Funeral Notices – Monday 1st August

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DRAIN, Linda Margaret (nee Donald):
Linda passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, aged 88 years. Loved wife of Doug who passed away in 2013, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Ross* McKerchar (Winton) and loved Nana Linda to Ben and Josie, and Scott. Loved sister-in-law to Erice and Errol Molloy (Wallacetown), Maureen and John* Webb (Wellington), Harry* and Nancy* Drain, Duncan* and Joy* Drain, Margaret* and Peter* Molloy. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).
For Linda, Spar Bush was always home and in her heart for 85 years. Our family sincerely thanks the wonderful staff at Edinburgh, Donavon & O’Byrne Wings at Rowena Jackson who cared for her so well over the past three years. A celebration of Linda’s life to be held at The Hideaway, 201 Lochiel Branxholme Road,Lochiel at 1.00pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. At Linda’s request there will be a private burial to follow. Messages to 479 Winton Hedgehope HWY, RD 2, Winton 9782 or to Linda’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MACPHERSON, Podge ‘Roger’:
Of Invercargill. The final whistle has blown on 29 July 2022. Dearly loved husband of Carolyn. Much loved Dad of Rodney, Trudy and Brook. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jenny and Allan Ball, Ross Macpherson, Grant Macpherson*; Kevin Shaw, Owen Shaw, Bob and Sue Shaw, Leslie Shaw*, and Elaine Stirling. Special loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Podge’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 3 August at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 20 Charlotte Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Podge’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Special thanks to the District Nurses (especially Anna) and Hospice Southland (especially Dr Ian).

PAWSON, Nicholas Gregory (Nick):
Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, aged 68 years. Much loved son of the late Patricia and Oscar, brother and brother-in-law of Tim and Paulette, Paddy and Di, Sean and Gill, Quinn and Wonda, Ciaran (RIP), sister-in-law Bronwyn (RIP), Joe and Suzanne, Liam and the late Char, and a much loved uncle to his delightful nieces and nephews. A generous, humble and unassuming man, he quietly touched many peoples lives, and climbed many a mountain across his years.
Requiescat in Pace
Details for the livestream can be obtained by following the link https://youtu.be/rLPqRGoPxxg. A Requiem Mass will be Celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 70 Spencer Street, Addington, on Wednesday, 3 August, at 11.00am, with an interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery to follow. At the request of the family, masks will be required at the Church, due to vulnerable family members attending.

WILLIAMS, Alan Stuart:
Aged 82 years. Loved husband of Stella*. Much loved father and father-in-law of Roger*, Wayne and Jo (Nightcaps), Bruce and Rachel (Te Anau), loved friend of Debbie (Queenstown), special mate of Stephen (Otautau). Very special Grandad of Shaye and Jodi (Wreys Bush), Brooke and Hayden (Alexandra), Ryan and Alice (Winton), Jamie (Dunedin), Jack and George (Te Anau). Great-Grandad of Peyton, Meila, and Harrison (Wreys Bush), Arden and Arlo (Alexandra), Bella and Van (Winton). Beloved son of John* and Louisa Maud* Williams (nee Pritchard). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ivan* and May* Williams, Irene* and Wilfred* Muir, Daphne and Fred* Attfield, Bill* and Flora Williams, Shirley* and George* Rogerson, Thelma and Ewan* Knight, Norman* and Judith Williams, Robert (Bob)* and Moera* Williams, Frank* and Heather* Williams. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved son-in-law of George* and Freda* Soper, loved brother-in-law of Ralph* Soper and Helen* Keast, a very special brother-in-law of Carol* Soper, Jean Soper and Rodney* Keast. A service for Alan will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 4 August at 10:30am followed by interment at Athol Cemetery, arriving approximately 2:30pm. We would like to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson especially Sue, Jenny and Melissa in the Edinburgh Wing, and the staff at Southland Hospital especially the team in the Surgical Ward for their great care of Alan. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 10 Duncan Street, Te Anau 9600 or 3 Dryfe Street, Nightcaps 9630.