Funeral Notices -Monday 11th July

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DAWKINS, Kevin Edward:
Emeritus Professor of Law
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, Special Care Unit; aged 73 years. Dearly loved partner of Janet Black, much loved and respected father of Annika Dawkins, loved step-father of Michael, and Chris Wilson, much loved and respected brother, brother-in-law and best friend of Bill and Julie Dawkins, loved brother of Catherine Palmer, loved Granddad of Moss; Matai, Kae, and Leila Wilson, loved and respected uncle of Edward and Alysha Dawkins, Tom Dawkins, Monique, and Matthew Palmer. The family would like to particularly thank Nicola and the whole team of amazing nurses and caregivers in the Special Care Unit for their wonderful care of Kevin over the past three years. A Service for Kevin will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin at 2.00pm, on Saturday, July 16, followed by a private cremation. Messages for Kevin’s family c/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054, or on Kevin’s page on www.tributes.co.nz

GOODWIN, Graeme Eric (Goody):
Sadly after a courageous battle passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Cherished loving husband and soulmate of Jan. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Neil and Jasmine, Brendan and Ashleigh, Dean and Kylie. Loved stepfather to Stephen, Hayden and Mandy, Nicola and Allan, Cameron and Nikki, and Sarah. Proud loving Grandad to all his 15 grandchildren. Special thanks to Hospice Southland staff for their care and support of Graeme. Service details to be advised. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 57 Mason Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871.

TOOMEY, Brian Joseph:
Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, 8th July 2022. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, for 60 wonderful years. Loved father and father-in-law of Grant* & Lynette, John & Erin, Tony & Vanessa, Kevin & Di, Paul, Michelle & Keiran McCabe and special friend of Delwyn. Adored Pop/Grandad of David, Melissa, Nicole, Andrew, Aleisha, Danielle, Jasmine, Charlotte, William, Keziah, Niko, Lucca, Siena, Ella, Olivia, Keira and Great Pop. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of his extended family. R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the St Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic, Perth Street, Invercargill on Friday 15th July at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the church on Thursday, 14th July at 7:00pm. Messages to 3 Arun Crescent, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz