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CALVERT, Rena Cecilia:
Peacefully in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Home on Saturday, 10 th July 2021, in her 95 th year. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Corina, and Paul and Frances. Adored Nan of Reece and Aleisha, Daniel and Emma and Great Nan of Jacob, and Mason.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Rena’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill on Thursday, 15 th July at 1:30pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Calvert Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
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CALVERT, Rena Cecilia:
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Dave* and Judy*, Joan and John, and Brian and Colleen* and a loved sister-in-law of Jim* and Ella, Frank* and Shona*, Charlie* and Myna*, Margaret* and Alan*, Edna* and Clive*. A love aunt of all her nieces and nephews. R.I.P.

DIACK, ‘Sandy’ William Alexander:
Aged 82 years. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 11 July 2021. Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie (Val). Best father of Gregory (Pukemaori), Marlene (Shingle Creek), and Karyn and Pete (Christchurch). Dearly loved Grandfather of his grandchildren Sandi and Marcus; and his great-grandchildren Skylar and Hunter. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Gordon & Marie Diack; Brian & Betty Wilson, Audrey and the late Yorath Winslow, Neville Wilson, Alan & Valda Shaw. A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday 15 July at 10am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to PO Box 48, Tai Tapu Christchurch 7645. Sandy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

EASTON, Eleanor Mary:
Aged 79, of Winton. Passed peacefully on Saturday 10 July 2021. Dearly loved mother of John Gillespie. Loved eldest sister of Jo, the late Stanley, the late Michael, Sharon, Bill, Frank, Jenny, Heather, Alan George, John, and Marty; a loved sister-in-law of their partners, and beloved aunt of all her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Winton on Tuesday 13 July, at 11am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to Easton Family, C/- PO Box 20, Napier 4140 or to Eleanor’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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HARRADINE, Shirley Ann:
On July 8, 2021, unexpectedly at home, just short of her 79th birthday. Loving wife of the late Tom. Loved mum of Denise and Trevor. Cherished nana and great-nan of Kelvin, Aaron and Alex, Carly and Tyla; Louis, Lottie, and Jonty. Daughter of the late Lil and Sid Dodd. Older sister of Pat and Jim, Liz and George*, Michael and Janice, Shona and Wayne*, Barry*, Lesley* and Chris, Marilyn and Jason. Sister-in-law of Arthur and Val, and Doug and Jean. Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to The Family of Shirley Harradine, c/- 54 Weston Road, Oamaru 9401. A Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at Whitestone Funerals Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Wednesday, July 14, at 10.30am.
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KISSELL, Lorna Joyce:
01-12-1927~04-07-2021. Passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved Mother and Friend of Lester and Judith, Jayne and Ray Muir. Loved Nana and Great Nana of Debbie and Regan, Breana, Hunter. Tracey and Cameron, Lilly, Chloe, Ella, Lachlan. Danny and Rebecca, Olivia, Jackson. Danica and Mark, Jacob, Tyler. Rory and Karen. Phedra and Shane, John. Byron. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for the wonderful care of Lorna. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 153 Gala Street Invercargill.

MORTON, Helena Cornelia (nee Vreugdenhil):
Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Saturday, July 10, 2021, aged 65 years. Loved wife of the late Barry for 45 years, loved Mum and adored Oma of Ruth and Rhys, Christian, Grace and Emily; Christopher and Shaylee, Dylan, Zoey, Aroha, River, *Evangeline and Zephyr; and Leigh. Surrogate Mum to Amanda and Charlotte, loved daughter of *Cornelius and Emmy Vreugdenhil, loved daughter-in-law of *Alan and *Marie Morton, loved sister and sister-in-law of Betty and Brian, Christine, Corey and Michelle,*Karen, Pieter and Liz, Yvonne and Tom, Rachel and Sam, Maureen and Robert, David and Frances, Bryan and Judith, loved by all her nieces and nephews.
“Mum, you left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
Although we cannot see you, You’re always by our side.”
A service to celebrate Helena’s life will be held at the Lumsden Memorial Hall Flora Road, Wednesday, July 14, at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Donations can be made to Hospice Southland at the service. Special thank you to the staff at Resthaven for their attentive care of Helena. Messages to 11 Lumsden Riversdale Highway, Lumsden 9794. (*denotes deceased).

SHAND, Hayden Jay:
Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, in Dunedin. Much loved beautiful son of David and Gail. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Darryl and Sharon, and Nathan and Julie. Truly awesome uncle to Jessica, Ryan, Josh and Liam.
Give nana some hugs and kisses
A celebration of Hayden’s life will be held on Thursday, July 15, at 11.00am in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be much appreciated and can be left at the service.
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WATSON, John Henry Atkinson:
Passed away at Hospice Southland with family by his side on Saturday 10 July 2021; aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Michelle, and the late Glenda. Much loved Dad of Daryl and Roberta, Wayne and Nicky, Susan and Roger Ward, Judy and Phil Rodger, and Brent and Julie. Adored Grandad of all his 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Loved stepdad of Matthew and Codiann, and Amanda, and step grandad of his 9 step grandchildren. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Orepuki Hall, Orepuki on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1.30pm. The service will conclude with the burial at the Orepuki Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Watson Family, P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
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WATSON, John Henry Atkinson:
Dearly loved brother & brother-in-law of Eleanor* and Owen* Hillas, Anne* and Daniel Phillips, Marion and John Soundy, Bernard Watson. Loved brother-in-law of Winston and Patricia Reece, Francis* and Marie Reece, Stewart and Jocelyn Reece, and Andrew* and Jill* Reece. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

WILLIAMS, Norma Anne:
Peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10, 2021, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and nana of Warren, Kelley, Jonathon, Azroy, Câri, and Dylan; Juanita, and Centayne, Geordie, and Lucas. A service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at the Masonic Hall / Bridge Club, 50 Elles Road, Invercargill, on Wednesday, July 14, at 11.00am, Followed by a family service at the crematorium. Messages to “The Williams Family”, 395 Tweed St, Invercargill.

Acknowledgement

HARRINGTON, James Edward (Jim):
The Harrington whanau would like to acknowledge the kindness and support for the recent loss of Jim. Thank you to everyone who messaged, sent flowers and food. We are deeply humbled by the generosity of family, friends and the Takaka/Picton community. Special thanks to the first response, St John Ambulance and staff, Glenn (Picton Police), Picton Fire Brigade and Waikawa Marae. The family would also like to show their appreciation to Kevin Wayne Abbott, Janet Puha, Cilla and Warren Richardson for the final farewell. Lastly, Barry from Sowmans Funerals who guided us through the process, and Leonie for leading the service. Please accept this personal acknowledgement from the Harringtons.

Funeral Notices – Monday 12th July

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