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DUNCAN, Peggy Marlane (nee MacDougall):
It is with great sadness our family lost our beloved mother and grandmother, after a courageous and determined fight Peggy peacefully passed with family by her side on Thursday 14 May 2020; aged 74 years. Loved and cherished wife of Kerry*, loving mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Bethany, Ray and Karen, and Karyn Maree and Glenn, cherished grandmother of Georgia, Connor, Jordan, Bridget, Taylor, and Morgan. Dearly loved sister of Pam, Colin*, Roy*, Betty*, Beryl*, and Gordan* and their families. “Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again”
In light of the current circumstances a private service will be held to farewell Peggy, you are welcome to be part of the service by viewing online at the address – https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/events/9132271 On Wednesday 20 May at 10:00am followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery with her beloved Kerry. Message to 42 Arthur Street Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

HARRIS, Beverley Anne (Bev) (nee Morris):
23.09.1958 – 16.05.2020
Aged 61 years. Suddenly but peacefully at Gore Hospital on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Deeply loved wife and soulmate of Graham (Noddy), adored mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Nicola, Lisa and Simon. Cherished and loving Nana of Danielle, Connor and Kaden Harris, Taylor and Colby Gilder. Loved daughter and daughter-in-law of Tom and Gloria Morris, Arthur and June Harris (all deceased). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Linda Christie, Dianne and Lindsay Richardson, David and Lyn* Morris, and Bronwen, Paul (Sammy) Morris, Maureen Morris, Jenny and Neil Kinley, Pauline and Alan Adams, Julie* and Bob Carr, Doreen and Barry Marshall, Michelle Harris. A much loved Aunty Bev to all her nieces and nephews, and a very special and loved friend of so many. Due to covid restrictions a private funeral will be held in the Esplin Room, Gore Town and Country Club, Bury Street, Gore, on Wednesday, May 20, at 1.00pm, the funeral then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society via www.otago-southland.cancernz.org.nz Bev’s service will be livestreamed on https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/beverleyharris Messages to 91 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).

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MORTON, Barry Alan:
Peacefully at Gore Hospital (Naomi Room), on Saturday, May 16, 2020, aged 71 years. Husband and partner of Helena for 45 years, much loved Father, Dad and adored Opa of Ruth and Rhys, Christian, Grace, and Emily (Australia); Christopher and Shaylee, Dylan, Zoey, Aroha, River, and *Evangeline (Dunedin), and Leigh (Netherlands), surrogate Dad and Barry of Amanda, and Charlotte (Gore). Loved son and son-in-law of *Alan and *Marie Morton, *Cornelis and Emmy Vreugdenhil (Balclutha), and a loved brother and brother-in-law of Maureen and Robert, David and Frances, Bryan and Judith, Betty and Brian, Cristine, Corey and *Karen, Pieter and Liz, Yvonne and Tom, Rachal and Sam, and their families.
“He has taken his last flight, fly high. No C.A.A can stop you now.”
A Celebration of Barry’s life will be advised for a later date. Messages to 11 Lumsden Riversdale Highway, RD4 , Lumsden 9794. (*denotes deceased)

SHAW, Margaret Dawn (nee Wishart):
Peacefully on Friday, May 15 2020 in the care of Rowena Jackson; aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce*, a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Lloyd Wilson (Riverton), and Alan. Much loved Margaret of Sharleen, Michelle and their families. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Raymond* and Renee*, and Dorothy, Betty and Colin*, Coral* and Norman*. Sister-in-law of Berty* and Jean*, Wallace*, Arthur* and Mavis*, Lawrence and June, Margaret* and Murray, Graham* and Carol. A loved aunty of lots of nieces and nephews. In light of current circumstances, a private service will be held for Margaret, with the interment to follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery. A special thanks to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for their care and compassion shown to Mum. Messages to PO Box 38, Riverton. avenalpark.co.nz

TERRY, Ivan Francis:
Suddenly passed away in his 69th year, on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Dunedin Hospital ICU with his loving wife and niece by his side. Much loved husband and best friend of Nelyn (Gore). Loved son of the late Annie and Francis (Frank) Terry. Loved brother of Kenneth and Christine (Invercargill). Loved uncle of Marina and Melissa Terry (Invercargill), and loved great-uncle of Ryan, Sam, and Scott Beckett (all of Invercargill), Caitlin Pont (Christchurch), and Jacquelynn Terry (Invercargill).
“Your memory we will always treasure, in our hearts you will stay forever.”
Funeral intimation later. Messages to 4 Merlin Place, Gore 9710.

Funeral Notices – Monday 18th May

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