DAWES, William Edward Snr.

Born on October 3, 1940. Passed away May 4, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at home on May 4th, 2026.

Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved father of Mario and Jenny , Sammy and Debbie ,William Jnr and Leanne, Phillip, and Warren and Elaine.

Adored Nunu and Nunu Nunu to all his grand and great grandchildren.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 6 Ollerton Avenue, MoeView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr. William Edward Dawes Snr will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue Moe on FRIDAY (May 15th, 2026) commencing at 11.00am
Tributes
  1. RIP Nunu..
    The farm will be empty without you & you’re beloved greyhounds will miss you dearly 💔

    Much love Ashleigh, Jamie, Hazel & Taite xx

    Ashleigh May 6, 2026
  2. RIP nunu nunu..
    where all going to miss seeing you in the kennels and in your van.
    i’ll forever carry the love and passion you had for the greyhounds with me.
    love you nunu nunu, see you soon💔

    mikayla May 6, 2026
  3. Miss ya heaps dads xx

    William May 6, 2026
  4. As the night draws in and l sit in my chair, my eyes wander towards your cabin.
    The lights are out – Bill is in bed.

    Sleep peacefully Bill
    Your presence will be deeply missed.

    Daughter-in-law
    Leanne x

    Leanne Dawes May 6, 2026
  5. So sorry to hear about Bill s passing love to you all at this sad time much love ,russ paula sam and brodie auger xx

    Paula Auger May 7, 2026
  6. Sorry to hear of bills passing he was a good man many memories of the milkbar days use to love chatting dogs

    Had the privilege of handling some winners for bill

    Thoughts are with you all

    Scott May 7, 2026
  7. Many memories from when you used to own the milk bar in morwell

    Shaun Coulson May 7, 2026
  8. Bill, thanks for extending our garage and making it into a room you always helped and gave a hand. We were a lovely man and I remember our memory. We were all together for New Year’s up at your farm when I was little rest in peace bill thiinking of all the family at this sad time
    Joanne tabone burge antoinette azzopardi tony , audette vanessa stephanie all our familys xxx

    Joanne burge May 7, 2026
  9. Rest in peace Nunu ❤️

    Jodie-Lee Chircop May 7, 2026
  10. Rest in Peace Bill,
    We will miss you dearly around the farm.
    Thank you for being such an amazing great grandfather to Oliver and Jagger they were so lucky to have you. Oliver will miss your cooking we love you so much x
    Love Spike, Maddi, Oliver and Jagger.

    Maddison Dawes May 7, 2026
  11. A great friendship from Morwell open cut. Billy rip

    Paul May 7, 2026
  12. May You RIP Dawesy.

    I’ll keep our Memories in a Safe place until we meet again to make more. I’ll remember growing up and working my weekend’s with you at Elizabeth St Takeway in Moe,, many nights sitting up watching The Pies Kick Carlton’s butt, wink wink! To All the Family Our Deepest condolences,.
    From Mum Myself and Our Side of the Family, We Say Goodbye & Thank you. xx
    Gone But Never Forgotten. Fly High Dawesy xx

    Tamara Felmingham May 8, 2026
  13. I’ll miss your visits Bill and our chats over a coffee, see you soon, love Titch xx RIP Bill.

    Titch May 8, 2026
  14. On behalf of the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club, we offer our sincere sympathy to Bill’s family, friends, and all those connected to him during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you as you remember and celebrate his life.

    Sharan Nachorny May 8, 2026
  15. Sorry to hear this Willy. Big hugs to you Leanne and the kids mate. Not gonna be easy for ya all. Much love and respect RIP big Bill.
    Condolence
    Eddy Griffiths, Ann Griffiths, and families xxx

    Annie Griffiths May 9, 2026
  16. Sorry to hear of the loss of your father i only spoke to him a few days ago talking about old times
    Love may gatt and family

    May gatt May 11, 2026
  17. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Nannu was a kind and generous man who touched the lives of so many. He gave me my very first job at the Morwell Milk Bar as a teenager, placing his trust in me and helping build the confidence that shaped my future. His generosity, guidance and belief in others will never be forgotten.

    Nannu also shared a lifelong love of greyhounds — a passion passed down through generations. Training greyhounds together became something special between him, my dad and my daughter, the three of them forming a beautiful trio through their shared love of the greyhounds.

    Mikayla and Dad will continue to fulfil this legacy, with the support of us all.

    He will be remembered for his generosity, encouragement, and his traditional coffee cup that no one dared to ever clean.

    Forever loved and deeply missed.

    Letitia xxx

    Letitia Francis May 12, 2026
  18. Rest in peace Nannu

    My 1st home was your home, A lot of my 1st was with you, You called me Chris and my parents hated it but I loved it. I remember dad waking me up in the AM to take me out to your farm every week and I got to snuggle with you and Deloris while dad worked and I would look over at you and ask you if you were sleeping, & everytime you would say “yes shhh” with a smile on your face, I’m coming to see you today for one last goodbye and I promise I’ll be quiet and let you sleep. I love you forever Nannu

    Much love Crystal & “the L’s”

    Crystal Lee Dawes May 14, 2026
  19. Gonna miss you heaps wish we hung out more catch ya when im there

    Levi May 14, 2026
  20. May your soul rest in peace nannu, I will forever remember the memories we have together from the farm out carrajung too the fishing trips .
    You will always remain in our heart’s you will be missed dearly and never forgotten love forever and always drew

    Aaron May 14, 2026
  21. I’ll always remember Buz Nannu with his greyhounds, going to his house most days after school for a chat when I was in year seven, and the coffee visits he’d make to Nannu’s house whenever I stayed there cooking, or doing something in the garden. I’m going to miss making your coffee and the banter we’d all share over the table. They’re simple memories, but they mean so much more to me now. Rest peacefully Buz Nannu, so much love from your great granddaughter.

    Imogen (Parker) May 14, 2026
  22. Father, you live on in hearts, and I know you’re at peace, resting with nana.

    You are my childhood – many memories, places, faces, family, friends. I miss you now and forever. Your grandchildren ask about their grandfather, and I will continue sharing stories.

    I hold onto the idea that you’re proud, and that you will continue shining light on the family tree and all its branches.

    Rest in peace dad.

    Warren, Elaine, Archie and Theodore.

    Warren May 14, 2026