Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.  Aged 81 years.  Late of Sydney and formerly of Merriwa and Mudgee.  Loving husband of Kim.  Much loved father of Simone, Rachel, Venessa, Matthew and Liam.  Adored Poppy to all his grandchildren.  Dear brother of Denise.  Sadly, missed by all his family and friends.  A funeral service for Ian was held on Friday 12th July 2024 in St Anne’s Catholic Church, 9 Vennacher Street, Merriwa NSW followed by interment in the Merriwa Lawn Cemetery, Flaggs Road, Merriwa NSW.  If you would like to let Kim and family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.  The livestream of Ian’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: O’KEEFE: Ian James