Funeral Notices – Monday 6th April
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ANDERSON, Margaret Joan (nee Morrison):
26.08.1944 – 03.04.2020
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Brian at Resthaven Village in Gore on Friday, April 3, 2020, having recently celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary. Loved daughter of the late Anne* and Thomas (Tom)* Morrison and daughter-in-law of the late Annie* and William (Bill)* Anderson. Dearly loved wife and life partner of Brian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Sandy Anderson, Joanne and Anthony Shaw, Chris Anderson and Malia Hill. Cherished grandmother of her eight grandchildren, Cody, Jayden, Brandon, Courtney and Georgia, Sarah and Renee and Hayden and her great-grandson Emmanuel. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Michael* and Rita* Morrison, Chris* and Fay Morrison, Martin and Maureen Morrison, Mary Anne* and John McIlhatton, Jenny and Mike Swain, Brian and Carol Morrison and loved sister-in-law of Jim and Claire Anderson, Colleen and Maurice Humphries, Ray and Jackie Anderson (and the late Pam*) and loved Aunty and Great Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of Margaret and Lindsay Humphries, Valma* and Colin Whyte, Katrina and Clifford Hamlin, and Averley Jackson.
“I am at peace, my soul’s at rest, There is no need for tears,
For with your love I was so blessed, For all these many years.”
~Unknown Author
Sincere thanks to the loving and long-time care provided by Resthaven Village staff of 14 years. A private grave-side service will be held for Margaret to lay her to rest under the care of Brian and Hammond & Ryder Funeral home. Margaret is to be interred at the Charlton Park Cemetery in Gore on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages welcomed and can be sent to 15 Elsie Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)
ANDREW, Ross Duncan:
Passed away peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on April 3, 2020; aged 82 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Mavis for 57 years. Loved and respected Dad of David (dec), Lindsay, and Wayne. Special Granddad of Carter, Campbell, Anise, and Lincoln. A private interment will take place with Ross’s immediate family. Special thanks to the staff at Lister Home, and the Cancer Society. Messages to 11 Elizabeth Street, Waimate 7924.
NYENHUIS, Corneles Johannes Petrus (Colin):
Aged 69, of Wanaka. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 3, 2020. Dearly loved and admired father and father-in-law of Anita and Pete, Jeff and Mel. Dearly adored Opa of Quinn, Scott, Lucy, Sebastian and Jasper. Greatly loved and respected by sister Hennie, brothers and sister-in-law’s Peter (deceased) and Yvonne, Harry and Brigitte along with nieces and nephews Johanna, Tom, Kris, Brock, Jack and Lisa. Loved son-in-law and friend of Nancee. A memorial will be held at a later date to celebrate Colin’s love for life. Messages to Affinity Funerals, PO Box 387, Alexandra 9340.
Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.
THOMSON, Marianne.
It is with heavy hearts we announce Marianne’s passing with her loving husband Murray by her side on Friday, 3rd April 2020 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Anthony and Gina, and Rowena and Ross Phillipson. Cherished Oma of Claire, Sarah, and the late Nathan. Loved daughter of Jacob and Sijke Groot and daughter-in-law of Alex and Freda Thomson. Loved sister of Simon, Adriana, and Marina and sister-in-law of Heather Carver. Respected and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Cherished by Kirsty and family. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Vicky Bickford and Charleen of the Bluff Medical Centre and the care given by the Medical Ward staff at Southland Hospital. Susie, Aroha, and Astrid, we are eternally grateful for your care and love. A Memorial Service to celebrate Marianne’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to 24 McDougall Street, Bluff 9814. avenalpark.co.nz
VERDONK, Eric:
Passed away in the loving care of his family, at home in Auckland, on April 3, 2020, aged 60 years. Cherished husband of Mandy (nee Aitchison), and dearly loved father of Sieska and Hugo. A wonderful son of Corrie and Lambert, and brother of Bert and the late Josina.
A true legend of the
New Zealand Rowing community and a great friend to many.
Special thanks to the staff at North Shore Hospital who helped care for Eric in recent weeks. There will be a family cremation this week followed by a memorial service to be held at a later date.
WHIPPY, Charlotte Angell:
Born September 14, 1968. Passed away on April 3, 2020. Loved daughter of Fred, Winnie and Anne too. Devoted companion and best friend George Kolomatangi. Loved mother of Antonio Halapio. Loved sister to Cody Thomas (Australia), and Mason Thomas (Invercargill), beloved niece of all her Whippy and Harris Aunties and Uncles in Dargaville, Auckland and Southland. Loved Aunty of Danelle, Kayla and Jordan. Messages to 189 Regent Street, Invercargill 9812. Haven Falls Funeral Home Wellington
