STIRRAT, Vaughan (née Bildstien)

Dearest Auntie Vaughan, such wonderful memories & great times growing up and spending a fun & joyful 21 years together with our love of ELT & theatre. Reunited with uncle Roger now, rest peacefully. Your loving niece Benita

To Kay, Brett and Families,
I so wish I could be there in person to celebrate your beautiful mother’s life.
I will never forget how supportive she was to Mum and Dad throughout their lives.
Thinking of you all xxx

A stalwart in the cultural life of Mildura over so many years. Friend, colleague and fellow musician with my mother. Fondly remembered. Condolences to her family.

Here in the stillness
Of this thin place
The breathless beauty
Of her music
Lives on in Jesus,
As does she.
– In Jesus love – Geraldine x

A lovely lady. Fond memories of fun family times, under the vines & on the sandbars. Best wishes to the family.

The Rowse family.

Sympathy to the Family

I have happy memories of Mrs Stirrat, as she will always be to me. In 1970, I had to get from Yelta to Mildura High for Year 12; every day, I travelled with Mrs Stirrat when she went to and from Irymple Tech (I think). She was such a force for good, a positive role model and lovely lady.

To Vaughan’s family,
Passing on my deepest condolences to you on the passing of Vaughan. It was an honour to have been part of her care for many years.

For years Vaughan and I shared the second row, left hand side pews at St John’s Merbein.
I missed her lovely presence when we shifted to St Margaret’s, Mildura.
My thoughts are with Vaughan and Roger’s family at this special time.
Love from Judith and Kevin Green

Our love & prayers are with Kay & Norm, Brett & Jo & all of Vaughan’s family. What an amazing legacy she has left with u all. 💕 Colin & Bev Davis.

Sincere condolences.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Antonette & the team at Mildura Arts Centre.

Jesus and the heavenly choir will rejoice that you have joined their ranks.
Condolences to the family.
Noeline and Brad Bates

Our Precious Vaughan, who was selfless, A good friend who is treasured in my heart and my daughters, whom she taught violin. She became a big part of our family a decade ago. She wasn’t only teaching music, she would pick up my youngest daughter, Naomi, from school and take her home for a lesson. Whenever we hear a violin play, we think of her thanking God for what she passed to my daughters. Her music hasn’t stopped; it’s going around into the hearts of every listener. I will miss you, Vaughan, but am fully assured that we will meet again.
Mary, Elizabeth and Naomi Hender

Vaughan you were an amazing lady and I was lucky enough to spend some good times with you and Roger. Having Brett as my brother in law, although more like a brother allowed me to expand my friendships with you and the rest of the family.
Rest in Peace Vaughan, it was a pleasure knowing you.

Such a wonderful and accomplished musician, who shared her gifts as musical director and conductor for Electric Light Theatre for several years when I was in the cast and production team. I will forever remember how she taught the cast to sing “I’m sitting – WAIT! – on top of – WAIT! – the woooorld…”. Her remarkable ability to teach a cast of 70 youngsters to confidently sing 30 or more songs in a mere three months with very few of her characteristic eye rolls speaks to her virtues of patience, and dedication to the craft. I am blessed to have been lucky enough know her.

Oh. How many wonderful ELT rehearsals and shows did she celebrate? Vaughan was a wonderful maestra and we were well served through her musical guidance, patience and expertise. Sorry to hear of her passing.. Condolences to all family and friends. She was probably many things to friends a d family but for many of us then youngsters, she was a wonderful musical gifted guide. Speedwell Vaughan. 💖💖💖

So many happy memories of wonderful Eisteddford years.
Your love and gift of music will always live on.
Love Barb