30 Jan 1947 - 27 Jun 2024
Tribute
… In loving memory of …. William (Bill) Thomas Babbs …
Passed away at John Flynn Hospital on 27th June 2024. Late of Ballina.
Loving Husband of Sue.
Cherished Father of Sarah, Stepfather of Kate and Jonathon,
Devoted Grandfather of Emma, Lennox, Violet and Jack.
Loving Brother of Ann, Jenny (Dec), Bronwyn, Megan, Don (Doc) and their families.
Will be sadly missed by all his relatives and mates
Aged 77 Years
Lest We Forget
The Relatives and mates of Bill, are invited to attend his funeral service,
to be held at The Richmond Chapel of Parkview Funeral Home
21 Kalinga St, Ballina on Wednesday 10th July 2024, commencing at 12.30pm.
At the conclusion of the chapel ceremony, the funeral will proceed to the
East Ballina Cemetery, War Section, Suvla St, East Ballina.
Funeral Details
Parkview – Ballina
21 Kalinga St
West Ballina NSW 2478
Time: 12:30 pm
24 replies on “BABBS, William Thomas ‘Bill’”
Am going to miss my best Mate of many years together 😢
Sad loss. An old central mate and a friend from Nambucca when he was residing there. RIP Billy.
Will be unable to make the funeral but no doubt it will be a good send off.
Mark and Annette Francisco
To our uncle Bill
Thank you for the love
Thank you for the laughter
Thank you for your service
Lest we forget
Bill was my best mate.
I first met Bill when we were both cops stationed at The Rocks police station, Sydney. I had just been transferred from Woy Woy and going through some family issues. Bill took me in and we both gelled as we were also Vietnam vets. We instantly became good mates. I was deeply saddened when I received the news of his passing. In the future I intend to visit his grave and give my respects. All my condolences to Sue and family. Bill will be deeply missed by me. See you in the after life my warrior friend. LEST WE FORGET.
Farewell Bill. Until we meet again old mate. Such a sad day for us all. Rest In Peace.
Thank you for being a great stepfather. My childhood was a happy one, & you played a huge part in that. You were a loving father, and extremely funny!
You will always have a special place in my heart & memories.
Love you Bill xx
You were a great stepfather! My childhood was a happy one, & you were a huge part of that.
Thank you for your care, love & funny times.
Love you Bill !!
I had the pleasure of working with Billy in the late 1970’s at Phillip St Police Station (no.4). He was a great bloke and a character. Often thought about Bill over the years. RIP Billy Babbs.
I too had the pleasure of working with Billy ’77-78 at No.4 (Phillip St) A good mate for a Pro, and a pleasure work with. My sentiment for his family. RIP Billy. 🙏🇭🇲🙏
Will miss you so much my big brother.
The laughs, the love, the bond we shared. Until we meet again. You will always be in my heart “Billinodrink”.
Saddened and grieving your passing Bill, brother of mine. I will miss your cheerful phone calls, laughter and also your life-long teasings. I will love you forever and look forward to meeting you again.
Anni.
Sad to hear this news. I knew Bill thru the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s ( great time in all our lives) he was a best mate of Mike (Mick) Stephens from Sydney, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour/Nambucca – Mike Stephens ( died 2008 in Lismore).
I’m sure they will have a lot to catch up on.
Take it easy. RIP Billy Babbs.
Love Joanne xxx
Rip dad will miss our chats and love you always
Dearest Billy
Once met never forgotten.
It was 17 years ago David introduced me to his mate. Always a thorough gentleman and always with a side splitting line. We are so heartbroken you have gone but you will live on in all the stories David will be reminiscing over a drink or two in your honour.
Rest in peace dear friend
Dearest Billy
Once met never forgotten
It was 17 years ago David introduced me to his mate. Always a thorough gentleman and always with a side splitting line. We are so heartbroken you are gone but you will live on in all the stories David will be reminiscing over a drink or two in your honour.
Rest in peace dear friend
Cheers to you Bill. Though it’s been some years since I last saw you, I won’t forget your smile and good humour. It was a pleasure to have known you
RIP uncle bill you will be missed very much by all who knew you.
Rest in Peace Bill. Till we meet again mate.
Sorry we couldn’t be there with you today old mate. Have many great memories of our childhood days together – the two Babbs families -six in each! Those were the days. RIP Bill.
A beautiful service.
Dear Sue,Sarah n families…
Beautiful service n deepest love ❤️ for you n Uncle Bill…YOU WERE his light in life…feeling sad for you all but I do remember that you said…’he is the life of your life ‘ and glad that you had that in in your life…xxx
I have known Bill & Sue for many, many years, Bill was always a thorough gentleman & his humour & quick wit will never be forgotten by me.It was a true pleasure to have known him. Love to you Sue & all the family at this sad time.
Our deepest condolences to Sue and Sarah and their families. We will never forget your advice to us on our wedding day, Uncle Bill. And your call to me at recruit school after I joined the Navy. Fair winds and following seas. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill, Meg and Stuey
Rest in Peace Billy.
Such fond memories of good times shared that will live on in my heart. ❤️
Love you mate 👍