State Funeral Service for The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KC
A State Funeral Service for The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KC was held on Tuesday 16 November at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne. Sir James’ family, friends and colleagues celebrated his life of service and reflected on his legacy and contributions to the Victorian community.
The Service commenced with a welcome from Very Reverend Werner Utri, Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. This was followed by a rendition of the Australian National Anthem, performed by Dr Brianna Chesser.
Sir James’ memory was then honoured by the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, followed by tributes from friends and family, including from Jeremy Gobbo KC and Allan Myers AC KC.
The State Funeral Service concluded with a requiem mass led by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, after which Sir James’ coffin was escorted from the Cathedral.
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### Sir James’ coffin was draped in an Australian flag, with a portrait of himself as Governor also on display View ‘Sir James’ coffin was draped in an Australian flag, with a portrait of himself as Governor also on display’ fullscreen
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### The Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, gave a speech honouring Sir James’ life View ‘The Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, gave a speech honouring Sir James’ life’ fullscreen
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### Mr Jeremy Gobbo KC gave a tribute on behalf of the Gobbo family View ‘Mr Jeremy Gobbo KC gave a tribute on behalf of the Gobbo family’ fullscreen
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### The audience at the State Funeral Service View ‘The audience at the State Funeral Service’ fullscreen
Live stream
The State Funeral Service live stream can be viewed below.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/e_wk6wEfFyQ?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
Updated 27 August 2024
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