Terence Donovan: The Man Behind Doug Willis
Terence Donovan, who played Doug Willis on Neighbours for over 25 years, has died at 90. His son Jason paid tribute, calling him "larger than life."
17°CDANIEL,
Richard Carlyle (Lyle) William
BVScs, MSc, PhD, Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
Late of Moggill and Mount Mort, raised in Eketahūna, New Zealand.
Lyle passed away peacefully on
August 22nd, 2026,
Aged 93 years.
Beloved husband of Joan (dec’d), much-loved father to Vicki, Bronwyn, Anna and Hugh. Big brother to Warren and doting Grandad to Thomas, Myles, Angus, Isabelle, Josephine and Emma.
He cherished his extended family including Helen, Briska, Mick, Andrew, Jean, Stan, Sacha, five nieces, five nephews, and their families.
Lyle had many good friends in the Veterinary Medicine community in Australia and New Zealand. He was proud to have trained hundreds of Veterinarians across both countries. He also loved his animal companions including Nelly, Ben, Boris, Rufus, Dandy and Bob.
Family and friends are invited to attend Lyle’s funeral service on Thursday September 3rd, 2026, commencing at 10.00am. The service will take place at St. Michael and All Angels’ Anglican Church, 3047 Moggill Road, Moggill. For full details of the funeral service and livestreaming details, please visit. kmsmith.com.au
Lyle will be dearly missed. A good long life, well-lived.
Funeral by : KM Smith Sherwood
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