Funeral Notices – Monday 22nd October

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VEINT, Douglas Leslie, (Doug). Suddenly at Southland Hospital on 17 October 2018, aged 72years.  Beloved husband of Linda. Loved father and father-in-law of Lorraine and Tony Robinson (Chch), Barbara Veint and Shayne Stirling (London), Janine and Pete Little (Invercargill). Loved Grandad/Douglas/G-Dawg of Korrie, and Chloe; Alyssa, and Max, and step Grandad of Levi, and Jasmine. A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill on Tuesday 23 October, at 1pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery, Rockdale Road, Invercargill. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John’s ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 198 Bay Road, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810 avenalpark.co.nz

O’DONNELL, June Lesley. Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of Angus*. Very much loved mum and mother-in-law of Margaret and Kevin, Carol and Eric (Gore), Wayne* and Deborah, Bev and Mervyn (Invercargill). Much loved Gran Nan of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Thank you to the fantastic staff of Vickery Court, Invercargill, for the loving care of our wonderful Mum. In lieu of flowers, donations in June’s memory to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 17 Elizabeth St, Invercargill. The funeral service for June will be held at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Rd, Invercargill, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 commencing at 2.00pm. (*denotes deceased) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.

HARPER, Phyllis Jean. At home, after a long illness, on Friday 19 October 2018, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon*. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie, and Leigh and Peter Brookland. Loved Grandmother of Jared and Nicola, Mikaela and Matthew, Caitlin and Ethan, and Brandon. Proud Great-grandmother of Xavier, and William, and beloved companion of her cat, Indi. A service for Phyllis will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 11.00am. The service will conclude with a cremation at the Southland Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank the Health Care NZ Ladies for their wonderful support and care of Phyllis. Messages to 89 Sunrise Drive, Seaward Bush, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

HONDELINK, Paul Carl Roland (Hondy). ”Our friendly tall gentle giant” Suddenly, tragically killed and taken from us on Thursday, October 18, 2018, alongside his great mates, Nick, and Scott. Loved son of the late Fred and Leid, truly adored by his loved wifey and soulmate, Jude, the most amazing Dad to us all, Hooter, Bop, Corey, Kelly, and Reece, treasured Grandore to Josh, Kahlarni, Jorja, Nixon. He just adored his grandchildren (whisk up a treat). We are absolutely devastated our legend and many people’s legend. Born to fly, died flying, doing what he loved. Xoxo. Funeral details to follow when we get Dad back. All welcome to speak at funeral; please contact Kelly 0274861115. Messages to 7 Hoylake Street, Outram, Dunedin 9019. Southern Lakes Funerals Queenstown, F.D.A.N.Z.

WALLIS, Nicholas Robert. On Thursday, October 18, 2018, in Wanaka, aged 38 years. Beloved son of Tim and Prue, dearly loved husband of Carrie, adored daddy of Genevieve and Katrina. Much loved brother of Toby, Jonathan and the late Matthew, loved brother-in-law of Lydia, Annabel and Alice, uncle and friend of Evie and George, Alice, Phoebe and Angus, and Arthur. Funeral details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wanaka Fire Brigade, Wanaka St John or NZ National Parks and Conservation Foundation (www.nationalparks.org.nz) would be very welcome. Please send messages to PO Box 55, Wanaka 9343, or [email protected] Southern Lakes Funerals Queenstown, F.D.A.N.Z.

O’CONNELL, Adelaide Olive (Olive). Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 19, 2018. Aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Edward (Ted), and loved mother and mother-in-law of Pat and Charlie* Fraser, Ted* and Paula, Colleen and Morrie* Cooper, Jan and Lyndsey* Algar, Kevin and Marita, Peter and Caroline, Alan and Mary, Liz and Noel Vincent, Pam and Graeme Riddell and Malcolm and Alison Anderson. Loved Nannie of her 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.  R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, October 24 at 11.00am. A Rosary will be held at 279 Centre Street, on Tuesday, October 23 at 7.00pm. Special thanks to Hayley and all the girls of Walmsley House for their wonderful care of mum over the years and care of her family in her last days. Messages to 279 Centre Street, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.

HONDELINK, Paul Carl Roland (Hondy). ”Our friendly tall gentle giant”
Suddenly, tragically killed and taken from us on Thursday, October 18, 2018, alongside his great mates, Nick, and Scott. Loved son of the late Fred and Leid, truly adored by his loved wifey and soulmate, Jude, the most amazing Dad to us all, Hooter, Bop, Corey, Kelly, and Reece, treasured Grandore to Josh, Kahlarni, Jorja, Nixon. He just adored his grandchildren (whisk up a treat). We are absolutely devastated our legend and many people’s legend. Born to fly, died flying, doing what he loved. Xoxo. Funeral details to follow when we get Dad back. All welcome to speak at funeral; please contact Kelly 0274861115. Messages to 7 Hoylake Street, Outram, Dunedin 9019.
Southern Lakes Funerals Queenstown, F.D.A.N.Z.

MITCHELL, Daisy Mary (Messent, nee Ross).
In her 97th year. On Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Gore Hospital. Wife of Alex* Mitchell, dearly loved and cherished wife of David* Messent. Devoted and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Denise and Jim Breen, Peter* and Metra Messent, John and Margaret Messent, David Messent, Harry and Donna Messent, Sarah Ann*, Julie, Jimmy* Messent, Graeme Messent and Leana, Fiona and Julian Cools, Joan and Brian Cooper. Loved and cherished Muma and Grandma of her 26 grandchildren and her 36 great-grandchildren.
“Her love was not selfish,
For others she lived,
Not for what she received,
But for what she could give.
She had a smile for everyone,
She had a heart of gold,
She left loving memories,
Our hearts will ever hold.”
Funeral intimation later. Messages to 79 Norton Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)
In the care of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd Gore, FDANZ – NZIFH.