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GENTLE, Winifred Mary (Win) (nee Hewlett):
26.11.1927 – 9.4.2021
Peacefully in the care of Resthaven Village, Gore, on Friday, April 9, 2021, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Ernie, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of *Gloria and *Bruce Munro (Auckland), Coralie and Alan Leitch (Wyndham), Chris and Sandra (Gore), Rick and Marilyn (Gore), loved Gran of Sharlene and Scott, Craig; Andrew and Sharon; Amanda, Abby and Hayden; Shaye and Shoni; Kendra and Zac, and Hannah, and loved great-Gran of her 10 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Win’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, Wednesday, April 14, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left for Hokonui St John. Special thank you to the staff of Resthaven Village Gore, for their loving care of Win. Messages to 11 Kerwood Place, Gore 9710.
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O’DRISCOLL, Kathleen Geradine (Kath) (nee Vaughan):
On April 9th, 2021, peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch, in her 102nd year. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Timothy (Ted) O’Driscoll. Dearly loved daughter of the late Dennis and Rose Vaughan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Edmund (Ted) and Molly Vaughan, Reverend John Vaughan, Eileen and Taane Joyce, Kevin and Dot Vaughan, and Sister Patricia Vaughan RSM, all deceased, and Tony deceased and Lorraine Vaughan. A much loved Aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews.
“A dear and loyal friend to many”
Messages to the family of Kath O’Driscoll C/o 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Special thanks to the Sisters and staff of Nazareth House for their love and care of Kath. The Funeral Mass for Kath will be celebrated at St Annes Catholic Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, on Wednesday, April 14, at 1.00pm followed by burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Cypress Street and Ruru Road. Rosary at the Church on Tuesday at 7.00pm.

MAXWELL, Barry John:
Unexpectedly on Thursday 8 April 2021; aged 59 years. Loved son of Gavin* and Treasure*, dearly loved partner of the late Diane Sefton, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Peri, Natasha and Derek, Danielle and Tony, and Hamish, a much loved Grandad of Shylaa, Jax, Kiwa; Jayden Tarnica, Kaylee-Rose, Xavier, and Beaudine, a loved and cherished brother and brother- in-law of Lowana and Barry Clearwater, Gavin* and Christine, Duncan and Karina, and Charmaine and Gordon Ropiha, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service will be held for Barry in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Wednesday 14 April at 1.00pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery . Messages to 250 Tramway Road Invercargill 9812.
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MILLS, Audrey M:
Peacefully passed away on Saturday, 10 th April 2021 in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Home, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy. Dearly
loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Val, and Peter and Lynette. Loved Nana of Karen, Ghisshan and Laura, Cheryl, Jared, Gemma and Glenn and Great Nana of Chase, Levi, Brody, and Benjamin. A loving aunt of Gael.
A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 16 th April at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank the staff of Salisbury Wing of Rowena Jackson for their care of Audrey and her family. Messages to 83 Stobo Street, Invercargill 9810.
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THOMSON, Peter Thomas:
It is with a very heavy heart that our favourite human has passed away surrounded by his family in hospice. Aged 64 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marina (Sandie) Thomson nee Hinga. Loved father and father in law of Tange and Simon. Adored and very much loved Pop to TJ and Nikaya. A service for Pete will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel Rockdale Road on Wednesday 14 April at 11am. Messages to 7 Miller Street, Invercargill 9812.
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THOMSON, Peter Thomas:
Passed away 9th April 2021 after a short and brave battle. Husband of the love of his life the late Sandie. Son of the late Tom and Nora (Milton). Loved dad of Tange and pop to TJ, and Nikaya. Sadly missed brother and brother-in-law of Ian (Australia), Karl and Val (Invercargill), And the late David, and Paul. Uncle of Michael and Simone, Susan and Adrian, Chris and Sue, Colin and Vasa, Fiona and Tim, Racheal, Adam, Ceilidh and Liam. Thanks to Dr Hill for his support and the caring staff of Hospice Southland and Southland Hospital. Messages to 2 Watt Road Otatara RD9 Invercargill 9879.
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Acknowledgement

MACASKILL, Graeme:
Gail, Corina, Shaun, and families, would like to thank those who supported us at this sad time following the passing of Graeme with the cards, baking and flowers. Thanks to Waine Harding for officiating the service from Central Otago Funerals. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

Funeral Notices – Monday 12th April

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