Streaming of Funeral Service
After watching the service online, if you can leave a guest message to let the family know you have joined into the service, that would be greatly appreciated.
This service will have a password applied once edited (normally within 3 to 5 days following the service), you will then need to contact the family for the password to access.
Following the service, the footage will be posted and you can watch at a later time if you were unable to watch at the time of the service.
Dearest Marie, Kim, Karen and Jo Stella’s beautiful children, it was a privilege to share this time with you and all your loved ones in celebrating Jo’s life and her amazing journey. Jo Stella learned so much from her Mum with cooking, gardening and loving her family and friends She had the exuberant spirit and enthusiasm of her dad.
May the beautiful memories remain and in time, the pain to ease, knowing you gave her all that is so precious in being part of an amazingly warm and caring family.
Our love, Kevin and Sue Wilson and all our family
Thank you for the opportunity to feel as though I was actually at the beautiful celebration of Jo Stella’s life.
Heartfelt sympathy to her Mum, Marie, her sisters Kym and Karen, and Angela, and to her family of 4 and to her many friends.
Jo Stella’s journey was truly amazing, touching so many people along the way.
With love and special thoughts at this saddest of times,
Meredith Stafford ❤️
Many thanks for the opportunity to be able to watch such a beautiful reflection and tribute to Jo who was so special, so loved and so admired by so many. Heartfelt condolences to Marie, all family members and to everyone who loved Jo and regarded her as a dear friend.
So grateful for the streaming. Couldn’t help but feel, always, that we were in the presence of a special being when Jo arrived for singing. With love and condolence from Sylvia
Such a privilege to watch this celebration of Joanne’s life and hear the way she has impacted so many lives. The tributes, the stories, the memories, the songs, the whole service made such a fitting farewell for a special lady.
Deepest sympathy to her family, friends and all who loved her.
Marie, Kym, Karen, Angela, and her four children – I simply can’t comprehend the grief, pain and loss you must all be experiencing. I hope you can find comfort knowing that she is now at peace, perfect peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all – so sorry I couldn’t be there.
Much love, Susan xx
So much love from us to you…
She was a beautiful effervescent soulful woman your Mum, my heart aches for your loss and for your precious hearts… there are many of us that know that pain and stand with you. Feel it all!
Thank you for sharing the service with us. It was amazing to hear and see all those beautiful amazing details of her life.
Love, Meg, Trevor, Ethan & Xavier xxxx
So glad to be able to share in this celebration of Stella Jo’s life and to hear so many memories. Happy memories for me of singing with Jo. My heart goes out to all her family and close friends.
Thanks for streaming the service today. Fond memories of singing with Jo and wearing her lovely aprons over the years with the CHATwarblers
Dear Marie, our love to you and all your family. A beautiful, honest service, so moving. Joanne was an amazing person and will be missed by so many. Take care.
Love from John Mc Inneny and Linda
Beautiful honouring, so much love, grace and beauty present. Love to Claudia, Sam, Dom and Ziggy, holding you all. A bright shining star she was. Grateful for the opportunity to be with you and witness the Castlemaine community and the family and friends honour your beautiful mum. So much love from Andrew and I in NZ.
Dearest Stella Jo, I give thanks for your strength, generosity and creativity. I was lucky to meet you at School for Social Entrepreneurs and continued to share life beyond our graduation. Deepest sympathy to Stella Jo’s children, and nearest and dearest. You will be greatly missed. Love Liz
Such a big smile and a big hearted woman….A great light in the community. May you, her family and friends there be held in your grief. With much love…. Vale Jo Stella. Deb
Sympathy and condolences at this saddest of times— A special tribute to Joanne.
A fitting farewell for a beautiful lady and wonderful mother. Ziggy’ s rendition of Blue Moon was a tear jerker. Condolences to the Doolan and Clifford families.
Dear Sam, Dom, Sigrid, Claudia and the rest of Stella’s family. Thank you for sharing today. Sending much love to you all from Queensland, Lisa & Gen xx
Dear Marie,
What a wonderful service. Your daughter was a truly remarkable lady.
May she Rest In Peace. God bless you and your family.
Joe Farrugia
A beautiful service for an extraordinary woman with a life well lived. Rest peacefully dear Stella Jo
thank you… I have already gone to weep and remember at Stella Jo and my special so ancient redgum, I shall go tomorrow again… and again… and again… Carol, she called me CaSandra… only person who ever has
We send our love to you all.
Farewell dear Stella Jo. Much love – Claire
Such an overwhelming, beautiful and heart felt service for Joanne.
Sending you all my love and sincere condolences
May she Rest In Peace
Margie Campbell ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special service. May her smile surpass her struggles, may her big heart continue to fill yours every day. Garth, Claudia, Dom, Sam and Ziggy our thoughts, strength and love are with you all.
What a beautiful service. All my love to you Claudia, and your whole family. I have fond memories of the Bowden St house and your mum’s giant smile, and my folks visiting Sheer Drop. Love xxxxx
Deep Love to you sister. You have left a huge space that still carries your huge heart. Big Katherine hugs.
A woman of depth and beauty. Jo gave the world gorgeous children who will honour and live with Jo’s heart for the rest of their lives. Many happy memories together flood my mind today RIP Jo xxx Kristen
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. Sorry I couldn’t be there. Much love Natalie (James)
Grateful you have provided this livestream of the Celebration of Stella’s life.
Sending love to you all, Carol