Funeral Notices – Monday 20th May

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BLACKBURN, Robert MacGregor (Greg).
On Friday, May 17, 2019, peacefully at Eldon Lodge in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Kay. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Angus & Susan, Julie, Peter & Phoebe, Bernard & Lisa. Loved Grandad of Declan, Ruby, Callum, Oliver, Morris, Hazel, and Nell. Brother of Maureen (Dunedin) and Gabrielle (Brisbane). Special thanks to the staff at Eldon Lodge for their care of Greg. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the church of Our Lady of Fatima, Parata St Waikanae, on Wednesday, May 22, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Waikanae Funeral Home Ltd FDANZ Tel 04 2936844

DARRAGH, Michelle Lee.
Michelle passed away peacefully after a long illness at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, aged 49 years. Most dearly loved special daughter of Neil and Annette, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jacque and Ken Lloyd, Anthony (Slim) and Mel (Gore), and a loved aunt of Aleisha and Andrew Rawstorn, Kieran Lloyd, and Riley Darragh, and their families. Private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Michelle’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, May 24, at 1.30pm. Many thanks to the wonderful caring staff of Charlton Wing, Windsor Park. Messages to 26A Kakapo Street, Gore 9710.

OFFICER, June Sylvia.
Peacefully on Friday 17th May 2019 at Southland Hospital in her 91st year. Dearly loved Wife & soulmate of Russell. Treasured & dearly loved mother & mother-in-law of Allan & Elsa, Lynley & John, Raewyn & Steve, Gaynor & Bruce, & the late Kenny. Adored & much loved grandmother of all her grandchildren & great grandchildren.

“Loved but never forgotten”

A service to celebrate June’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Church crn Miller & Lindisfarne streets on Thursday 23rd May 2019 at 2.30pm, followed by a private Cremation. Messages to Allan Officer, 18 Gorge Road, RD 11, Tisbury. mwfunerals.co.nz