GRIFFIN, Tessa Marie (née Johnson)

Born on June 4, 1947. Passed away September 15, 2026.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Aged 79 years.

Loved and loving wife of John (dec.)

Loved and cherished mother of Natalie and Seetha.

Adored Nana of Brooke, Kayley and Tyler.

Reunited with Dad.

 

                               Forever in our hearts

 

 

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
The Funeral of Mrs Tessa Marie Griffin will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on TUESDAY (September 22, 2026) commencing at 2.00pm.

A private burial will take place after the service.

In lieu of flowers, online donations to the Ovarian Cancer Australia would be appreciated.

                                 To donate in memory of Tessa, please click here.

Tessa's service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please CLICK HERE. 

 
Tributes
  1. A beautiful lady now at peace, deepest sympathy to Seetha, Natalie & family.
    Thank you for your friendship & love Tessa.
    Ronda, Robert, Angi, Lucas & Nicholas

    Ronda Kuhnell September 17, 2026
  2. Dear Tessa

    A Friendship of over 65 years
    You fought a courageous fight to the end
    I was proud to call you my Friend
    Love lives on in my Heart

    Joan MacGregor

    Joan MacGregor September 17, 2026
  3. Dear Tessa

    The Cold Wind of Loss
    Rests heavily on my Heart
    Safe travels dear Friend
    With love as always

    Jennifer Kornacki

    Jennifer Kornacki September 17, 2026
  4. Dearest Seetha, Natalie and family.
    We send our love and deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mum and Nana.
    May your loving memories bring some peace and comfort as you navigate this painful time.
    Tessa was a special person who will be dearly missed.

    Richard Morgan-Blake & Faye Blake September 17, 2026
  5. Great memories of our Sharpe’s Emporium days, always had a
    smile for every one
    Rest in ,Peace

    Joan Goldie

    Joan Goldie September 18, 2026
  6. Tessa
    Go forth and be still in peace and love
    For you fought the good fight with all your might.
    A rest well earned, a courageous battle but now the war is over and eternal peace surrounds you.

    Thank you for being my friend and my adopted earth mother❤️❤️ I will miss you more than words can describe.

    Ti amo😘😘😘
    Linda xx

    To Seetha, Natalie and family. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences at the loss of your beautiful Mum Tessa. You will be in our thoughts and hearts over the coming days and months.
    Neil, Linda, David and family, Emma and Family 🌹

    Linda Perkins September 19, 2026
  7. Oh Tessa, so many memories of us growing up in Railway Avenue Hernes Oak. I spent a lot of time at your place, I fondly remember your mum Dot and Dad Frank and brother Allan.
    My deepest Sympathy to your Daughters Natalie and Seetha.
    Thinking of you all Margaret ( Darragh) Bruerton and Alan Bruerton ( dec) All old Hernes Oak residents.

    Margaret Bruerton September 19, 2026
  8. Dear Tess we have been friends for many years I’m going to miss you you fought so hard to be here for your family rest peacefully x Karen and Donald

    Karen Forbes September 20, 2026