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SPRYNSKYJ, Shirley Joyce (née Banbury)

Born on May 31, 1935. Passed away October 6, 2025.

Loving mother and friend to Denise, passed away peacefully on Monday, 6 October at the age of 90. 

Daughter of Aida and Fred Banbury (both dec), wife of Lubomir Sprynskyj (dec), partner of Jack Bartimote (dec), and mother-in-law to Sean. 

Sister to Ronnie and sister-in-law to Beryl Banbury, auntie to Byron, Sharon, Angela, Pam, Frank, and great aunt to Cody and Chris and families. 

You loved your garden, neighbors, the bus and Charlie the cat and were kind to everyone you met.

Adored by all and will be sadly missed.

May the angels carry your spirit to the heavens above to spread the light and goodwill that you have whilst on earth.

Funeral Notice
St James Anglican Church 100 Grey Street, TraralgonView Map
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs Shirley Joyce Sprynskyj will be held at Saint James Anglican Church, Grey Street Traralgon on TUESDAY (October 21, 2025) commencing at 11.00 am.

The Service for Shirley will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.
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Tributes

  1. We will miss you 🩷🩷

    Jean Robertson October 11, 2025

  2. Going to be missed we always had a chat while she waited for her bus may she r.i.p

    Debbie Briggs October 12, 2025

  3. Dear Shirley, our ‘Tassie’ hearts are broken and our chats by phone will be missed tremendously. Your knowledge of the local news and gossip were next level and we always learnt something new when we spoke.

    To first meeting you when your Jack came to Tasmania, to attending your home and events in Traralgon and Melbourne.

    Our girls have always seen you as an extra Grandmother and loved you like no tomorrow 😍

    Whilst we are sad, we are comforted to know that you are back in your happy place – with Jack!!

    We will be here to look after your very special Denise. We love you to the moon and back.

    Upset that we can’t be there to celebrate your life but we will be with you in spirit and on live stream from Tahiti xxxx

    Leigh & Alison (Mel, Bek, Kane and Connor)

    Alison and Leigh Smith October 14, 2025

  4. Hi Denise,
    Was only thinking about you and your Mum just the other day, so sad for your loss, I always thought she was so elegant, always made up and her beautiful black hair and beautifully dressed. My thoughts are with you xx
    P.S I still have a bracelet radio that Jack brought back from overseas and it still works! We had fun when we were kids!
    Love from

    Leonie Cleaver xx October 14, 2025

  5. Dear Shirl.
    Haved missed you on the buses, your smile and chats.
    Rest Peacefully..

    Dave Hood.. Traralgon depot.. October 16, 2025

  6. REMEBERING ALL THE GREAT TIMES WITH SHIRLEY AND DAD AT YALLOURN W. MANY GOOD CHATS OVER THE YEARS..

    ROBERT TATE October 17, 2025

  7. A wonderful neighbour. Who always had the time to stop chat. Ill always be thankful for the time and care she had for my family.

    Denise your mum was a wonderful woman. She’ll be dearly missed. My heart goes out to you.

    Samantha Geddes October 20, 2025

  8. Aunty Shirl you were one of Traralgon’s well known legends. To our kids when they were young you were there ‘Aunty’ with the bright blue eyes. You loved all of your neighbours grand children, you loved your bus & you loved a chat. You will be missed by many.

    Sending our thoughts & sympathy to Denise & Sean & your extended family.

    Jo & Craig McDonald October 21, 2025

  9. Thinking of you all Denise. We loved Aunty Shirley. Mick, Michelle and Sade xox 🌻💝

    Michelle October 21, 2025