Desmond Kingsley Melder
Affectionately known as "Des/Deso"
15th November 1936 ~ 26th July 2024
Des passed away peacefully on the 26th of July 2024, surrounded by his family.
Loving husband to Simone Melder for 62 years.
Father to Jeremy, David and Julian.
Father in law to Adina, Donna, Katherine, Andia and Jhing.
Grandfather to nine grand children Samara, Christopher,
Harley, Montana, Levi, Thomas, Lucy, Zaki and Zachary
and great grandfather to Winter, Flynn and Perri.
Des loved and was loved by his family and friends.
Family and Friends are invited to Celebrate Des's Life
at St Edward's Anglican Church, 59 Edinburgh Road, Blackburn South
on Friday August 9th, 2024 commencing at 11am
We kindly ask that guests attending the service bring a rose
to be placed on his coffin (Des loved his Roses)
For those unable to attend,
you may watch the service via the following link:
Password: Melder
https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/desmond-melder/
Private Cremation
6 Tributes
Elwin and Mary De Joodt
Our sincere condolences to all Desmond’s loved ones. We, Elwin and Mary have lost a loving friend. Elwin has many happy memories of time spent with Des and Simone and then young family in Sri Lanka. Our thoughts and prayers are with Simone and family. Rest in peace dear Des in God’s love.
Deanna Loos
To a true, loving, and dedicated friend Deso We have been good friends for over 60 years, it was a friendship that remained steadfast and loyal from Sri Lanka to Melb Australia. We had great times back in Sri Lanka with many a pound and pint party which moved to Melb. Your beautiful music was comparable to none. Deso, you will be missed by your beautiful and adoring wife Penny, and your loving sons, Jeremy, David and Shane and their wives and respective families. We will always love you and I will miss the good chats we had when we visited you and Penny. RIP dearest Deso.
Christobel Walles
My deepest sympathies to you and the family Simone on Desmond’s passing. I haven’t been in touch but have never forgotten you and Desmond and our wonderful years at CISIR. May his soul rest in peace. God bless you and the family. Christo
Mahendra - Late Mahinda & Bhadra at Sri Maha Vihara Rd , Pamankade - Mahendra
Uncle Desmond,
Our loving uncle at Sri Maha Vihara rd, Sri Lanka
Front of our house You were the hero to us bring imported chocolates to us when we were small used to run inside your legs when you were standing Our lovely memories on your roof top parties we still remember. Thank you for all those beautiful memories and your beautiful coloured Rose garden and your jokes, kind words. Rest in Peace uncle ! We will meet again ❤️
Margaret-Anne & Jordan (Scotland)
May Des for ever rest peaceful with his Lord. A true Christian, a good father & grandfather and very loving husband of dear Simone, this was evident in his funeral today with the eulogies & pictures ,he was so well spoken about. My condolences to his darling Simone, his beloved sons & their partners and all the grandchildren, God bless you all 🙏
Tania Hesse
Dear Jeremy, David, Julian and families,
What a beautiful service. Uncle Des would be so proud of you all.
All your eulogies made me laugh and cry, but more importantly, made me remember a past we all shared growing up. They were special days and are special memories I will never forget.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Love to you all.
Tania Hesse & Tony Armstrong ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️