Cochrane – Barbara Ann (née Banfield)

Born on May 20, 1941. Passed away June 23, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at Cooinda Aged Care Facility Benalla. Aged 84 years.

Loved wife of Noel (Dec)
Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharyn and Wayne (Cox) and Mandy.
Loved Nanna Barb of Karli, Mark, Damon, Jacqui, Sophee, Brad and Chelsi.
Loved Great Nanna Barb of Talon, Emmy, Darcie, Mila, Amity, Adley, Saige, Harlow and Stella.
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A LEGACY OF A LIFE WELL LIVED
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Mother and Daughter from the start.
Together forever in my heart.
Love, Sharyn and Wayne xx
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Now reunited in heaven’s sweet kiss, in tender silence, your love we will miss.
Love, Karli, Mark, Talon, Emmy and Darcie xx
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She gave us 84 beautiful years of love, strength, and gentleness.
A heart so full of care, a soul so deeply loved. Though we ache in her absence, we find peace in knowing she’s now in Dad/Pa’s arms again — together forever, just as they were always meant to be.
Love from Mandy, Sophee, Brad, Chelsi and Stella.

Our Barbara Ann now living at peace and united with your soul mate.
Tennis champion, exotic traveller and loyal companion but also loving and supportive Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Cannot be replaced but always remembered in our hearts and precious memories.
Love Damon, Jacqui, Mila, Amity, Adley, Saige and Harlow.

Funeral Notice
N J Todd Funeral Home "Feehan Chapel" 81 Baddaginnie-Benalla Road, , Benalla VIC, Australia 3672
A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Barbara Ann Cochrane will be held at the N J Todd Funeral Home, 81 Baddaginnie-Benalla Road, Benalla on Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 commencing at 12.00 midday. To Livestream Funeral, CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVESTREAM. A Private family Burial will have preceded the Memorial Service.
Tributes
  1. Sincere and loving sympathy to you all. We will all miss her smiling face. Sorry I can’t be present today. Getting over Covid so thought I’d be wise to stay away.
    Joy Poole

    Joy Poole July 2, 2025