In Loving Memory of

Elaine Duyvestyn

25th May 1950 - 14th June 2026

Elaine Joy Duyvestyn’s story starts on May 25, 1950, when she was born in Australia to parents Harry and Betty Howson. When Elaine was 23, she married her husband, Arnoldus Jozef Duyvestyn. Elaine became a mother to Wayne, Paul, and Neil. She went on to work as an administrator and made her home in Cranbourne, Victoria. Elaine is loved by family and friends alike. She will be missed and always remembered. We encourage you to help keep her story alive by sharing a memory or reflection.

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My condolences to all of Elaine’s family and friends. Elaine was a kind and loving lady. I’m sure everyone will have a lifetime of beautiful memories to get through the hard days that will come.
Love to you all.
Jane, John and family. xoxo

JV
Jane Vanderhorst Jul 01, 2026 04:46 PM

What an amazing woman. I have such fond memories of her. There will be a piece of heart broken for all who knew her. Sending much love and strength to all her family. ❤️

DC
Debbie Clunes Jul 01, 2026 11:56 AM

Dear Nol, Wayne, Paul and Neil and partners and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your mum. She and I have spent time together at various stages in our adult life. She and I met when we were protesting and arguing with Cranbourne Council to build the Clarendon Street Kindergarten. Wayne and Bronwyn attended kinder together there. She was strong, fierce and determined and I appreciated her so very much. Then we joined forces somewhat when myself and Bronwyn and Steven started playing softball at Cranbourne and then again with Mlebourne Wingers and again with Vicsens. I am sad she has gone but that is nothing compared to how you all feel. The service for her today told her story beautifully. kindest regards Jenny Cole

JC
Jenny Cole Jul 01, 2026 11:34 AM

My deepest condolences to Elaine's family & friends.
Elaine was a bright light in the world for all she met, may she rest in peace.

CH
Callie Hayward Jul 01, 2026 10:38 AM

Thanks for the softball community you created at Fawkner Park. It was great fun to be part of. Rest well Elaine.
Condolences to the Duyvestyn family - thanks for sharing Elaine and your lives with the community.

KF
Khay Fong Jul 01, 2026 10:26 AM

Condolences to the Duyvestyn Family.
May the coming days and years give you comfort in knowing how loved you all were by Elaine
And she knew how loved she was by her whole world being her family and friends.
Thankyou also Elaine to your service to the game we all love xo

NJ
Nathaly Johnston Jul 01, 2026 09:56 AM

Thank you, Elaine, for your many years of dedicated service and contribution to our sport. Your commitment and impact will be remembered by many. My condolences to Elaine’s family and friends.

AB
Angela Broadbent Jul 01, 2026 09:36 AM

I am so very sorry for the great loss of your wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, Elaine. She was such an incredible and kind woman who always made me feel welcome within your family. I have so many fond memories of her and of how much she loved her family. I will never forget her smile and warmth.
She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Sending you all strength, comfort and peace during this incredibly hard time.
Rest in Peace, Elaine.

ED
Emily Derix Jul 01, 2026 08:39 AM

Memorial Service


Venue: Mornington Green
Date: Jul 01, 2026 10:00 AM
Service details:

Memorial Service will be held at 10am at Mornington Green followed by the wake at Trios at 12pm.

For those unable to attend in person, the link to the live streaming of the service is below.