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Hylton MACKLEY Obituary

MACKLEY, Hylton John. (1941 - 2026) Passed away peacefully at home in Melbourne, Australia on the morning of January 7th, 2026, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Eileen; father of Justin and Adam; grandfather of Zoë, Olivia, Charles, and Mitchell; uncle and great uncle of the Robertson, Kennedy, and Wagg families. And a friend and esteemed colleague to many. He will be missed greatly. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Hylton will be held at St John's Anglican Church (86 Clendon Road, Toorak, VIC, 3142, Australia) on Thursday 22nd January, at 11am.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Tom Morgan

January 25, 2026

Superb executive when I worked with him in our twenties at Charles Haines Ltd. Exceptional strategist. An inspiration. Have followed his career and achievements with great admiration. My condolences to Eileen and family.

Susanne Wiseman

January 23, 2026

My name is Susanne Wiseman , I worked with Hylton at Clemenger BBDO and Clemenger Sydney . Hylton treated me with so much kindness working with him I found him a true gentleman. I was sorry to hear of his passing
Susanne Wiseman

Anne McCarthy (Parkes)

January 22, 2026

It was lovely to have known Hylton and Eileen through racing at Flemington in The Terrace. It would probably be about 12 or so years there, whilst I was with the VRC.
We enjoyed his company. chats and various stories on racing. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to Eileen and all his family.

PLAYA D.

January 15, 2026

A truly talented and generous man who was larger-than-life.

cathy grant

January 13, 2026

Truly a larger than life personality, and a man who forged ahead and paved the way for many. We aligned over the love of a special horse. Rest easy, and love to Eileen and Adam.

Xiao

January 12, 2026

Even we never had chance to meet Mr Mackley personally, but my boy could go to the college because Mr Mackley's support. Our whole family deeply appreaciate his generosity. May he rest in peace.

Rosemary Noble

January 11, 2026

Hylton was a much admired larger than life personality who will be sorely missed by many. My thoughts and best wishes are with Eileen and their family.

Meg Davoren Honey

January 11, 2026

Hylton, you will be greatly missed .For your kindness to me & your generosity to The Victorian Artists´ Society I thank you.Meg Davoren Honey OAM VAS FVAS

Meagan schick

January 11, 2026

We have many fond memories of Eileen and family
Memories of Hylton , breeding and racing horses together . In nz. Ring the Bell and Secured Deposit and many late nights at Mapperley Stud .
Go in peace xx

Fergus Ryan

January 10, 2026

A larger than life man who made a contribution to our Community whatever he touched.May he rest in Peace.Blessings to Eileen and Family.

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