Dominic’s Funeral Service will be held in the

Florey Chapel, Centennial Park

760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena, South Australia on

THURSDAY, January 30, 2025

at 12:45 p.m.

 

The Committal Service will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

 

The service will be broadcast by livestream.

Please follow the link provided above.

 

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Born 30 December 1940 – Died 23 January 2025

 

Beautiful and much loved husband of Narelle.

The best father a child could ever hope for to Paul, Brigid and Anna.

Beloved father-in-law to Nick and Matthew.

Treasured Pa to Sam and Leo.

 

Dearly loved brother of Anthony and Kym and brother-in-law of Ann.

Much loved uncle of

Kathryn and Jennifer, Kieran Lachlan and Laura and extended family

including Micky, Ben, Elsie, Rose, Bryher, Harry, Benji, Nico, Arto and Emelia.

 

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The impact Dominic made on the lives that he touched

is a wonderful legacy and a treasured lesson  to those that he leaves behind.

It is impossible to express how deeply loved and sadly missed he will be.

 

“So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we are far apart,

For every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart”.

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Marie Cameron -

I wish I could be there to farewell Dom in person. He was a dear friend of mine, a man of absolute integrity, and a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace. Much love to the family, Marie


John W Carroll -

Dear Dom Your passing has left poorer the lives of those who knew you. Thank you for your friendship. The years since 1966 when we first met in Canberra have passed too quickly. With my deepest sympathy and condolences to Narelle and all your loved ones. John Carroll Darwin


Steve Gavin -

I met Dom when I first came to Canberra many decades ago. He was a good work colleague, a nice man and a good friend. I am glad to have known him. With deepest sympathy to his family. Steve


Graham jones -

A true friend and gentleman in all respects who will be sadly missed by his many friends and Henley Beach South neighbours. God Bless you Dom and may you rest in peace. Graham and Anthony


Geoff McVeigh -

Dom Although we met late in life you became a mate. You had a hard early life, with polio, which would have twisted many people but you overcame that and became a happy person who helped others. You also documented that time for others to read. You had a good sense of humour and we had cheeky phone calls but you also were serious and offered good advice. I will always remember you as a supporter of Narelle and your family. The trip to Junee with you and Narelle is a happy memory that I treasure. Bill thought that Narelle could not have chosen better. Heather was very happy with you as well. Goodbye old mate. Geoff


Stephen Ramsay -

To me, as a new recruit to his team, Dom represented the gold standard of public service; a considerate, caring leader, and a wonderful example. Fondly remembered.


David McCarthy -

I have known Dom for thirty five years and he was my dearest friend. He was a loving husband and father and he was diligent in everything he did albeit in extremis in many respects. He had a healthy disregard for god and for politics and he had a wonderful sense of humour. He loved a good banter and when he broke loose which wasn’t very often it was extraordinary to behold and a message to cut and run for everyone within reach. Those were the times I loved him most. I give my love and condolences to Narelle, Brigid and Anna. Rest in peace Dom, dear brother.


Bruce Trebilcock -

I haven’t known you for very long, Dom, but I quickly came to respect and admire you as a wonderful person and friend, a great human being. So very humble, understated and respectful of others. You had a great sense of fun. Sorry I can’t be present to wish you well on your next journey. Bruce


Pam and Ron Edwards -

:Pam and I have just had the privilege of joining the service for our dear friend Dom. Anthony Kim. Bridget and Anna captured beautifully the many wonderful qualities of Dominic as brother father friend and citizen of Australia. We felt as if today was about a diamond called Dominic and as you moved the diamond through the light his many facets showed up in brilliant and different colours. How lucky we all are to have known this beautiful and special man As an administrative trainee in 1966 I found Dom to have a depth of character and a deep commitment to the values of justice and benevolence. At times I was overawed and wondered how I got to be in his company For me he was always wise reassuring and wryly humorous. His commitment to civil society was enduring. Dom was centred around his family and Narelle came to capture all of the warmth and love Dominic had which she reciprocated. Pam and I are deeply saddened by losing an irreplaceable friend yet out of love and loyalty to Dom we shall go on in to the light that we saw so often in his eyes. Love and respect Pam and Ron