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COURNANE Janeece. Passed away surrounded by her loving whanau after a courageous and admirable journey on 24 November 2018. Aged 63 years. Janeece was a loved and loving wife of John Cournane, loved and loving mother and step mother of Rachel*, Teri and Dan, Leisa and Guy, Richard and Julie, Maria and Shane, Nicole and Brent, and Bridget, loved and loving nana to Paige, Alie, Mac, AJ, Georgia, Harry, Maggie, Kaius, and Mason. Special auntie of Rakoa, Tauhei, TeMaaka, and Tutaapiki, Kim, Craig, and Artie. A so very loved and caring sister and aunt of so very many. Janeece is now at rest at the beautiful home created by herself and John. RIP our beautiful Janeece x A service to celebrate Janeece’s life will be held in the Ascot Park Hotel, Racecourse Road Invercargill on Thursday 29th November at 11am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 69 Totara Street Invercargill 9812 (* denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz
COURNANE Janeece. Loved sister-in-law and auntie to Margaret and Bari, Shirley and Paul, Helen and Jelle and their children. You and John made the best team. We’ll always remember our many adventures with you at the helm. You put the doey into our hui. R.I.P avenalpark.co.nz
DOWLING, Avon Peter. Peacefully in the loving arms of his family at Ascot Care Home on Thursday, 22nd November 2018, aged 73 years. Dearly loved soul mate of Pauline and loved Dad of Trish and Bill, Chris, Amanda, Carla and Scott Cranfield, and Nick and Emma. Loving Pa of Coby, Grace, Ella, James, Leah, Ben, Mea, and Lucian. Loved son of Bruce* and Ellie* and brother and brother-in-law of Moira* and Owen Lawrence, Bede* and Liz*, Kevin and Yvonne, Brian, Philip*, John, and Annette and Ivan Stewart. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to Celebrate the life of Avon will be held in the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street on Tuesday, 27th November at 11:00am the service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the Church on Monday (TODAY), 26th November at 7:00pm. Avon’s family would like to thank the staff of the District Nurses, Medical Ward, Oncology and Ascot Care Home for their special care of Avon. Messages to 148 Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
HALL, Katherine June (Kath) (nee Cross). Peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Dearly loved wife of the late Stewart Hall. Cherished and loved Mum and mother-in-law of Reg and Kate, Vivienne and Nigel Skelt, Denise and Rob Barr. Much loved and adored Grandma of Ethan and Nicole, Lucas, Courtney and Jordan. Loved Great-Grandma of Maddison and Jack. A service will be held on Thursday, December 13, at 1.30pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 2 Devon Street, Gore. Interment at Charlton Park Cemetery to follow. Messages to 50 Albert Street, Invercargill.
JACKSON, Noel Alexander. Of Wanaka (formerly of Queenstown and Lumsden) Passed away suddenly at Southland Hospital on Saturday, November 24, 2018, aged 81 years. Husband of the late Shirley and loving partner of Ruby, loved father of Bryan and Debra, loved father-in-law of Suzie and Peter, loving Grandad of Bradley, Cameron and Jackson. Loved son of the late Stanley and Noeline. A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held in The Venue, cnr Cardrona Valley and Orchard Roads, Wanaka, on Wednesday, November 28, at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for Wanaka St John Ambulance. Messages to 54 Meadowstone Drive, Wanaka 9305. Southern Lakes Funerals Queenstown, F.D.A.N.Z.
KENNEDY, Patricia Valma (Trish) (nee Burke). Peacefully with her loving family by her side and in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Peacehaven Rest Home on Friday, 23rd November 2018. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Special and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Zane, Mark and Vanessa, and Alicia and Scott. Adored Nana of Julia, and Deanna; Ariana, Jasmine, and Tyler; and Ella, and Harley. Much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of all her extended family. A service to celebrate Trish’s life will be held in the Peacehaven Village Chapel, 498 Tweed Street on Tuesday, 27th November at 2:00pm. Messages to 228 Pomona Street, Invercargill 9812.
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MITH, John William Tayler. Of Cromwell, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 25, 2018, aged 80. Husband and dearest love of Libby and the late Eileen, loved father and father-in-law of Sharyn and Kerry, Wilson, Stephen and Joanna, loving Pop of Kimberley and Nick, Christopher and Sally and Hayley, loved stepfather of Shem and Robyn, Andrea and Jamie, Ben and Lisa, Rebekah and Adam. Poppa John of Xavier and Sefton, Macaulay and Kate, Riley and Taylah and Skye. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Natalie and Barry Quantock (Ashburton). In lieu of flowers, a donation for St John Ambulance, Cromwell Branch, may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Blyth Street, Cromwell on Thursday, November 29, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to: The Smith Family, 40 Cairnmuir Crescent, Cromwell 9301. Cared for by
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YOUNG, Eric Raymond. 25.11.1953-24.11.2018 After a long courageous battle with cancer fighting till the end. Husband to the late Jill after her passing a year ago, together again. Father and father-in-law to Corey and Caro, Gargz and Tracy, Tamarra and Greg and Hamish. Granddad to Maisie, Bliss and Duqe. Stepdad to Peter and his family Anna, Rachel and Edward. A small service will be held on Wednesday, at the Crematorium. Any messages c/- Tamarra at 136 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz