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COLLINSON, Ngaire Louisa Kathleen (nee Clarke).
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, after a short illness on Tuesday, 24th December 2019 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Eric and loved mother and mother-in-law of Stewart and Anne, Kenneth and Jane, and Carolyn and Keith Nicoll. An adored grandmother and great grandmother. A dear friend of Jackie, and Ron. Ngaire will be resting at home until her service celebrating her life in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Saturday, 28th December at 10:00am. The service will conclude with a private interment. Messages to 53 Isabella Street, Invercargill 9810. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Southland Hospital for their care of Ngaire. avenalpark.co.nz
HURD, Stephen James.
Passed away at Calvary Hospital on the 24th December 2019, in his 73rd year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shona. Loving father, father-in-law and Grandfather of Rob and Leah, Elijah, and Zoe. And Kirsten*, Nancy and Andrew Morriss. Loved son of Ted* and Eileen* Hurd. Loved youngest brother and brother-in-law John and Pauline*, and Christine, Margaret, Neville and Rosemary, Peter* and Cynthia*, and Jennifer and Kevin Fox. Loved and respected son-in-law of Eddie and Hilda* Heenan, Loved brother-in-law of Arthur and Gail, and Margaret (Hilda) and David Toole. Loved by his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Stephens life will be held on Saturday the 28th December 2019, at the Peacehaven Chapel, 498 Tweed St, Invercargill at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Mission without Borders would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 39 Ball St, Kingswell 9812. “A patient sufferer now at Rest”. avenalpark.co.nz
TAYLOR, Eric John.
Peacefully and with much sadness with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, 24th December 2019, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Loved father and father-in-law of Vicky and Peter Brough, Grant and Maria (Maxx), and Craig and Gill. An adored grandad of Dale and Tina, Cory and Larissa, Nerissa and Mick, Kyra, Bree and great grandad of Rhya. Loved brother of Brian and Linda, Neil & Maureen, Wayne and Jenny. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Now at deserved peace.”
A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 30th December at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. Messages to 54 Dipton Street, Invercargill 9812. Eric’s family would like to thank the staff of Medical Ward, Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland and St. John for their care of Eric. avenalpark.co.nz
THOMPSON, Mildred Alison.
Peacefully after a short illness, with great courage and faith in God, on December 20, 2019, aged 82 years, at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka. Beloved youngest daughter of the late Erol and Bertha Thompson of Dunedin. Loved and loving sister of the late Mavis, Russell and Murray, survived by Ngaire MacDonald (Tauranga), and Margaret Chisholm (Cromwell). Cherished aunty of the late Ngaire, and survived by her nieces and nephews Karen, Ann-Marie, Robert, Lianne, Terry, David, Robyn, Marion, Sandra, Callum, Julie, Vivienne, Neville and Wendy, and their families. She loved her cats and her garden, picnics, her church, her friends, and above all her family. A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1.30pm at the Alexandra Baptist Church, Gregg Street, followed by a private cremation. Mildred has requested everyone to wear bright colours to funeral, no black in sight. Messages may be sent to PO Box 387, Alexandra 9340.
WILLIS, Frederick Henry. With heavy hearts we wish to advise that Fred passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 25 December 2019 surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Warren and Donna, and Grant and Debbie. Much loved Grandad of Jake, Jesse, Sophee, and Tayla. “Forever in our hearts.” A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Monday 30 December at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank everyone involved in Fred’s care, especially Hospice Southland, who do an amazing job, Dr Chris Jackson and Dr Robert Bester and his team. Messages to 12 Milton Park Road, Invercargill 9871. avenalpark.co.nz
In Memoriam
JACKSON, Thelma June.
05.06.1924 – 27.12.2016
“Peace perfect Peace”Remembered with love- Lynda, Evan, Nola, Jack, and families.
PRENDERGAST, Jackie.
Passed away 27.12.2013.
6 years have passed since you’ve being gone,
We smile like you told us to and carry on.
In our thoughts you’ll forever stay,
Still loved and missed Mum every day.
Love – Ron, Karen, Marie, Trish, and families.
