Dedicated, professional
family team

Compassionate,
caring support

Serving our
community since 1983

John and Sheryl Folpp of Muswellbrook and Scone Funeral Services are a dedicated, professional family team.

Their caring, compassionate personal support is available to guide you through the planning and decision making process associated with funeral arrangements.

Their offices are located in Muswellbrook and Scone. They cover the needs of all areas throughout the Upper Hunter, including Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Scone, Murrurundi, Denman and Merriwa.

Pre-paid/pre-arranged funeral plans are also available for those who want to leave their family the gift of knowing everything has been taken care of ahead of time. A variety of memorial plaque options are available. An extensive catalogue is available to help you with ideas and decision making.

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Current Funeral Notices

GILDER: Judith (Judy) Ann Abbott

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 27th October 2027. Aged 97 years. Late of Borah, Merriwa NSW. Loving wife of John (deceased). Much loved mother to Barbie, Robbie and Mike. Loving Doda to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In keeping with Judith’s wishes, a private burial will be held. If you would like to let Judy’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.

GARDNER: Colin Bruce (Col)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 25th October 2026 aged 97 years. Late of Forster and formerly of Muswellbrook. Loving husband of Fay (deceased). Loved father of Pam and David (deceased), Helen and Neville (deceased), Gary (deceased), Neil (deceased), Cheryl and Jim. Much loved Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Great-great-grandfather. A funeral service to celebrate Col’s life will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026 in St Albans Anglican Church, 20 Brook Street, Muswellbrook NSW commencing at 2pm. Followed by burial in the Muswellbrook Lawn Cemetery, Brecht Street, Muswellbrook NSW.

In honour of Col’s love of flowers, his family warmly invites those attending his service to wear something colourful or floral as a special tribute to his memory.

If you would like to let Col’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.  The livestream of Col’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: GARDNER: Colin Bruce (Col)

MADDEN: Athol John Richard “John”

Passed away on Sunday 18th October 2026.  Late of Muswellbrook.  Aged 78 years.  Much loved husband of Brenda.  Loved father of David and Fiona.  Father-in-law of Callum.  Adored grandfather of Campbell and Connor.  Sadly, missed by all his family and friends.  A celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday 5th November 2026 in St Alban’s Anglican Church, Brook Street, Muswellbrook NSW commencing at 10am followed by burial in the Muswellbrook Lawn Cemetery, Brecht Street, Muswellbrook NSW.  If you would like to let Brenda and family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.  The livestream of John’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: MADDEN: Athol John Richard “John”

PARKINSON: Doreen Mary

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 31st October 2026. Aged 84 years. Late of Scone and formerly of Muswellbrook and Port Macquarie. Loving wife of Doug. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Jodie, Brett, Diane and Rod, Wayne and Kim. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral mass to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held on Friday 6th November 2026 in the St James Catholic Church, Brook Street, Muswellbrook NSW commencing at 10am. Followed by a private burial. If you would like to let Doreen’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.  The livestream of Doreen’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: Parkinson: Doreen Mary