McINERNEY – Ian James “Paddy”
Born May 12, 1950. Passed away April 18, 2026.
It is with broken hearts that the family of Ian James McInerney announces his unexpected passing on Saturday 18 April 2026 in tragic circumstances.
The love of her life and devoted husband to Liz.
Father and father in-law of Paul and Catherine, Anna and Aaron and Andrew and Cassie.
Beloved grandfather of Aya, Edith, Clementine, Billie, Frankie, Ewan, Joni and Sloane.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the first responders, family, friends and the community for the outpouring of support during this unimaginably difficult time.
Dearly loved and respected friend of Tim and Wendy McNamara, Tracey and Warwick, Ryan and Dannielle, Kylie and Brendan and their families.
Deepest Sympathy and love to Liz, Paul and Cath, Anna and Aaron, Andrew and Cassie and their children.
Gone but never forgotten!
Ride on Paddy!
Funeral notice
Service
April 30, 2026 - 1:00pm
Chiltern General Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Chiltern Victoria 3683
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Ian James McInerney will be held at the Chiltern General Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Chiltern on Thursday 30th April 2026 commencing at 1.00 pm. followed by a celebration of life at the A E Henderson Pavilion, Rutherglen show grounds to remember Ian “Paddy” McInerney.
A recording of the funeral service will be available from 5.30 pm, please go to the N J Todd website and follow the livestream link
Tributes
Leave a tributeMay 01, 2026 6:50 am
My deepest condolences to you all. Ian was such a genuinely warm and kind man, and I always felt so welcome in his presence. I have such fond memories of him and of time spent with your beautiful family.
He will be so greatly missed by all who knew him.
Thinking of Roo and Cass during this incredibly difficult time, and sending much love to Liz, Anna and Aaron, Paul and Cath, and all the grandkids.
Much love,
PipApril 30, 2026 9:50 pm
Deepest sympathy to Liz and all the extended family. A lovely gentleman greatly missed by all
Kev and Sharon McMahonApril 30, 2026 8:08 pm
Memories of times spent together. Sending our Love to you Liz and your beautiful family.
Jenny, Glenn, Cameron and family
April 30, 2026 3:16 pm
Liz and family ,great memories of starting school together with Ian and then young Farmers and all its activities and recent reunions. Love to you all.
Eve and Rob KerrApril 30, 2026 2:48 pm
Dear Liz, Deepest Sympathy to you and family at this very difficult time.
Margaret FreemanApril 30, 2026 10:20 am
One of natures gentlemen. So sadly gone. I am sure many of his former workmates at the Corowa Feedmill would join me in passing on our deepest condolences to Liz and the family. He was definitely one of the good guys. Hoping good memories of a good man help ease the pain a little bit. Thinking of you all at this most difficult of times.
Peter and Raelene Wright.April 29, 2026 4:44 pm
You were always cool , calm and collected Paddy. Thanks for the good times on 2 wheels and for having your part in making genuinely great people, your awesome Family.
You will be deeply missed.
Love to you all, love to you bud, ride on.April 28, 2026 6:41 pm
To our wonderful friend. Many holidays shared as our children grew. A huge hole is left in the world by the passing of a wonderful soul.
Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Love and hugs, Jill, Peter and families.April 26, 2026 11:15 am
Fiona and Paul yagmoor send our deepest condolences. A terrible loss for the beautiful family,friends of Paddy. Wishing we could make your pain less somehow.
Much love to you all.April 25, 2026 9:43 pm
Liz, great memories of you and Ian - school, young farmers, country dances, trips in Ian's HR particularly the weekend in Canberra all those years ago. Not forgotten.
April 25, 2026 3:03 pm
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Denise and Terry Martin. Loved Uncle Ian to Tamara and Brett and their families.
He will be sadly missed.April 25, 2026 1:52 pm
PADDY WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOUR LANKY FRAME COMING THROUGH THE DOOR.
THEN SITTING DOWN AND TALKING ALL THINGS “COUNTRY” – LIFE AND AGREEING THAT THERE IS ONLY TWO TYPES OF MUSIC … “COUNTRY” … & …”WESTERN”
YOUR DRIVING SKILL WAS LEGENDARY; YOU WERE MY IDOL IN HANDLING TRUCKS FROM B-DOUBLES TO THE BIG ISUZU YOU TOOK UP “THE HILL” WITH SUPPLIES FOR HOTHAM.
NEGOTIATING THAT SNOW-COVERED ICY ROAD REQUIRED GREAT SKILL AND CONCENTRATION.
NOT TO MENTION DODGING THE IDIOTS WHO DID’NT KNOW WHY YOU NEEDED CHAINS.
YOU HAD AN EXCELLENT PALATE AND I ENJOYED SHARING MANY GOOD BOTTLES OF RED WITH YOU AND LIZ… GOOD RED IS GOOD FOR YOU!
WE ALL MISS YOU PADDY BUT REST EASY IN “THE LONG YARD” AND HAVE SOME “HILL OF GRACE”. WAITING FOR ME WHEN I CATCH UP WITH YOU AGAIN.
GEORGE AND PAM