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ADAMSON, Louis Allan Passed away in the care of Lake Wakatipu Care Home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, aged 73 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Paul, John and Kaye, and *Brett, and loved grandfather of Sophie and Will. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Andrea and *Andrew, and *Evan. Private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Louis’ life will be held in the Lake Hayes Pavilion, Gibbston Highway, on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for Hospice Southland. Messages to 103 Devon Street, Arrowtown 9302.
(*denotes deceased).
EWENS, William Stanley (Bill). On December 25, 2018, peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice after a short illness. Aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Marian. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Jodie; Daryl and Michelle; Rex and Jane; Sonia and Nigel. Loved granddad and Pop of Logan, Alex, Dylan, Holly, Steven, Bailey, Samantha, Danielle and Madison. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Ambulance, c/- PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240, would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Monday, December 31, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium.
FOSTER, William Henry (Bill). In his 95th year. On 19 December 2018 unexpectedly at Southland Hospital, dearly loved husband of Betty for 71 years, treasured dad of Evelyn, Ross and Helen, Raewyn and Alan, cherished grandad of Brett, Evette, Donna; Nicky, Clark, Rhys; Tineka, Jolene and their families.
“Henry loved life with a twinkle in his eye until his last note.”
A memorial service for Bill will be held in the Winton Senior Citizens Centre, John Street, Winton, on Friday 4 January 2019 at 1.30pm. Messages to 52 Prince Street, Winton 9720. In lieu of flowers donations to Winton Senior Citizens would be appreciated and may be left at his service. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha and Milton
GUISE, Murray John. From Cromwell, died suddenly while on holiday in Krabi Island, Thailand, on December 23, 2018. Beloved husband and best friend of Jan, and loving father and father-in-law of Shane (Sydney), Mark and Min (Auckland), and Brett and Torunn (Trondheim, Norway), and granddad to Zealena, LeBron and Elly. Messages to 4 Kawarau Court, Cromwell 9310. Funeral notice to follow. Cared for by Affinity Funerals
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KENT, Sharon Ann (nee Jenkins). 27.8.1946 – 24.12.2018 Dearly loved wife and best friend of Carl for 45 years. Much loved Mum of Jackie and Paul, Victor and Jude, Carine and Aaron. Dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Mervyn* and May* Jenkins. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Kathleen*, David*, Findlay, John and Jeanette, and much loved by her extended Family in New Zealand and Overseas. ‘Forever in our hearts’ A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Main Street, Gore, on Saturday, December 29, at 10.30am, then leaving for the Mataura Cemetery. Messages to 88 Stobo Street, Grassmere, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)
MILLER, Glynn Martin. Glynn was born September 2, 1964, and passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018. Aged 54 years. Very much loved special downs son of Marion and Russell Miller. Loved brother to Angela, James and Mark. Loved brother-in-law to Kathryn and Angela, and uncle to Grace, Leah, (Melbourne) Charlize, Morgan, Harriet and Thomas. A service to celebrate Glynn’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Friday, December 28. Messages to 110 Leet Street, Invercargill. frasersfunerals.co.nz