Funeral Notices – Monday 5th December

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CRIGHTON, Colin James:
Peacefully, one day short of his 83rd birthday on Sunday, 4th December 2022. Loved father and father-in-law of Shelley and Glenn Williams, Brent, and Blair and Christina. Adored Grandad Jimmy of Gabrielle (Boo), Mitchell, and Zak. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road on Tuesday, 6th December at 10:00am. Messages to 121 Regent Street, Invercargill 9812

GILBERT, Robert Tangata-Hara (Bob):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday 2nd December 2022, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty for 70 years. Loved father and father in law of Graham and Cathy, Allan* and Christine*, Viki and Jeff, Kenneth and Susan, Kiriana and Kevin, Christine and Lindsay, and Stephen and Natasha. Loved Grandad, great grandad and great great grandad. Bob was a loved brother, brother in law and Uncle to his nieces and nephews. As per the families wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 185 Venus Street Invercargill or to Bob’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McDONALD, Ian Duncan (Duncan):
Peacefully at Peacehaven on December 2, 2022. Aged 75. Dearly loved son of Clarice* and Donald* McDonald, loved twin of Allen and a loved brother and brother-in-law of Kay Mason*, Charles and Colleen, Joy and Gwynneth McConachie. A respected uncle and great-uncle of Brendan, Sarah, Katrina, Brett, Scott and their families. A time of remembrance for family and friends will be held at 11.00am, on Wednesday, December 7, at The Ascot Park Hotel, Corner of Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill. Messages to Joy McConachie, RD1, Winton, 9781. Thanks to Invercargill Cremations. (*denotes deceased)

SAXTON, Winston James:
After a courageous battle, Winston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 3rd December 2022, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Linda. Respected and loved father and father in law of Gregory, and Alister and Sara. Loved Grandad of Jade and Tai. Loved brother in law of Edna and Richard, and Jim. Family wish to sincerely thank the nursing staff of Southland Oncology and the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital for their devoted care of Winston. A farewell for Winston will be held on Thursday 8th December 2022, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 366 Limestone Plains Road, Thornbury RD 3, Otautau or to Winston’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

In Memoriam

BARNES, Charles Alfred (Charlie):
December 2, 1930 – December 5, 2018
Very much loved and missed by all the family.

BEATTIE, Kaye Julian:
08.10.1957 – 05.12.2018
A beautiful lady,
always in our hearts,
missed and loved dearly.
– Love from your family.