Funeral Notices – Saturday 10th December
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BALL, Marjorie Fay (Jo):
21.12.1932 – 4.12.2022
Loved wife of the late Derek. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Warwick and Kathryn, Lynley and Keith, and Gillian and Darrin. Eclectic, one-of-a-kind Gran of Megan, Dylan, Josie, Hamish, Tim and Luken; and great-grandmother of Lily and Lachlan. Jo was looking forward to the celebration of her 90th birthday, but it wasn’t to be. A service to celebrate Jo’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday, December 19 at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ can be made at the service. Messages to 42A McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876 or to Jo’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
BARRON, Ronald Alexander (Ron):
23/3/1935 – 6/12/2022 aged 87 years.
Died peacefully with his love and best friend for 64 years, Christabel (McNeill) and family at his side. Ron was a much loved and respected Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather to Clark & Jackie, and Ellie; Kenneth, Jacob, Kelsey & Kieren, Lachie, Mason, and Abbey; Tony & Cheryl, Kate, and Christy. Loved son of Eric* & Molly*, brother and brother-in-law to Ian & Jill, Kenneth* & Margaret*, Louise & John* Henderson, and Jim* & Ina McNeill. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Dr Ewan Adam and the Murihiku Medical Services Staff, Windsor Pharmacy, Rebecca from Hospice Southland, Sally from Health Care, Southland Hospital, and Nigel & Christine Edwards. Ron’s wish was for a small family Funeral Service which has already been held. Flowers respectfully declined and donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to Villa 45, Ascot Retirement Village, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810
BARRON, Ronald:
Loved brother-in-law of Jim* and Ina McNeill. Loved uncle of Susan & Daryl Burgess, Jill Slaughter, Robyn & Mark Reidie, and Lynne & Kaye McNeill. (*denoted deceased).
CROW, Herbert Edward:
10.12.1938 – 8.12.2022
Dearly loved husband of Alison, Loved father and father- in-law Linda, Stephen and Cathy, and Brendon and Rachelle.
Loved Bert of his 9 grandchildren and his extended family.
A service to celebrate Herbert’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 15th December at 10:00am. Messages to The Crow Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
KING, Nola Marjorie:
Born in Invercargill 30th November 1926. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on 7th December 2022. Aged 96. Dearly loved wife of Russell King*. Loved daughter of Henry* and Elizabeth* Jackson. Sister of Alan* Jackson. Beloved Mother of Peter, Graham*, David*, Carol, Alister, Neville, Jenny, and Raewyn. Nana and old Nana to 18 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great, Great Grandchildren. The family would like to thank so many people but no more so than Linda for her care and support for Nola over the last several years. Thank you to her dear friends and staff at Rowena Jackson for the kindness and compassion they showed towards Nola over her time there.
All messages to be sent to 106C St Martins Road, Christchurch, or may be left on Nola’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
A private Memorial service to celebrate Nola’s life will be held in Invercargill. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. *Denotes Deceased.
MANSELL, Marjorie Merle:Marjorie caught the last flight out at 7.47pm on the 8th of December 2022.Loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister.Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff and friends at Cargill rest Home, for their amazing love, care, support, and friendship over many years.As per Marjorie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.Messages to Mansell Family c/o 69 Bond St, or can be left on Marjorie’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nzMcGIMPSEY, Fiona Anita (formerly Melville, Eastaughffe):
Of Southland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, aged 53. Wife of Norman. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jo, Brent and Rachael, Becky, and all her grandchildren. A service to celebrate Fiona’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday, December 13, at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. Fiona will be resting at Andrew and Jo’s home in Bainfield Road until Tuesday morning. Messages can be sent to Melville Family, PO Box 5102, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9843, or to Fiona’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a link to the livestream of the service.
NALLY, Beverley Anne:
With much love and sadness, we wish to announce the peaceful passing of Beverley at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Frank for 60 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Patrice and Mervyn Guise, Phil and Karyn Nally. Adored Nan of Campbell, Fraser, Meri, and Rowan Guise and great-Nan of Dusky. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill on Wednesday, December 14 at 1.00pm. Interment at Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 122 Gladstone Terrace, Invercargill 9810 or to Bev’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available
NALLY, Beverley Anne:
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alison and Les* Smith, Ray* and Bev McCall, Jim* McCall, and Lindsay* McCall, and sister-in-law of Eileen* Groube, Mary and Michael* McAdam, Patricia* Nally, Gerard* and Jan* Nally, Erin and Ainslie Hughes, Vin and Jan Nally, Bernadette and Les Forde, Brenda and Noel Seal, Paul and Pauline Nally. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.(*denotes deceased).
SINCLAIR, Colin James:
Bruce, Joyce, Shona, Alistair, Barbara, Lynley and their families would like to thank everyone for their support at the time of Colin’s passing. To our family and friends, thank you for all the food, phone calls, flowers, visits and cards, these were very much appreciated by us all. A special thank you to the staff at Dunedin and Gore Hospitals for the care of Colin during his illness. Thank you to Malcolm and Kelsi for their eulogies and to Andrea from Stephen’s Funeral Home, we appreciated your care of Colin. Please accept this as a personal thank you.
STEWART, Lola:
Our lovely Lola passed away, quietly and peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 92. Loved wife of the late Roy (Gore). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Kerry (Wellington), Megan and Richard Pope (Adelaide), Leigh-Anne and Duncan Jefferis (West Melton). Adored Grandma of Devon (Auckland), and Shivarn (Palmerston North), Nick and Hamish (Adelaide), Luke (Rolleston), and Scott (Toronto), and their lovely partners. Adored Great-Grandma of Cameron and Edward (Adelaide). We are holding a private Family Celebration service in Christchurch. A celebration service will be held in Gore in early 2023 where her ashes will be interred. So many people have loved and cared for Mum, from Brisbane, 64 years in Gore, and the last two years in Christchurch. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you.
A loving life, well lived, and she always made people smile.
Messages to the Stewart Family, c/- PO Box 11101, Christchurch 8443.
In Memoriam
ATKINSON, Sean:
I hold you tightly within my heart,
And there you will remain,
You see, life has gone on without you,
But will never be the same.
7 years without you
We miss and love you
so much Sean
Love from – Mum, Dad, Bex, and Annabelle.
Acknowledgement
MATTHEWS, Raymond:
Leigh, Sharon, Lisa, David and Wendy, the family of the late Raymond Matthews, wish to thank all our family and friends for their support with flowers, food and cards at the time of the loss of our dear husband, father, brother and grandfather. Special thanks to all who were involved in his medical care. We are especially grateful for the care given by the staff on the medical ward at Kew Hospital.
“Just gone Fishing”
