VELLA – Lawrence (Laury)

Born Friday October 01, 1954. Passed away Wednesday April 08, 2026.

Passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at SJOG Hospital.

Aged 71 years.

Beloved husband of Nola, much-loved father of Sarah and Rachel, and father-in-law of Glen.

Cherished Pa of Emma, Chloe, Dylan and Sienna.

Always in our hearts. 

At peace now.

Funeral notice

Service

Thursday April 16, 2026 - 11:00 am

William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale

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Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mr Lawrence (Laury) Vella to be held at our Chapel, cnr High St & Murradoc Rd, Drysdale on THURSDAY (April 16, 2026) commencing at 11am, followed by Burial at Leopold Cemetery.

 

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Tributes

  1. To dear Nola and family.

    So sorry we could not be with you last Thursday. Our sincere condolences to you all upon the sad passing of Laury.

    Love from
    Jenny and Murray

    Jennifer Erwin

    April 19, 2026 1:12 pm

  2. Sorry to hear of your passing... Laury.

    My condolences to the family at this time of grief and sorrow...

    Miss the times of great chats either at work or at your place - talking about your veggie garden or woodworking.

    Thanks for the time we had together... RIP

    From
    Andrew McKnight

    Andrew McKnight

    April 18, 2026 7:08 pm

  3. Life is not measured by the years gone by, but by the deeds done WELL and the JOY that's spread.

    Lucy Colas (Vella)

    April 16, 2026 11:03 pm

  4. Dear brother Lawrence,
    You never failed to do your best,
    Your heart was true and tender,
    You simply lived for those you loved,
    And those you loved, remember.

    Life's truest happiness is found in the friendships we make, along the way.
    To dear Nola, Rachel, Sarah, Glen, Emma, Chloe, Dylan and Sienna

    Lucy & All The Wider Family.

    April 16, 2026 10:59 pm

  5. Friend of the late Rob Wood, who copied his dust extraction system.

    Condolences to Nola and family. You are in my prayers and thoughts at this sad time.

    Sue

    Sue Wood

    April 15, 2026 2:51 pm

  6. May you be blessed by pleasant woody smells, and good company. I have enjoyed both with you. It was good when your dust control system was featured in Australian Woodworking. Rest well now.
    Gregor Wallace.
    Barwon Valley Woodwrights

    Gregor Wallace

    April 15, 2026 12:01 pm

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