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Chris Ditchmen

August 13, 1969 - September 14, 2020

We have created this page to remember Chris' life - in particular his eccentricities and his wicked sense of humour, but also his struggles and eventual peace. Please share your memories, photos, or sentiments here. Chris was never one for elaborate affairs, and given the current times, we felt this would...  see more

OBITUARY
In the LightAnd if you feel that you can't go onAnd your wheel is sinking lowJust believe and you can't go wrongIn the light you will find the road.            Chris Ditchmen, 1980s
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  • Tim Ayerst
    Tim Ayerst added 2 photo(s) to the memorial Chris Ditchmen:
    September 26, 2020
  • Cheryl Ayerst
    Cheryl Ayerst:
    September 26, 2020
    You were my first born and it was such a proud moment when they first put you in my arms, I fell in love immediately. You were such a placid, loving, and easy going child who never shied away from a cuddle.

    You were always so proud to be a big brother...  more
  • Tim Ayerst
    Tim Ayerst added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Chris Ditchmen:
    September 26, 2020
  • Tim Ayerst
    Tim Ayerst added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Chris Ditchmen:
    September 26, 2020
  • Tim Ayerst
    Tim Ayerst added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Chris Ditchmen:
    September 26, 2020
  • Tim Ayerst
    Tim Ayerst:
    September 26, 2020
    It’s taken me a little while to do this, so many things left unsaid, so many things left undone. I just had no idea where to begin.

    It’s been a long time since we were as close as we once were, but that doesn’t change the fact that you were always...  more
  • Patrice Forsyth
    Patrice Forsyth:
    September 24, 2020
    Chris we will all miss your smiling face so very much I clearly remember when you were born you were such a placid little man and so very easy going I had the pleasure of spending lots of time with you as a little man and clearly remember you...  more
  • Greg Holman
    Greg Holman:
    September 18, 2020 · via iPhone
    My memories of Chris have faded a little not because they were not memorable but because of my fading memory. Chris was a very likeable and fun loving person. He was always able to add some enjoyment to the Holman/Ditchman gatherings with his jokes...  more
  • Lina Holman
    Lina Holman:
    September 18, 2020 · via iPhone
    Chris, I will always remember you as that happy, polite, funny young man with an infectious smile. Forever young to me.
    You will always have a very special place in my heart as I only have fond memories of you.
    My heart breaks for your family and...  more
  • Lorilee Yeates
    Lorilee Yeates:
    September 17, 2020 · via iPhone
    We met at Gardenvale Central and he was an important person to all his class mates. I remember playing kiss chasey in the school yard and ice skating together at the Olympic Ice Skating rink. Chris always enjoyed a joke and was there to brighten our...  more
  • Sophie Drake
    Sophie Drake:
    September 17, 2020 · via iPhone
    Hi my name is Sophie, Chris and i met about 20 years ago, by chance on smith st and became firm friends , bonding over a shared love of nature, art and a certain smokable herb, he was always a safe place for me, it was so nice to have a completely...  more
  • Chris Flett
    Chris Flett:
    September 17, 2020
    I have some lovely memories of Chris the oldest of the ‘Holman’ grandchildren and nephew he made us smile and laugh at the same time , gatherings were always big and boisterous and about food and fun in that order , his cousins still talk about his...  more
  • Shenae Sutter
    Shenae Sutter:
    September 17, 2020 · via mobile
    You came to me in a dream on Sunday or I dreamed of you, I can't say which. Your face, eyes wide with excitement. Your body was replaced by what looked like the tail of a comet.
    "Girly-girl! I've finally done it! I am free!".
    And
  • Jo Ditchmen
    Jo Ditchmen:
    September 17, 2020
    Thank you
    Thank you for being my protector so I never felt anyone or anything would harm me
    Thank you for introducing me to a plethora of music I never knew existed
    Thank you for broadening my mind with your creativity
    Thank you for pushing me to be...  more
  • Kate Mohay
    Kate Mohay:
    September 16, 2020
    Dearest Chris

    I remember so fondly when you were around, it was like the circus had arrived in town. You always walked in to a room with such charisma and drew people to you. Your humour was always cheeky, your laugh contagious, and your hugs so warm...  more
  • Ted Ditchmen
    Ted Ditchmen:
    September 16, 2020
    Dear Chris
    This is the saddest time in my life. Losing you is devastating and will be heart wrenching for a long time. We have both been such a constant in each other’s life. I know now that I will not have that frequent phone call every few days, that...  more