WELCH, Sharon Elizabeth (née Rich)

Sharon Elizabeth Welch

1/1/1963 – 11/8/2025 – 62 years

Loving wife of Gavin.

Devoted mother to Rebecca, Kristy and Bradley.

Mother in law to Matthew, Kellie and Danny.

Absolute loving Nanna to Bailey, Chelsea, Emily, Kodie, Jack, Caden, Connor and Willow.

We loved her beyond words and she would have done anything for each of us. Her kindness, strength and love will be in our hearts forever.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service for Mrs Sharon Welch will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (August 20th, 2025) commencing at 1pm.

At the conclusion of the service, the funeral will leave for Toongabbie Cemetery
Tributes
  1. Sister in law to Kerrie and Alison loved auntie to Nathan Lydia and Archie Sharon you are going to be missed from all out fishing and camping trips . The last five months have been hell for you but you struggled on through the whole lot not much complaining and not wanting to put anyone out helping you through this battle. But we would do it again if we had to .You are out of pain, now it’s time to rest up . You where the best aunty to Nathan spoilt him rotten and to Lyd and Arch you would do anything for them. You loved the kids visiting you .so they could make you a cupper . Going to miss you Sharon love you long time 🩷🩷🩷

    Kerrie Welch August 13, 2025
  2. To Gavin, Brad, Bec, Kristy and families, sending my deepest sympathy at the loss of Sharon. Her love of family and friends, of camping, fishing and a good campfire to poke will be missed by us all.
    Rest easy Shazza…..x

    Debbie Brooks August 13, 2025
  3. Sending all my love and strength to Gavin, Bec, Kristy ,Brad and families. Xxx

    Merryn Backman August 13, 2025
  4. Sharon, my dear darling niece. I was besotted with you from the day you were born. Hours spent with me on the back of Jedda from the most tender age. Becoming an accomplished horsewoman later on. So courageous, resilient and strong. I wish we had more time with you. The calibre of your soul is reflected in your close beautiful family. You will be so sadly missed and my heart is broken for our loss. Love you darling., you will be reunited with our loved ones up there who will be waiting with open arms. Deepest sympathy and love to Gavin, Rebecca, Kristie and Brad and families.
    Missing you
    (Auntie) Nicky and Diana xxx

    Nicky Marchesi August 13, 2025
  5. Sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Thinking of you all. Sending love and strength xxoo
    Sandi Toogood

    Sandi Toogood August 13, 2025
  6. I will always hold memories of you taking me and Kristy to horse shows in my youth.. a kind hearted, fun and easy going soul, you will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy’s go out to Gavin, Rebecca, Kristy, Brad and their families.

    Laura, Michael, Harrison and Spencer Crane xx

    Laura Crane August 13, 2025
  7. Our heartfelt, saddest condolences on the passing of your dearly loved Sharon, who made the most of her opportunities, lived life to the fullest & cherished her family most lovingly..
    May you always feel her so very close by, forever surrounded by all your love.
    The Red family💞.

    Sharon Reid August 14, 2025
  8. Shazza,

    Hope your keeping them all in line up there. You will be missed down here. You put up a good fight now its time for you to rest.

    Don’t stand at her grave and weep,
    For she is not there, she does not sleep.
    She’s in the sun, the gentle ocean breeze, Catching flatty with the sand between her toes. She’s in the rain that kisses the land, On horseback riding through the trees. 

    Though sadness fills your hearts,
    Remember her joyful, loving way.
    She walks with you, unseen, unheard,
    A comforting presence, a cherished word. 

    She’s found her peace, her final rest,
    Sitting by the camp fire catching up with the ones that left this place before her.
    Wearing her bright coloured work shirts, trackies and thongs.

    Leah August 14, 2025
  9. It was with great sadness to hear that my beautiful niece Sharon had passed away – she fought with courage to the end. I will cherish many wonderful memoroies of her life. My condoences & love to her beautiful familly…to her husband Gavin, her loving children Rebecca, Kristy and Bradley and their partners and all her Grandchidren. Rest in peace dear Sharon – and hope the fish are biting xxxx love Marie

    Marie Sullivan August 14, 2025
  10. Very sad to hear that sharon had passed away, may she RIP. Condolences to all Sharon’s Family,
    Love Jackie ben and Family xx

    Jackie weber August 14, 2025
  11. Oh Shazza you be sorely missed heartfelt sympathy to Gavin and families 💔

    Rob and Carol Stoddart August 14, 2025
  12. Sharon’s laughter could brighten the darkest day, and her generosity knew no bounds. Whether it was through a listening ear, a helping hand, or a quiet act of love, with a cup of tea. Sharon gave so much of herself to the world.
    Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing that Sharon’s legacy will live on in the stories we share, the lessons we’ve learned, and the love we continue to give, just as she has taught us.
    Thinking of all the family ❤️😘

    Belinda & Matt Parr August 14, 2025
  13. Goodbye Sharon may you rest in painless peace.Wonderful memories of a woman clad in an apron with a cigarette on the go ,pulling gently on a cows teat to discover who was the culprit for the dreaded high cell count (mastitis) . No one could hold a candle to you for such an important investigation. Your care and compassion to my beautiful cows was unsurpassable rest in peace Carlene Farmer

    Carlene Farmer August 14, 2025
  14. Sharon was a huge part of my childhood, I’m so sad to hear of her passing, Bec, Kristy and Brad I feel your pain and I’m so sorry for your loss she was an absolute legend. Sending so much love from
    The Stuckey’s.

    Stuckey’s August 14, 2025
  15. so sad to hear of the passing of Sharon RIP gone way to young
    deepest sympathy to all her family
    Justine Krieger

    justine Krieger August 15, 2025
  16. Sincere condolences to Sharon’s family .

    Jenny Bland August 17, 2025
  17. So sorry to hear or Sharon’s passing condolences to you all at this sad time. Barry Morley

    Barry Morley August 18, 2025
  18. No such thing as too many cups of tea❤️

    Kristy Grass August 18, 2025
  19. Sending so much love to Gavin & family 🤍

    Hannah Stoddart August 19, 2025
  20. To Gavin, Bec, Kristy, Brad and families.

    We are so sorry you have lost your amazing Wife, Mum, Nan, friend, etc way to soon. We will always think of Sharon/Shaz on our fishing trips, particularly the Nicho. With all our van’s lined up at the water, I think was a happy place for her. She did so love fishing.
    Deepest Sympathy ❤️
    Mick and Sue Duncan.

    Sue Duncan August 19, 2025
  21. Dear Sharon,

    Thank you for the good times on the fishing trips, especially the Nicho, lots of laughs with great advice and fishing tips on getting the big ones or any fish.
    My condolences to Kerrie, Gavin, and all the family
    RIP Shaz

    From Brenda

    Brenda Leviston August 19, 2025
  22. Sending lots of love to Gavin, Bec, Kristy, Brad and families. We are so sorry for your loss, she was taken way too soon. xx

    Jess & Dylan Hinchcliffe August 20, 2025