Funeral Notices – Monday 21st December

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BARBOUR (WADDELL), Karen Lesley (nee Baldwin):
Aged 58 years. Courageously after a short illness, Karen passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Hospice Southland. Much loved wife and best friend of Paul. Dearly loved mum of Stephen and Sam, Angela and Andrew. Loved step-mum of Shawn and Melissa, Mark and Stephanie, and a much loved Nana. Loved sister of Nena, David, the late Sonia, and Gregory, a loved sister-in-law, and aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
‘Forever loved, you will always be missed’
A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in the Longford Function Centre, Hamilton Street, on Wednesday, December 23, at 2.00pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 19 Lawrence Street, Gore 9710.

MATTHEWS, Mary:
Daughter of the late William and Frances Lobb of Edendale, was born on 16.5.1923 and passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village on December 18, 2020. She is an older sister to Maisie (Alfred Aydon) and the late Clara Lobb, husband to the late Roger Matthews and sister-in law to Elizabeth (Betty) (and the late Vincent Steel) and the late Lena (and the late Harry Bedwell). She is survived by her daughter Lilian (Steve Birmingham) and granddaughters Tiana and Kiri Birmingham, along with her nieces and nephews and their families. Mary became a mum to boys she and Roger fostered, especially to Ken (Pauline) Summers and Ian (Marijke) Cuthbertson and a grandma to their families. Her funeral will take place at the Doon Street Seventh Day Adventist Church on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1.00pm followed by burial in the Edendale cemetery. The service will also be livestreamed at frasersfunerals.co.nz/livestream where personal tributes may also be left.

MOODY, Garry Allan:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry in the loving arms of his partner Susie and daughter Hayley on Friday, December 18, 2020. Beloved son of the late Noel and Shirley Moody, and brother of Pamela (Melbourne). Devoted dad of the late Bevan, and Justin. Adoring Pops of Maddie, Zaiden, Charlotte, and Jeremiah. A respected uncle and friend to many. Special friend of Wendy.
“At Rest”
A service of celebration for Garry’s life will be held at Blue Mountain College Gymnasium, Tapanui on Tuesday, December 22 at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donation may be left at the service for West Otago St John Ambulance and New Zealand Stroke Foundation. Messages to 12 Durham Street, Tapanui 9522.

MUIR, Joan Ruth (nee Warren):
It is with heavy hearts that we advise that Mum passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by love. Deeply loved and devoted wife of the late Martin Muir. Cherished Mum and “Joanie” of Pam and Russell Welsh (Mandeville),the late Alister, Graeme and Marlene Muir (Winton), Raewyn and Graeme Black (Gropers Bush), Barbara and Chris Carlaw (Invercargill). Adored Nana and Great-Nana of her 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of *Robert (Bob) and *Annie Warren, and sister of *Eileen and *Lou Hardy, *Bob and *Alison Warren, *John and *Dorothy Warren, *Phyllis and *Phil Wood, *Lavinia and *Bill Barnsdale, Arthur and Joan Warren. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A Service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr of Doon and Esk St, Invercargill, on Wednesday, December 23, at 1.30pm, followed by her interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Joan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where Joan’s Service may also be viewed via livestream.
(*denotes deceased)

McDONALD, Ross Francis:
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ross, loving husband and best friend of Patricia and father and father-in-law of Hamish and Tania McDonald. Proud grandpa Ross of Karli,
Danny, and Abbie
“We will miss you very much”
Funeral details to be advised. Messages to the McDonald family C/O PO Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.

SADLIER, Melvyn Douglas:
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 19 th December 2020, after a short illness; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Cindy, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Daryl and Michelle (Perth), Mirriam and Julian Peters (Gore), the late Nigel, and Aaron and Kylie, a cherished Grandad of Ashleigh, and Kara; Megan, Ryan, Demi, and Mitchell; James, and Braxton, also a treasured great Grandad of Oscar, Myla, Lucas, George, and Lilly.
“Love you to the Moon and Back and to the farthest star, you will be sadly missed, Rest Easy Pop”
A service for Melvyn will be held in the Edendale Presbyterian Church, Melvin Street Edendale, on Wednesday 23 December at 1.00pm, private interment to follow at the Edendale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland or Southland Charity Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 61 Regent Street Invercargill.

SADLIER, Melvyn Douglas (Mel):
Loving husband of the late Cindy; loved son of the late George and Lily Sadlier; dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Wendy Shearing; the late Beth and Blair Haberfield; the late Lorna and Alex Croft; Rita Ave (Invercargill); Hilary and the late Snow Paterson (Christchurch); Victor and Isabell (WA); Lionel (WA); the late David; the late Phillip; Neville and Vicki (Gore), and Allan and Lorraine (Invercargill). Loved son- in-law of the late Lucius and Phyllis Trounson; loved brother-in-law of the late Joyce and Max Hill; the late Earl and Elsie Trounson; the late Gordon Trounson; the late Madalene and Vic Raymond; Leah and the late Bob Boniface (Riverton); Cedric and Marlene Trounson (Greymouth); Raewyn and the late Rodger Trounson (Invercargill); Brenda and Ernest George (Oamaru); Julie and Mike Kelly (Dunedin); Angela and the late Barry Gibbs (Edendale). Mel was a dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and great- great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed.

SADLIER, Melvyn Douglas:
Sadly, but peacefully on the 19th December 2020.
Beloved oldest brother and brother-in-law of Neville and Vicki.
Very much loved uncle of Philip and Lisa, Kayleen, Jamie*,Lewis, Jessica and Nigel Miller, and Tony*, And loved Great uncle to his Great Nieces and Nephews.
“Gone but never forgotten”.

SUTHERLAND,
Frederick Thomas (Fred):
25.02.34 – 19.12.20
Peacefully with family. “Bestest hubby” and friend of Judith (Ju), for nigh on 60 years. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Joanne and Matthew McCaughan, Mark and Julie Sutherland, Kaye and Steve Bryan, the late Greg, Lynda and Darren Davison, Kim Sutherland and Richard Millar, Ronnie Sutherland, Lachlan and Harriet Sutherland, and their families.
“Rest in Peace”
Requiem Mass will be held for Fred on Wednesday 23 December at 9.30am at The Blessed Sacrament Church, Ardwick Street, Gore. This will be preceeded at 7.30am, by a gathering at the Cenotaph, in recognition of Fred’s 40 years contribution to the ANZAC Dawn Service. Afterwards the family will breakfast at the RSA. Please feel free to pop in for a cup of tea/coffee.
Order of day:
7.30 Cenotaph gathering
8.00am RSA
9.30am Requiem Mass
11.30 Charlton Park Cemetery
12.30 Refreshments at RSA
Messages to Judith 29A Ardwick Street. Thanks to all at Albany House for their loving care of dad over the last 15 months. “Sweet As!” Rosary will be held at Fred and Jude’s home on Tuesday evening at 7.00pm.

YOUTHED, Violet May, (nee Collett):
21 August 1934 ~ 17 December 2020, Vi passed away at Clare House. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Robert Coburn (Australia), Elaine, Diane, and Dean. Loved Nana of Cory and Samantha (Carterton), Pete and Mel (Paraparaumu), Daniel and Christie (Australia); and Great-Nana of Ella and Max, Kane and Zac, and Alice. Dearly loved daughter of *Charles and *Pearl. Loved sister of Louie and Herc Cotterel, *Florence, Charles, *Ray, and Connie and Peter. Loved Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Clare House who looked after Mum with respect, love and sensitivity. A service for Vi will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 22 December at 11am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Youthed Family, 29 Kilmarnock Avenue, Invercargill 9812, or to Vi’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes