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DONNELLY – Kevin Patrick

Born January 19, 1930. Passed away December 8, 2025.


It is with great sadness and a sense of gratitude that we announce the peaceful passing of Kevin Donnelly, aged 95.

A wonderful son of Percy and Anne Donnelly (both dec) , brother to John (dec) and George (dec), loving husband to Faye, proud father of Michael and Julianne and loved father-in-law of Peta and Adam.

Adored grandfather of Eliza, Ruby, Matilda, Grace, Eve, Annabel and Lucienne.

Funeral notice


Service

December 18, 2025 - 1:00pm

St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 42 Arundel Street, Benalla VIC

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Cemetery

Benalla Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Benalla VIC

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Funeral Prayers for Mr Kevin Patrick Donnelly will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Arundel Street, Benalla on Thursday 18th December, 2025 commencing at 1.00 pm.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Prayers for Burial at the Benalla Lawn Cemetery.

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Tributes

  1. Dear Faye, Michael and Julianne and families, my thoughts are with you. I greatly appreciated and enjoyed my 11 years working with Kevin. Yours sincerely, Rob Davis

    Rob Davis

    December 22, 2025 4:18 pm

  2. Kevin brought joy to the world. A gentleman and friend to everyone. Condolences to Faye and the Donnelly family. Sending love. Memories go back to childhood on the farm where Kevin was our stock agent and would sing Irish songs in the evening, in our kitchen

    Helene Castles

    December 16, 2025 3:04 pm

  3. A true Gentleman and inspiration - always had time to entertain and educate those he engaged with. He leaves behind not just great memories, but a legacy. Thoughts are with all the Donnelly's.

    Adrian Johnston

    December 14, 2025 2:32 pm

  4. One of a kind who never met a stranger! Kevin will be warmly remembered for his cracker of a smile and quick wit that exemplified his love for the people around him. Never lost for words, you could always count on Kevin for wonderful conversations, laughs and friendship. Vale Kevin and much love to the extended Donnelly family

    Clare Hobby

    December 12, 2025 1:55 pm