Funeral Notices – Monday 11th April
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CAVANGH, Kevin Lloyd (Lloyd) (Grumpy):
March 9, 1935 – April 10, 2022
Aged 87 Years. Grumpy ‘Has done his last Bus run’. Loved husband of the late Sue and the late Lorna (McPhee) loved father and father-in-law of Bill (Invercargill), Jim and Yvonne (Gore), Doug and Juile (Brisbane) Graeme and Raewyn (Gore) Andy and Andrea (Gore) and the late Catherine. Loved Pop of his 25 grandchildren and Big-Pop of his 32 great-grandchildren. A service for Lloyd will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, Berry Street, Gore. On Saturday, April 16, at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation. Messages to 4 Sword Street, Gore 9710.
DONALDSON, Eileen (Erin):
Of Wyndham and formerly Northland. On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Peacehaven Rest Home Invercargill, aged 81 years. Wife of the late Jim, loved mother of Katrina and Mark, the late Stuart and Paula. Beloved Nan to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Erin’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 611 Tiwai Road, RD 11, Invercargill 9877, or to Erin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
ELLIS, Margaret (Maggie):
1936 – 2022
Our dear old Maggie has gone to be with her beloved Tony. Originally from London and until recently, Te Anau. Proud mother of David, Simon and Memory, and Kate and Jason. Extra special Nana of Kaylee and Baylee. Maggie’s wishes were for a private goodbye and this has already been. A massive thank you to the staff at Clare House for all your care of our mum over the last two years. Also Diane, we could not have done these last 2 years without you. Any messages to Kate Martin, 11 Robertson St, Richmond, Invercargill 9810 or on Maggie’s tribute page www.frasersfunerals/tributes.
HAWKES, Robert Brian (Brian, Hawky):
In his 85th year, formerly of Wallacetown and Queenstown, passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 9 April, 2022. Loved only son of the late Mona and Henry (Harry). Dearly loved and respected friend of Bryan Dunlop, and loved member of the extended Dunlop family. Cherished mate of Chris Irwin and many others. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ascot Bupa Care Home for their wonderful care, and the staff of the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital. A servce to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 14 April at 2pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to PO Box 139, Rolleston 7643, or to Brian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
McMILLAN, Gweneth Isobel (Gwen):
Gently, while sleeping, at Ascot Bupa Rest Home, Invercargill, on Sunday, April 10, 2022, aged 83 years. Loved wife of late Mervyn, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Tina, Lyneen and Michael, Vicky and the late Mark, and respected and loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Joyce and *Rae, *Daphne and *Doug, and loved by all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at 27 Shanks Rd, Tuturau, on Wednesday, April 13, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. A special thank you to Ascot Bupa staff, Dr Shan, Dr Claire McAlinden, Southland Hospital, La Hoods the Chemist and Flowers by Veronica for all your attentive care of Gwen and to Lea from Southern Funeral Home for being there for Mum. Livestream link: https://livestream.com/accounts72885/gwenethmcmillan Messages to 27 Shanks Road, Tuturau 9774. (*denotes deceased)
