In Loving Memory
of
Gary Edward Breen

Service
MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2024. COMMENCING AT 11:30 A.M.

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Gary Edward Breen
Passed away peacefully on
Wednesday 30th October 2024.
Aged 83 years.
Dearly beloved husband
of Sue for nearly 60 years.
Loved father and father-in-law of
Mark and Dani, Michael and Beck,
Kate and Pat, Sarah and Pete.
Big Pippa of Jessica and Stew,
Laura and Toby, Molly, Tom, Bailey,
Lucas, Sophie, Will, Annie, Maya, Peg and Angus.
Great grandfather of Pippa and Bobbi.
Son of Edward and Edna.
Brother and brother-in-law of
Glen, Margaret and Rick, Peter and Margaret,
Roger and Vicki, Judy and Bob, Tricia,
Gregory and Mary, Shane, Jackie and Robert.
Now at peace, after a courageous battle.

Family and friends
are 
warmly invited to
celebrate 
the life of Gary
at the Berwick Bowling Club,
Manuka Road, Berwick
on Monday 11th November 2024
commencing at 11.30 a.m.
A private cremation will follow.

Should you wish to send your personal condolences
to the family, please leave a message on the
“Leave a condolence” link located on this page.

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  1. Thinking of each of you as grieve the loss of your husband, father, father in law and grandfather.
    We were blessed to spend many happy occasions with Gary over the years. A fine man. Dedicated to his loving family. We send our love ❤️ and blessings
    Michele & Peter

    Michele Hughes
  2. What a blessing to have known such a gentle giant of a man who had such a wonderful zest for life. He was always so welcoming & genuine. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all as you adjust to life without Gazza in it. What a wonderful legacy he has left ♥️

    Carolyn & Paul Wynen
  3. To Sue and family. Our condolences on the your loss of a great man. We have many happy memories of our “racing days”.
    Love from John, Betty and family.

    John Sharrock
  4. Sincere condolences to the entire family. The most loving family man with the biggest heart. Fond memories of our times at Jan Juc. RIP Gary with love Denise, Tony and family. ❤️

    Denise Farrugia
  5. Mark, Michael, Kate and Sarah…. My sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. I did not know Gary very well, however knowing all of you confirms what a wonderful role model of a man and father he must have been. May he rest in peace now, watching over you with the Angels above ✨

    Jodie Sorati-Amalfi
  6. To the icon of the Breen Family. You knew you could go as your job of raising 4 strong independent adults has been mastered. To Sue, Mark, Beaver, Kate and Sarah – your loss is heavens gain.

    Vicky Wynen Craven
  7. To Sue and all Gary’s family. I remember Gary calling me Chops short for Chop Suey when Chinese food was just becoming popular. I have so many happy memories of staying with the Bentleigh Breens. I remember running into Gary in the City as a teenager and my friends asking who this handsome young man was..

    Susan Munday(nee Breen)
  8. Thinking of you Sue & Family at this sad time Gary was a great guy we have wonderful memories at Swan Hill.
    Ian & Dot Fletcher ❤️❤️

    Ian & Dot Fletcher
    • A wonderful man with a cheeky smile. Dear Pip will be sorely missed by all those who loved and admired him. Sending love and condolences x

      Grace O'Sullivan
  9. Condolences to Sue and family. Breeny, a legend at Swan Hill Football Club. Will always be revered as my best football Coach and great mate to all.

    John and Diane Martin, Swan Hill
  10. Gary, our friend and neighbour.
    Fond memories of chats in the sun, sampling and sharing “spiritual”drams, setting the world to rights on Friday evenings, disagreements about winners on the track and general funny political nonsense. You hold a place in my heart. Condolences to the Breen family and love to Sue. Margaret

    Margaret Lyons
  11. Gary you were really up there with the best that played for Swan Hill Football Club, as a Coach, Player and a terrific person. We were playing for opposite Clubs but I really admired your abilities. God Bless mate R I P.

    Lindsay Charles
  12. Sincere sympathies Sue to you and your family from Brian and Val McMillan.
    Can never forget the 5 great years of football we had together with Swan Hill Gary.
    Your right hand wingman Mickey.

    Brian McMillan
  13. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to my beautiful friend Sarah and her entire family on the loss of your wonderful father, husband and grandfather. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. May love and memories give you strength and carry you through each day and be the most wonderful gift that keeps on giving.

    Narelle Hallam
  14. To Michael, Kate and the Breen family, my deepest condolences and thoughts to you all on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Leonie and Bill Cook

    leonie cook
  15. To Sue and family my condolences I had a great 4 years playing at Swan Hill including 2 premierships wonderful man that will be greatly miss
    Campbell (Shamus as Gary me) OBrien

    Campbell O' Brien
  16. To beautiful Sue, Mark, Michael, Kate & Sarah, & the extended family. Much love to you all & thinking of the great man today. ♥️
    A wonderful ceremony celebrated by a wonderful family… love Jen & Reece (Peters clan)

    Jen & Reece O’Brien
  17. So very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. What a character. Always so welcoming to myself and Mei Su. The relationship with Petts was as significant as it was amusing. They loved getting stuck into each other. A ripper fella. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to all the Breens. ❤️

    Rob McLorinan
  18. To Sue and family. Our condolences on the your loss of a great man. One of Jack Betts’s favorite coaches at Swan Hill. The family had many happy memories of his football days. Sorry I couldn’t make the funeral.
    Best Wishes from all the Betts family.

    Gerald Betts

    Gerald Betts