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CULL, Alan William (Cully).
Peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, aged 76. Loved partner of Shona and loved husband of the late Isabel. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Suzie, Neville and Tiffany, Julie and Campbell, Michael and Sarah. Loved Grandad of Tyrone and Roman; Hermione, Persephone and Aleasha; Deana and Mitchell; Joshua and Sophie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Clara and Ian* and Shirley and Donald*. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Monday, March 18, followed by private interment.
(*denotes deceased) frasersfunerals.co.nz


FAHEY, Brenda Mary (nee Greenall). Suddenly, at Dunedin Hospital on March 13, 2019; aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Tom, a loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Michael, Juliann, Christine and Steve Blanchard, Sean and Dorothy, a cherished Nana of Gavin; Phillip, Anita, and Natalie; Grant, and Caitlin. A farewell Mass and service for Brenda will be held on Monday, March 18 at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Colonsay Street, Lawrence, then leaving for the Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lawrence Rural Health Centre would be appreciated and may be left at Brenda’s service. Messages to 6 Annan Street, Lawrence 9532. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha & Milton

FOX, Mavis Rosaline (Hardie). In memory of Mavis Rosaline (Hardie) Fox, born May 13, 1945, taken from us March 15, 2017. 2 years has passed now mum and I still miss you and think of you every day.  There is something about losing someone that is permanent and unexplainable, a kind of wound that never quite heals. The scars you left are in my heart and soul, but my memories and love for you will never fade. You will always be in our hearts. Love you always – Terry, Jo, Jayden and Ben.

IRWIN, Arthur Stannard. Suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019; in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Jenene; Russell and Noeline; Allison and Bill Heard; dearly loved Pop of Dale, Blair, and Suzanne; Rebecca, Simon, and Geoff; Mike, and Stephen. Also a special great-grandad of all his great-grandchildren and the late Ryan. Special thank you to all who cared for Arthur. In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private cremation will be held. The family warmly invite everyone to a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Arthur in the Winton Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 18 at 1.00pm. Messages to 41 Forest Hill Crossing Road, RD 1, Winton 9781.

MACKENZIE, Shirley Rae. Peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui. Dearly loved wife of the late Roderick (Mack) Mackenzie, much loved mum of Malcolm, Neville and Phillipa, Keith and Jean, and the late Wayne (Herb). Funeral details to follow.

MACDONALD, Ewen Hector (Hec). On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill (previously of Gore), aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Thistle, loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and John Engel (Winton), Anita and Lloyd Thayer (Wanaka), Trudy and Chris Hamilton (Christchurch), much loved Pop of Matthew and Lorissa, Rachel and John, Katherine and Matt, Louise and Steven, Michelle and Dave, Bridget, Caitlin, and Laura, great-Grandad of Isaac, and loved brother of Shona Toomer, and the late Margaret. A service for Hec will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, March 16, at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations for Gore St John Ambulance may be left at the service. Messages to 17 Talboys Drive, Winton 9720.

SAUNDERS, Kaye Lynette. Kaye passed away at her beloved home in Riverton this past weekend, in her 65th year. She was the dearly loved and only surviving child of the late Enid & Bill, a loyal, amazing and much loved friend to many, and treasured family member to her extended family. A memorial service to celebrate Kaye’s life will be held at the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 16th March at 11am. A memorial service will be held in Dunedin on Thursday 21 March, 3pm in the University Union Common Room, 640 Cumberland Street, Dunedin. Messages to 56 Rhodes Terrace, Dunedin 9015. avenalpark.co.nz

SAUNDERS, Kay. Farewell my friend, I’m grieving, It’s time to let you go. Your friendship was a blessing, And I will miss you so.
Dearly loved friend for over 30 years of Heather Bray. You were more than just a friend, you were part of my family. avenalpark.co.nz

SAUNDERS, Kaye. A much respected and loyal member, secretary and friend of the Dunedin Family History Group. You will be greatly missed by so many of your friends who you have helped over the years. avenalpark.co.nz

TAYLOR, Mona Isobel (nee Cowie). On March 14, 2019, unexpectedly at home; in her 90th year. Loved wife of Haddon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter (PC), Allison, James and Daniel, Gerald*, Warwick and Ngaire, loved Grannie of Nicola and Scott, Bethany and Sam, Christina and Josh, Hamish, Lily, and Liam, and a loved sister of Gwenda Glass and Hugh Cowie. Funeral details to follow. (*denotes deceased)
Doug Nesbit  Funeral Services Ltd  Balclutha & Milton

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