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Tanner – Peter Francis

Born March 28, 1949. Passed away August 27, 2026.


Passed away peacefully at Estia Health on 27th August in Benalla, aged 77 years.
Much loved husband of Lyn (married 54 years) cherished father to Francine, Adam, and Ben, and father in law to Louisa and Felicity, adored Pa of Grace, Adele, Poppy, Harriet and Molly.

Son of Pat and Carmel Tanner (both dec). Brother to Patricia, Michael, David (dec), Berna, Claire and Gerard (dec).

Treasured memories of a wonderful man who loved life and all those around him. He will live on in our hearts forever.

Funeral notice


Service

September 3, 2026 - 11:00am

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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Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Peter Francis Tanner will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Arundel Street, Benalla on Thursday 3rd September, 2026 commencing at 11.00 am.
The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for Burial at the Benalla Lawn Cemetery.
To Livestream Funeral, go to the N J Todd Website and follow the Links.

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Tributes

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  1. Dear Lynne Francine Adam and Ben

    Pete will be sadly missed. We joked and laughed together quite a bit and I was also lucky enough to hear some wonderful stories as well,
    Pete was a great bloke and I enjoyed our chats.
    What a great example of one of the finest

    Fly high Peter

    Thoughts are with you all

    Regards

    Joshua Balcam

    September 02, 2026 11:54 pm

  2. Our sincere condolences Lynne, Francine, Adam, Ben and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Keenan and Mackerell clans

    Anne-Maree Keenan

    September 02, 2026 6:04 pm

  3. Our sincerest sympathy Lyn Francine Adam Ben and your families
    Unfortunately we are unable to be with on Thursday
    Hopefully our heartfelt thoughts, love and prayers bring some comfort in remembering the life of a thorough Gentleman and Family man

    Garry and Christine Aitken

    Christine Aitken

    September 02, 2026 5:22 pm

  4. Condolences to Lyn and family on your loss
    Remembering Greta football days , good times

    Les Graham

    September 02, 2026 2:56 pm

  5. Lyn, Francine Ben and Adam
    Our thoughts and condolences to you and your family.
    Peter will be sadly missed for his devotion to family friends and community.Unfortunately we cannot be with you on Thursday and hope that our prayers ahd thoughts will be of comfort to you at this difficult time .
    Peter a respected gentleman committed to his faith rest in peace.
    John T Tanner AM

    John T Tanner AM

    September 02, 2026 1:05 pm

  6. Lyn Francine Ben and Adam and family. My thoughts are with you all having known Peter since the 1950s. Those were great days we all cherish we will never forget. Love from Malcolm Bernadette Alicia Gerorgina and Justin.

    Malcolm Sanders

    September 02, 2026 8:11 am

  7. Lyn and family
    Our deepest condolences to you all.
    Our love , thoughts and prayers are with you all
    .cherish the memories as they stay in your hearts forever
    May Peter rest in peace

    Bill And Judi Firth

    August 30, 2026 11:49 am

  8. Lyn, the heartfelt thoughts of both Beryl and myself are with you. Jim Scott

    Jim Scott

    August 29, 2026 6:35 pm

  9. Deepest sympathy to Lyn and all the Tanner families.

    RIP Peter 🙏 🙏 Neil & Christine Magee.

    Neil Magee

    August 29, 2026 5:24 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy to Lyn and all the Tanner families.

    RIP Peter 🙏 🙏 Neil & Christine Magee.

    Neil Magee

    August 29, 2026 5:23 pm

  11. Deepest sympathies the Lyn, Francine, Adam, Ben and families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.❤️

    Rob, Jo, Isobel, Zac & Gus Northey

    August 29, 2026 4:38 pm

  12. Sincere sympathy to Lyn, Francine, Ben and Adam on the very sad passing of Peter. We send our thoughts, prayers and love to you all. Mary and Brendan Watty

    Brendan Watty

    August 29, 2026 4:38 pm