FREDERICK GEORGE "FRED" LUSTED

A larger than life, happy and friendly man, I can remember his stories that were pretty amazing for a young 20YO when I first met Fred; the steamers carrying meat from South America and the bars of New York come to mind.
My sincere condonlences to the whole family, especially Gwen and Marcia.

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family Bronwyn.

Thanks to everyone that sent the following messages & thoughts.

Kathy Steele: I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed away but what a beautiful way to go in the arms of a women he loved and with the family close by. It was wonderful to see yourself and your mum and dad at the reunion. So many wonderful memories and don't they all flash back instantly the moment you see a face. Even now I think of your Dad as the big burly guy, big strong stomach. the picture of strength and vitality, fabulous skin and happy personality.
It is important for you to remember the great times and the many happy memories to get you through this time of grief.
My love to all the family, remember me to them, I'll be thinking of you on Thursday but I'm afraid I will not make it down there.
I will email and phone my family. Take care. Love Kathy xx

Kaye (Singleton) and Mark Williams: Our sincere condolences, during this sad time.Our thoughts are with you.

Kerry Loader ( Moody): So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Pass on our sincere sympathies to you and your family

Ann Terese Spencer/Dew: So sorry take care and yes your very lucky to have had him for so long. But he's your dad so it's never easy to say goodbye xxannterese

Pam Skeates ( White): Sorry to hear of your loss

Winsome Anderson: Heartfelt sympathy to your mum and you youngsters. I remember your dad well. Its never easy no matter what age. Love to all.

Carmen Jones Connolly: My thoughts are with you all too Bronwynn....

Cherie Burgess: Sorry for your loss Bron, it doesnt matter how old you are it always feels like your dads little girl..

Jenny Partridge: Best Wishes to your family...... Thinking of you ( e-card )

Terri Grainger ( Kennedy ): Thinking of you and your family Bronwynn

Sharon Alana Malcolm: sorry to hear about your dad bronwyn...wonderful he had such a good life and with your mum to the end...

Coral Morley-Lynn: Sorry to hear about your dad , hope you are all together at the moment and are ok, deep sympathies, Coral

Fay O'Toole: So sorry to hear about you Dad Bronwynn, would love to make it but i have an appointment that morning,would love to catch up with Marcia and you all,sending you all my Deepest Sympathy and hope all goes well for you.

Toni Valentine (Gauci ): So sad to hear of your dads passing, deepest sympathies to you and your family, Toni. xx

Stella (Rowlands) & David Teece: Sue (David's mother) just told us that your father had passed away Bonnie. Please accept our deep sympathies.

Chrissy Moffatt Capararo: Me too Bonny.. thinking about you ?

Brian W Steele: Here a little story about your dad and I. When I was 12 y old I was staying around your place for a few days for some reason.
I was out the back yard doing some chin-ups in front of all you girls . I think I could do about 6, and you dad said I should be able to do 1 for each year old I was.
Well, I had to then practice a bit, and in a couple of days I showed your dad I could do 12. He made me feel good about it, and I was so proud of myself. Something I will never forget.
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We wont forget him either.

I believe that my brother was so right when he said in the eulogy that our father is not gone, he lives on in all of us, in our sayings and our actions. And when my sister said that as a child he was never allowed to play with the village boys, and he finally got to play with the village boys when he went to Boambee Gardens Retirement village, it is something that will remain in my mind forever.
We are overwhelmed by the number of people that attended our Dad's funeral and we have been told by many that it was the best funeral they have ever attended. It was a happy sad day. Thank you to all for making it a great farewell.

Love doesn't end with dying,
Or leave with the last breath,
For someone you loved deeply,
Love doesn't end with death.
Say not in grief “He is no more”,
But live in thankfulness that he was.

Love you forever, my Dad.

Thanks so much to all those who attended Dad's funeral, sent cards and flowers, and paid their respects; we were overwhelmed by the number of people who sent their condolences.

Thank you to all those who came from near and far and filled the hall for Dad's funeral. Also a special thanks to all those who helped behind the scenes to make the day so special.

Our sincere condolences to Fred's family. A true gentleman and family man, whose stories and opinions we truly enjoyed and respected.