Funeral Notices – Saturday 14th November

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DOWLING, Eileen:
25.8.1915 – 10.11.2020
Of Invercargill, formerly Happy Valley, Tuatapere and Cosy Neuk. Passed peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and Norman Hammond (Tuatapere), Val and Slim Simpson (Winton), John “JR” (Australia), Kevin and the late Dorothy (Invercargill), Marie and the late Wayne Love (Tuatapere), Murray (Tuatapere), Barbara and Peter Vass (Australia), Robert (Invercargill). Beloved grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandmother to all her grandchildren.
R.I.P. Requiem Mass has been held. Messages can be sent to 38A Teviot Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Eileen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

DUFF, Barbara Joan (nee Bradford):
On November 6, 2020, peacefully at home, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Robin, sister of Murray and the late Gail Bradford. Sister-in-law of Helen Bradford, Ian and Glenys Duff, Gowan and Jean Duff. Aunt of Kym, Ben, Lauren; Alison, Andrew; Robert, Anna, and Alastair. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barbara Duff, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Memorial Service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Wednesday, November 18, at 2.00pm. Preceded by a private family committal service.

HARRISON, Tui Naida (nee Gallop):
Died on November 9, 2020, after a long fought but briefly known battle with cancer. She will be sorely missed by her husband Arthur, children Ross, Chandra, and Justin and greeting her in heaven, Meredith. Her grandchildren Lee, Kaela, Jasper, Zoey, Lewis and Lexi. Her great-grandchildren Charlie, Scarlett and Sebastian will miss her dearly as will many others from whanau, cubs, scouts, sports teams, scholars and artists who she mentored, supported and inspired in her 78 years. “You are a symphony of stardust”
Messages to the Harrison Family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. Tui’s life will be celebrated at the Palmer Chapel, 150 Harewood Rd, Papanui, on Wednesday, November 18, at 1.30pm.

LAING, Peter McFadzean:
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Thursday, 12 th November 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Eleanor and loved father and father-in-law of Alison Laing, Sandra and Peter Greenwood, and Jeffrey Laing. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Hospice Southland for their care of Peter. At Peter’s request a private cremation has been held. No flowers by request. Messages to 18A Jackson Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.
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LEE, Allan Russell:
Aged 96 of Invercargill (formerly of Bluff) Passed away at Southland Hospital on Thursday 12th November 2020. Much loved husband of the late Alison and Father and Father-In-Law of Marilyn & Russell Baird; Barbara & Brett Goodall (Auckland), and Elizabeth Lee (Ireland). Loved Grandpop and Great Grandpop of Hayden & Nafeesa; Callum, Tarryn & Billy; Keegan, Tahnya & Kheit; Alex & Nina. Loved Brother & Brother-In-Law of June* & Larry* Featherstone; Joyce* & Bill* Swarbrick; Muriel* & Happy* Hawkins; May* & Jock* Henderson; Sandy* & Jean* McQueen; Dave* & Alma* McQueen; John* McQueen; Rayma & Jimmy* McQueen; Avril* & Ken* Hazlett and Jo & Derek Ball.
Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm, on Wednesday 18th November. Followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 433 Bainfield Rd, RD2, Invercargill 9872 or to Allan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

McWILLIAM, Ngaire June:
Peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday 13 November 2020 in the care of Calvary Resthome; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clifford, cherished mum and mother-in-law of Cyril and Lois*, Pam and Peter* Durry, Leslie and Danna, Erin* and William Bartley, Merrill and Harold*, and Nigel and Julie. Special Nana Tinkerbell of her grand, great, and great great grandchildren.Good friend of Marie. Ngaire will be resting at home 51 Chesney Street Invercargill until her service. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 17 November at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
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MacDONALD, Donald Hugh:
Peacefully on November 10, 2020, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by family. Much loved husband of Robyn, loved father and father-in-law of John and Kim, Rob and Jayne, and Jan and Dean, loved Pop of Tayla, Jamie, Lachlan, and Finlay. A celebration of Don’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 12.30pm, on Monday, November 16, followed by private cremation. Messages to the MacDonald Family, c/- Hope and Sons, PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054, or leave a message on Don’s page at www.tributes.co.nz

SWAIN, Valerie:
At Vickery Court on November 12, 2020, following a short illness. Loved mother and grandmother to her family. In lieu of flowers please donate to St John Ambulance. No service will be held.

WILLIAMS, Jonathan Robert (Jono):
2.7.1980 – 21.3.2020
Barbara and Pete warmly welcome family and friends to a service to remember and farewell our cherished son; on Friday, November 20, 2.00pm, at Edendale Presbyterian Church, Brydone Street, Edendale. Following afternoon tea, there will be an interment at Edendale Cemetery.

WINTER, Annie (Anne):
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 10 November 2020; aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stan and Heather (Lumsden), loved grandmother of Raewyn, and Jason, and special great Gran to Matt. Loved sister of Duncan*, Eva*, Ken*, Ettie*, Donald*, Ewen*, Elva*, Florence*, Faithful*, Margaret, and their families. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 16 November at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff of Vickery Court and Dr Fowler for the loving care shown to Anne. Messages C/- P.O. Box 1345 Invercargill.
avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

BEAL, Connor:
23.04.2002 – 15.11.2011
In loving memory of our dear grandson Connor, taken from us 9 years ago today. We will never forget you Connor, we cherish all the fond memories, every single day.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
– Nanny and Grandad (Rosanna and Ross).

BURNETT, Euan:
19.3.1943 – 14.11.2015
Dad,
Thinking of you today and always,
Miss you every day.With love – Robyn, Vaughan, Jenny, Jeff, Alistair, Andrea, and families.

COLLIGAN, Andy:
On November 15, 2017. Three years seems to have gone by really fast, Dad. We miss your company, stories, laughter, and sharing memories with you.
Love – Marg, Lyn and family.

O’CONNOR, Saxton Russel:
I don’t have the words to say how much you are loved and missed.
You are my sunshine
Love always – Mum