FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025. COMMENCING AT 1.30 P.M.
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Dorothy “Dot” Ethel Pidgeon
31.08.1934 – 23.11.2025
91 Years Young
Loving Mother of Bill, Stuart, Marika.
Loved grandmother of Bradley & Dean.
Reunited with Dad.
Your love will never fade xxx
Dear Mum,
Even though you are no longer here with me,
you have left me with the beautiful memories.
Thank you for always loving and guiding me.
You gave so freely of your love and generous care and
you are still with me, by my side and deep within my heart.
Always loved, always missed. Until we meet again,
Your loving son, Bill xxx
Mum is no longer with me, but the love
she gave me and the lessons she taught me,
will stay with me forever. Goodbye Mum,
Love Stuart xxx
Mum, you’ve given me the gifts that matter most.
As a mother you have shaped my life and made me the person I am.
Your strong sense of values, of fairness, of right and wrong are all part of me.
My outlook on life, my sense of humour, my interests
and my talents, I can see you in them all.
It makes me happy and proud to know that the
qualities in you I love and admire so much are part of me.
If I could take all the love, respect and gratitude
I feel and wrap them up in pretty paper, If I could take all the
memories we’ve shared and tie them together with ribbon and bows…..
My gift could never be as wonderful as the gifts you have given me…..
A happy childhood, a loving family, a good home
and life itself. Mum, you are always with me, in my
thoughts, in my heart and in the very fabric of my life.
I love you, Mum. Missing you.
Your Loving Daughter, Marika xxx
Our Nanny.
To us she was a steady hand and a gentle voice,
the keeper of our stories and the heart of our family.
We miss her conversations and banter about the Supercars,
calls and recipes. Her lessons will be with me always.
With love and gratitude,
Brad & Dean xxx
Our beloved Nanny,
You will missed and remembered. So many joyful times
we had together. I will miss my peanut butter
sandwiches chopped into four. Now you are together with Pop.
Lots of love Nanny,
Dean xxx
A Funeral Service for
Dorothy Pidgeon will be held at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home
190 Princes Highway, Pakenham on
Friday 5th December 2025
commencing at 1:30 p.m.
A private family burial will follow.
Should you wish to send your personal condolences
to the family, please leave a message on the
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Sending my deepest condolences to the whole family on this sad occasion. My thoughts are with you.
Dear Shane. Thank you for your kind words for the loss of our dear Mother & Grandmother. Marika & family
Dear Marika, and family
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
The loss of such a significant figure in your life is never easy.
Sending love and strength to you all at this time
Dear Donna. Thank for your kind words and thoughts. Losing as you say a significant figure is a hurt and heartbreak beyond words.
Marika and family – sending my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dorothy
Sara, thank you for your condolences and kind words. How special you got to meet mum and be part of our conversation and memories for the last 36 years. My family and I take comfort from those that have reached out to us during our grief
We first met Dot when we moved in next door nearly ten years ago. From the very start Dot was a lovely and friendly neighbor, interested in our wellbeing, with lots of helpful advice about our neighborhood. She was so kind she always brought around a bag of treats for the kids at Christmas and their birthdays and was the first neighbor we’ve had that treated us like family. Dot was like having an adopted nanna for a neighbor. We will always remember Dot for being so kind, and thoughtful, treating us like extended family, and will miss her beautiful, kind, and loving presence in our lives. Our thoughts and prays go to Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad and Dean. Suzy, Benjamin,James and Amelia.
Dear Suzy & family. Sharing your journey of friendship and kind words about Mum was truly touching. Mum had so much time you for all and you were truly such a kind neighbour. Bringing her treats and eats and helping her when we were to far away to do so.
Myself, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean thank you so much you a wonderful tribute and being such a kind & caring person. You cared for Mum as if she were your own.
To Marika and family. Condolences on the passing of your mother. May you find comfort in the memories of a wonderful life you shared together.
Dear Barb. Thank you for fir supportive condolences. We truly had some wonderful times with Mum. Those memories we will cherish. Marika & family
We at Sunassist loved dear Dottie ,
Such a beautiful lady ,
We will miss you dearly Dottie ,
Love Carol and everyone at Sunassist
Carol. The Sunassist crew truly gave mum such enjoyment. She surely missed those outings. Thank for your kind words and sharing those wonderful days with mum and the phone calls. She loved hearing from you all. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean
Condolences to the family Ienjoyed doing dots lawns and gardens spent more time talking than working she was a wonderful lady glad I got to know you
Neil, thank you for your kind words and condolences. Nothing was too much trouble and she really did have the best looking home on the lot. Thank you for your help when it came to sadly moving. A big job I couldn’t have done without your help. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean
Our wonderful straight talking “Dot”, you always told it like it was. At one of our dinners you asked me if it was okay to have a beer instead of a wine, not a problem I said I’ll have one with you, from then on you gave me a glass to bring each month so you could get a better grip on your drink. You were determined not ever to be left behind .You made lots of friends at Mildura Vision Australia, everyone was delighted to see you at our 2024 paddle boat Christmas party, lots of smiles and happy memories,we will all cherish. We will all miss your cheeky smile and one liners. Go in peace Dot knowing that the magpies have moved up to my place and I am now feeding them, on your behalf. Rest in peace our forever friend Dot.
In our hearts forever
Staff, Volunteers and clients of Mildura VA
Dear Janice and all at Vision Australia Mildura. Thank you for sharing your memories of Mum and kind words. She had such a wonderful time in the many outings she joined. Always up for a good time, quick wit and a laugh.
She loved returning for a surprise catch up for Christmas 2024. Its a shame VA branches don’t take a leaf out of Mildura’s book. I’m glad the magpies moved into yours, but she also managed to encourage 2 to make their home here and now 2 has become 4 as their babies now know where to come. I can barely get out the door to work without feeding them. Mince and sausages got added to the shopping list.
Thank you again for being there for Mum and our family. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad and Dean
Thinking of you all on the passing of your much loved Mum.
Dot was a much loved friend of the Gilbert, Morrison and Porter families for a very long time.
Many happy memories of times spent together in Officer.
Love to all
Barb and Barry xx
Thank you Barb & Carol for your kind words. We have fond memories of our early Officer days with the Gilbert, Porter & Morrison families. Thank you for being part of Mums celebration of life. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean
Bill, Stuart and Marika My association with Dot spans 87 years. We shared our childhood and teenage years together and later in life kept a friendly and wonderful period of contact. i have so many wonderful memories of our relationship and I will miss her very much. Wonderful memories of a wonderful woman. Lou Russell.
Dear Lou. Thank you for your condolences and kind words. I’d love to touch base more on your memories over the last 87 years. Mum often spoke of your phone calls. We understand you couldn’t be there physically to celebrate her life, but we knew you were watching from home and your thoughts were with us. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean
fond memories of an aunty that gave me good advise that I carried all through my life thank you Aunty Dot for all your wisdom
Dear Cuz. Thank you for your kind words and memories of Mum. Such great times we had together as families. Her wisdom and words of guidance will live with us all. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean
Our deepest sympathy to Dot’s family on the passing of your loved Mother.
We have known Dot for many years when in Officer; Ian and his mates often visited there. Also your parents would visit mine in Pakenham.
I remember when Dot ran their Fruit Shop in Main street Pakenham. We have many happy memories of visits at Lakes Entrance, too.
A much loved friend of the Cornwall and Studd families.
Treasure your memories of a loving Mother.
Love to you all, from Ian & Glennda Studd
Dear Ian & Glennda, thank you for your shared memories. I’d love to hear more of those early days. We appreciate your attendance too. Kind Regards Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean Pidgeon
Our sincere condolences dear Marika and family. Dot was an inspiration to us in many ways. Loving regards.
Thank you Servaise & Christelle for you message and attendance. Mum would have certainly asked what did she do to deserve this. I have certainly been blessed with your kind words and support. My family thank you enormously. Marika. Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean Pidgeon
Our deepest sympathies to Marika and family. You’re in our thoughts as you all go through this tough time. Sending big hugs, Corissa, Tanya, Sophie and Joan
To my awesome team. I had no idea until it was mentioned you were watching online. That really touched my heart you did this. You have been amazing with your support and kind words. Listening to me & observing my tears. Stepping up when short staffed as I grieve. My family and I sincerely thank you. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean Pidgeon
Dear Marika, thinking of you and your brothers at this time. May you all find peace and joy in the special memories of your Mum.
Jennifer xo
Thank you for your kind words & thought for myself & my brothers. I was especially touched that so many work crew watched. Meant a lot. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean Pidgeon
In this time of loss, may you find strength in the memories of your beautiful Mum and comfort in the love and caring that surrounds you.
Narelle xx
Dear Narelle, thank you so much for your kind words and support in such a loss. We have been surrounded by love and support and myself and my family appreciate this enormously. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean.
My deepest condolences to you all. Apologies I couldn’t be with you in person today but was able to watch it via live stream, a lovely farewell. I will miss our yearly Christmas phone catch up. Regards John Hicks
Dear John, we’d have loved to have seen you but fully understand. Thank you for your kind words. It was indeed a good celebration of life. We miss her greatly. Marika, Bill, Stuart, Brad & Dean Pidgeon
Thank you for the things we did together a happy wonderful lady, thinking of the family at this time will be sadly miss from rosie
Rosie, thank you for your kind words. Mum had some absolute fun times with you and others at Vision and shows you attended. She had a lot of time for you Rosie.
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