Kaine – Robert “Jeffrey”
Born March 29, 1952. Passed away June 12, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at Benalla Health after a brave battle
Aged 74 Years.
Loved and loving Husband of Maree (Married 54 Years).
Much loved and adored Father and Father-In-Law of Jason and Melissa, Simon and Kathleen, Aaron (dec), and Anita.
Loved and adored “Opa/Pa” to Abbey and Jayden; Alex and Cara; Scarlett and Makayla; Archer and Noah and Great Pa to Daisy and Charlie.
“To the world you were one, but to us you are the world”
As per Jeff’s wishes, no funeral service to be held
Private Cremation
Maree and family would like to sincerely thank the following for the exceptional care given to Jeff and the family thoughout his illness:
The staff of Church Street Surgery, Doctors Nathan Fahn and Ryan Waddell, the Benalla Palliative Care Team and the District Nurses, and all the nurses/ staff of Benalla Hospital
Funeral notice
Service
Private
Private
Tributes
Leave a tributeJune 21, 2026 7:32 pm
To Maree & Families
Thoughts are with you all at this sad time on the loss of Jeff.🕊🤍June 19, 2026 11:11 am
To Maree, Jason, Simon, and Anita
So sorry to hear the news about Jeff. I have such great memories of time spent with your family. My thoughts are with you all.
From DianneJune 18, 2026 8:10 pm
Our sincere and deepest condolences to you Aunty Maree and our cousins, Jason, Simon, Anita and families. May Uncle Jeff rest in peace.
Sending our love. From Bradley, Carla, Madison, Liam and Trinity. Xo
June 18, 2026 9:26 am
So very sad news . My thoughts are with you Maree and all your beautiful family. Treasure all those beautiful memories and they will help and guide you through this difficult days ahead. My thoughts are of you and your loved ones.Gayle Rheese and family
June 17, 2026 2:39 pm
Saying goodbye hurts,
But having you as a brother was one of the greatest gifts of my life,
I will miss you Jeff,
Rest in the arms of Mum and Dad.
Max and Sharon.June 17, 2026 12:50 pm
RIP Dad.
Even though you are gone, you will never be forgotten. You will forever remain in our hearts and minds, and you will always be loved.You are now reunited with Nana, Pa, and Aaron.
Forever loved and deeply missed.
From Jason and Melissa
Grandkids Abbey and Jayden
Great-Grandkids Daisy and Charlie ❤️June 16, 2026 4:17 pm
Jeff you may be gone but will never be forgotten, to Maree and family to lose this great man and mate we will never forget him.RIP Jeff. love Graham and ANTHEA
June 16, 2026 3:59 pm
Deepest sympathy to Maree, and everyone. Sorry to hear off Jeff passing. He will be missed. Brother-in-law and uncle of Vickie and Doug Stewart and family. Rest easy Jeff you fought a good fight.