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Ian Cullen Obituary
10.6.1947 - 6.10.2018
Late of Balmain. Formerly of Rozelle and Coogee.
Beloved husband of Mary Cullen. Loving father of Matthew, Sean and Nicholas. Adored grand-father of Maro, June and William. Brother of Alan.
A funeral service for Ian will be held at 10.30am on Friday 12th October at St James Church, 173 King Street, Sydney. Afterwards a celebration of his life will be held at Balmain Bowling Club, 156 Darling Street, Balmain at 1.30pm. All welcome.
Always in our hearts.
Ian J. Arthur & Sons
All Suburbs
1800 202 110
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Susan Marie Spears
May 4, 2021
I just remembered Ian and Mary had 3 boys, I used to look after Matt and Sean when young then Nicholas came along I stayed in the house when Nicholas was born looked after Matt and Sean dear Mary was a lovely lady my heart goes out to you all
Susan Marie Spears
May 4, 2021
My regards to Mary and the boys who I looked after for many years .
Susan Spears
May 4, 2021
Dear Mary I knew you both when I looked after the boys many years ago im so sorry to hear about Ian all the best Sue spears I'm in Adelaide.
George Cauchi
April 28, 2021
I have just found out this very sad news. He was a true friend with a lion’s heart and a genuine character to compliment it. He was my barrister in a court case in 1996 and he was more of a friend than my barrister. I visited Ian again around 2014 again a few times after that.... we had a beer together and spoke about life and his beloved father who passed away. I wrote him a poem about heaven where his Dad was. He read it with a tear in his eyes... he liked it and he told me that his father told him “ not to be too hard on himself”... Ian was An honest man with humility and such simplicity when he spoke. A rugby union fan and after he decided to stop smoking, I visited him again... his face glowed with health.
He had a great smile and so proud of his grand son, and wife... proud and happy.
May the Lord Jesus reward him with the same rewards that he rewarded others. I know that he deserves the best as Jesus is himself “ humble and meek”. Ian was that and truly intelligent and smart.
From a worldly perspective I miss his genuine friendship . Still cannot believe it. My sincere sympathies to his wife and his boys and grandchildren.
Ian and family are in my daily Divine Mercy prayers.
What a soul. Xxxx
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Trishaa Perrin
August 14, 2019
I have just discovered this sad news. Ian was my brothers friend at uni Michael Moran. Ian visited me with Michael in hospital when I was 13 smuggling my poodle in a bag for a visit much to the horror of the nurses. I am now 64 years old and have never forgotten his kindness. Much love my friend. Trishaa Perrin nee Moran.
merryl lewis
November 27, 2018
He was my special friend.
A & S Mizdrak
November 12, 2018
Condolences to family, may he rest in peace
Graeme Holland
November 7, 2018
Ian,
You were my best friend and greatest allie in times of need. I will miss you so much brother.
Graeme Holland
merryl lewis
October 17, 2018
Mary and your boys. Matt and I so sorry to hear this devastating news. I will call you. Love Merryl
Photo 2 from the funeral booklet
Daniel Hanna
October 14, 2018
Photo 1 from the funeral booklet
Daniel Hanna
October 14, 2018
Vanessa Finlayson
October 12, 2018
A true gentleman, with an unforgettable laugh, you will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Cecil Featherstone
October 10, 2018
Ian you were a wonderful man to have known and worked for always obliging and helped when ever needed may god bless you ian.
Geoffrey Hatfield
October 10, 2018
Condolences from Geoff & Rosemary Hatfield, Christchurch, New Zealand
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