CHETLAND, Marian Rose (née McLaughlin)
Marian Rose Chetland, nee McLaughlin (Brody)
Born 22/11/1944
Passed away peacefully at home with family on 7/6/2026 aged 81.
Precious and beloved wife to Richard of 60 years.
Adored mother to Elaine, Graham and Jenny and their partners Neville, Leah, Lee and Danny.
Treasured Grandma to Mitchell & Cayla, Monique & Dane, Sarah, Georgia & Shane, Ben & Nicole, James, and Amy.
Loved Great Grandmother to Peyton, Paisley and Anakin.
“With tears we watched you fade away, with courage and concern for others, you fought so hard to stay. But God saw that you were weary and did what He thought best.”
” He gently took you in His arms and whispered, come and rest”.
Loved and greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral NoticeIn lieu of flowers, the family has organised a link to donate to The Alfred Foundation in honour of Marian.
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My Dear Marian,
June 10, 2026
How am I going to manage without you?
What a privilege to have been your husband for 60 years. So many precious memories. You will be in my heart forever. Enjoy your promotion to glory.
Love you, Richard ⚘️Mum,
June 10, 2026
As my mind begins to process, my heart aches. I feel your presence and overwhelming peace. You always knew what to say. Your love for dad, family and friends and welcoming nature continues to inspire me. No more Friday coffees, we knew this day would come. Thank you for being my mum. Heaven has gained the most precious angel. Love Jen xMum, you were my first love, my biggest supporter and my confidante. You taught my what love is, how to be strong and how to treat others. I owe everything I am to you and love you more than words can say. Although you now find peace in another world, your love, wisdom and thoughts I will carry with me forever. All my love, your “sweet baby boy”
June 10, 2026Grandma,
As our hearts process this difficult time, I remember your “I’m fine, don’t worry” attitude. We know you are at peace, flying high whilst remaining forever in our hearts and memory. I’m glad you’ll have the best seat in the house on our wedding day. Thank you for your unwavering encouragement and for always believing in me.
Deeply loved and missed.
Love Georgia, Shane and Bailey. xx
June 10, 2026Dear Richard and family,
June 10, 2026
Marian was one of the precious women who befriended, loved, modelled, taught, discipled, mentored and guided us through our early married years, aways willing to share her wisdom and life experience with us. We will miss her greatly, and pray Gods blessing and comfort upon you all at this sad time. She adored her family, and was loyal to her friends and served the Lord with gladness. She is absent from the body, but present with the Lord. . RIP lovely lady. ❤️💐Dear Marian,
I am so thankful for how welcome you have made me feel from day one. Inviting me over to do crafts when I had just moved here. You were so talented at so many different crafts, it was incredible! Cooking absolutely delicious meals and sweets. You were an absolutely lovely person and I am going to miss you dearly. Thank you for letting me be apart of your family.Lots of love
June 10, 2026
Nicole xTo Jenny and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum. Sending heartfelt condolences. Thinking of you, Donna Baldacchino xo
June 10, 2026I would like to send my deepest condolences and heartfelt respect to everyone in her family. I feel grateful to have known nan over the past three years. In that time, she was always so warm, kind, and welcoming, and I will never forget her gentle nature and the lovely treats she would always share with so much care. She made people feel at home without even trying.
It is especially meaningful to have known her during this time as Georgia and I prepare for our wedding, and we will always carry that memory with us.
May heaven welcome her gentle soul, where she continues to bake sweet treats with love and peace forever
June 10, 2026We only meet with your for the Wedding of My Son Dane and your beautiful granddaughter Monique
June 10, 2026
We where so blessed to have meet you on the day after
My wife and I enjoyed our conversations and our mutual faith in the Lord
I know that you are now with him and enjoying everlasting life
Troy & Rhonda KnuthDearest Aunty Marian, my heart is saddened by the news of your passing, because I know how much Uncle Richard and the rest of your family will miss you so much. Still, I know they are comforted by the knowledge of your eternal peace and rest. I will always remember your beautiful kind and sweet nature, never hearing a harsh word from you. I still treasure the beautiful hand panted plate you gave me for my 21st birthday, such a talented, delightful human. You will be greatly missed and always loved. Love and hugs to Uncle Richard, Elaine, Graham, and Jenny and the extended families at this difficult time.
June 11, 2026Marion, I loved your quiet, friendly hello whenever we met, bless you! We’ll meet again when we see Jesus face to face and spend eternity worshipping Him forever more. . Love Barb xx
June 11, 2026Marion
June 11, 2026
Although I only got to know you over the past couple of years it seemed like I’ve known you all my life. I miss driving you to ladies group and sharing such rich and wonderful conversation in the car. It was an honour to share a window of your life. Your gentle and peaceful nature and words of wisdom glowed. My prayers are lifted for Richard and the families for the comforting arms of Jesus around you all at this time. Till we meet again.Elaine, I am so deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your beautiful Mum, always had very fond memories of her, you mum will be sadly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
June 11, 2026To Elaine and family condolences to you all.
June 11, 2026What a blessing Marian has been to our Morwell turningpoint Church (previously Morwell Family Church) where Richard and her served Jesus with great wisdom, faithfulness and love. It truly was a privilege to have her fellowship with us for around 25 years. An honourable, strong and compassionate woman who displayed Godly characteristics at all times. Blessings and love from us all here to all the Chetland family, a great loss for you all. Ps Steve & Julie Franklin
June 11, 2026Condolences Jen and family. Jenn Tulau.
June 13, 2026Deepest condolences to Richard and family, Bill and Helena
June 16, 2026To Richard Elaine Graham Jenny and families Marian will be sadly missed by everyone that knew her .Her gentle ways and help to people around nothing was to much trouble..In God,s house now RIP .Love to you all. Ire
June 16, 2026All my love and deepest condolences on the loss of Mrs C. I have fond memories of her gentle nature and kindness. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
June 17, 2026
Esther.Marian you will always be remembered as a kind, gentle, loving and caring woman with a strong faith. You have been a real inspiration for me on how to live my own life. Much love to all in the Chetland family.
June 23, 2026Dear Richard and family, all my heart felt condolences on the passing of Marian, such a beautiful woman, it was a privilege to know her. I am in Queensland at the time of her memorial but you will be in my thoughts and prayers! All my love Glenda Beagley 🌹🌹
June 24, 2026Dear Richard and family – I just can’t believe that I will never see Marion again. She was my first skip in bowls and now Richard is. A beautiful lady who will be missed in Yarragon Bowling Club. I will be in Western Australia at the time of the memorial – sending all my love and prayers to Richard and family. Leeanne Evans 🌹
June 24, 2026Condolences to Richard and family.
June 25, 2026Family, loyalty, Love, reassuring compassion and gentle guidance were just a few of Marian’s virtues and strengths. If you believe in the existence of earth angels, special humans who magically appear in moments of sadness joy or grief then i’m certain this was Marian’s gift.
June 30, 2026
We were blessed to have shared our lives with our sister who to us was very own earth angel.
Now you have your real wings Marian Fly High.
I will miss you terribly
Eternal Love
Your little sister JoanMarian (long Grandma),
July 5, 2026
Memories of you go back to when I was a young girl. Thank you for the kindness you showed, the smiles you gave so freely, and the happiness you brought to so many lives.
The memories of your warmth, laughter, and generous spirit will stay with me always. My deepest condolences to Richard, Elaine, Graham, Jenny and their families.
I know you will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love. Rest peacefully
Love Kate & FamilyRIchard, Elaine Graham Jenny and families… our love to you as you say goodbye to your wonderful wife/mum/grandma. Marion, along with Richard of course, has been a valued friend to us for a looong time. We will miss her! Her hospitality and care have been such a blessing to many, not least us. Her love for Jesus displayed in her love for others. Time for a rest
July 7, 2026Dear Richard, Elaine, Neville and family, sending my heartfelt condolences to you all love Tweety
July 7, 2026To my precious friend, Marian
I will never forget you and your beautiful heart.
Love Dorothy
July 8, 2026