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Pam Lucas on 10 May, 2022 at 5:02pm

Yes Gary, your mother would have been proud of you as I am.
Love, Aunty Pam and family

Lauren and Mathew Nilsson on 27 October, 2021 at 9:19pm

I have been struggling to find the right words to convey how much Garry meant to me and how heartbroken Mat and I are for his family and all who knew him. I feel so incredibly fortunate and grateful to have been a part of Garry’s family life for 12 years and privileged to witness Garry in his roles as husband and father. He was the best example of unconditional love, fun and generosity. I have so many happy memories of times spent with the Dumbrell family that I will cherish forever. I have Garry and Lisa to thank for my husband and my own family. Garry started out as my boss but soon became my friend and a father figure to me. Thank you, Garry, for trusting me to care for your children, for the many adventures and experiences I shared with your family, for all of the advice you gave Mat and I during our many chats, your check in text messages to both of us, and most of all, for welcoming Mat and I into your family life. All our love to Lisa, Emily, Clare, Ben, Lucas, Paul, Rosie and all of the family.

Love always, Lozza and Matty.

Tania Plumpton on 27 October, 2021 at 1:26pm

What a beautiful service, well done to all of those involved.

My deepest condolences to Lisa, Paul, Lucas, Em, Clare & Ben, you were his world!

Keith, Gail and families my thoughts are with you all and I am so sorry for you loss.

I would not have the amazing career in the motor industry without the opportunities that Garry gave me. He changed my life, together with thousands of others. Many aftermarket consultants lives would not be what they are today (and yesterday) without him. The amount of phone calls I have received over the past week has been amazing and the love conveyed not surprising. He was a mentor to so many of us.

I will never forget the many (boozy) long lunches and many wonderful experiences that came with working for GD.

May you RIP great man and thank you for everything (big and small) that you did for me. The world is a poorer place without you.

You will be missed so much x

Tan Plumpton

Ashley Klein on 26 October, 2021 at 11:14pm

To the Dumbrell Family
My deepest condolences to you all with the very sad passing of Garry. I remember many great years with you all during the Collingwood days, and always remember Garry's passion to 'try and get a deal done'!
He, like you all, were always a pleasure to be around and no doubt he will be sadly missed.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Take care.
Ash Klein

Bourn Pauline on 26 October, 2021 at 10:06pm

Dear Lisa and family
What a beautiful celebration of Garrys life and my tears flowed for you all as you spoke about your husband, father, grandfather and the many happy times.
Love Pauline (Peck) Bourne

PUline on 26 October, 2021 at 9:59pm

Dear Lisa and family
What a wonderful celebrations of Garrys life and my tears flowed for you all throughout this service.
Lots of love Pauline (peck) Bourn

PUline on 26 October, 2021 at 9:59pm

Dear Lisa and family
What a wonderful celebrations of Garrys life and my tears flowed for you all throughout this service.
Lots of love Pauline (peck) Bourn

PUline on 26 October, 2021 at 9:59pm

Dear Lisa and family
What a wonderful celebrations of Garrys life and my tears flowed for you all throughout this service.
Lots of love Pauline (peck) Bourn

PUline on 26 October, 2021 at 9:59pm

Dear Lisa and family
What a wonderful celebrations of Garrys life and my tears flowed for you all throughout this service.
Lots of love Pauline (peck) Bourn

Vince & Joanne Montagnese on 26 October, 2021 at 7:26pm

To Lisa, Paul, Lucas, Emily, Claire & Ben, please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father. We will always cherish the memories of times spent with Garry. He was one of a kind. An unrivalled businessman who can never be replaced. RIP GD

David Parker on 26 October, 2021 at 6:34pm

To Lisa Paul Lucas Claire Emily Ben & Keith, sending our deepest condolences & love on the tragic passing of Garry. He was a generous boss & true friend to my family & I since i started work for him in 1985 at Wynns which continued enduringly.
We all had many great times with families, holidays,functions & motor racing over all those years. Thanks for the memories & good times GD until we meet again someday and do it all over again. David Angie Nick & Scott Parker.

Pauline Capan on 26 October, 2021 at 5:00pm

My sincere condolences to Lisa and all the Dumbrell family. RIP .
A very kind and generous man.

Otti Faska on 26 October, 2021 at 3:56pm

My sincere condolences to the Dumbrell family. Garry's passing is a loss to us all, personally will be remembered for his trust, time, respect and mentor-ship towards me. The greater business community and of course Australian Motorsport is better off for his contributions. Not to mention the many people he has individually supported and helped to grow personally and in business.
Thinking of you at this time.

Meg Bond on 26 October, 2021 at 3:03pm

Sending sincere condolences to Lisa and the Dumbrell family.
So many laughs, so many good times will be remembered fondly.
A lovely service Lisa. The car was very cool!
Sincerely,
Meg

Danny, Jake & Laura Reardon on 26 October, 2021 at 1:36pm

Our deepest condolences to the Dumbrell family. We have had the most amazing memories with you all and Gazza's generosity will never be forgotten. Love you lots xxx

Grant, Gael , Gavin, Justin Walker on 26 October, 2021 at 1:18pm

To Lisa, Paul and the Dumbrell Family , Our heart felt sympathy to you all. A great man that achieved many great things. Will be sadly missed. Forever in your hearts ♥️

Lauren Reardon and Paul Vandenbosch on 26 October, 2021 at 1:15pm

We've certainly lost some of the best in 2021. Sending love to the entire Dumbrell family. May your memories of Garry as a loving husband, dad and pa never fade xx

Sheryl-Lee Ragatt on 26 October, 2021 at 1:14pm

My deepest sympathy to all the Dumbrell family, GD was and forever will be remembered by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. I will be forever grateful for meeting such a wonderful man. Rest In Peace Garry you will be truly missed, you touched all our lives more than words can describe.

Ashley Thomson and Tania Baker on 26 October, 2021 at 1:13pm

Sincere condolences to the Dumbrell family for your loss. Garry was an enthusiastic and astute businessman who thrived on thinking outside the box and finding opportunities where "a rising tide lifts all boats."

He treated everyone with respect and generosity, and we appreciate that he invested his time to develop good business relationships. May he rest in peace.

Best wishes also to Audrey, Robbie and Garry’s support team.

Ashley Thomson and Tania Baker
(Tenfold Business Coaching)

Ashe Hornsby on 26 October, 2021 at 1:11pm

Goodbye, for now, Gaz. Thank you for all of your love, encouragement and support over the years. I loved listening to all of the stories and tributes, smiling through tears. All my love, light and healing to Lisa, Paul, Lucas, Clare, Em, Benny and family xo

Judy Ardley on 26 October, 2021 at 1:09pm

To the Dumbrell families,
Deepest sympathies to you all on such a huge loss.
RIP Garry
With love,
Judy Ardley

Annabel Rodway on 26 October, 2021 at 1:09pm

A very special farewell, fitting of this most special man. Your family certainly did you proud, today.

G, you will be so greatly missed.

Gavin and Nicole Crosisca on 26 October, 2021 at 12:59pm

Our deepest sympathy during this sad time of loss.
You are in our prayers, with much love from our family to yours
Gavin, Nicole, Josh, Riley and Teagan xxxxx

Gillian Flett on 26 October, 2021 at 12:55pm

Jack, you were loved. Wonderful memories held close to my heart. Sincere condolences to your family

Gabrielle Kelly on 26 October, 2021 at 12:55pm

My condolences to the families and it was a beautiful service to a truely remarkable Garry
Gabrielle & Sean Kelly 🌹❤️

Peter and Harrison on 26 October, 2021 at 12:55pm

Lovely service and a fitting tribute to a remarkable human being. RIP GD

James Bate on 26 October, 2021 at 12:08pm

My condolences to the Dumbrell Family with the passing of Garry. I am grateful for the times I had with Garry helping with architectural projects, sharing our daughters experiences at Ruyton and being part of the family association through the very close Rodway Henderson Fitzgerald Dumbrell clan. Continue your journey into the starry firmament with our blessings. James Jan and Eliza.

Glenn Dumbrell on 26 October, 2021 at 12:06pm

Sending our deepest condolences for the loss of Gary .
Love
Glenn , Lachlan and Isabella Dumbrell

Deborah McLeod Watson on 26 October, 2021 at 12:00pm

My mother, Irene McLeod worked with Garry for many years and had a wonderful friendship. My brother, Malcolm worked for Garry for a short period prior to his death and our family will always remember Garry with affection.

Gary Copolov on 26 October, 2021 at 11:40am

As the founding employee of Autobarn Garry will be long remembered by me as man of vision, dedication and passion. We would long share thoughts of business strategy and setting direction for the group. But more than that we shared many great times together away from work where his generosity of spirit and kindness came to the fore. Passion and consideration was a large part of his persona whether is was for his staff, motor racing or family. With sincere appreciation for the good times we spent together. Vale. Garry.

Nathan & Katya Stribley on 26 October, 2021 at 11:39am

To Paul, Rosie, Lisa and the entire Dumbrell family,
We offer our most sincere and deepest condolences for your loss, especially at this time. We also tip our hat to the full and dedicated life that Garry lived and know that his legacy will be carried forward for many generations to come. Few people have such an outsized impact on so many people. His courage and resilience to overcome cancer was a personal inspiration to my father during his battle and Garry's offer to connect was a true sign of his generosity, even for someone he did not know.

Jim Downey on 26 October, 2021 at 11:24am

Sincere condolences to Lisa and the whole Dumbrell family. Garry and I had dealings for over 30 years and we got to know each other very well over that time. He had an amazing life with many ups and downs, and he faced the challenges with a great deal of courage and humility. I will miss our discussions. Rest in peace, Garry. Best wishes, Jim

Danni Baggiere on 26 October, 2021 at 11:24am

My deepest condolences to Lisa and family We are thinking of you all at this most difficult time .Garry will be so sadly missed . I cherish all the fun times and sad times we have shared over the years I am going to miss that cheeky laugh ....sending love and light to you all ❤❤❤

Mary and Michael Mangos on 26 October, 2021 at 11:21am

Sending our deepest condolences to the Dumbrell Family
💛💛💛💛

James Osborne on 26 October, 2021 at 11:16am

Sending all my love and deepest condolences to the Dumbrell family. Vale Garry.

Paul Gould on 26 October, 2021 at 11:12am

My condolences to the family of a man, husband and father that loved and lived life to the full. Your perseverance through many struggles and challenges in life is an inspiration to all of us. Rest in peace.

Steven Skorobogaty (Ikaria/Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical) on 26 October, 2021 at 11:11am

Garry was a terrific, generous, cheeky and very intelligent friend and I will miss and our conversations.
Rest in peace my friend.
God bless .
Steve

Sandra Scarfe (Smokey) on 26 October, 2021 at 10:49am

My heartfelt sympathy to Lisa, Gail, Keith & the Dumbrell family
I was so sadden to hear of Garry's passing and will forever hold special memories, of my time at Wynn's & Allbrell's
I'm sure you will "rock on" in your blue crocodile skin shoes
Farewell
Smokey xxx

Chris McUtchen and Family on 26 October, 2021 at 10:48am

To the Dumbrell family,
Thoughts especially on this day and the days ahead as you all adjust to life without GD. To acknowledge my close friend PD - I know how much of a mentor/stalwart your Dad was to you and we are all here for you whenever you need a shoulder to lean on or a moment to reflect with friends. GD has left an amazing legacy and I know that he will be active in your memories, thoughts and conversations each day. Much love guys.

Rajnish Kumar Singh on 25 October, 2021 at 9:31am

Very sad to hear about Garry. My deepest condolence and support to the whole Dumbrell family. I have been blessed to work under Garry's leadership, learnt a lots of lessons in those years including him calling me in his office when I was caught speeding by Rob. One of the profound statement I got from him last was " I thought you are much better than this" which made me introspect deeply and change the trajectory of my career throwing the baggage of mediocrity and risk aversion. You were not easy to work for Garry, but you were great fun at times and most generous boss. Still remember the hugs when you were happy. I am sure people and the stewards in Heaven would definitely notice your presence. Alvida !

Sue McCarthy on 21 October, 2021 at 8:59pm

My deepest sympathy to all the Dumbrell family, so many memories from working at McEwans Saturday mornings, to card nights with you, Gail and your mates to that wonderful party you put on for Gail this year. Such a shock. Love to you all, especially Gail. Xx

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