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BAGLEY, Emma Joyce. Tragically on Saturday, December 8, 2018, in Invercargill. Aged 37 years. Adored wife of Leonard. Devoted and much loved mum of Eva and Flynn. Cherished daughter of Bruce and Christine Duncan. Much loved sister of Alan and Suzanne Duncan and dearly loved grandaughter of her Nan and Danda, Joyce and Stan Gray, and the late Olga and Alan Duncan. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 41 Helmsdale Street, Invercargill. frasersfunerals.co.nz

CROWE, Noni Patricia. Peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Greg. Loved mother of Deborah and Duncan Catanach (Tauranga), Barry and Debbie McCorkindale (Centre Bush), Gillian and Daniel Cross (London), and Vanessa (Paekakariki). Loved daughter of Frank* and Noni* Scott (Makikihi). Loved grandmother of Jacob and Arthur Kahl, Mani Catanach and Abigail Cross. Loved sister of Eddie* and Pat Scott, John* and Joan Scott, Frances and Jock* Fowler, Michael* and Noeline Carlin, Mary and Kevin Scurr, Des and Judy* Scott, Sophie Wilde, James* and Lyn O’Connor, and Anne and John Scurr. Loved sister-in-law of Sister Mary Crowe, Joe and Josephine Crowe, Cecily and Arthur Brown, Ray and Patricia Crowe, and Eleanor and Warren Hamilton. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Noni will be held in the St Thomas’s Catholic Church, Winton, on Wednesday, December 12, at 2.00pm, followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 12 Lady Barkly Road, RD 2, Winton 9782.
(*denotes deceased)

COWAN, Marjorie Jill. Peacefully, at Ripponburn Care Home, Cromwell, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, aged 79 years. Most dearly loved and loving wife for 58 years of Alistair. A loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Peter Jones (Gore), Peter and Melissa (Melbourne), and Glenn and Denise (Rangiora). A loved and loving Nana of Nick and Amelia, Cam and Tyla, Bridgette, Jessica, Ethan, Reuben, Fletcher, Kaitlyn and Morgan and Georgia. An adoring and loving great-Nana to Marley, Finn and Jack. “If we had a single flower for every time we think about you, we could walk forever in our gardens.” Her passing has left a gap that can never be filled. Loving memories, forever in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Ripponburn Care Home, District and Hospice nurses, Dunstan hospital and the doctors and staff at Cornerstone Health. At Marjorie’s request, a private family service has been held. Messages to 5 Weaver Close, Alexandra 9320. Central Otago Funerals Alexandra, F.D.A.N.Z. Phone 0800 263 863

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FOORD, Enid Mary. On December 7, 2018, peacefully at Woodhaugh Rest Home Dunedin, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loved mother of Louise, Hazel, Charlotte and the late Neil. Loved grandma of Gordon and Myele. Great-grandmother of Sophie and William. A service for Enid will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, on Tuesday, December 11, at 11.00am followed by private cremation. Enid’s ashes will be interred in the Old Winton Cemetery on Thursday, December 13, at 2.00pm. Messages to 190 Malvern Street, Woodhaugh, Dunedin 9010. Gillions Funeral
Services Ltd FDANZ NZIFH

LILLEY, Heather Faye. Aged 56 years. On December 8, 2018, at Dunedin Hospital. Dearly loved wife of John, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Jamie Wannacott, and Chris, much loved daughter of Joan and the late Ivan Harris, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Raeleyne, Neil and Helen, Jan and David Langdon, Grant and Kim, and a loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A service of farewell for Heather will be held on Tuesday, December 11, at 1.30pm in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the South Otago Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages to 8 Ipswich Street, Balclutha 9230. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha, and Milton.

HALL(nee Cross), Katherine (Kath) June. Peacefully after a short illness on Thursday 22nd November 2018. Dearly loved wife of the late Stewart Hall. Cherished and loved Mum and mother- in -law of Reg and Kate, Vivienne and Nigel Skelt, Denise and Rob Barr. Much loved and adored Grandma of Ethan and Nicole, Lucas, Courtney and
Jordan. Loved great Grandma of Maddison and Jack. A service will be held on Thursday 13 th December, 1.30pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 2 Devon Street, Gore. Interment at Charlton Park Cemetery to follow. Messages to 50 Albert Street Invercargill
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ frasersfunerals.co.nz

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PYPER, Violet Ann. Peacefully on December 8, 2018, in the loving care of Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home. Aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Sydney. Mother and mother-in-law of *June and Colin Moyles, Marie and *John Kempthorne, Helen and Graeme Spain, Nelson and Rosanne Pyper, *Gordon and Margaret Pyper, *Colin and Joy Pyper, Ruth and Brian Spain, Carol and Robbie Diack, and Sydney Pyper. Loved Granny of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A service for Violet will be held at St Stephens Church, North Road, Waikiwi, on Wednesday, December 12, at 11.00am. Followed by Interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Nelson Pyper Branxholm Road. RD 4, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased).

SPITTLE, Harold Ian (Dusty). Of Cromwell, passed away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, aged 79. Most dearly loved husband and best friend of Fay (formerly Knowler). Dearly loved Dusty of Cheryl and Dave, and Kim; Brent, and Rebeckah; Bronwyn and Eddie, Charlotte, Elliot, Anna, Mia, and Alex; Maxine and Oscar, Rosa, and Isaac; Lynne, Jonathan, and Paul. A celebration of Dusty’s life will be held at the Cromwell College Auditorium, Barry Avenue, Cromwell, on Friday, December 14, at 2 00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cromwell St John Ambulance Association are welcome and may be left at the service. Messages to PO Box 262, Cromwell 9342. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago &
Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

In Memoriam

COCKLIN BIRSE, Bianca Rose. Born 18 august 2002 In memorial died tragically in a accident 9 december 2005 thirteen years ago aged 3 years old . To my Bianca Rose I miss you every day Your always in my heart My heart broke the day I lost you and will never be healed till I see you again I love you my beautiful girl the tears will never stop . Love you always your mum x

Funeral Notices – Monday 10th December

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