Funeral Notices – Monday 16th September

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BROWN, Mavis Jessie.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of Peacehaven with family by her side, on Friday, September 13, 2019; in her 90th year. Much loved wife, friend and companion of Frank*, loved daughter of Tom* and Charlotte* Keen, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ruth* and Mervyn* Stewart, sister of Stuart* and Elsa*. A service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, September 18, at 1.00pm, the service will conclude with a burial at the Otautau Cemetery arriving approx 3.45pm. Messages to 617 Lynch Road, RD1, Otautau 9689. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

BURROWS, Gwendoline Lucy (Gwen).
Aged 87 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home, Mataura. Dearly loved wife of Herbert* Sydney (Sid) Burrows. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Joan (Mataura) Michael*, Martin and Evelyn (Blenheim), Julie (Gore). Loved and cherished Gran of all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and much loved “B” of all her New Zealand Family.
‘Gone Home’
A memorial service for Gwen will be held in the Mataura Presbyterian Church, Kana Street, on Thursday, September 19 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Gore St John Ambulance. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 8 Moa Place, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

COLLIE, Lynette Fay.
After a long, courageous battle, Lynette passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in the comfort of loved ones; aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Fergus, deeply loved and cherished mother and Nana/Nettie of Gareth and Anna, Scarlett; Louise and Shannon, Hugo and Oliver Parnham; Marnie and Mark, Will and Sam Lankow; Blair and Peta, Ferg, Cruz, Bo and Tyler. A much loved sister-in-law and Aunty Nettie. Funeral details to be advised. avenalpark.co.nz

HUGHES, Zelda May.
Surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 14, 2019. In her 87th year. Loved wife of Albie*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce*, Jane and John Dyer, Casey, Robyn and Brian Halson. Loved and adored Nana of Scott and Karla, Callum and Louisa, Anna, Jarryd, Matthew, Melanie and Sarah. Loving great-Nana of Isabella, Imogen and Alexandra. A very special sister-in-law to Thelma and Bob. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Calvary Hospital for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Zelda’s memory to the Invercargill Cancer Society would be appreciated. The funeral service for Zelda will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, commencing at 1.30pm. Her interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 53 Wye St, Invercargill.(*denotes deceased) Online tributes may be left on Zelda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MURPHY, Graham Francis.
On Friday, September 13, 2019, in the care of Southland Hospital. Dearly loved husband and longtime companion of Lorraine Murphy (Invercargill), and very much loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Wendy Murphy. Dear Grandad to Emma, Patrick, and Christopher Murphy. Very loved brother-in-law of Verna Wilson and the late Angus Wilson, and the late Ken Boyle (Gore), Dorelle and Ian* Johnstone, and Maralyn and Jeff Alderson (Lake Hayes Estate). Only brother of Pearl* van der Hoek (Dunedin), and Vim (Bill) and Doreen van der Hoek (Mosgiel). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and Popa to his 11 great-grandchildren. A private service will be held. Messages to 206 Isabella Street, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

PATTERSON, Frances  Isabell (nee Haselmore).
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the amazing staff at Rowena Jackson Donovan Wing, with her family on September 14, 2019. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of Roy Patterson*. Mother to Brian, Rex*, Carole Morris, Lynley Harris, Barry, Raewyn Barlow, Geoffrey, Murray and Steven. Special thanks to Tracey Patterson for providing care and kindness over recent years. A special grandmother with a loving bond to Tracey Morris. Frances loved her visits form Melissa and Benjiman. Friends are invited to a morning tea to farewell Frances at J Fraser and Sons Catering lounge, Cnr Esk and Doon St, Invercargill, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, commencing at 10.00am. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated. Messages to 5 Munro St, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased). Online messages can be left on Frances’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STRANG, Kathleen May (nee O’Byrne).
Our beloved Mum will be bid farewell at 1.30pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at a Requiem Mass held in St Theresa’s Church, 40 Perth Street Windsor, Invercargill. We will hold a Rosary at 43 Eden Crescent at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 17, and we invite all those who would like to attend both the Rosary and/or the Mass. Kath will be so very very missed by her daughters Jane and Sarah, her grandchildren, friends with special mention to Jan, Hellen, Jackie and Ann, and the musical community. Her brother Brian sends thoughts of his gentle, caring and talented sister. He and his brothers Noel and Bill were so proud of Mum. Her nieces and nephews remember her fondly, as do the multitude of students to whom she passed on her talent with amazing skill and grace. Mum was a good sort. We request that everyone attending, please wear a bit of pink, which was Kath’s favourite colour. frasersfunerals.co.nz