MAFS expert Mel Schilling dies aged 54
Mel Schilling, beloved MAFS relationship expert, has died aged 54 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8. 2025 ,92 years of age.
Born in Ballarat on February 5 1933 to Ron and Elsa Hearn. Loved sister of Ron (dec) and Wendy (dec )
Dearly loved and loving mother of Richard and Peter; cherished Nannie to Charlotte, Oliver, Will, and Brigitte. Mother-in-law to Cathy and kindred spirit to Penny; aunty to Elizabeth, Carol, Michael, Amanda, Cathy, Susie, and Andrew.
The family would like to thank Mum’s caring and dear friends at St Mark’s College, Port Pirie for a very happy and fulfilling 18 years with the students, staff and clergy.
A gentle, kind, and generous life, beautifully lived and celebrated with many cherished friends.
She is deeply missed and will forever remain in our hearts.
“I expect to pass through this life but once…. if, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to my fellow human being, let me know now. Let me not defer it, nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” Edmund Courtenay
In accordance with Betty’s wishes, a private family only service will be held.
Donations in lieu of flowers to St John of God Foundation, https://www.stjogfoundation.org.au/donate-now
Funeral by : Pat Cashin Funerals
Phone number : 035333...
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