HARLE, Donald (Don) Claude
Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health surrounded by his loving family on June 27th, 2025.
Aged 86 Years.
Devoted and dearly loved husband and best friend of 62 years to Dianne.
Brother of Alice (dec), Brian and Gary.
Loved and adored father of Tracey, Robyn (dec), Brett & Tara and their partners.
Loving Grandpa of Noelene, Jordon, Alisha & Daniel and their partners.
Loved Great Grandpa of his great grandchildren, Niko, Georgie, Tommy, Ellady, Harvey and Summer.
A wonderful man who was loved and respected for his commitment to his family, his friends, support of Latrobe Valley community groups, his business and former employees.
The hole that is left in our hearts can only be surpassed by the magnitude of wonderful memories of your love, smile, stories of your exploits and those delightful jokes!
Forever a magpie.
Funeral NoticeAt the families request, could you please consider wearing black and white on the day of the service, GO PIES!
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Sincere sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey, Tara and families.
June 28, 2025
We have many fond memories of Don and the Harle family that covers so many years. Lots of good times particularly playing tennis.
Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Carol and Barry Smith and familyFarewell to a humble family man. RIP Don
June 28, 2025Our love and prayers are with Dianne and family on the
June 28, 2025
passing of Don, we have many wonderful memories from
Hazelwood football, tennis and family going back 65 yrs;
so many happy times when we were young,, I’m sure your
love and memories will keep him close.
Dear Don at rest,
love Sheila and BobDon
June 28, 2025
A respected man with a great sense of humour
Will miss you at family get togethers
Always remember a winner of black jack
And a one eyed Collingwood supporter
Go the pies xoSincere Sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tara ,Vaughan & Family on the loss of your Beloved Don…. he was a kind gentle man that we had come to love & respect over the years at the Morwell Club… R.I.P now Don… Orlando & Gail Bianconi
June 28, 2025Condolences to Dianne, Tracey, Nick, Noelene, Wells, Jordon, Mel, Brett, Alisha, Daniel, Tara & Vaughan, & great grand kids. I had the pleasure of being a daughter in law of Dons. Working with him. One of the memorable was going to the footy together we had a private box at Victoria Park and we’d be walking along and I’d find a lucky 5cent piece then it became a ritual, Cheryl we can’t go in till you find a lucky coin. Hopefully our beloved Pies can bring it home in 2025 for you grandpa. Always loved Cheryl xx 🖤🤍🖤 Go Pies
June 28, 2025Sincere condolences Dianne and family
June 28, 2025Love and Sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey and Tara and families on Don’s Passing. Will miss our catch ups together on Wednesday and Saturday at the QBah. Love and miss you and your quirky jokes.
June 28, 2025
Bethany RowThoughts and prayers go out to Fon Harle I knew the Harle family as young girl in Morwell fly high Don
June 28, 2025Don, a cherished family friend and best friend to Frank, often bringing joy and laughter, oh those jokes and that cheeky smile that followed.
June 28, 2025
His passion for sports, particularly AFL, was infectious, and he shared countless memories and moments of excitement with those who surrounded him.
Don’s partnership with, Dianne, was something truly special, showcasing the love and commitment they had for each other and their family.
With Don I see a life well lived, I will carry his memory with a smile, grateful for the moments he shared with my Mother and Father.
Thank you Don for being you.Our love to Dianne and Family, Nick , Tracy and Family during this sad and difficult time having to say farewell to a special man who loved life and his family.
Don your smile truely reflects your inner soul, filled with goodness and always ready with a joke.
June 28, 2025
Your big personality with a finger on the pulse managing the card table at all times. You were the Best !
May you Rest In Peace 🙏So many happy memories of this wonderful man. Growing up in Crinigan Rd our families really had a very special bond. Dad and Don were best mates l think Dad referred to him as “Brother Don”. Always remember him giving us kids Monkey Bites, youch. We would scream laugh and cry but always come back for more. Sending so much love to you all, where there is great love there is always going to be great sorrow. He was one of the good guys, a true gentleman and will always have a special place in my heart.
June 29, 2025Thinking of each of the Harle family members at this sad time. May your special memories and photos help to ease your grief and sadness.
June 29, 2025Don, a wonderful friend and supporter of the Morwell Historical Society. Loyal to Morwell and a great Collingwood man. Our condolences to Dianne, Brett , Tracey and Tara and families.
June 29, 2025
Alan McFarlane, President, Morwell Historical SocietyLoving thoughts are with Dianne and all the family at this sad time.. Don will be sadly missed
June 29, 2025
Many happy memories of our Water Board days chatting at the counter
Helen DownieDeepest sympathies to the Harle family
June 29, 2025
Great man to rest
The Goldsbrough FamilyOver a 60 + years of friendship,cards ,pool ,footy and weekends in Melbourne for the 4 of us we have lovely memories RIP Don AND GO PIES Bill (dec )&Kathy Parr & family
June 29, 2025Sincere condolences to Dianne and family on your loss. Don will be forever remembered as one of natures true gentleman. Rest in Peace Mate. Go Pies!!
June 29, 2025
Peter and Linda North.We will miss your jokes, your smile and you. Forever in our hearts and memories…. Thank you for all you have done for our family. We cherish our lifelong friendship and all your support over more than 60 years.
June 30, 2025
Condolences to Di, Tracey, Brett, Tara and families.My condolences to Dianne and family on the loss of Don .a long time Maryvale Probus member.
June 30, 2025Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family , remembering our long friendship, the early days of our Plumbing careers, Hazelwood Footy Club, Master Plumbers Association, many happy memories … not to be forgotten your special order at Bunnings Sausage Sizzles .
Rest in peace
Reg & Merrilyn Grisotto
June 30, 2025Much loved and respected brother/brother in-law and uncle of Alice & Kev (both dec), Wes & Katrina, Sharon & Jeff, Glenn & Jo and their families.
June 30, 2025
We have many wonderful memories of happy family gatherings, birthdays, tennis and work occasions where you always shared your latest jokes or funny stories and somehow always managed to include your beloved Magpies into our conversations.
You will be greatly misssed.
Our love and deepest sympathies to Aunty Di, Tracey & Nick, Brett, Tara & Vaughan & family.❤️❤️Thinking of the family in this time of sorrow.
Dianne Stirling and Beryl Soutar
July 1, 2025My loving and deep sympathy to Dianne,Tracy,Brett and Tara.Your memories will be your treasure
July 1, 2025To Dianne, Tracey & Family, thinking of you all at this very sad time. Don will be remembered as our reliable and ‘go-to’ plumber for many years. With our heartfelt condolences, from Marj Smith, Jacqui Treharne & Families
July 1, 2025Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family, true gentleman.
July 1, 2025
RIPDon & Dianne Harle a friendship that started some 43 years ago. .We first met in Hobart in 1982 . Our first Plumbers Conference . Judy and Dianne were just 36 years of age . The following year we met up again in Alice Springs . This is where we met our great dear friends , Frank & Elaine Eishold, Plus Neville & Coralea from NSW . Roy & Eileen Henderson . This was the start of a friendship from a great bunch of people . My memory was climbing Ayres Rock . With Don & Di leading the way . Don was a lot more Agile then . We would catch up every year at the State or Federal Conference . At one of those meetings . Don suggested rather than listen to some boring Guest speaker , we should retire to the Bar and hold our meeting . Don was allways good for jokes & Stories . of life . Our most memorabill Conference was in Cairns about 1986 . Frank Eishold or Mr Walker organised a pre Conference get to gether in Port Douglas . Frank had limos lined up at the Airport to take us to our Motel . We had 3 Wonderful days before the Conference started , Judy and I are so Greatfull to have met Don and Di . Rest in peace Don you were a great Friend . lots love from Dirk & Judy Nieuwenhoven . .
July 1, 2025Many fond memories listening to Dons stories. Our thoughts are with you Dianne and family.
July 1, 2025Sincere sympathy to Dianne, Brett,Tracey,Tara and families.
July 1, 2025
We have lost a great man. Greatly respected.
I spent 32 yrs working for Don and enjoyed every minute, wonderful memories.
Terry, Julie Larkin & familiesDon was a kind and generous man whose support and guidance were immeasurable. He was more than a great boss, he was a great friend.
July 2, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey, Tara and families. Rest peasefully, Don.Many happy memories of working for Don as a plumber then many years later, inspecting his jobs and never being able to find fault. Sympathies to Dianne and family
July 2, 2025Condolences to the harle family on the passing of Don a good man who gave me a start in life by giving me an apprenticeship and a trade I think that it helped that I was a . Collingwood supporter I still remember having a few beers every Friday after work and listening to Don’s storys not just as a boss but a friend and owe cricket and footy matches against millers plumbing great memories of a great man Martin Hrvojevic thank you Don
July 2, 2025Sincere sympathy to all of the Harle family. Don was obviously a special man. The measure of a person is how much they are loved and respected in life, because nothing else matters.
July 2, 2025
Although l do follow Carlton! We are hopeless! So l will hope that Collingwood gets the job done for you and that you will be watching from above. I will think of you and have a double sars at the bowls club. Love to all the family. Lynne. 💕Many a great night playing Pool at Crinigan Road or Wells Street.
July 2, 2025Sincere condolences to all the families, such a beautiful man, sending hugs.
July 3, 2025
Mary and Danny Langan ❤️Deepest sympathies to Dianne and family. Many happy memories of Don at the footy. 🖤🤍🤍🖤🤍 Go Pies. Ron Witton and Julie
July 3, 2025Sincere condolences to all Don’s family and friends. A well respected community minded gentleman.
July 7, 2025Sincere condolences to Dianne, Tracey and Nick, Brett, Tara and Vaughan, and all the Harle family.
Sharon, Brian, and Peter Suares
July 7, 2025sympathy to you Dianne. Don was one of my first footy coach and held him in high regards
July 18, 2025
Barry and Valerie Rowley. Apologies unable to make the funeral