Funeral Notices – Friday 7th February

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GIBSON, Kathleen Marion.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, peacefully, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law to the late David, Judy and the late Ross Gillan (Arrowtown), Debbie and Pete Searle (Christchurch), Kathryn Gibson (Kaiapoi), Melanie and Mark Roberts (Mandeville). Dearly loved Nana to Scott, Thomas and Emily; Tim and Emma, Phil and Mel, Juliette and Shannon; Gabriela and Stuwie, Declan; Hannah and James, James and Rebbekah, Rebekah, and Joshua, and adoring Great-Nana to Archer. A Memorial Service will be held in Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, on Monday, February 10, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dunstan Hospital are kindly accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to 2 Douglas Avenue, Arrowtown 9302.

McBRIDE William John (aka John).
05.02.2020
It is with great sadness that John passed away in the loving care of Hospice Southland; aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Kelly Ann and Tony, Tania and Aaron, Brendon and Chrissy. Loved and adored Grandad/ Johnboy of Mackenzie, Braytten, the late Hayley, Dillon, and Mattie. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service combined with a Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, on Saturday, February 15 at 1.00pm, followed by a committal at Lynwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the service for Hospice Southland.
R.I.P. Johnboy. Messages to 41 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, or on John’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz

In Memoriam

ANDERSON, Janette Dawn
Special friends don’t go away,
They walk beside us
every day.
– Sadly missed by Wendy.

SWAN, Noelene Jane (nee Smellie).
03.11.1948 – 07.02.2015
Remembering with love Noelene Jane Swan who left us 5 years ago. Loved wife of Alistair and mother and friend of Craig and Pam, and Blair and Hamish. Adored Gran of Charlotte and Aiden. Sister, aunt, relative, friend and companion to so many, and we continue to be thankful for the ongoing love and support from everyone that knew Noelene.

The song has ended but the melody lingers on