Funeral Notices – Saturday 13th June

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BACKSHALL, Nancy:
7.11.1926 – 25.4.2020
(Peacefully) on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Resthaven Village, aged 93 years. A memorial service for Nancy will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 2.00pm, then followed by a cuppa. Messages to 47A Symonds Street, Onehunga 1061.

BINNEY, Florence Ann
(nee Kirkpatrick):
Peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Christchurch, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Douglas, loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Noriko (Whangarei), Vivien and Stephen Walsh (Christchurch), and much loved Grandma of Jonathan, Joshua, Matthew, and Grace. A service for Florence will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Frankton, on Tuesday, June 16, at 11.00am, interment at Waikaka Cemetery. Messages to 1076 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300.

BURCH, Raymond (Ray):
A relaxed gathering over light refreshments to reflect on the friendships Ray formed will be held at his home, 38 Cathedral Drive, Manapouri, on Wednesday 17th June. Early starts were not Dad’s forte so see you from 11:00am.
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BURTON, Gordon Kevin (Kevin):
Of Invercargill. Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 6, 2020, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jan. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Jo-anne Burton (Christchurch), Mark and Nadia Burton (Invercargill), the late Michael, Lester and Sonja Burton (Rolleston), Brent and Annette Burton (Upper Hutt), Claire McDonald and Todd Utteridge (Invercargill), Phil and Michelle Burton (Rolleston). Loved and treasured Pop of Ryan, Aaron, and Ethan Burton; Daniel, and Loren Burton; Rosie, and Victoria Burton; Oliver, and Charlotte Burton; Hannah, Ainsley, and Jacob McDonald; Heath, and Isaac Burton. In accordance with Dad’s wishes we took him home to Roxburgh, where a private graveside service was held at the Roxburgh Cemetery on Tuesday, June 9. Special thanks to the compassionate and caring staff at Peacehaven. Messages to: PO Box 508, Invercargill 9840
“Forever loved and remembered”
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BURTON, Gordon Kevin (Kevin):
Of Invercargill. Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 6, 2020, aged 86 years. Dearly loved youngest son of Sam and Mary Burton of Roxburgh. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jack*and Jean*Burton, Daphne and John*Monteath, Jim and Irene Burton, George and Janet Burton.
Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. R.I.P.

CADE, Doris (nee Gibb):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, with family by her side, in her 97th year. Loved wife of the late Rex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Errol and Jenny, Lex* and Diana, and Peter and Diane. Loved Nana of Andy and Kelly, Blair and Tatum, Michael and Rachel, Paul and Mel, Gemma and Graeme, and Simon and Alice. A very much loved Great-Nana of her 15 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to Rowena Jackson Retirement Village staff for their love and care of mum over the years. As per Doris’s wishes a private service is being held. (*denotes deceased)

CASEY, Vincent Terrence (Vin):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Thursday, June 11, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones; in his 81st year. Dearly loved son of the late John and Grace. Loved brother and brother in law of *Isobel and *Bill McKay, *Jack and Mavon, Irene and Andrew Cleghorn, twin brother of Des and the late Doreen. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Much treasured friend of Michelle and Caleb. A service to celebrate the life of Vincent will be held in the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 16, at 1.00pm, followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 77/2 Durham St, Invercargill 9810 or on Vin’s tribute page. (*denotes deceased)

COOTE, Kevin Murray:
(Notice of Memorial Service) Peacefully at home in Waimate, surrounded by loved ones, on March 24, 2020; aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Donnah and the late Kay. Dearly loved father, father-in-law, and stepfather of Karilyn, Christine and Bevan, Simon and Annie, Quinten and Megan, and Brent and Annie. Loving grandad of Nicole and Meg; Reece and Raine; Hannah and Dayne, Jack and Caitlin, and Ollie; and Deanna, Hannah, and Matilda. Great-Grandad of Piper, Ivy, Archer and Josiah. Loved son of the late Vera and Alan, and much loved brother and brother-in-law to his family. Now that we can finally celebrate Kevin’s life his memorial service will be held at Waimate A&P Showgrounds Pavillion, 26 Hakataramea Highway Waimate, Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11.00am.

DAWSON, Betty:
Peacefully at Lister Home on June 11, 2020; aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William Dawson. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Phil Addenbrooke and Rashida Chupina, Paul and Carolyn and David Addenbrooke (deceased). Loved Betty of Sheldon. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Shearman Street, Waimate, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. The family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Lister Home for all the wonderful care they gave Betty. Messages to Dawson Family, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

FALCONER, Douglas John:
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Douglas, on Friday, June 5, 2020, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Evelyn for 60 years, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Janice and Bryan Jones (Invercargill), Shona (Gore), Duncan and Kerralie (Waimumu), James and Amanda (Canberra), Bronwyn and Dean McLennan (Christchurch), loved Grandad of Scott and Libby, Matt; Braden, Cameron and Lachlan; Will, Kate and Jack; Emma-Jane and Josh Gray; April, Jessica, and Annabelle. A service to celebrate Douglas’ life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Wednesday, June 17, at 2.00pm, followed by private family interment at Charlton Park. Special thanks to Windsor Park Care Home for their love and support of Douglas. Messages to 638 Paterson Road, Waimumu, RD 4, Gore 9774.

HUGHES, Margaret Dorothy:
Of Invercargill, aged 81. Passed peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Loved wife of the late Lloyd. Dearly loved Mum of Tammy and Allan, Greg and Maureen, Gareth and Fran, the late Rod, the late Jacqui, and the late Bevan. Adored Nanna of all her grand and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, June 19, at 2.00pm. Donations in Margaret’s memory to Gaius Cottage would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 332 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Margaret’s tribute page.

LEWIN, Mary Aileen (nee Humphries):
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Harry Lewin, stepmother to Philippa, Debbie, and Brigitte, and special grandmother to her 8 step-grandchildren. Loved sister of the late Arthur, Allan, and Bruce Humphries, and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nursing team at Windsor Park for their fabulous care of Mary. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, June 15, at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 120 Laing Rd, RD1, Papakura 2580.

McLELLAN, Erroll Lang:
Passed away at Hospice Southland, on 6 June 2020, aged 70 years. Loved husband of the late Marilyn. Loved father of Kerilee, and Megan. Cherished Grandfather of Jet, and Asha. A much loved brother of Morris. A service to celebrate Erroll’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill on Friday 26 June at 2pm. Messages to 100 Jenkin St, Strathern 9812 “He was deeply loved, and will be sadly missed”
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HAU, Erin (nee Frewen):
It’s with a heavy heart that we let old Invercargill friends of Erin know of her sudden passing on Monday, June 8, 2020, in Australia. Wife of the late George. Loved mother of Karmen and Korri. Special grandmother to all her grandchildren. Eldest daughter of the late Tom and Betty Frewen. Sister to Lindsay, Kevin, and Paula. Loved by all her relatives on both sides of the ditch.
okioki i runga i te rangimarie

HILL, Robert (Bob):
Memorial Service, Friday, June 19, 2020, St David’s Church, Regent Street, Invercargill, 2.00pm. Donations welcome for the St John Invercargill Health Shuttle.

McCLEERY, Brian Walker:
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Heather, father of Murray (Arrowtown), Colleen and Nigel (Brisbane). In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

POWELL, Charles Kingham (Charlie):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Friday, 12 th June 2020, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Iris. Loved father and father-in-law of Arnold and Robyn, Lynette* and Kevin Wilson, Anthea and Peter Lilley, and Claire and Hunter* Shaw. Loved Grandfather of his eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday, 17th June at 2:00pm. The service will conclude with a private cremation. Messages to 23C Jenkins Street, Invercargill 9812.
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Acknowledgement

HARRIS, Beverley Anne (Bev):
Graham (Noddy), Murray and Nicola, Lisa and Simon, and families would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported them with the sudden and unexpected passing of Bev, a loved and cherished wife, mother, mother-in-law, nana, and a friend to so many. Thank you for all the flowers, cards, messages, baking, meals, phone calls and to those who visited Bev at home to say farewell. A special thank you to Alan Key for officiating at Bev’s farewell and to our family and friends who spoke and shared such special memories. Thanks to all who attended Bev’s funeral and also to the hundreds who logged in and watched the service on line. Your love and support will never be forgotten. Thanks to Fran and the Senior Citizens Team for the wonderful afternoon tea. To Liz and the team at Hammond & Ryder, thank you for your guidance, compassion and the care you took with our beautiful Bev. Please accept this as
our personal and sincere
thanks to you all.