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STERNE, Barbara Stella Stewart (née Boyd)

Born on May 15, 1932. Passed away October 2, 2026.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday the 2nd of October, aged 94 years.
Loving wife of Walter (dec.) for 65 years.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Jayne, Alison and Scott.
Adored Nan/Nanny of Courtney, Mitchell, Rhys, Baylynn and Miles.
Though her smiles are gone forever,
And her hand we cannot touch,
We shall never lose the memories,
Of one we loved so much.
‘We’ll meet again’
Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mrs Barbara Sterne will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on FRIDAY (October 16, 2026) commencing at 2.00pm.

The service for Barbara will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.
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Tributes

  1. Thinking of you and your Family, unfortunately we will be away and will not be able to attend the funeral for you beautiful Mother!

    Gaylene Hourigan-Custance October 6, 2026

  2. Dear Michael, Alison and The Sterne family,
    Sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved Mother, Mother in law, Nan and Nanny.
    We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you, and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
    Rest peacefully!
    Unfortunately, we will be away and will not be able to attend the funeral for you beautiful Mother!
    Pat and the Hourigan Family.

    Gaylene Hourigan-Custance October 6, 2026

  3. To Micheal Jayne and family sincere condolences on the passing of mum.
    She was one tough cookie. Reunited with her Wally
    From Carol ( McKenzie) and all the Rule girls

    Carol McKenzie October 6, 2026

  4. To Michael Jane and the Sterne family Thinking of you during this difficult time.

    Andrew and Lana Van Oirschot October 10, 2026

  5. Dear Michael and family. Sending our deepest condolences to you on the passing of your Mum. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Kylie and Anthony Hourigan.

    Anthony Hourigan October 12, 2026

  6. Auntie Barbara, you are finally at peace, the last surviving child of Henry & Florence (nee Stewart) Boyd, sister to Margaret, Eric, Irene & Maurice.

    I remember picking you & Uncle Walter up from Melbourne docks, along with your parents, my grandparents, where you were to start a new chapter of your lives in Australia.

    I have wonderful memories of so many Christmas Eves, Easters & of course St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, where our lives were full of laughs & fun times.

    May you now rest peacefully with your dear Walter & the rest of that wonderful, sometimes crazy Irish family.
    Thanks so much for the memories
    Much love Karen

    To Michael & Jayne, Alison & Scott & families our thoughts are with you
    Karen & Peter Glen

    Karen Glen October 13, 2026

  7. Dear Alison, Scott and family,
    Your Mum was a wonderful, selfless lady we remember fondly. Losing parents is a terrible, sad thing, but she is in a better place now, with your Dad. We hope you take solace in that. While we can’t be with you on Friday, we’ll be with you in spirit during this really difficult time. All our love goes to you.

    Leeanne and Kevin Francis October 15, 2026