Funeral Notices – Saturday 14th March

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EDWARDS, Patricia May (Pat):
It is with much sadness we wish to advise that our much loved Pat passed away at Southland Hospital, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of Albie for 60 years, much loved Mum, mum-in-law and Nanny of Sheila and Lawrence Clement, Alex, and Michael Gillan, Justin and Tamara, Jeffrey, and Mathew Clement; Linda Bonney, *Jenna-Rose, Nickolas and Awhina; and George. A loved great Nanny Pat of Maddison, James, Tyson, Amya, and Issac.
“Heaven will be shining like brass, with your presence”
A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, on Tuesday, March 17, at 2.00pm, then leaving for private cremation. Donations may be left at the service for St John Ambulance. Messages to 10B Wayland Street, Gore 9710.. (*denotes deceased)

GOODWILLIE, Maaki Garth:
Suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2020, we lost our ‘old man’, father-in-law, Poua, brother and uncle. He was our hero, our friend and the head of our awesome Goodwillie Whanau. A musical man that lived life to the fullest! We are devastated that he has gone too soon. We invite you to celebrate Maaki’s great life in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, March 18, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Maaki will be resting in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 18, from 9.00am for those who wish to spend time with him.Rest In Peace Dad. Messages can be sent to 18C Dudley Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Maaki’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

GUTSCHLAG, Ewen George:
On Monday, March 9, 2020, aged 82. Cherished husband of Maureen. Loved father of Kevin and Marilyn, Anne-Marie, Grant and Tania, Tania and Shawn Kilkelly and the late Stephen. Loved Poppy to Natasha and Cody Smith, Billy, Jesse, Fern and Gee Gutschlag. Messages to PO Box 6021, Invercargill. At Ewen’s request, a private cremation has been held.

HANNAN, Sally Catherine (Sister Catherine dolc, QSM):
On March 12, 2020, peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, aged 84 years. Beloved member of the Sisters of Compassion for 66 years. Loved daughter of the late George and Kathleen. Loved sister of Patricia O.P. (Sister), James, Willis, Gillian and Paul. Much loved aunt to her nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. A Vigil will be held at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington (off Murray Street) on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 6.00pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the above Chapel on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 11.00am, thereafter followed by interment at Karori Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been made by Larry Greco.

ORLOWSKI, Alison Marjorie (Thyne):
Alison passed away at Vickery Court on Saturday, March 7, 2020, with her loving family by her side, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Juleine and Colin Evans (Wallacetown), Dianne and Allan Diack (Tisbury), and mother of Andrea and Neville Fallow. Loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. As per Alison’s wishes a graveside service has been held. Messages to Juleine Evans, 6 Kilmarnock Street, Wallacetown 9816. avenalpark.co.nz

PICKETT John
With family at his side on 13 March 2020 at Calvary Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ellen, loved father and father in-law of Jacqui and Grant Molloy, and Mark and Carlene Pickett. Loved grandad of Daniel and Lucy, Hannah, and Olivia. The family wish to thank the staff at Calvary Hospital for their care and support and special thank you to Pam for all the time spent looking after dad. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Rimu Street Invercargill on Tuesday 17 March at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 45 Spence Avenue Otatara RD 9 Invercargill 9879. avenalpark.co.nz

Robertson, Edward William (Eddie):
In the care of Rowena Jackson on Thursday, March 12, 2020, aged 92. Loved husband of the late Jessie. Loved brother of Chris*, Julia*, and Donnie*. Much loved uncle of Neil and Sue (Auckland), Ruth and David Bennett (Napier), Harvey and Jill, and Helen Harvey (Napier) Margaret and Bruce Stark (Balclutha), Jock and Julien McRae, Stephen and Deb McRae (Adelaide), David and Karen McRae, Helen and Derek Watson (Christchurch). Thanks to everyone at Rowena Jackson Village for their care and support during Eddie’s time there. A service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19, at the Winton Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery. (*denotes deceased) Messages to 7 Guthrie Lane, Invercargill, 9810 or to Eddies tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SELL, Dorrie
Much loved Mother, Nana and anchor of Lizzy Curry, Dean, Michael and families.
“Rest in Peace Gracious Lady”
Will be sadly missed by the hatclub girls.

Warhurst, Irma Florence:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Holmes Byars, Murray, Grant and Yvonne. A much loved Nana to all her grand and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John*, Helen and Les* McKelvie, Colin* and June* Shanks, Bev* and Alyn* McDonald, Allan and Heather Shanks, Michael* and Andrea* Shanks, David* and Brenda Shanks, Christeen and David Fletcher-Mathews, and Max and Jill Warhurst. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. The family wish to acknowledge the care given to Irma by the medical staff at Southland Hospital. In accordance with Irma’s wishes a private farewell service will be held. *(denotes deceased) Messages to 684 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300 or Irma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tribites

Acknowledgement

BROWN, Peter:
Susan and Tony Faulks wish to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support following the recent loss of dear Peter, a much loved and special dad and father-in-law. To those who attended his farewell and celebration of his life and travelled from afar, we are truly grateful. To the many who sent cards, flowers, gifts, baking, messages and donations to the South Otago Cancer Society it was very much appreciated. To Brian Dodds for officiating and paying tribute to Dad’s life and speaking on behalf of the Bowling Club, Kelvin Stratford for his tribute from the Golf Club, to Doug and Gail Nesbit, Martin Hayward and the Balclutha Bowling Club for all your care and assistance in making a sad day run so smoothly, everything from start to finish was faultless. A special thanks to all the staff at Bupa Lake Wakatipu Care Home for the wonderful care in the time that Dad was there. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from us both.

CAREY, Anne:
Three little words,
Forget me not,
Don’t seem much,
But mean a lot,
Just a memory fond and true,
To show we still think of you.- From your loving family.

FOX, Mavis Rosaline (Hardie):
In loving memory of Mavis Rosaline (Hardie) Fox, born May 13, 1946, taken from us March 15, 2017.
3 years have gone by mum and we think of you every day.
You will always be in our hearts.
Love always Terry, Jo, Jayden and Ben.

LAUGHTON, William Alexander (Bill):
The family of the late Bill Laughton wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who supported Bill through his long illness, including those who visited him in hospital in his final weeks. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have sent their condolences and provided support during this time. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks in response to your kindness.

LOGAN, Yvonne:
Jim would like to thank St John Ambulance for their prompt attention and superb care. Gore District Nurses for their care and attention to Yvonne over many months. A special thanks to the Hospice Nurses, but especially Helen, who was not only extremely competent and reliable but compassionate and a pleasure to have in our home. Gore Fire Brigade for great help during the floods. The Mataura Medical Centre, Southland Hospital (Diabetes Unit and Oncology Dept), Gore Hospital and Hospice Southland for professional care in our time of need. Hammond Ryder Funeral Services who arranged everything just as Yvonne wished. My heartfelt thanks to Ann McDowall, the Celebrant, who gave a beautiful tribute to Yvonne. A special thank you to family and friends for your kind words, messages, food and support when we needed it most. The donations at the Service raised a generous amount for Southland Hospice and my thanks go to everyone who donated.

MAHON, Noel John:
Ian, Belinda, Frances and Graham, and Bronwyn, and their families, sincerely thank everyone for their support and kindness following the recent passing of a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We hold dear the flowers and cards we received, also to those who attended the service to farewell and celebrate Noel’s life. We also wish to convey our gratitude to Resthaven Village for the care and kindness shown to Noel. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.