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ADAMSON, Maureen Jean:
Peacefully on Wednesday, 7 July 2021, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and nana of Nic, Jess, and Sam (Australia), and Tony, Caroline, and Lewis (Queenstown), Sam, Matt, Bailee, and Tyler (Tarras). Loved daughter of Jean* and Alexander* Waugh and daughter-in-law of Nellie and Alex*, and sister-in-law of Eleanor (Masterton).
NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: A service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 10 July at 2.00pm, followed by the interment of both John and Maureen’s ashes. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to “The Adamson Family”, PO Box 2202, Queenstown 9349.
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BURGESS, Colin David:
972907 14th Intake CMT. (Peacefully) on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved husband and friend of the late Beth. Much loved Dad of Bunny and Helen (Gore), Craig and Marlene (Balclutha), David and Tracey (Winton). Very much loved Grandad of Michael and Jess, Emma and Luke; Claudia, and Hannah; Amanda and Shaun, Matthew and Mel, loved Great-Grandad of Blake, Sofia, Amelliah, and Gage. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
‘Gone hunting and fishing’
In accordance with Colin’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 6 Mitre Street, Gore 9710.

CLOUGHLEY, Constance May (Connie):
2.12.1923 – 13.05.2020
A memorial service to celebrate Connie’s life will be held on Tuesday 20th July 2021 at 2.00pm in the Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill. If you would like to be a part of the service via livestream, the link is provided.
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1625497685623294
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CORSON, Desmond James (Des):
Peacefully on Sunday July 4 th , 2021, at Rowena Jackson Rest Home. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne for 51 years. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Diane and Mark Hopwood (Invercargill), and Paul and Suzanne (Canberra). Loved Day to Harrison, and Laura; Enya, Sam, Marika, and Bryleigh, and Great Day to Koby, and Braxton. Loved Brother and Brother-in-Law of Rex and Denise and loved Uncle of Mark, Michael, and Adele and Mike Larsen (Invercargill). Loved Brother-in-Law of Beverly (Wellington) and loved Uncle of Stephen (Wellington), and Susanne and Stephen and loved great uncle to Kate and Lucinda (Sydney).Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson for your care and kindness.
“Life has to end, but love does not.”
As per Des’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 134 Abbot Street, Invercargill 9810.
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DYNES, Walter Robert (Wattie):
On July 7, 2021, passed peacefully at Brookhaven Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice, loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Peter, and Nigel and Lucrece, treasured granddad of Sage, and Zoe-Breanne. Special thanks for the care and support given by the staff and residents of Brookhaven Retirement Village. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Walter Dynes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Wattie will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, Christchurch, on Wednesday, July 14, at 10.30am, private interment thereafter.

EDWARDS, Len:
Len’s family wish to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, messages, and support after the passing of a loved father and grandfather. A big thank you to Dr David, the wonderful staff at both Bupa Ascot Care Home and Avenal Park Funeral Home. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
Together again with his lovey one – Mick.
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GALT, Melissa Jane:
On July 9, 2021, at the Otago Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family; aged 40 years. Beloved wife of Scott, proud and loving Mum of Georgia, and Elise, loved daughter of Ray and Trish, loved sister and sister-in-law of Katie and James Montgomery, loved daughter-in-law of Warren and Judy White, loved sister-in-law of Cathy and Kash, Marsha and Patrick, and Shayne, loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews, and special friend of Ali Devlin, and Katie Pickford. Family thank Louise Bremner, the Oncology Team, and the Otago Community Hospice for their care of Melissa. A celebration of Melissa’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 1.00pm, on Wednesday, July 14. In lieu of flowers, express your support at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-melissa-galt-in-her-fight-against-cancer. Leave a message on Melissa’s page at www.tributes.co.nz.

HAPUKU, Taurima Tahurakau Kara (Tojo):
Suddenly, doing what he loved doing – coaching his beloved Under 14 Menzies Rugby Team, on Tuesday 6 July 2021, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Annita, cherished father and father-in-law of Jesse, Makayla and Richard, and Micah. A service to celebrate Tojo’s life will be held at the Farm, 500 Curio Bay Road, RD 1, Curio Bay on Monday 12 July 2021 at 11.00 am, the service will conclude with the burial at the Waikawa Cemetery. Tojo’s service can be viewed via livestream on https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/hapukutojo Messages to 2408 Tokanui Gorge Road Highway, RD 5, Invercargill 9875.
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HOFFMAN, Cheryl Grace:
RN (ret). In her 72nd year. Of Mosgiel, at home gently with family. Loved wife, friend and mate of Stuart Hoffman. Loved mother, mother-in-law and friend of Callum and Christine of Westport, Kiernan and Aretha of Dunedin, Fraser and Sophie of the Manawatu. Loved grandmother of Ash and Ronin Lilith and David Aiden and Finn. Remembered for a love of travelling, by motorcycle, motor home, bicycle and foot. Master of her chosen crafts of knitting, embroidery, tailoring, stained glass and gardening. At request, a private cremation to be held. Messages to 28 Mcfadyen Drive, Mosgiel.

KISSELL, Lorna Joyce:
01.12.1927 – 04.07.2021
Passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and friend of Lester and Judith, Jayne and Ray Muir. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Debbie and Regan, Breana, Hunter. Tracey and Cameron, Lilly, Chloe, Ella, Lachlan. Danny and Rebecca, Olivia, Jackson. Danica and Mark, Jacob, Tyler. Rory and Karen. Phedra and Shane, John. Byron. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for the wonderful care of Lorna. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 153 Gala Street, Invercargill.

McCALL, Valerie Maud:
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Rowena Jackson Rest Home, Invercargill. Aged 91 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Bruce Stewart (Invercargill), Peter (Australia), John and Jennie (Auckland), Robin and Tamsin (Riverton) and Jill (Australia). Dearly loved grandmother of Greg, Philip, Emma and Carl; Lisa; Sam, Jessie and Peter; Sarah, Alice and Oliver; Maia and Charlie. Loved great-grandmother of Bella, Abbie, Pepper, Arlo, Marjorie, Arthur, Walter, Jimmy, Vida, Jude, Rita, Tom, Albert, Bella, and Van. In accordance with Valerie’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the staff of Donovan Unit for their very kind and compassionate care of Valerie. Messages to 150 Duke Street, Invercargill, or to Valerie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McLENNAN, Donald:
At Vickery Court Rest Home on Friday, July 9, 2021, aged 59 years. Beloved husband and father of Jess, Samuel, James, Matthew, and Luke. Loved stepdad of Lance, and Maria. Brother of Beth*, Bronwyn and Trevor, and Chrissy. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved son-in-law of Dot and Michael, and Phil and Julez. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Wednesday, July 14 at 2.00pm. Messages to 186 Grant Road, RD 9, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.
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MUIRHEAD, Ross MacPherson:
9th December 1945 – 28th June 2021
Dearly loved husband of Betty. Loved eldest brother and brother-in-law of Ken and Diane, and Donald and Shirley. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. At Ross’s request, a private service has been held in Auckland. Messages to 136 Derwent Crescent, Invercargill.

O’DONNELL, Elizabeth Mary “Betty”:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4 July 2021, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tim (Timothy). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and the late Danny Henry, Jan and Jack Tipene, Simon, Alison and Ken Farquhar. Beloved Grandmother of Sherstine, Nikki and Dylan; and the great-grandchildren Tyler, Charvez, Kruz, Kiana, Mahlia, and Kyron.
“You were our heart” ❤
A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 15 July at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to O’Donnell Family, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840 or to Betty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a livestream link to the service.

SADLIER, Eoin William:
Surrounded by his loving family at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021; aged 93 years. Cherished husband of the late Isobel, and devoted father and father-in-law of Dianne and Brian McFaul (Gorge Road), Tina and Barry Broomhall (Otama Valley), Geoff and Evelyn Sadlier (Gore). Respected grandad of Brent, Rachael, Kylie, Hamish, Michael, Renee, and Kelson. Wonderful great-grandad to his 9 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and the late Gordon Speirs (Taupo), and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Windsor Park Care Home for their kind care of Dad in his last weeks. At Dad’s request a private family service will be held, flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 67 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.

TEE, Sandy (Alexander Charles):
Sandy passed away at home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after a brief illness; aged 71 years. Loved husband of Lyn, father, grandfather and friend of Jennifer and Chris (Toowoomba), Brendan, Trudy, Aliyah, Serena, Sam, and Liam (Invercargill), Melissa and Alex, Harry, and James (Sunshine Coast). A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held in Te Anau, a date will be advised once family from Australia are able to be here. Messages to 16 Moana Cres, Te Anau 9600.

THOMAS, Hugh Alexander Arthur (Lex):
Passed peacefully at Mir and Austin’s, with his family, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of June*. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Suzanne and Barry Howden, Christine and Trevor Withington, and Miriam Thomas and Austin Stack. Loved and generous Lexy Boy of Daniel and Katie, Luke and Sonja, Ginny and Todd, Harrison and Kelsey, and Old Lex of Ruby, Anabell, Felix and Milla. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynn* and Rosemary*, Brian* and Margaret*, Keith and Robyn, Murray and Sue, Heather and Kerry. Great friend to all his nieces and nephews. As per Lex’s orders a family celebration has been held. Messages to Thomas Family, c/- 1793 Winton Lorneville Highway, Invercargill 9876.

In Memoriam

COARD, Carol:
11.7.2020
Remembering a very much loved Wife, Mum, Annie, Nannie, Mammie.
Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered
every day.
Ian, Steph, Jo, Erin and their families would like to thank all those who sent cards, flowers, baking, food and visits. You have made Carol’s passing and the last year a lot easier. Special thank you to the wonderful team at Hospice Southland.

Acknowledgement

BRASS, Jocelyn Elizabeth:
To all the ‘AWESOME’ people who attended Jocelyn’s farewell service, baked, sent messages, cards, and flowers – we thank you very much. To those who donated to Jocelyn’s chosen charities, your generosity is appreciated. Two bricks have now been purchased and inscribed in ‘memory’ of both Jocelyn and Russell, for the new Southland Charity Hospital. Peacehaven staff, Southern Funeral Home, Fairlie and Nalanthi Sim – we sincerely thank each of you for your care, respect and understanding shown to Jocelyn. With appreciation and gratitude – Jocelyn’s family.

BRETHERTON, Sidney (Sid):
Elva, Karen, Wendy, Paul, Fiona and families wish to express sincere thanks for the love, kindness and support we have received following the passing of our beloved Sid after a long illness. A huge thank you to everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards, food, baking, visits and phone calls we received. In particular, if John and Judy Mumford could forward their address as would love to speak to them. Thank you to Nonie, Patricia and Tony for their support over the years which was much appreciated, together with Dr Kennedy and Gore Health staff who assisted whenever required. A special thanks to Nola Howden for conducting our Memorial Service (a celebration of Sid’s life) and to Hammond & Ryder for their professionalism at a very stressful time. Also, a great big thank you to the ladies from Healthcare (Gore) who assisted us and supported us daily for over 10 years. Without them we could not have achieved such special care and dedication for Sid. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of sincere thanks from us all.

EARWAKER, Jeffery Robin:
13.12.1941 – 9.06.2021
We would sincerely like to thank: Tokanui Prime Nurses, Jony Lawson and Sarah Manson, very special. Southland Hospital E.D, Southland Hospital medical ward doctors and nurses, Especially Doctor Dennis, and Doctor Michelle Downie, Dr Jason Chan. Dunedin Medical Ward C, Dr Lucy Pemberton, J.R Fraser Funerals; Nicky King, you were amazing. J.R Fraser Funerals; Hamish McPherson, so kind and compassionate. Sally Tily. Lovely service, thank you. Selwyn Earwaker, and Kelly Earwaker, just when we needed you, thanks. To our amazing community that we live in, thank you for food, flowers, cards, tributes, visits and phone calls. Jan, Kim and Norman in Tokanui, and Dale and Hamish, Campbell and Mackenzie in Gore, can only say thank you very much. Jeff would have loved and appreciated so much, all that you have done for us, as we all do. Take care and love your families. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

EDWARDS, Len:
Len’s family wish to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, messages and support after the passing of a loved father and grandfather. A big thank you to Dr David, the wonderful staff at both Bupa Ascot Care Home and Avenal Park Funeral Home. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
Together again with his
lovey one – Mick.

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