Funeral Notices – Monday 11th February
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BUCHANAN, James (Buck). 262476 Driver B Coy. 36th Batt. 3rd Div. 1939-1945. Passed away on Friday 8 February 2019 at Ripponburn Home and Hospital, Cromwell, aged 97 years. Loved husband and best friend of the late Vera. Loved Dad and father-in-law of the late Ngaire, and George Bennett and Paula Holmes (Christchurch), Ken and Allison (Earnscleugh), Ron (Perth), Alison and Willie Stroud (Invercargill). Loved Grandfather Jim of Dion and Andrena (Wellington), Lee, Renee, Eva and Henry (Hokitika), Tylah (Australia), Stacey, Kate, Mikah and Cormac (Invercargill), Penny, Mark, Austin and Madison (Alexandra), Matthew and Kylie (Beaumont), Claire, Jeremy, Mia and Luca (Christchurch), Emma (England), Duncan and Hannah (Invercargill). “Remember me as you pass by for as you are, so am I Now as I am, someday you’ll be Prepare dear friend to follow me” A memorial service for Jim will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 13 February at 10:30am. Messages can be sent to 79 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, RD1, Alexandra 9391. frasersfunerals.co.nz
BUCHANAN, James. Loved son of the late John and Jessie Buchanan. Much loved brother of the late Alec and Ellie, the late Peggy and Harry Rance, Elsie and the late Ian Buchanan, the late Sadie and Cecil Dore, the late Nell Burke, and Norman and Phyllis. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
BUTCHER, Thomas Lindsay (Lindsay), Private 970425 5th Intake CMT, peacefully at Southland Hospital on February 9, 2019, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Alison. Loved father, father-in-law and Granddad of Owen and Maree, Stacey and Quinn, Nicola and Tim, and Craig; Robert and Bradley. Cherished Great-grandad of Miah, Zac, Sophie, and Ivy. A service to celebrate the life of Lindsay will be held in the Salvation Army Centre, Dejoux Road, Winton, 1.30pm, on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Private cremation to follow. A special thanks to the staff of Rata Park Rest Home for your love and care of Lindsay. Messages to 41 Edgerton Road, RD1 Winton 9781.
LAMOND, Raymond Edward. April 7th 1934 to February 9th 2019, died peacefully at Calvary Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. Much loved husband of Joan*. Loved father, step-father and father in law to Paul and Heather, Brian and Tracey, Dianne and Te Iwiroa Smith*, Susan and Willie Katene, Sharon and Brian Schwass, Stuart and Gay McNaughton, Janice and Greg Thomas. Beloved grandfather to all his many grand children and great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Marion* and Gordon Watts, Victor and Edna*, Desmond, and Maurice*. A good and respected friend to many. “Always involved, always present and will always be missed by all” In accordance with his wishes, Ray will be privately cremated. The family would like to invite friends of Ray to join them on Wednesday 13th February, 2pm at 55 Short Street for refreshments and a celebration of Ray’s life. The family would also like to extend their gratitude and thanks for the amazing care Ray received from Hospice Southland and Calvary Hospital. * denotes deceased. avenalpark.co.nz
LILLIE, Margaret. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Wednesday 6th February 2019. Dearly loved mother & mother -in-law of Stuart & Sue, Jan, Trish & Steve. Much loved nana & great nana of Andrew & Tina, Becky, Tyson, Bodhi, Ruby and Ben. “Special thanks to Margaret’s wonderful carers” Donations in Margaret’s memory can be left at the SPCA. As to Margaret’s wishes a private service will be held. “With the Angels” Messages to, 258 Lowther Road, RD3 Lumsden 9793. mwfunerals.co.nz
MEERS, Edmund John (Eddie). Peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 8, 2019, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Bessie, loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Kate, Vanessa Boote, and Andrea Meers. Much loved Grandad of Sam, and Jack; Alex, Matthew, and Reuben Boote; and Tyla, and Emma Warrender. Loved brother of Joan Wilson, and Shirley Cowles. Special thanks to Dr. Penny Holdaway for her care. Messages to: C/- The Meers family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A service for Eddie will be held at Memory Funerals, 22 Moore Street, Ashburton, on Tuesday, February 12, at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.
SIEVWRIGHT, Joan Alison (nee Clyma). Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, February 10, 2019, in her 68th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Iain, Kerry and Ange, Michelle, Joanne and Alex. Cherished Nanny of Jamie, Michaela, Ashleigh, Ella, Vann, Tigan and Hannah. Loved daughter of the late Flora and Jack Clyma, and loved sister of Noeline, Graeme, Bev, Kevin, Glenys, Margaret, Ray and Fiona. A service will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, February 13, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. With respect, no flowers, but donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated. Messages to 21 Elgin Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz
STAINBURN, Donald. A very much loved and dearly thought of “Grandad” of Jude & John Cresswell, Aimee and Richard, Daniel and Brooke and their families. “Grandad “ you shared your life and family with us all with a lot of laughter, caring thoughts, wonderful stories and a lot of love. RIP our dear Don. avenalpark.co.nz
STAINBURN, Donald. Dearly loved Poppy of Jenny and Brady, Lilly and Charlotte, Carla and Steve, Craig and Alice. Poppy although you have gone We will always be together And your spirit will live on In each of us forever and ever. avenalpark.co.nz
STAINBURN, Donald. Dearly loved grandad and great grandad of Julia and Mark, Max and Rose, Louise and Keith, Blake and Mia and Jamie. You were a truly amazing Grandad with a heart of gold and a smile that brightened up our world. We will miss you. avenalpark.co.nz
STAINBURN, Donald. (Senior) in his 88th year. Peacefully on Saturday 9th February, 2019, in the loving care of Peacehaven, Invercargill. Much loved husband of the late Mary. Loved father and father in law of Don and Michele (Alexandra), Gary (Brisbane), Andrea and Dave Moroney (Invercargill). Dearly loved Grandad of Lynne, Sarah, Lauren, Julia, Louise, Jamie, Jenny, Carla and Craig. Wonderful Great Grandad to his 13 Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild. Special friend of Triss Fyfe. A service for Don will be held in the Invercargill Methodist Church, cnr Lindisfarne and Miller Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 13th February, 2019 at 1pm. A private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Invercargill Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill will be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to c/- 9 Pine Crescent, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
WALSH, Joyce Anne. Peacefully at Vickery Court Home, Invercargill, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Beloved wife of Nevill. Treasured mother of Carolyn. Much loved sister of Robert* and Audrey Taylor. Nevill and Carolyn wish to thank the staff of Vickery Court Home for their kind and compassionate care. According to Joyce’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 4 Daley Place, Winton 9720. (*denotes deceased) frasersfunerals.co.nz
