FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2026. COMMENCING AT 12:00 P.M.
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Pakenham Cemetery
Carol Anne Porter O.A.M. (nee Gilbert)
22.12.1944 – 24.01.2026
Passed away peacefully
with loving family by her side.
Dearly loved and loving wife of Rob (dec) for 60 years.
Much loved mother and mother-in-law of
Geoff and Jayne, Gavin and Toni.
Adored Gran of Lachlan & Tayla, Callum and Olivia,
Jessica & Matt, Luke & Tori, Nathan & Alex, Cassie.
Cherished great grandmother of
Banksy, Bentley, Winter & Jordy.
Loved daughter of
Thelma and Clive Gilbert (both dec.)
and loved sister of Barbara,
sister-in-law of Barry and dear Aunty.
Now you are peacefully sleeping,
Away from all your pain.
♥ Forever in our hearts ♥
Family and friends
are warmly invited
to celebrate the life of Carol Porter
in the Lakeview Room at
the Cardinia Cultural Centre,
40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham
on Friday 6th February 2026
commencing at 12:00 p.m.
A burial will follow at the
Pakenham Cemetery,
Thewlis Road Pakenham.
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What a beautiful life and family Carol had. Full of love and support right till the end.
Geoff and Jayne you did a wonderful job xxxxx
Such a beautiful lady, friends when we where kids in Officer. Happy memories..condolences to everyone
The. Peck family
Carol and Rob Porter were the heart and soul of Officer. Carol will be remembered for her life long, incredible, selfless contributions to the Officer and broader communities and her tireless volunteer work and her dedication to a many groups and organisations.
But I will also remember Carol as a great family friend. She was funny, feisty and fiercely loyal. My family and I were fortunate to share many memorable occasions with Carol and Rob and I cherished their guidance, support and wisdom in both my professional and personal lives. Carol will be deeply missed by her community, her friends and her wonderful family. Sending all our love to Carol’s family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Carol.
Friend of Jan and Ron (deceased) Elzink for a long time.
‘Aunty’ Carol to Kylie and Lisa for 45 years.
We will miss you Carol.
Love Jan
My heartfelt condolences to Carol’s family. Carol’s dedication to the community left a lasting impact, and her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her. May you find strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.Treasure all your good memories Geoff & Val
Our condolences to all of Carols family, at this time of loss & sadness.
Memories are made to be remembered & we have lovely memories of fun family times with
Carol & Rob & family.
With love & blessings.
Deepest Sympathy to the Porter and Gilbert families. My thoughts are with you all. There are many memories of schooldays at Officer and Pakenham. Vale Carol x
Deepest condolences on the passing of Carol to all the Porter family. Carol with Rob were the heart of Officer and fought so strongly for their town. Carol Inviting my Mum to enter Officers card days, it felt like we had joined the Officer elite crew.
Carol will be well remembered for her Community work and OAM. Reunited with her love, Rob. Hugs and Love Karina, Ross Clark and family xx
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Carol was an amazing lady contributing so much to the local community.
Nola and Peter Crothers
We were so sad to hear of Carol‘s passing, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hold on to your memories and let them guide you through this time of sadness and take comfort in knowing that you have many friends and family that are there for support.
Carol has always been an inspiration to me, I will treasure her memories, her kindness and warmth touched so many lives
Rest in peace our beloved cousin
Mel Noel and families
Thinking of you all on this very very sad passing of Carol, shall miss our times of the fun we had when we went away from Maureen Crook and family
Our hearts are with you during this time.
Carol was a remarkable lady. Her family and her community were at the
centre of everything she did, and her kindness has left a
lasting imprint on all who were fortunate enough to know her.
May you find comfort in the many memories of your dear Mum.
Our sincerest condolences to Geoff & Jayne, Gavin & Toni and families.
Table 4 won’t ever be the same. ♥
Deepest Condolences to all the family, extended family of Carol..Carol will be missed by so many people. A good friend and hard worker for her Community.RIP. Carol
We were saddened to hear of Carols passing. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. She will be remembered with care and respect.
Deepest sympathy to Geoff,Gavin,Barbara and Families on the passing of Carol. Such a stalwart of the Officer community. I have great memories of Carol and Rob as my neighbours in Starling Rd and a friendship that continued on. David and Anne Harrison.
Our deepest Condolences to Geoff and Jayne and Gavin and Toni and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to the Porter and Gilbert families on the passing of Carol. A truly loverly lady now at peace
Richard Shelton
I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Carol Porter O.A.M.
Carol’s passing is a great loss to Officer Ward, Cardinia and the wider community. She was a tireless advocate for our local area, a generous volunteer, and a guiding presence in so many local organisations and people. Her commitment to community life, her willingness to help others, and her deep pride in Officer left a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.
Carol’s contribution helped shape the strong, connected community we know today. She gave her time, her energy and her heart, always putting the needs of others first. No doubt her legacy will continue to inspire those who follow in her footsteps.
On behalf of Council and the residents of Officer Ward, I thank Carol for her extraordinary service and offer heartfelt sympathy to all who are grieving her loss.
May she rest in peace, and may her legacy live on through the community she so dearly loved.
Cr. Samantha‑Jane Potter
Councillor, Officer Ward
Cardinia Shire Council
My heartfelt condolences to all of Carol’s family at this sad time.
Carol’s contributions to the Officer community had a significant impact and created a legacy that will continue to inspire many in the future, including myself.
Thank you Carol for your remarkable devotion and service to community, you will always be respectfully remembered. X
What can I say about Carol. Lifetime friend of the McCoubrie family is a good start. Over the years we had many adventures together which included Overseas trips and trips around Australia. Smith’s Beach for many years was the place to be in the Summer. Our families spent many a day down at the beach with the Pipicelli’s in tow. All the young teenagers had wonderful fun. Many a card game would end in the early hours of the morning. Carol loved her games of cards and would quickly call out anyone who tried to do the wrong thing. We spent many years doing meals for the Football Club and we had lots of fun doing it. Carol loved to call the players up for their meals. She was good at it. We used to go the the pictures Friday nights at Fountain Gate and always called in at McDonalds for a cone of ice cream on the way home. So many more memories that I could mention but most of all Carol was always ready to help and would always be a friend to give you a hand if you needed it. We as a family will miss her humour and great sense of what needed to be done in this world. Thank you for the many years of friendship that you gave to us.
You will be missed in this world but we are sure that you will have Robert and Robin dancing to your wishes now.
Lots of love from Fay, Gary and Marion, Andrew Jeanette and Will.
Rest in peace Carol.
We were born 6 weeks apart. Our parents were friends. We grew up together. Many memories of all the fun and not so fun times throughout the years. We were so different in many ways, but were always there for each other not matter what. Many hours in your pool when the kids were young, then holidays at Smiths Beach. Watching our families spreading their wings. A great journey through life side by side. Will miss you heaps. Love to all the family. Judy Flynn
Carol, half of an absolutely extraordinary couple who will be missed by all who knew her. Condolences to the family.
Peter Newitt
The Officer Football Club are saddened to learn of the passing of Life Member Carol Porter OAM aged 81 years.
Carol had a lifelong affiliation with the Officer and then Rythdale-Officer-Cardinia (ROC) Football Club growing up in Officer, supporting Rob while he was playing and coaching then as a Mum when Geoff and Gavin played through juniors to senior football.
We are truly appreciative of Carol’s contribution to our Club over many decades and she will be missed by us all.
She can now be reunited with Rob.
Our deepest and most sincerest condolences go to Geoff and Jayne, Gavin and Toni, their families as well as the entire Porter and Gilbert families during this very difficult time.
Rest in Peace Carol.
The Rythdale-Officer-Cardinia FC Past Players and Officials are saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Porter OAM aged 81 years.
Growing up in Officer, Carol had a lifelong affiliation with the Officer and Rythdale-Officer-Cardinia (ROC) football clubs watching the football on Saturdays, supporting Rob while he was playing and coaching then as a Mum when Geoff and Gavin played through juniors to senior football.
In 2006 Carol was awarded a ROC FC Life Membership in recognition of her service to the Club over many years.
Our thoughts are with Geoff & Jayne, Gavin & Toni, the grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as the entire Porter and Gilbert families.
Our deepest sympathy to Geoff and Gavan and families; also to Barbara and Barry and family on the passing of Carol.
Treasure your memories of a lovely, caring lady who loved her family and her community of Officer and surrounds.
Ian has many childhood memories of the Gilbert family.
Carol, rest peacefully with Rob, remembered always.
Ian & Glennda Studd and family.
Dear Geoff,Gavin,Barb and Families
We were so sorry to hear of Carols passing.Our love and thoughts are with you all.
We have very fond memories of Younger Set and Ladies Auxiliary and Make a Wish,
we worked hard but also had lots of fun together.
A life very well lived.
Les Eddie and Narelle Fleming.
Saddened to hear the passing of Carol, sending all my love and condolences to Geoff, Gavin and family. It was such a privilege to be one of Carols carers, such an inspirational woman who achieved so much in her life, someone whom I looked up to. I will cherish the wonderful memories shared with her. May Carol rest in peace with her beloved Rob.
Sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful women who has done such a lot for her community.
Heather & Syd Bell
Friends since high school days. Goodbye Carol. You have served your community well.
It’s been great to be good friends over the many years. Rest in peace.
Carol was a wonderful, vivacious powerhouse of energy and purpose. She was a committed Liberal woman with deep care and concern for her local community, Victoria and the country. The backbone of the Berwick and Pakenham Women’s Section, she was a stalwart during my candidature in Narre Warren North election campaign in 2002. I will never forget the support she provided to me personally as well her hard work, managing volunteers, rosters and keeping me well fed. Vale Carol and Rob, such a wonderful couple. My deepest condolences to all the family.
My apologies for the memorial service. Maree (Luckins) Davenport.
Sending our condolences to all the family on the passing of this lovely lady.
from Hatch family.
Carol was an absoulte pleasure to know. I have granted many make a wish wishes with carol over the years of her volunteering with the Cardinia Casey Branch. Carol had so much pride in everything she was involved with. What an impact Carol has had to many and what a loss she will be to many. Sending love to Carol’s family and friends as the weeks and months go by. Kristy-Lee xx
Sending all my love and sympathy to Geoff, Jayne, Gavin, Toni and children and Margaret Gilbert and family and Barb and Barry Morrison and all the extended families.Rest in peace Carol with your loving husband Robert Porter. So many memories from growing up in Officer with all families. A beautiful lady can rest now. God bless you Carol Anne Porter. love from Fiona Purcell
Carol was a beautiful lady with a soul full of strength and resilience hence all of the good she did within her family, community & her legacy alongside with Rob .. It was a privilege to know her and talk with her at footy or occasions at the Football Club ..
Carol always smiling and a kind word ..
May she be at peace being back with Rob foremost and the matriarch of her best accomplishments her family…
My condolences to all the family ..
RIP Carol ..❤️❤️
So sorry to learn of Carol’s passing . Such a lovely and hard working lady (in so many ways). Sincere condolences to Geoff and Gavin and all family members. RIP. : Chris and Charlie and family.
A beautiful lady will be sadly missed. Condolences to the Porter and Morrison families. Memories will last forever. BUDGE
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