (bird) sitting in a tree

The most amazing coincidence - as we were walking back to the cars after the burial, a pair of kookaburrras flew in, and laughed away. Was this Dad and Uncle Jack coming to herald Barry into the after life? Really was inspiring.

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