A funeral service will be held in Queenscliff to honour and celebrate the life of a firefighter who spent his time supporting his community.
Tim Monahan joined the CFA in 1969 and was a member of the Wallington Fire Brigade until his death on 29 January at the age of 72.
Mr Monahan died surrounded by family, leaving behind wife Jill, daughters Cassie and Bridget, and son John, who is the current Wallington Fire Brigade captain.
Wallington CFA members shared their “great sadness” on Mr Monahan’s death in a Facebook post.
“He has been a member of the CFA for 42 years. In this time, he held various roles and positions, to ultimately captain the Wallington CFA for eight years,” they said.
“He was an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and competent Fire ground leader, travelling to many parts of Victoria and other states to fight fires.
“He trained and mentored many of the current officers and fire ground leaders in the Bellarine Peninsula. Tim will be missed greatly by Wallington and the wider CFA.”
Mr Monahan also served and participated in several groups, including the Bellarine Group, Queenscliff Bowling Club, and Queenscliff Football Netball Club.
A funeral service for Mr Monahan will be held at St Aloysius on 34 Stevens Street in Queenscliff from 10.30am on Monday 9 February, with the burial taking place at Point Lonsdale Cemetery.
The family has invited everyone back to Queenscliff Bowling Club, CFA members encouraged to wear their station outfits and medals.
