STOCKDALE, William John “Bill”
Passed away at home on 20/9/2026 surrounded by his family, aged 91 years.
Much loved Husband of Bev.
Beloved Father and Father in-law of Jenny and Les, Karyn, Jack and Julie, Frankie and Julie, Shane and Hayley and Billy.
Brother of George and Pat.
Grandfather to 13 and Great-Grandfather to 18.
“A great horseman at rest”
Funeral NoticeAt the conclusion of the Service, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.
To Dad, I could not of asked for a better Dad. You were the best ever. Life could not have been better growing up as kids, you done everything for us all the way. I’m going to miss you so bad Dad. As I said to you, you make sure you come check up on me, I know you will be watching over us all. I love you Dad. Frankie
September 21, 2026Fond memories dating back more than fifty years when I was into the horses with Jack and Ernie. A great horseman and a real character, condolences to all the family, he will be sorely missed.
September 22, 2026Thinking of you Bev and family. Sending love and strength to you all xx
September 22, 2026Condolences to Bev, Frankie, Shane , Billy & families.
September 22, 2026Condolences to all the family,thinking of u all
September 22, 2026
RIP Mr Stockdale.🤍🏇🌟Our thoughts are with Bev and family Bill had a devilish nature and a great attitude to life we will miss you Bill. Barbara Keith Lisa, Anthea
September 22, 2026Thinking of you all at this sad time, such a stoic man with a great sense of humour. RIP Bill🙏🐴🩵
September 22, 2026You were so good to all us kids that hung around at Al’s getting up to all sorts of mischief. Bloody good bloke. Thinking of all the Stockies. Hugs😪
September 22, 2026Uncle BIlliam, the man who taught me to whistle, always had a project on the go or off having a snooze in the lazy boy.
September 22, 2026
To the hidden empty’s, your famous pinky finger and never ending tingar runs to stock up the front gate, with your trusty hook.
A true inspiration to never stop doing what you love.
Rest ready old boy.
Thanks for always helping Bess ensuring she had a beautiful garden with your special touch.Sending all our love to Bev, Frankie, Shane, Billy & families.
September 22, 2026
One of a kind & remembering all the good times.
Peter & Pete Coffey & family❤️Deepest sympathy to Bev and all the family. We will miss our chats, scones and cuppa catch ups. We are so lucky to have you as our friends and neighbours
September 22, 2026
Love Pat (chef) Lisa & KaseySorry for your loss,sending hugs to you all
September 22, 2026Condolences to the Stockdale family. Billy was one of the best, he loved a beer was a great horseman and a great bloke.
September 22, 2026
Bennie and Robyn Benbow