Alan Hossack
Updated: Oct 2
Alan ‘Jock’ Hossack
16 November 1953 - 30 August 2026
A celebration of Alan’s life will be held on Saturday 3 October, 2026. Guests may arrive from 11:15am for a glass of champagne. The service will commence at 12:00pm.
Torquay Theatre Troupe at The MAC
77 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228
Family and friends are warmly invited to join Alan’s sons, Callan and Alex, to share stories, memories and plenty of laughs as they celebrate their dad’s life.
Hawaiian shirts are encouraged. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed on the following link:
The following day, Sunday 4 October, 2026 at 1:00pm, Alan’s ashes will be interred in the gardens at Wooling Hill Memorial Estate.
Wooling Hill Memorial Estate
372 Barringo Road, New Gisborne VIC 3438
Click here for directions. Family and friends are warmly invited to leave a message of condolence or share a special memory with the family in the comments below.
Celebrant: Cam Baud
Funeral Director: Troy Upfield, Chapter House Funerals.
Sorry to see you go Jock, we will miss you from Mah Jong , condolences to your family from U3ASurfcoast
14 years ago, a delightfully charming Scotsman walked in to audition for a role in Heroes, my first official outing as a director. I knew instantly that I was going to cast him - and doing exactly that was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
In hindsight, working with him on two shows at Torquay this year was a wonderful blessing. I loved being around his energy, and I am heartbroken I cannot attend today. My thoughts are with you, Callan and Alex.
He was a stellar human, an incredibly passionate creative, and such a dear dear friend; I will miss him deeply.
Sweet travels in the hereafter, Jocky. Love you mate x
Jock would give me a warm hug and smile whenever we met and would love to tell a story here and there. I had the pleasure of seeing his incredibly beautiful artwork, reading stories which were full of imagination, and listening to him on ‘Jock’s Celtic Calamity’ podcast. A very special man who will be missed.
Teresa.
Jock was a student in my writing class this year. He explored loss and hope and his role as a grandfather. His writing was evocative and powerful, and brought people to tears. His last piece, written in Bali days before his death, was a joyous and playful mystery. His work will be published in our anthology Under the Cobbin Sky launched October 21 at Cobbin Farm. I miss his cheeky wit and humour. Kind regards Luciano Bernes.
Deepest condolences to you all.
I will be there on live stream to celebrate the life of Alan.
Thank you for the invitation.