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Wilfred (Bill) Cruickshank

CRUICKSHANK - Wilfred (Bill)

Died peacefully at the West Gippsland Hospital on July 1, 2026.  

Loving husband and friend of Yulene, now at rest.

Brother of Alan and Bev (both dec), Ray, Joan and Colin, Coral and Duncan, Jean (dec),

and Eddie and Sue. 

Uncle and great uncle to many. 

Loved and respected brother-in-law of Shirley and Ben, Peter, Michael and Barbara. 

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Special thanks to Dr Mano Ariyasinghe, Calvary Home Care staff including Helen, Lisa,

Mandy and Kathleen as well as all support workers including Tanya, Rose, Mel, Chloe, Sonia,

Sue, Bec and others who all became family.  Thanks also to Ashley and Bec for their home

visits which made life so much easier, as well as John (physio), and so many others.  

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A huge thank you also to paramedics Lea and Mickey, Dr Ranjala and ED staff as well as all the wonderful staff of Ward 3 at the West Gippsland Hospital.  We were so lucky to have such special people in our corner and appreciated each and every one of you. 

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Under Thy Wings

The Funeral Service for Wilfred (Bill) Cruickshank will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd, Warragul on THURSDAY (July 9) at 11am.

The cortege will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Gulwarra Heights Memorial Park, 378 Burke St, Warragul. 

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