Bricknall - The funeral of Mr William James ‘Bill’ Bricknall of Bairnsdale, formerly of Swifts Creek, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a service commencing at 2.00pm on Monday (Jan. 12), for the Bumberrah Lawn Cemetery. Bricknall - William James ‘Bill’, of Bairnsdale, formerly of Swifts Creek. Passed away surrounded by his family, on 4th January 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue. Cherished father of Nigel, Romain, Damian, Tara, Denielle, Rebecca, Nat, and Rosie. Devoted Grandpa of Darcy, Stephanie (dec.), Oscar, Harriet, Abbey, Dash, Violet, and Ella. 'A gentle man that faced his final battle with dignity and courage.'