Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Members statements

Robbie Heritage

Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:49): Robbie Heritage was larger than life and one of life’s real characters. It seems he knew everyone in the Upper Yarra, Healesville and beyond to Marysville, and this was evidenced by the enormous number of people who attended his funeral in person and online. Robbie loved his family, loved mischief, loved the timber industry and hated what the government has done to it. He was not keen on sport or school. He was extremely generous and was always up for a laugh or a chat about politics. Most particularly, though, he loved the funeral industry and was patriarch of Heritage & Heritage Funerals, which now is proudly four generations old. His service was held in the Pioneers Chapel in Woori Yallock, and although Robbie had a strong hand in planning his service, his family did have the last say. Deepest sympathy to his wife Elaine and children Sandra, Gavan and Janet.