Father James Francis Staunton
28/12/1930 - 03/11/2025
Born Westport, Ireland 28/12/1930 Died Melbourne, Australia 03/11/2025 Much loved Parish Priest of Holy Redeemer Oakleigh East and St. Lukes Blackburn South Died peacefully after a short illness Missed by many. In God's care "God be good to him"
Requiem Mass of Fr James Francis Staunton will be offered at St Luke's the Evangelist Catholic Parish, 46 Orchard Gve Blackburn Sth on Thursday 13 November 2025 at 10:30am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for burial at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy Springvale at 12:45pm. Rosary will be recited at the church on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 7:30pm.
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The burial will also be Webcast live at 12.45PM and can be viewed by selecting the “Committal Webcast” button below.
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Rosary: 12/11/2025 7:30 pm
Funeral Mass: 13/11/2025 10:30 am
Burial: 13/11/2025 12:45 pm
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