CARLIN, John Douglas

17.07.1970 – 20.11.2025

Loved son of Eric & Norma (both dec).

Loving brother of Wendy & Murray, Garry & Sandra, Rod & Rachael, Merrin & Tony.

Loved partner of Andrea.

Beloved father figure to Matthew and Nicholas.

Proud uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Loved Poppy Johnny to Archer, Ellie, Leo and Isla.

He loved so fully and was loved by so many.

Funeral Notice

Service held Friday December 5, 2025 - 1:00pm

The Funeral Service for John will be held at Cobden Civic Hall, Victoria St Cobden, on Friday (Dec 5) at 1:00pm.


Private cremation


14 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. My condolences to Andrea-Matthew,Nicholas and Family and All the working family at the Cobden bakery.Will miss John growling at me in the morning for delivering his mail (more bloody bills) with a grin.

    Deb Clarke November 21 2025 4:55 pm
  2. Sending my condolences to Andrea-Matthew,Nicholas and Family also too all the working family at the Cobden bakery also.

    Abbey Cameron November 21 2025 5:30 pm
  3. Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss. We are thinking of you and sending love and comfort during this difficult time. John was a wonderful partner and a father figure in your boys life, he will always be remembered. Thinking also of the extended families at this difficult time.
    Darren & Andrea Clarke

    Andrea & Darren Clarke November 21 2025 6:13 pm
  4. Sympathy to all the family and friends of John. Remember him at Wando Vale school and dog trials. Will be sadly missed.
    Ethel Cowland

    Ethel Cowland November 23 2025 9:00 am
  5. Deepest sympathy to all of your families and friends as well as your bowls comrades you were a valued member of both Port Fairy and Cobden communities May you keep bowling in Heaven for many years

    Brian Taylor November 23 2025 10:16 am
  6. Our condolences to Andrea, Matthew, Nicholas and John’s siblings, he was a lovely friendly bloke and a great baker, he will be sadly missed. Rest Peacefully John.

    Jim and Toni Dalziel November 23 2025 5:41 pm
  7. Our deepest sympathy to Andrea and Family on the passing of John. Thinking of you all 💔

    Annette & Trevor Gardner November 23 2025 7:10 pm
  8. Andrea I am thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the life of John.
    No one is ever prepared to say goodbye under such tragic circumstances. Stay strong and know that you are not alone.
    I hope that as the months and years pass, you find peace in the beautiful memories you created together. John will always live on in your hearts.

    Kim Tracey November 25 2025 11:17 pm
  9. To Andrea, Mat and Nick my condolences
    The great man will be always remembered by all and especially me.
    Bowls will not be the same with out him and the chats we had about bowls I will miss deeply.
    Johnny we had some great times
    Love ya Pal

    Damian Riches November 27 2025 4:09 pm
  10. So very sorry to hear this horrible news. Sending my thoughts to all of John’s loved ones.

    Jaccob Rodda November 27 2025 8:08 pm
  11. Sympathy to you and your Family. Andrea . ❤️

    Beth Beard. November 27 2025 8:55 pm
  12. To Andrea ,Matt and Nick

    Mick and I offer our condolences to you, we are unable to attend however we send our love and support on this sad day from afar.

    Mick and Minique

    Monique Minns December 5 2025 11:42 am
  13. So sudden and such a shock. All our thoughts are with you at this terrible time.
    Rod and Susan Shepherd

    Rod Shepherd December 5 2025 12:41 pm
  14. I am so sorry Andrea to hear of John’s passing. He was incredibly important in Dad’s life for such a long time and instrumental in the success of the bakery. My condolences to you, Matthew, and Nicholas.

    Suzanne McLaren December 10 2025 9:20 pm

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