BLUE
The problem when things fade in time
Is remembering some things sublime
So when we see the colour blue
We will smile and think of you
In your daggy denims and worn windcheaters
your face and hands so weather-beaten
Your healthy laugh and wry smile
Belying cunning plans all the while
Your stories and tricks with kids still linger
Such as ‘Stumpy’ and ‘Curly’ – your special fingers
Testing if the electric fence was sound
and dropping money on the ground
Good with animals and great with kids
But [unfortunately] no Oscar for recording those vids
You tried your hand with wool and trucks
and factory shiftwork and then milk trucks
But farming was always in your blood
Something about that sweat and mud
and machinery, animals and the land
and reciprocally receiving and lending a hand
The quiet ways you generously acted
the people your character attracted
Made all the difference for us
With Mum you toiled to make things good
and provided a loving family, shelter, security and food
And humble to the very end
I’m glad you were our mentor and friend
So I’m very proud to say
that you live on in us in various ways
So whenever we see the colour blue
We will smile and think of you.
M. Conlan 2024
Michael (Mick) Conlan February 1, 2024 Port Fairy Citizens Band acknowledges the passing of respected Past President Trevor (1981 – 1984).
Sincere sympathy to Karen + family.
On behalf PFCB Past + Present Members, Russell Thomas (Pres.)
Russell Thomas February 1, 2024 Trevor was great always up for a chat about tobacco animals weather farming always with great advice . When I needed someone to check on Damien whose phone was on the blink Trevor was the one to sort it out . Then the last I spoke was after cyclone Jasper and he was full on questions about weather animals etc etc not a word about how crook he was . Going back to Port Fairy is going to be different now we are going to miss him but so happy to have the privilege of having met him . Kieran and her beautiful brood Michael the poet the most beautiful thing you wrote, Carolyn the lovely cousin we miss
Lisa whose speech was gorgeous and
Still has me giggling all of you would make Trevor very very happy , and Tim
Too …. Thoughts are with you Kieran
All my love
Lisa
Lisa OBrien January 31, 2024 “Simply the Best” is an understatement. A true gentleman who will be missed by so many people!
Our sincerest sympathies to Karen and all the wonderful family!
Wayne & Rosslyn Krause January 29, 2024 On behalf of Karen and the Conlan Tribe, thankyou for your kind wishes, thoughts, tributes, phonecalls and visits to date during this time of mourning for a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and well-loved and respected bloke.
Michael Conlan January 28, 2024 Thoughts and prayers are with Karen, Michael, Lisa, Carolyn, Tim & families. Trevor was a wonderful kindhearted family friend who will be so missed.
Geoff & Jenny knight
Jenny January 27, 2024 The Conlan Family,
Please accept our Condolences at this time.
Susan & David Rowbottom
Susan Rowbottom January 27, 2024 Sincere sympathy to all Trevor’s family and friends.
Ron & Trish Archer January 26, 2024 Condolences to Karen, Michael Lisa Carolyn and Tim and families on the passing of Trevor. Trevor was a lovely man may he rest in Peace
Love Pauline and David
Pauline Armstrong January 25, 2024 WHAT A GREAT BLOKE “THE BEST”
LOVED FRIEND , BROTHER ,UNCLE AND GREAT UNCLE OF ALL THE PORT FAIRY CONLAN’S.
BIG M’S, STEAM ROLLERS, FISHER MANS FRIENDS, ROLLIES AND BEERS.
RESTING WITH GREG, GOOD MATES TOGETHER AGAIN.
RICHARD CONLAN January 25, 2024 DEEPEST SYMPATHY ,THINKING OF YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME
june gapes January 25, 2024 My deepest sympathy goes to you and all the family, Karen. Trevor was a life-long friend to Philip, and he will be greatly missed. RIP
Sue Henderson January 24, 2024 Thoughts and prayers for Karen and all the lovely family. We’ve lost a loved friend. Love to you all.
Ian and Norma
Ian and Norma Hamilton January 24, 2024 Sincere sympathy to Karen and all the family. A true gentleman who will be missed. Michelle Arnold and family
Michelle Arnold January 24, 2024 Our sincere condolences Karen are with you and your family at this sad time.
Jim and Leeanne Bartlett
Jim Bartlett January 24, 2024 Thinking of you all at this very sad time Karen and family. Trevor was a great man, may he rest in Peace
Stephen Farley January 24, 2024 Sincere condolences to Karen & family on the passing of Trevor
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love Barnie & Norm McCosker
Kathleen McCosker January 24, 2024 Deepest sympathy Karen and family on the loss of Trevor.
Virginia and Sean Peterson
Virginia Peterson January 23, 2024 So sorry for your loss thoughts with Karen,family and friends.
Trevor had been long time family friend may he rest in peace.
Heather Hogan January 23, 2024 So sorry for your loss thoughts with Karen,family and friends.
Trevor had been long time family friend may he rest in peace.
Heather Hogan January 23, 2024 My thoughts are with Karen; Michael, Lisa, Carolyn and Tim; and all of Trevor’s family and friends at this sad time.
Trevor was a great uncle and friend.
It’s the “end of an era” of sorts with the brothers David, Peter, Trevor and Geoff all together again.
Rest in peace, Trevor.
John P Conlan January 23, 2024
