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Maxine Dawn Deller
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Deller, aged 63.
Maxine was a dearly beloved wife to Rod, mother to Adam, Tim, and Loren, and treasured Granny to Lina, Hayley, William, Sophie, and Lilah.
She welcomed Anneke, Sarah, and Sahil into the family and loved them like her own.
She was a dear sister to Les, Yvonne, Heather, Bev, Shirley, and Brian, and an aunt and great-aunt to the whole McLeod clan.
Maxine was loyal, caring, creative and deeply devoted to her family, friends, and the wider community, with a boundless capacity to give.
She will remain always in our thoughts and hearts, as her influence has shaped us all and guides us into the future.
She is so dearly missed.
Celebration of Life
Service Date: Tuesday - 14th April 2026
Service Time: 1.30pm
Service Address:
Clyde Park
Vineyard and Bistro
2490 Midland Highway, Bannockburn
Service & Refreshments
To bring a bright and joyful theme to the day
Feel free to wear something colourful – blue was Maxine’s favourite colour.
Service Location: View Map
Service Stream: View Live Stream
Private Cremation
Maxine's Life Celebration - 8th February, 2026 [Truffleduck]
Service Address:
On the 8th Feb 2026 we were fortunate enough to celebrate Maxine’s life with her and many of you.
There are many great photos of the day and a video of the speech she gave, where she tells her story in her own words.
The Photos
The Speech
Both links are password protected with the name of the venue, with a capital ‘T’
Dear Rod and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Maxine’s passing and that I missed her funeral.
I will always remember Maxine’s cheerful smile, hearty laugh and bubbly personality.
Maxine was a pleasure to work with and she helped so many students over her career.
I’ll treasure her book she worked so hard to bring to fruition.
My condolences to you all xxx 💙🦋
Beautiful lady gone too soon.
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Dear Uncle Rod, Adam, Tim, Loren & families.
Sorry we couldn’t be there today.
Thinking of you & sending our love & big hugs to you all.
Auntie Maxine was such an inspiration to us, we will miss her xx
Love from Leonie, Brenton, Chloe and Colby xx
To Rod & all Maxine’s Families & all McLeod Families.
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of darling Maxine.
Thinking of you all.
– Lyn & Darryl
A truly amazing lady.
Thank you for the laughs and your friendship.
Sleep peacefully Maxine.
Sensational Memorial Service and Celebration of life – full credit to the Greater Deller/Macleod Families with such thoughtful words that truly described the wonderful person Maxine is – so privileged and grateful to have been able to share in this occasion – albeit it online.
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Our condolences to you Rod and family.
Thinking of you all today.
Rest peacefully Maxine
– Kate, Aaron, Elsie and Jack
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Our condolences to the family as you say goodbye to Maxine.
Sending lots of love.
– Bec & Dave
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Thinking of you all & sending all our love & the biggest hugs as you say goodbye to the beautiful Maxine.
Sorry we couldn’t be there.
– Love from the Armstrong Family xxxx
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Sorry I am abroad in NZ and not there with you all to Celebrate the Wonderful Life of Supermaximus – an Outstanding Individual in every sense of the word.
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Thinking of you all today and sending hugs
– Cathy xx
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Dear Rod and family, I had said to Maxine that I will be there to say my final goodbye. Unfortunately I’m currently out of the country. But I will be there in spirit. Xxx
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My heart goes out to Rod and his family.
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Lots of love to the whole Deller family.
Our hearts are with you today and always.
– Ellen and Mike xxx
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To Rod, your children and extended family my deepest sympathy.
Today will be a hard day for you all.
Thinking of you.
My dear Maxine, one of my oldest, closest friends growing up in Banyena.
So beautiful, always there, always supportive, non judgmental, a true friend and beautiful soul.
We went our own ways after school, lived life, worked, got married, raised children, but, when we caught up? Just like we were young teenagers again.
Rest In Peace my dear friend 💗🙏
Dear Rod, Adam, Tim, Loren & families
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Maxine was such a loving aunty, always so positive and caring to everyone.
We will miss her smile and beautiful spirit.
Love from Jarrod, Lauren, Leo, Jasper & Ruby Young xx
Dear Rod &family,
Loving thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
“Deller” was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold.
– Henderson Family ❤️
I have many happy memories of Maxine from our school days in Banyena.
She was a lovely, caring friend.
Sending deepest sympathy to her family.
So sorry to hear of Maxine’s passing.
I remember Maxine from school days at Banyena.
Such a beautiful person.
Condolences to the whole family.
She will be missed dearly.
I feel so privileged to have known Maxine, if only for a short time, and deeply saddened by her passing.
Her smile and enthusiasm in our Ukulele group will be remembered fondly.
Heartfelt condolences to Rod and family.
May she rest peacefully now, free from pain and in God’s care.
Keep strumming, singing and smiling for eternity dear Maxine, You Are My Sunshine❤️
Our sympathies go out to all the McLeod family.
Maxine was a lovely, happy lady.
May she rest in peace.
Sonny and Anne Johns
Jo Stirrat
The Bannockburn Art Group mourns the passing of Maxine.
She was a true friend to all, with a smile and a hug her signature greeting.
Dear Rod and the Deller and extended family.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
I know only too well how losing a loved one will tear at your heart forever but the funny and emotional moments that were Maxine will remind you that she will live on within you forever.
What a strong and loving woman Maxine was.
An inspiration to us all.
Be gentle on yourselves and cry as if no-one is looking.
It will help a little.
Live on Maxine you superwoman.
Dear Maxine,
I remember the day we met. It was within the first two weeks of March 1987 and Heath had just started in grade 3 at Teesdale Primary school.
Tim was very close to being born and we chattered opposite the school after you introduced yourself to me.
I was immediately drawn to you Maxine as you were friendly, warm and inviting towards me who had only been living in Teesdale for a few days.
We became friends as a family, and as girlfriends. We attended cabarets, fundraisers for numerous Teesdale communities, played tennis together for years, attended each other’s family functions.
In later years we sat together at the GFC home football matches and cheered hard together.
I just want to thank you Max for accepting my friendship and being so kind to me when I needed it most.
You are one very kind, special lady whom I will miss.
Miss you forever and I will never forget you 💞💞