HIBBERT, Ann Lorraine (née Pawley)

23 September 1946 – 30 March 2026

Passed away peacefully on 30 March 2026, surrounded by love.

Dearly loved daughter of William and Betty Pawley (both dec).

Steadfast eldest sister to Bruce, Colin and David.

Beloved wife of Rex Hibbert (dec).

Loving mother of Cameron, Brendan and Ashley; guiding mother-in-law to Noudjoum and Lynda.

Adored Grandma of Joya, Meja and Oberon, who brought her great happiness and adventure.

 

Ann will be remembered for her warmth, kindness and deep love for her family. Community-minded, she was a teacher, advocate for people with physical disabilities, librarian and tireless volunteer. A valued member of U3A, Fantastic Gippsland, Current Affairs, Lioness Ladies, past President of Churchill Golf Club and an avid global traveller.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Morwell Chapel 437A Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
A Service to Celebrate Ann’s Life will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437 Princes Drive, Morwell, on THURSDAY (April 9th, 2026) at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the LRH Cancer Care Centre would be appreciated.

To donate, please click here.

 

                      Ann's service will also be livestreamed.

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Tributes
  1. Oh no I’m so so sorry Ann. You have been in my thoughts a lot recently. Sincere sympathy to her family ❤️😇

    Liz. Mcdonald April 1, 2026
  2. Ann was a delightful, smiling friend who spoke positively of others and gave generously of her time. I always looked forward to spending time with her, hearing of her love for her family and her cultural interests. Such a dear friend will be sadly missed.

    Judy Holton April 1, 2026
  3. I’m so sorry to hear about your mum’s passing. Please know that I’m thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time. Ann was such a special person, and will be missed by many xx

    Melanie Galea April 1, 2026
  4. Ann my dearly loved friend for over 50 years.
    I’ll miss her smile, laughter, kindness and our support of each other.
    It was a privilege to be with Ann over these last difficult weeks.
    I know how grateful she was to have her three boys with her during those last days.
    My love and condolences to the boys and all her family.
    I’ll miss her.
    Love Jan Williamson

    Jan Williamson April 1, 2026
  5. Our next door neighbour. Will be missed. Lovely to meet her sons and that they could spend some time with her. Sympathy to all the family

    Robyn and Dennis Hammond April 1, 2026
  6. Rest in peace my dear friend. My deepest sympathy to Ann’s family and her large and viibrant circle of friends.,A lifelong learner and searcher. Great memories.
    Denise McKenna

    Denise McKenna April 1, 2026
  7. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the boys and families at this time. We had our last few minutes talk with you Ann, lucky we had those. Say Hi to Rex when you get to heaven. Love from your Western Australian family. Uncle Colin, Aunty Karenne, Shaan, Mike, Jasper& Ivy, Simon, Fiona, Leo & Isla, Natalie, Peter, Amelia& Alex. ❤️🌹😪💐🌺
    May you rest in peace.

    Karenne Pawley April 1, 2026
  8. Ann was a kind, thoughtful and caring person. She was always wanting to extend her knowledge and learn the history about places she visited on her many overseas trips. She was my very dear friend, of 61years, whom I am going to miss very much.

    Rosalie Reville April 1, 2026
  9. We are very sad to hear the passing of Ann. She was a much respected lady of our Keep Fit Group.

    Marlene Thomas April 1, 2026
  10. A beautiful friend..An amazing genuine person Will be sadly missed

    Lynda Ryan April 1, 2026
  11. Ann, you were a remarkable and caring person, consistently bringing joy with your smile. I will always remember our early years at Churchill with our boys, and your impact on our lives was significant. You will be remembered and missed. Rest in peace, Ann. My deepest sympathies go out to your family. Larayne Ambrosini.

    Larayne Ambrosini April 1, 2026
  12. Ann touched the lives of so many through her genuine curiosity and zest for life. We loved hearing her stories about her family and overseas adventures. Within weeks of her diagnosis, she attended a special event and just a few weeks ago she told me of a special lunch she had with her sister in law and that she was getting ready to go to the cinema with Ashley.
    Ann you were a lover of life! You will be deeply missed.
    Condolences to Cameron, Brendan, Ashley and the family.
    Lots of love from Khatija, Abdel, Karima, Zahra, our families and the Gippsland community

    Khatija Halabi April 2, 2026
  13. Thinking of you all at this time. Sending love and hugs.

    Marta Edwards April 2, 2026
  14. So sorry to hear of Anne,s passing a lovely lady now at peace Edith Tarran fro Keep Fit Classes

    Edith Tarran April 2, 2026
  15. My thoughts prayers and love are with all of Anne’s family. Anne was not just a client but a good friend. I loved hearing about her adventures and love for her family and especially her grandchildren. She’s now become their guardian angel. May you rest in eternal peace.

    silvana summerfield April 2, 2026
  16. To Ann’s family, thinking of you all and sending my deepest condolences at the loss of a beautiful lady. I remember working with Ann at LSDS, she was a lovely lady who was very caring towards the students.
    She will be sadly missed be those who loved her most. May she Rest In Peace.

    Janelle April 2, 2026
  17. Ann, along with you we had hoped you would have more time. We’ve known you for so long in Churchill and then to be our neighbour at Dalkeith Heights. You will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to all your family and friends. 💔
    Adele and Ian Bennett

    Ian and Adele Bennett April 2, 2026
  18. Thinking of Ann’s family and close friends during this difficult time. Ann worked as a Casual Replacement Teacher when I was formerly the principal at Latrobe SDS in Traralgon. She always showed respect and care for students and staff and was warm and kind. We often chatted about her teaching support roles undertaken in remote communities for an organisation whom I cannot recall the name of. We did laugh too about having a shared surname but no known family connection.

    Michelle Hibbert April 2, 2026
  19. We were so sad to hear of Ann’s passing. Ann was a valued member of our bookclub for many years. Her gentle and friendly personality were always a welcome presence in our homes. She was well travelled and knowledgeable and her insightful contributions always enriched our discussions.
    Rest in peace, Ann

    Jeeralang Jigalits Bookclub April 2, 2026
  20. Sincere Sympathy to Cameron, Brendan, Ashley and families, on the sad passing of Ann.
    We had some lovely lunches, and laughs with Ann over the years.
    Rest Peacefully Ann. We will miss you.
    Love Carolyn, Sue and Jan. 💐

    Sue Riches April 2, 2026
  21. To Cameron, Brendon, Ashley and your families, our deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of your dear mother Ann. We have such fond memories of past times spent with you all at our holiday homes in Cowes. She was a beautiful lady and will be sadly missed.

    Glenys and Brian Peck, Jenni and Suzy. April 2, 2026
  22. We met Ann through U3A. A lovely, caring friend with wide interests. We will miss her. Condolences to all her family.
    Mary and Fred Mattheyse

    Mary and Fred Mattheyse April 2, 2026
  23. So sad to hear of Ann’s passing .We had afternoon tea with her just a few weeks ago. She showed great courage in her battle. Deepest sympathy to Brendan,Ashley and Cameron.She will be missed by all who knew her at Dalkeith Heights Retirement Village.Rest in peace Ann.
    Barry & Manolita .

    Barry Gemmell April 2, 2026
  24. Ann, a kind and gentle person, her attributes will persist with her sons. A wonderful friend who will be greatly missed.

    James Grubb April 2, 2026
  25. To Annes family my deepest condolences
    Rest In Peace Ann xx

    Elizabeth Pisa April 2, 2026
  26. Our condolences to Ann’s family. Cameron, Brendon and Ashley and families. Ann was a member at Churchill Golf Club for many years. her friendly and enthusiastic input was sadly missed

    Lia Brent April 2, 2026
  27. Anne’s passing is a sad event and on behalf of the many people and friends who were part of her young life spent growing up in Nathalia, we pass on our deepest condolences to her family.
    Francis Bourke

    Francis Bourke April 2, 2026
  28. on behalf of the many friends who were part of her young life spent growing up in Nathalia, we pass on our deepest condolences to her family on her passing.
    Francis Bourke

    Francis Bourke April 2, 2026
  29. A Special Lady

    Gael Feore April 3, 2026
  30. Thinking of Ann and the friendship we have had through our U3A membership. Her kind and generous conversations were valued by Tricia and I as we touched base in class and over a cuppa. Farewell Ann.

    John and Tricia Lawson April 3, 2026
  31. Farewell dear Ann,
    We treasure our memories of the friendship we shared from the time you had first moved to live at Dalkeith Heights village, and of the many shared times together in our homes.
    “ Love and hugs 💖💕” always,
    Heather and Gary Smith
    Our condolences to your family whom you loved so dearly.

    Heather Smith April 3, 2026
  32. Dear Ann. We will truely miss your very measured and thoughtful comments during our discussions at Current Affair.
    Our friendship began when Toby and Brendan started high school together.
    Their friendship cemented our ongoing relationship and many of our interests coincided during the years.
    To Cameron, Brendan and Ashley you must be feeling devastated at the death of your mother.
    An old saying, you can have more than one wife, many children and immeasurable friends but only one mother and father.
    Our thoughts are will you at this very sad time
    Maureen, Ian, Rebecca, Nathan Toby and Monty Spark.

    Maureen Spark April 3, 2026
  33. Good- bye dear friend, brave to the end !
    You will be sadly missed.

    Nova Underwood April 3, 2026
  34. Heartfelt sympathy to Cameron, Brendan, Ashley, their families and Ann’s extended family and friends.
    Ann was a wonderfully generous, caring and appreciative individual. Her zest for life, her immense desire to learn, her enthusiasm for travel, history, art and literature were exhausting. Her love and encouragement for her family and many friends was epic. I first met Ann at Churchill Playgroup in January 1977 when she invited me to sit on the floor and play with her and her then, two sons, Cameron and Brendan. Her welcome led to a life long friendship. Rest in peace dear Ann.

    Ruth & Bruce Campbell.

    Ruth Campbell April 3, 2026
  35. ohhhh dear my friend & mother-like figure, you were to me (2Z & so many othrs) 💜💚🧡 how I wished we could have had that last cup o’tea together. you always sheltered, fed & hugged me w/ such genuine love & affections. you always wanted to know everything about what was happening & you knew so many aspects about my life, that I could just “let it all out” without fear of judgment. you helped me through some of the hardest moments of my life in australia & wouldn’t you be proud that I am only a pledge away frm becoming 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺‼️ you were such a part of my journey – you understood my inconceivable depths of my love for my son & you always gave me a pillar of strength to lean into when I felt so very alone on these soils. thank you so much for your warmth & humanity. you will be sorely missed by so many but most of all your sons/daughter (in laws) & grandchildren. we know you’re w/ Rex, Mally & Dr Mike & so many others who departed this earth before you.
    we salute you & honour you as you now watch over us as the brightest guardian angel star every day & night 🕊️🌿🕊️🙏🕊️💕 thank you for touching our lives in the most magical & exquisite way possible. you made us matter.
    love always & forever — Rémie & Jaya 🧡💚💜

    Remie April 4, 2026
  36. Such sad news! Deepest condolences to Ann’s family. Ann was a beautiful lady inside and out, she was thoughtful kind and caring. Ann you were always beautiful company! Rest In Peace my friend. With deep sympathy Julie

    JulieTimbs April 4, 2026