Funeral Notices - Friday 8th March

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FELTON, Esmé Addey (nee Legat). On March 5, 2019, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side, in Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William Felton, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Virginia and Robert, Michael and Heléne, Deborah, Simon and Tracey, Sarah and Darren, and cherished by her 13 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Ilam Retirement, and Nurse Maude Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Esmé Felton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Esmé’s life will be held in St Luke’s Anglican Church, 43 School Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch, on Monday, March 11, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

HALVERSON, Grant John. (Suddenly) On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, aged 55 years. Loved son of Robin and the late John Halverson, much loved father of Jazance, loved brother and brother-in-law of Chris and Lance Stevens, and uncle of Bradley. A service for Grant will be held in Southern Lakes Funeral Chapel, 1076 Frankton Road, Queenstown, on Monday, March 11, at 11.00am, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations for the Rescue Helicopter may be left at the service. Messages to PO Box 413, Drury, South Auckland 2247.

JOHNSTONE, Janay Louisa (nee Manuel).
Suddenly taken from us. Extremely loved wife of Mark and devoted mother to Tire and baby Johnstone. Dearly loved daughter-in-law and baby grandaughter of Carolyn and David Johnstone. Dearly loved sister-in-law of Lana and Peter Mitchell, loving aunty to Tristan, Landen and Haven. “May her kind soul rest in eternal peace”

LAWSON, Philip James: At home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, aged 61 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Catherine. Loved son of Herbie* and Doris* (Kapuka), and son-in-law of Cathy* and Harry* Shepherd. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Myrtle*, Margaret* and Hamish*, Colin* and Yvonne, Vera* and Ross, Kevin and Cheryl, Trevor*, Neville, Faye and Keith*, Gwen and Trevor, Maurice*, Noel*, Ian, Neil and Rosanne, and Jean and Harry, Paul and Angela, Mark, Maureen and Mick, Eileen and Paul, Barbara and Nigel. A loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Rest in Peace, He will be sadly missed.”
A service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Saturday, March 9, at 10.00am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 69 Inglewood Road, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

McCROSTIE, Doreen Mary. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on March 5, 2019. Dearly loved wife of Hugh. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and Nan of Vicki, Noel, Sam and Bree; Grant, Anita, Courtney, Emma, Sharni and Josie; Kay, Dean, Clare, Nick and Bridget; Erin, Nick, Lara and Jacob. Loved sister of Victor, Dick*, John*, Esme, Ted, June and Michael. In lieu of flowers donations in Doreen’s memory to St John Ambulance (Winton) would be appreciated. The funeral service for Doreen will be held at J. Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, March 11, 2019, commencing at 11.00am. (*denotes deceased) frasersfunerals.co.nz

MCKENZIE, Marie “Lynne”. Suddenly and peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 5 March 2019; aged 78. Loved wife and best friend of Ray and loved mum of Brad (South Hillend – Church of the Dolls). Loved daughter of *Melvie and *Evelyn Kinaston. Loved sister and sister in law of *Janet and Ken Harliwich (Roxburgh), *Telford and Pat (Palmerston), Morna and Morris Smith (Riversdale), Kerry and *June (Nelson), *Graeme (Butch) and Judith (Gore), Brian (Snow) and Nola (California). Also loved daughter in law of Margaret (Peggy) and *Arthur McKenzie (Clinton), loved sister in law of Margaret and *Sandy Jackson (Mosgiel), Colin and Elaine (Clinton), Elaine and Les Coghlan (Balclutha). Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Lynne will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church on Monday 11 March at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation. Messages to 81 South Hillend Road, RD 3, Winton 9783. (*Denotes Deceased) Winton & Districts Funeral Services FDANZ

STOCKDALE, Jerome Edward (Jerry). Of Queenstown, passed away peacefully at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown, on Sunday, March 3, 2019, aged 88. Beloved husband of Sally, and father of John. Jerry was born in Estherville, Iowa USA. He was a proud citizen of NZ, their home of twenty years. As per his wishes, a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held by close friends and family at a future date. Messages to Sally 0211326631. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Staff of Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown ATT: Janeen Holmes and specify for Tea Fund. This will give back just a bit of the extraordinary loving care Jerry received whilst there. Thank you! Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

Acknowlodgemts

Graham Stuart Dick – 20^th December 1950 – 4^th January 2019
Lynda, Rebecca, Nathan, Matthew, Megan, Karyn, Evan, Meghan and Marcus, along with Jack, Amelie, Hannah, Spencer, Kaitlyn, Lucy and Elliot, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, support and gestures of kindness shown to us following the loss of our dearly loved Husband, Father and Grandfather.

Please accept our heartfelt thanks to our many friends, colleagues, and neighbours who supported us with messages, cards, gardening and visits to Graham in hospital. Special thanks for the many messages, cards, food, flowers to our home.

Grateful thanks go to the many who attended our celebration of Graham’s life and for the donations made to the ICU nurses at Dunedin Hospital.

To the ICU nursing staff, a massive thank you for the excellent professional, compassionate, care and support of Graham and for the kindness and respect shown to all his family while visiting.

To all those members of Brass Bands throughout New Zealand, thank you for your support, attendance at Graham’s funeral, and for your guard of honour.

Deep are the memories

Precious they stay

No passing of time

Can take them away

In tears we saw you sinking

We watched you fade away

Our hearts were broken

You fought so hard to stay

But when we saw you sleeping

So peacefully free from pain

We would not wish you back