community - 2026-06-16

Memorial service to be held for long-term Northern Beaches resident James Toohey

Source: manlyobserver.com.au

A memorial service will be held in the coming weeks for James Toohey, a long-term Northern Beaches resident who died on May 12, 2026. For locals who knew him, the notice marks the loss of a man described as a much loved son, father, brother and uncle.

A memorial service will be held in the coming weeks for James Toohey, a long-term Northern Beaches resident who died on May 12, 2026. For locals who knew him, the notice marks the loss of a man described as a much loved son, father, brother and uncle. The death notice lists Toohey’s dates as 25.06.1966 to 12.05.2026. It says he was laid to rest on June 4, 2026, in a private ceremony surrounded by family. The notice describes Toohey as a long-term resident of the Northern Beaches. It says he will be greatly missed by those who knew him. While the funeral has already been held, the upcoming memorial service is expected to give the wider community a chance to celebrate his life. No date, time or location for that gathering was included in the notice. The wording of the notice centres on family and community ties rather than public achievements or organisational roles. That makes it, above all, a simple public acknowledgment of a personal loss felt across local circles. For Northern Beaches residents who knew Toohey, the next practical step will be to watch for further details about the memorial service in the coming weeks.