LANGSTAFF, Edna Fay (née Pickering)
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday 30 December 2022.
Aged 96 years.
Loved and loving wife of Jack (dec.).
Loved mother of Gail, John, Glenn, Cynthia, Neil, Leon, Kerrie and Leesa and their partners.
Nanny, Grandma & Old Nanny to her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was ours, and we are hers.
Mum potters no more in the garden,
And strolls no more down the path.
Always so loving, thoughtful and kind,
what beautiful memories you leave behind.
A beautiful Mum and Nan loved forever
Your daughter Gail and Dusty, Nan to Mandie and Sid, Old Nan to Tye, Brad and Dayna.
Nan to Brett and family.
“In Dad’s loving arms”
Langstaff, Fay
24/12/1926 – 30/12/2022
Much loved Mum of John and Julie. Nan to Michael and Franki, Steven, Thomas and Lizi.
Old Nan to Rhys, Axel and Paddy.
Thanks Mum for your devotion, caring and compassion. Showing us how to work hard and be willing to help others.
You were an absolutely terrific Mum.
Sadly missed by all.
Our memories of you will never die.
To our awesome Mum Nan and great Nan.
We miss your sharp wit and huge heart.
Forever in our minds and hearts.
Glenn & Jan, Jay, Steph, Briah & Chelsea, Hayley, Ziva and Diesel.
My Beautiful Mum, Nan – Old Nan
So many lovely memories of our special times together
The love, laughter and quiet chats that we shared I will hold in my heart forever.
We love and miss you so much
At peace with her soul mate, dad
‘God Bless‘
Cindy and Jim, Ben and Helina, Cassie and John, Wes, Will, Jye and Ollie
Langstaff, Edna Fay
Loved mother of Neil and Jude, Grandmother to Joel and Alana, Rohan and Shelley, Jo and Chris, Meg and Emma, Daniel and Bianca. Old Nan to 11 great grandchildren.
As quietly as you slipped from this world you have left a thunderous hole in our hearts.
Always loved, Always remembered.
God looked around His garden and found an empty space,
He looked upon the earth and found a tired face,
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
The garden must be beautiful, because He only takes the best.
Always in our hearts
Your son Leon and Selena, Nan to Melissa and Jasmine, Old Nan to Zain and Mia (dec)
Langstaff (Pickering) Fay
Our beautiful Mum, Nan/Grandma & Old Nan. Reunited with Dad. It was an honour and privilege to be able to say you were ours & we were yours.
Love and cherished forever and always Kerrie, Chris, Jack, Alexandra, Alby, Scout, Archie, Matt, Tayla, Rowe & Emily
“Here’s muck in your eye”
Remembering your beautiful blue eyes, your hilarious wit, our hugs and your special kisses.
Home is now so quiet, we miss you, we love you, so proud and privileged that you were my mum and our Nan
Miss you always
Leesa, Greg, Grace, Hannah and Stan
At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.
Fay’s service will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
so sorry to hear of her passing I remember walking past her house every day with my twin sister on our way to school, lovely lady seems so long ago condolences to all her family joy paulet ( nee HALLAM ).
December 31, 2022Dearest Fay your home was our second home filled with many happy memories . You will be deeply missed.
December 31, 2022
Love Rob (Brownie) and Carolyn.Deepest sympathy to all the Langstaff family
December 31, 2022
We had the privilege of meeting Fay 28 years ago as newlyweds.
We were the new kiids on the block and Fay welcomed us with open arms.
A truly amazing woman
RIP Fay
Heath and krystyn sam , caleb, Sally & Ben Frith xxWhat a great and long life your Mum was so lucky to enjoy. I remember her prowess in tennis for Traralgon for so many years. She was a force to be reckoned with. Condolences to all the family
December 31, 2022Sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this sad time. A very good friend of the family From the Arklay Family
December 31, 2022On behalf of the Clifford family, such fond memories of our dear neighbour Fay. Thinking of you all at this sad time…xxx
January 1, 2023Words simply can’t express how heartbroken we are for you at this time. Fay was an incredibly witty, generous and thoughtful friend. We were lucky to have known Fay and will miss her dearly. xxx
January 1, 2023To our Daughter in Law, Kerrie, Chris & thier Family,
January 1, 2023
The Langstaff Family,
Our love & thoughts are with you all, on the sad loss of your wonderful Mum, Nanny, Grandma & Old Nanny.
Fay was a beautiful person, who has left wonderful memories for us all.
Margaret & Max GibbinsWhat an absolutely wonderful human being faye was, such an icon. Very much thinking of you all, especially Neil and families. Love to you all. Faye will have that garden upstairs under control in no time.
January 1, 2023What a wonderful lady she was to her family, friends and also the community. Love and sympathies to the family. RIP Fay – Love Don & Kaye Frankland
January 1, 2023What a wonderful lady Faye was to people around her. Love and sympathies to Leesa and the family. RIP Faye .
January 1, 2023
Love Fung family.It was a privilege to be related to a wonderful Aunty who showed compassion to her family and to the broader community of Traralgon. We have wonderful memories of all the time spent at McLoughlins Beach for over 70 years with both the Langstaff and the Flowers families.
Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Daryl and Karen Flowers
January 1, 2023On behalf of the Shields family (Barry (in heaven), Judy, Robyn & Danny) we send our deepest condolences to our neighbors from yesteryear, the wonderful Langstaff family, on the sad loss of their beautiful Mum Fay. We will forever have such fond memories of her, such a lovely lady always with a bright outlook on life, a smile on her face & an inspiration to all who knew her. Thinking of you all at this very sad time xxxx
January 1, 2023We are so very sad to hear this & send very much luv to you all❤️.
January 2, 2023
What a truly wonderful woman, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend & community icon!!!
Rest gently dear, beautiful Fay💙🙏💙.
Sharon, David Reid & family❤️.On behalf of the Butling family our sincere sympathies to all the Family on the passing of Faye , such a Wonderful Lady who has left such wonderful memories . God Bless .
January 2, 2023
Jeanette , John and Paul Butling .Sincere condolences to all Fay’s family on the loss of such an iconic Traralgon identity. A life well lived.
January 2, 2023A truly beautiful friend, volunteer colleague, mentor and national icon.
Fay will be missed by all who had the honour and pleasure of knowing her.
my deepest condolences to all of the Langstaff Clan.
Murray Johnstone
Note to Latrobe Valley Funeral Services:-
while the email address I have used to submit this tribute is probably valid, I no longer use it and I will not answer any emails sent to that address.
However, if your service wishes to verify that this tribute is genuine, I may be contacted via my mobile phone (which does not access the internet) on 0409748445.
January 2, 2023Thoughts with ALL the Langstaff family and extended families on the loss of your amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother ( old Nan)…. Very blessed❤️
January 2, 2023
Such an amazing presence .
Your legacy will live on Fay in all your children.
Respectfully from the Collins and Easter familyl have wonderful memories of a wonderful aunt and those memories will be everlasting. To Aunty Fay’s family you have my sincere sympathy.
January 3, 2023What a marvelous innings Fay, so sorry to see it end. We remember all that tennis and the associated social outings we shared with you and your wonderful family for many years. A lovely happy and generous woman who set a fine example to all she came in contact with. Very kind regards and sincere condolences to the family and friends. Shirley and Tony Richardson.
January 3, 2023Fay you took everyone under your wing and made them feel welcome and a part of your large family. Wonderful memories of fresh baked scones at McLoughlins and homemade soup with rolls for Friday lunch. We know that you have reunited with Jack and are leaving footprints in the sandy beaches in heaven. RIP beautiful lady. Ricky & Dot Ross and family
January 3, 2023What a wonderful friend and set an example to many of us, love and sympathy to all who knew and loved her, love Neville, Celie Anderson
January 3, 2023Dear Aunty Fay.. I was so sad to hear of your passing. How lucky we were to have you as our Aunty. Always loving and strong, with those bright blue eyes and lovely smile.. my heart goes out to Gail, Johnny,Glen,Cindy,Neil,Leon,Kerry,Leesa and their families.
January 4, 2023
Love Always Ann ( mackey) O’Hara and family. XxWhat a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady, kindhearted, caring, & so community minded. Fay will be sourly missed by all who knew her. To all the family please accept my most sincere condolences on your sad loss. Kindest regards to you all. Gidge Fabris
January 5, 2023Love and blessings to you Fay as you journey on. Thank you for your kindness, wit and wisdom shared so freely and generously with all. We are deeply grateful for the loving friendship you shared with our Mum, Gwen.
January 5, 2023
Many loving memories from the Graham familyDeepest sympathy to the Langstaff family on Fay’s passing. Her dedication to the community was outstanding. I am sure she will be having a game of tennis or two with some old opponents
January 6, 2023Deepest sympathy to all the Langstaff family. Many fond memories of the friendship that Fay and our mum shared through tennis. Thinking of you all and sending our love. The Kirkhope family.
January 7, 2023