Funeral Notices – Monday 2nd November

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CROSS, Neville Winston (Springer):
Died peacefully on October 31, 2020, in his 74th year, at Clutha Health First, surrounded by his family. Loved and respected husband of Kushma, loved father of Robyn, Janene, Jacqui, Nadia, Aaron, Joseph, the late Matthew and Dorothy, and stepdaughter Bali, and their partners, cherished and adored Grandfather and Great-grandfather to all his grandchildren. A service for Neville will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11.00am, in the South Otago Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Access Home Help, Balclutha would be appreciated and may be left at his service. Messages to 8 Michies Road, Balclutha 9230.

HUMPHRIES, Marjorie Alice (formally Officer):
Passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday 31 October 2020, with loving family by her side, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Evan and the late Lawrie. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Cheryl, Allan & Nancy. Special Nana of Lana & Iain, Michael, Erin, Jordan and Tucker (Millie). Loved step mum of David*, Ken & Carla, Lois & Lindsay* and Neil & Carolyn. In accordance with Marj’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages to Unit 11, 211 Racecourse Road 9810.
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MINCHER, John Calder (Chum):
Passed away November 1, 2020; in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Valmai, and father and father-in-law of Anthea and Russell Wylie (Rangiora), and Linda and David Heath (Cromwell). Loved Granddad of Christopher and Shelley, Matthew, Joanna and Kurt, John and Toni, and loved great granddad Chum of Hayley and Evie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Doreen Martin and Iris and Bob Cowie, and Lois Prebble, and Tom Cholomdeley, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 11am on Wednesday, 4 November, followed by John’s interment at the Dipton Cemetery. Messages to Ascot Retirement Village, Unit 39, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

SUTTON, John Melvin:
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, 29 October 2020, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nevill and Jo-Anne (Wellington), Loved father and father-in-law of Mel (Melvin) and Deanne (Melbourne, Australia), loved Poppa of Zach and Kate (Texas, USA), Aja and Edgar (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Blaize and Tess (Melbourne, Australia), Season and Josh (Melbourne, Australia), loved great Poppa of Henry and Beatrice (Texas, USA), and Yves (Amsterdam, Netherlands). Loved father and father-in-law of Nan and Michael Broughton, and Poppa to Charles, Oliver, and Thomas. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 141 Tanner Street, Invercargill, or to John’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

THOMPSON, Robert Donald (Don):
Of Alexandra. It is with great sadness that the Thompson Family announce the passing of Don, on October 31, 2020, after a brief illness, aged 77. Much loved husband and best friend of Kath. Dearly loved and respected father, father-in-law and Grandpa of Genny and Ken, Charlotte and Adam Croteau; Scott and Olivia, Molly and Charlie; Glenn and Bec, James, Samuel and Matthew; Maree and Pete, and Olivia Marshall. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Bev and the late Alan McIvor, and Isabel and Don Radka. As per Don’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages to 4 Spruce Close, Alexandra 9320. ” Love one another as I have loved you.”

YEO, Douglas Edward:
4.5.1953 – 17.4.2020
Due to covid lockdown no service was held for Doug. Doug’s ashes will be buried at Eastern Cemetery at 2.00pm on November 7, 2020, for people wishing to say goodbye.