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FRASER, Alice Maud:
Peacefully at Margaret Wilson Home, on October 7, 2021, aged 98. Loved wife of the late Lyall George Fraser, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Lois (Geraldine), Ross and Barbara (Perth), John and the late Margaret (Melbourne), Ken and Jen (Auckland). Loved nana of Stephen and Angelique, Leigh and Rodney, Meegan and Jeremy, Andrew, Rowan and Nikki, Callum and Jess, Ciaran and Bryn, and her 12 great-grandchildren. A service for Alice will be held at St John’s Church, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, October 12 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Donations to Margaret Wilson Home would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Fraser Family, C/o PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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HAILES, George Edward:
Our dearly loved boy was born sleeping on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A deeply treasured son of Paul and Lauren (Balfour), loved Grandson of the late Eddie and Anita Hailes, Brent and Sheree McIntyre (Wendonside), nephew of Quinn, Stacey, Caine, Rebecca, and loved cousin of Zac and Ivy, and the wider Hailes and McIntyre families.
“If ever there comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart,
I’ll stay there for ever.” (Winnie the Pooh). RIP
A private family service will be held. Messages to 260 Josephville St – Patricks Road, 1RD, Balfour 9779.

LOCK, Brian Lester (Shorty):
Sunrise 14.12.1936 – Sunset 07.10.2021
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Shorty in the care of Ascot Care Home. Much loved father and father-in-law of Judith and Craig Barrow, and Maree and John Lyons, a grandad and great grandad, loved brother of Mary and Hugh McCall, and all his late brothers, sisters, and his parents. A service to farewell Shorty will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Saturday 9 October at 11.00am. Due to COVID restrictions, the service will be limited to 100 people. A very special thanks to the wonderful carers past and present who filled Shorty’s days with love and care, it means everything. Messages to 16 Weka Street, Invercargill 9810.
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OFFICER, Keith Alexander:
Suddenly but peacefully at Vickery Court Invercargill on Monday 4 October 2021, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Fay for 61 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Sandra Officer, Julie & Roger Guise, Mark & Keri Officer, Cheryl & Chris Parkes and special Dad to Brian Cody. Loved Grandad, Papa and Ganner of Courtney McFarlane, Prue & Grant Kennedy, Thomas & Emily Officer, Hannah & Charles Tan, Aaron & Britney Guise, Emily & Jo Hutchison, Gabby and Isabelle Guise, Ashleigh Officer & Alun Griffiths Tim, Josh and James Officer, Santana, Samuel & James Kirk, Matthew Low & Allannah Vaughan, Daniel & Tash Low and Jack Low. Loved great-grandad of Lucy & Abbie McFarlane, Violet, Harriet & Grayson Kennedy, Judah, Felix, Brook ;& Eden Tan, Etta & Brynn Guise, Luca, Oakley, Marlot & Casper Hutchison, Hemara Officer & Rylan Griffiths, Indigo Low and Raynger Sylvia. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held on Friday, October 8 at 10.30am. Due to the current Covid restrictions attendance will be by invitation only. Interment at the Forest Hill cemetery will follow commencing at 1.00pm. Messages to 11 Hamilton Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Keith’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

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PERRIAM, Frank Thomas:
Late of Woodlands. Peacefully on Monday, 30 August 2021, at Clare House Resthome, Invercargill; aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Imelda Veronica Perriam, much loved father and father-in-law of Claire and Laurie Wilkes (Invercargill), Mark and Jo Perriam (Auckland), Dearly loved Granddad of James, Patrick and Imelda Wilkes and Chris, Olivia, Joshua and Sophia Perriam. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of the late Robert and Mary (Molly) Perriam, and William David and Ita Perriam and Elaine and Bert Hoddinott and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. R I P
Rosary will be recited in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rakauhauka, (Lorneville-Dacre Highway), at 5.30pm on Friday, 8th October.
A Requiem Mass for Frank will be held in St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, at 11am on Saturday, 9th October, the funeral then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Please phone 03-2184095 to register your attendance at either or both of these services as Alert Level 2 restrictions will apply. Please note that Livestreamed viewing of the services can be accessed from Frank’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes Messages may be sent to 19 McAuley Place Invercargill, or to Frank’s tribute page.

TURNBULL, Lorena Carolyn Irene (nee Gray):
(Peacefully) at Resthaven Gore on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew (Reunited Again). Much loved and respected Mum of Jenny and Brian Coyle, Martyn and Dana Turnbull, loving and proud nana Rena of her boys: Kieran; Austyn, Bain and Fergus. Special thanks to Helen Glynn (Southland Hospice) and the staff of Resthaven for their wonderful care of Lorena. Lorena will be missed by all who knew her.
‘We’ll meet again’
A service for mum will be held in the Mataura Community Centre, McQueen Avenue, on Monday, October 11 at 1.30pm, then leaving for the Mataura Cemetery (attendees by invitation, as restriction on gatherings apply due to Covid 19 regulations). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Eastern Southland Plunket. Messages to c/- 66 Hunter Street, Edendale 9825, or email brianandjenny@slingshot.co.nz

In Memoriam

CUNNINGHAM, Donna:
Gone from our sight
but never from our hearts.
Two years ago today we lost our mum and not a day goes by that we don’t think of her. We love and miss her more than words can explain.
Love Lyn, Trudy and Alice

Funeral Notices – Friday 8th October

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