ANCILLERI, Heather (née Johns)

Born on September 6, 1951. Passed away February 7, 2025.

Resting peacefully and reunited with her parents Les and Dulcie, brother Barry, sister Dawn and granddaughter Georgia.

Respected, loved and cherished by her son’s Mark, Jamie and Adam.

Daughter in laws Lee, Fiona and Laura.

Grandchildren Jett, Liam, Cailey, Jackson, Mia, Lily, Olivia, Zoe, Noah and Blake.

Great Grandchildren Billie and Oscar.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Morwell Chapel 437A Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Heather Ancilleri will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell, on WEDNESDAY (February 19th, 2025) commencing at 1.00pm.
Tributes
  1. Gone but not forgotten
    A gentle heart an open ear (A heart of gold)
    Always customer first and loyal staff member

    Our times over a chat or over the fence heading home from work
    The hours you put in too make sure everything was ready prior to opening the days trade
    Your smile and personal advice will be missed
    Our times spent during the National competition in the Australian Soccer league when we both worked for Gippsland Falcons and Eastern Pride
    Gonna miss you Heather RIP Timm (former dietary head chef) and Cooke family members xx

    Timm Cooke Yarrawonga February 12, 2025
  2. Sincere condolences to you all , may your mum grandmother great mother rest in peace
    We knew your mum heather , when we lived in vary street Morwell , our thoughts prayers are with you all
    The Ashworth family Rita ,
    Daniel (deceased ,) Chris , Peter (Billy ) Wally (deceased
    Caloundra sunshine coast Qld

    Margarita Ashworth February 12, 2025
  3. Our thoughts are with Adam & Laura, Mark, Jamie and families at this very sad time.
    We will miss Heathers big warm smile paired with a sparkle in her eyes that always greeted us.
    Sending lots of love.

    Kellie and Graham Oates xx

    Kellie Oates February 13, 2025
  4. The most beautiful Angel there could ever be. May you rest at peace now you were always such a loving and caring Nan you didn’t deserve what you went through. You were beyond strong nan. Words can’t describe how much you impacted so many people’s lives, so many special memories were made with you and I will cherish them forever and ever. I miss you more than words will ever be able to describe.

    Love Liv
    (I LOVE YOU MORE)

    Olivia Ancilleri February 13, 2025
  5. Heather, You suffered so much but you always remained positive & you never complained. No matter how much pain you were in, you still fought so hard to stay as it was obvious you didn’t want to leave your family. Even though we knew this day would come it doesn’t ease the pain. Jamie loves you so much & his heart is broken that you’re not here. Grandparents play such an important role in kids lives, so thankyou for being a great Nan to our 3 kids, they always loved coming to see you, they love & miss u so much

    We will miss not being able to speak to you or call in and see you but we find comfort in the memories we were able to create with you – My Mum & Dad bringing you down with them many times for Birthdays at our house. Celebrating Christmas with you each year are just a few of the special memories we hold on to.

    For me, I will always cherish the memory of you putting on a special afternoon tea for my 50th Birthday.. No matter that you weren’t well you still went to such an effort and I felt so special . This memory is very special to me and will always be with me.

    You’re now at peace Heather and have a little companion, our dog Jasper by your side to keep you company.

    Love Fiona

    Fiona Ancilleri February 14, 2025
  6. Our heartfelt condolences and love to Jamie, Fiona, Lil, Liv & Blake on the passing of Heather. We know how much she will be missed by you all, especially Jamie. Of course our thoughts are with Mark & family and Adam & family too.

    Jamie, your Mum always had a smile on her face and was always pleased to see us and chat and catch up about how we were all doing. I remember her being so genuinely happy to hear when we were expecting Harvey. She was a kind and lovely lady who you were very lucky to have as your Mum.

    We hope the special memories you have, help you in the times ahead.

    Thinking of you all
    Julie, Claude, Harvey, Sienna, Reese & Rylan.

    Julie Brogan February 14, 2025
  7. I’m sorry about your Mum, Uncle Jamie. You must miss her.
    Love Harvey xx

    Harvey Bordonaro February 14, 2025
  8. One of my favourite people in the world , not a bad word to say about anyone . You’re out of pain and doing your thing !! Love you xx

    Wendy Seear February 15, 2025
  9. Dear auntie heather , it breaks my heart to lose you , I will miss our coffee and our chats , my love goes to all my cousins mark and lee caily and Zoe , Jamie and Fiona lily , Olivia, and Blake, Adam Laura jett , Liam , Jackson , Mia, Noah and family’s love always Mon xox 💗

    Monica keijzer February 15, 2025
  10. Aunty Heather I haven’t seen you in recent years but i never forgot you.
    You were a beautiful person always kind and loving.
    I will miss you and i dearly love you fly high and give mum and nunna a hug and kiss from me.
    Love you lots Von Bowler

    Veronica Bowler February 15, 2025
  11. All our love and heartfelt condolences to Jamie, Fiona, Lily, Olivia and Blake on the passing of Heather, you beloved Mum and Nan. We know that the great love, devotion and support you provided Heather during her illness, was a great comfort to her. You will have many wonderful, special memories of Heather that will help you through this sad time. You can take some comfort in the knowledge that she is now at peace and free from pain. RIP Heather. Love to you all. Christine and Kevin.

    Kevin Brogan February 16, 2025
  12. Nan, I wish you were still here. I miss you so much . I miss not being able to visit you. I always loved when I lay on your arm and have you tickle my back. I love you to the moon and back.

    Love Blake (Sweetie Pie)

    Blake Ancilleri February 16, 2025
  13. Our beautiful Mum, Nan and great Nan…you fought so hard to stay as long as you could.
    You raised 3 wonderful sons, who adore you, and your family was your whole world.
    We will always remember and love you…
    Sweet dreams always Mum
    Adam, Laura, Liam, Neish, Jackson, Kayla, Mia, Noah, Jett & Emre
    And your Great grandchildren Billie & Oscar xx

    Adam & Laura February 17, 2025
  14. Words cannot describe how much we miss you already. Although we knew this day would come, it just doesn’t seem real that we cannot see you, hear your voice or get a hug from you. We miss not being able to talk to you, to tell you the little things about our day.
    We made a promise to you and kept it till the very end. Rest in peace.
    Love you !
    Mark, Lee, Cailey and Zoe

    Lee Ancilleri February 17, 2025
  15. My beautiful nan,

    May you be at peace finally.

    I shall forever cherish every moment with you for the rest of my life.

    I love you so much, ditto.

    Cailey February 17, 2025
  16. Mum
    They say time heals but I honestly don’t know if it ever will. I know I am selfish for wanting to spend more time with you but I know deep down in my heart the pain just got too much and you needed to rest . I hope I made you proud mum because if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. Myself, Fiona and your three beautiful grandchildren ( Lily, Olivia & Blake ) absolutely adored you for your strength and generosity .
    Rest in peace mum until we meet gain .
    Your loving son Jamie xoxoxoxo

    Jamie Ancilleri February 18, 2025
  17. Aunty Heather always took the time to have a chat, ask how you are, have a laugh with you even during her last months when she was in so much pain. We will miss your kind and beautiful spirit Heather. Rest in peace.

    Our love and thoughts are with Mark, Lee, Jamie, Fiona, Adam, Laura and families.

    Love Frank, Nicole, Nathan and Ella xo

    Frank and Nicole Zaffina February 18, 2025
  18. Nan
    It just feels like a dream and that you really still are here with us all. Life isn’t fair but you lived for so long in pain and that’s not fair either so it’s selfish for me to want you to stay.: I will always treasure being able to spend the last two weeks of your life with you You were so sick and you slept a lot but me just being able to sit beside you you or brush your hair or have little conversations is moments that I will treasure and hold close to my heart forever

    Love and miss you so much Nan

    Love Lily

    Lily Ancilleri February 19, 2025
  19. Aunty heather, you always looked after me as I was one of your own, a shoulder when I needed it or just a laugh, I’ll miss you dearly and coming to visit you all the time. Reunited with you sister dawn who you missed so dearly. Love you always x

    Alana McGregor February 19, 2025
  20. Aunty Heather where do I start , you were so strong until the end. I’m glad I got to come and see you before you went to hospital .I will miss our chats & catch ups to see what everyone has been up to.Things will not be the same without you here , you will be missed . May you now rest in peace reunited with mum. As you always said I was the daughter you never had , Love you forever, Joanne 💕

    Joanne February 19, 2025
  21. Aunty Heather,

    Where do I start? So many memories, so many Friday’s on the back deck talking about anything and everything under the sun. Lunch at the bowls club where you would never let me pay. I can believe you are gone.. Way too soon!!!

    I will never forget the laughs, tears, coffees, watching re-runs of your recorded shows. I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. I hope you have seen Nan and the two of you are looking down smiling everyday.

    I love you so much,
    Jordan & Neeve

    Jordan McGregor February 19, 2025
  22. To a wonderful Auntie and human being. Always had time for anyone no matter when or why. She will be missed by so many but not forgotten by them as well.

    Phil, Sheri and Tahlia Harrison February 19, 2025
  23. Auntie Heath was more than an auntie.
    She was like a second mother to me and also a caring mother figure to so many other people.
    She was an amazing caring person who touched more people than she realised.
    She will be sorely missed by not only her direct family, but also those that she played such an important part in their lives.
    Fly high with mum and look over us.
    Eternally grateful to have had you in our life ❤️

    Love Peter and Jenny

    Peter Johns February 19, 2025