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DUNCAN, Darrell Anthony:
(Of Gore). After a courageous battle, at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loved father and father-in-law of Michael (Chippy) (Cambodia), Janine and Logan Marshall (Riversdale), and loved Grandad of Ruby and Lucy. Loved son of *Arthur and *Joyce, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Brenda, Paul and *Suzanne, *Lyndon and Edith Shepherd (Edendale), Andrew Shepherd (Wyndham), John and Bernice Shepherd (Gore), and a loved Uncle. A service for Darrell will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore, on Thursday, December 16, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Vaccine passes are required please. Messages to 1147 Glendhu Road, Waimumu, RD 4, Gore 9774. (*denotes deceased).

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LECK, Rowan William:
Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on November 17, 2021, at Dunedin Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Friday, December 17, 2021. A vaccine pass will be required to attend the service, alternatively to view the service on Livestream, or leave a message for the family, please go to Rowan’s page on www.tributes.co.nz Messages may also be sent to 74 Koa Street, Gore 9710.

PUKI, Tui Jean:
At Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home on Friday, 10th December 2021. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ricki and Dennise, Boo and Glenda, Rangi, Mereana* and Chris, and Ra. A loved and adored Grandma and Great Grandma of all her Grandchildren. A private service will be held on Wednesday, 15th December at 2:00pm, if you wish to watch the service via livestream at https://livestream.com/accounts72885/tuipuki Messages to 51 Short Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

SOPER, Helen Margaret (nee Starkey):
4 May 1934 – 11 December 2021
On December 11, 2021 at Rose Court, Christchurch. Much loved mum of Judy, and Warren. Helen was loved by her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brother and sister-in-laws, and cousins.
One smile for all, one heart of gold,
One of the best this world could hold.
Never selfish, always kind,What a beautiful memory to leave behind.
Messages to the Helen Soper family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A special thanks to the staff at Rose Court for their wonderful care of Helen, it was very much appreciated. In accordance with Helen’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Mosgiel. Now at Peace.

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WALDRON, Fred:
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland surrounded by family on Wednesday, 8th December 2021, aged 73 years. Loved (& tolerated) husband of Annette. Cherished father of Alana, and Richelle. Fantastic Poppy of Shishonee, Malachi, Tamzyn, Teegyn, Johran, Jonti, & Londyn. Respected brother & brother-in-law of Lorraine & Malcolm, Lindsay, Diane & Dennis, Daryl & Corrine, Anne & Neale. You are warmly welcomed to share in a Memorial Service for Fred in the Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, 14 th December at 10:00am. The venue requires attendees to display vaccine passes on entry. Alternatively, the service will be live streamed https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1639041465153044 Fred’s sunset was a beautiful experience supported by Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 483 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810
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WILLETTS, Noel Eric:
Peacefully, at Clutha Views Lifecare, Balclutha on 9 December, 2021; aged 80 years. Cherished ex husband of the late Sylvia Willetts,and special companion of Diane, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Nicola Willetts (Gore), Sharon and Paul Goatley (Balclutha), Gail Willetts and Nolan (New Plymouth), and a treasured Grandad and Great-Grandad of Grace, Eli, and Luke; Stephanie, James, and Bronson, Richard, Carlos, Aisling, and Christina; Kimberley, and Dylan. A private family service will be held on Thursday, 16 December at 1.30pm in Balclutha, those wishing to view Noel’s service via livestream, please contact family to arrange. Messages to 8 Wayland Street, Gore 9710.

WOOD, Bryan Edward Charles:
(656251 Corp. J Force)
Peacefully passed away at Vickery Court on Tuesday 7 December 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Morrah and a very much loved and respected Father and Father in law of Russell and Loretta, Graeme and Kaye and Barbara and Geoff. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Bryan’s request a private service and cremation has been held.
Online tributes for Bryan can be left at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Funeral Notices – Monday 13th December

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