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FROST, Desmond. Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and friend for 62 years of Jean. Much loved Dad of Sue and Doug Burgess, Peter* and father-in-law of Heather. Much loved and cherished Grandad of Aaron and Maggie, and Matty, and a much loved Poppa Des of Ruby, Max, and Ella. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Marilyn, Graeme* and Shirley, and Keith and Dorothy, and brother-in-law of Margaret Cairns, and Isabel*. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Desmond’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Monday, February 25, at 2.00pm, a private cremation will follow. Messages to 181 Ritchie Street, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

RUXTON, Bryan Innes. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Tuesday , February 19, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of the late Joanne. Loved father and father-in-law of Katrina and Brendon Selbie, Erin and Paul, and Rodney and Geoffrey. A loved brother of John and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.00am, on Saturday, February 23, followed by a private interment. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service. frasersfunerals.co.nz

THOMSON, Joyce Sophia. Of Invercargill, aged 91, passed peacefully on Tuesday 19 February 2019. Loved wife of the late David. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Marianne (Bendigo, Australia), Jan and Paul Rattray (Dunedin). Loved Grandma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, North Road, Invercargill on Tuesday 26 February at 1pm followed by interment St John’s Cemetery, Durham Street, Invercargill. At Joyce’s request, cut flowers only please or donations to the Bible Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be addressed to Thomson Family, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840.  frasersfunerals.co.nz

YOUNG, ROBERT JOHN (Rob). At home in Arrowtown on Sunday February 17 2019.  Loved partner of Leone Ward. Dearly loved father of Rebecca and Adam, and adored Poppa of Lachie (Melbourne).  Son of Owen* and Ella* Young, and brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Sandie (Greymouth), Edith and Ken* Joyce (Dunedin),  Margaret & Neil Evans (Pahia), Helen & Glenn Glasson (Adelaide), and Andrew and Rosanne (Pahia).  Much loved uncle, cousin and great uncle. A service for Rob will be held on Saturday 23 February, 1.00pm at the Riverton RSA, followed by interment at the Orepuki Cemetery. In memory of Rob, donations to Mike King’s  “I AM HOPE” (iamhope.org.nz) can be made at the service.  A Memorial Derby St Party will be held for Rob in Arrowtown within the next few weeks. Messages to PO Box 14, Arrowtown, 9351. (*deceased.) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ  frasersfunerals.co.nz

MITCHELL, John Robert. NZ11778 – RNZN Korea. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 18, 2019, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Rosalie. Loved best friend of Jan, loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Noelene, Helen and Donald, Shirley and John, loved grandfather, great and great-great-grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Iola and the late Ray Ramsay, the late Frank and Isobell, and the late Brian. At John’s request a private family service and cremation has been held.
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