LAY, John Harold

Born on July 26, 1940. Passed away December 30, 2025.

Passed away suddenly at home in Traralgon on December 30th, 2025 in the presence of his loving family.

Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Ruth.

Much loved father and father in law of Dean, Christopher (Dec), Darren and Robyn, Jason and Nicole.

Adored Poppy to Justin, Bailey, and William.

Funeral Notice
Gippsland Memorial Park Rose Chapel Cemetery Drive, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr. John Lay will be held at the Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, Cemetery Drive Traralgon on Wednesday (January 7th, 2026) commencing at 11.00 am

 
Tributes
  1. Sincere Condolences to the Lay Family on the loss of John, a long term friend and workmate from my Paper Mill days.
    Graeme Morley.

    Graeme Morley December 31, 2025
  2. good friend John, right back to the cockatoo days. rest in peace John

    Ron Bird December 31, 2025
  3. Uncle John Lay, sorry we won’t be there to say goodbye,
    Deepest sympathy to Aunty Ruth and the family.

    Judy and David MacCubbin December 31, 2025
  4. Sorry to hear of the passing of John
    Our condolences to the family
    Sheree and vin Phelan

    Sheree January 3, 2026
  5. Sorry to hear the passing of John, my condolences to the family

    Colin Lipman

    Colin Lipman January 5, 2026