BURNS, Mervyn James

Born on March 13, 1947. Passed away January 1, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, aged 79.
Beloved brother of Bill, Graham (dec) and Lindsay. Loved uncle of Melissa, Mathew, Leigh (dec), Steven, Tracey (dec), Hope, Christopher, their partners and children.
Our sincere thanks to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for their dedicated care and attention towards Mervyn during his last journey.

R.I.P

Gone Fishing

Funeral Notice
Merbein Lawn Cemetery 403 Wentworth Road, MerbeinView Map

Family and friends of Mervyn are respectfully informed a graveside funeral service will be held in Mervyn's honour at the Merbein Cemetery, Wentworth Road, on 19 January, 2026, at 10:00am.

Tributes
  1. True gentleman sadly missed condolences to all his family and friends

    Barb January 5, 2026
  2. The man who had one of the fastest Monaro’s in Mildura in the 60’s, I will miss you cousin as you were one of natures true gentlemen & a lovely man.

    Sincere condolences to Merv’s family & friends from Dean Harris & family.

    Richard Dean Harris January 6, 2026
  3. I smile when I think of Merv. A kind and gentle soul who loved a joke. Grateful for the many happy memories of times spent together. Condolences to all those who loved him from Jenn Mullane & family.

    Jenn Mullane January 6, 2026
  4. A fellow member of the Red Cliffs Musical society Inc now Musical society Mildura Inc so much fun I had with Merv on stage. In many Musical Comedy shows, very fond memories, Rest in peace now Merve,my sincere condolences to the Burns Family. at this Sacred Time.

    Robert (Bobby)Capp. January 15, 2026
  5. A great friend and mate. Condolences to Bill and Lindsay. Sorry that circumstances stopped us from attending the funeral

    Wayne & Merilyn Polden January 19, 2026