Funeral Notices – Monday 19th September

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BROWN, Jennifer Elizabeth (nee Egerton):
We sadly lost Jenny on Tuesday, 13 September 2020, aged 74 years, with her loving family by her side. Dearly loved mother of Glenn and Rachael, Anita, Kim and Ewart. Cherished Grandmother of Sophie, Chloe, and Ben. Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie Egerton. Loved sister, aunt, and cousin. As per Jenny’s wishes, a private burial has been held at the East Winton Cemetery. Rest in peace.
No flowers by request. Messages to 151 Layard Street, Invercargill 9810.

McDONALD, Allan Francis:
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. In his 75th year. Much loved husband of Carmel. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Andy, Karl and Carla, Nic and the late John, Greg and Amber, Dayna and Paul. Much loved G Dad of Ambrose, Jackson, Ruby, Eden, Charlie, Frankie, and Luca. As to Allan’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to “McDonald Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Allan’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/allan

O’BRIEN, George Francis:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on September 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathy.* Much loved father and father-in-law of Bob and Vicki, Susan and Graham, Lynne and Eddie Arokiasamy (all of Te Anau). Loved proud Pop of Allister, Catherine and Laura. Loved great-grandfather of his 5 great-grandchildren. Loved son of Violet* and Fred*, and loved brother of Charles. Messages to 46 Pukutahi Drive, Te Anau 9600. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, on Friday, September 23, 2022, commencing at 1.30pm. His interment will follow at Lynwood Park Cemetery. Online tributes may be left on his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to a livestream of his service will also be available. Special thanks to the teams at Fiordland Medical Centre and Hospice Southland for their loving care of Dad.
(*denotes deceased).

PITT, Elizabeth Leonie:
Peacefully at Golden View Care on September 17, 2022; in her 96th year. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Bill, very special and loved mother of Yvonne and Allan (AJ), loved grandmother of Rosie, Daryl, and the late Andy, loved great-grandmother of Melissa Jones, Jordan Adam Clarke, Matthew and Tazmyn Clarke, Grayson and Brianna.
“With Christ which is far better”
Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Golden View Care for their wonderful care of Elizabeth. A service for Elizabeth will be held in the Affinity Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 2.30pm, on Tuesday, September 20, followed by interment in the Timaru Cemetery on Wednesday. Messages to The Pitt Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.

STEEL, Robert Kendall (Bob):
On September 18, 2022, at Dunstan Hospital; aged 75 years. Dearly loved and best friend of Marilyn, treasured Dad of Keri Steel, Greg Steel, Jodie Bixley, and Sharon Tiplady, much loved GrandBob of his 10 grandchildren, loved brother of Heather Payne and the late Lorraine Howden. At Bob’s request a private celebration of his life will be held. Messages to 72A Meadowstone Drive, Wanaka 9305.

In Memoriam

DAVIS, Heather Dawn:
12.11.1950 – 19.9.2017
Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure.
Love forever and always
– Keryn, James, Emma and Jack.

VELLA, Murray Thomas:
12.2.1938 – 19.9.2021
Murray passed away in Calvary Hospital a year ago. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Fondly remembered by all.
R.I.P.