Funeral Notices – Saturday 18th June

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ACKLEY, Margaret Jean (nee Watt):
Maggie passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on June 14, 2022. She was the much loved wife of the late Ken Ackley, the dearly loved Mom of David and Jeanie, loved mother-in-law to Carl, beloved big sister to Jim and Bill Watt. Adoring Grandee to Jessie and Aunty to Tony, Andrew and John and their families. Maggie loved life to the fullest and always approached everything with a lovely positive outlook and sense of adventure. A big thank you to all the staff at Aspiring Enliven Rest Home. A memorial will be held in August in Wanaka. Messages to the family can be sent to Ackley, PO Box 91, Albert Town, Wanaka 9344.

ALLISON, Stephen Mark:
Aged 55 years. Tragically taken as a result of an accident on Wednesday June 15, 2022 at Jeff Farm. Loved and adoring father to his beautiful girls Elisha and Falisha. Much loved son of Peter and Meryl Allison. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon, Gail and Grant Harris, and Lindon, and Stephen’s partner Athena, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
‘A gentle nature,
a heart of gold, these are the memories we will hold’
A service for Stephen will be held in the Esplin Room, Gore Town & Country Club, Bowler Street on Tuesday June 21 at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Southland Diabetes Society. Messages to 126 Kakapo Street, Gore 9710.

BOTTING, Graeme Howard:
Passed away in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2022 in his 90th year. Loved husband of the late Shirley and father of the late Timothy, Elizabeth, Philip and Karen. Grandfather of Tom, Lucy, Annabelle and Charlotte. A Memorial service in Queenstown will be planned for later in the year.

CHRISTENSEN, Rachel Tania (nee Dowty):
Peacefully on Wednesday 15 June 2022; 48 years young. Dearly loved and cherished mum of Tom, much loved daughter of Jocelyn and Bryan Dowty, loved sister of Andrew, Marie, and Stewart, a loved aunty, and a dear friend of Bill. In accordance with Rachel’s wishes a private service will be held. All correspondence to Tom 0272130735. avenalpark.co.nz

COCKERAM, Herbert William: 1923 – 2013
COCKERAM, Elsie Dorothy: 1924 – 2022
Les, Jenny, Brian and families invite family and friends to join them in a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Bert and Dorothy on June 25, at 11.30am, in the Winton Salvation Army Church, 7 Dejoux Road, Winton. Interment of their ashes at the East Winton Cemetery to follow the service.

CONNOR, Lyndsay (aka John Smith):
Lyndsay slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the care of the O’Byrne wing nurses at Rowena Jackson Rest Home. Loved brother of Dallas, brother-in-law to Russell, uncle to Ricky and Shelley, great-uncle to Rocco, Cooper, Indie, Lucille and Fergus. Lyndsay was privately cremated. Many thanks to Dr Deacon and the amazing staff at Rowena Jackson’s for their care and attention given to Lyndsay over the past few years. Messages to Dallas Baird, 1460 Cromwell -Tarras Rd, RD 3, Cromwell 9383.

CORSON, Denise Cathrine:
Denise passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Rex. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Lydia, Adele and Mike Larsen, Michael and Glenda. Amazing Nana to her grandchildren, Ethan, Kaelah, Shania, Liam; Olivia, and Emma. Respected sister and sister-in-law of John and Beverly O’Toole, Barbara, and the late Audrey. In accordance with Denise’s wishes a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 45 Northside Drive, Invercargill 9810.

CUNNINGHAM, Russell John (Sneaky Meat):
On Tuesday June 14, 2022 at Rowena Jackson Village. Russ passed away aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Andree. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kate and Kylie Tiriaere, and Alex and Samantha. Proud Grandad of Madeline, George, Oliver and Cerys. A service for Russ will be held in the Waiau Room, Ascot Hotel, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday June 21. Private cremation thereafter. Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson Special Care Unit for their dedicated and loving care of Russ. Messages to PO Box 6104, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Russ’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

EASTLEY, Alfred Robert:
On Friday 17 December 2021 at Rose Lodge. In loving memory of our Al, cherished brother of Stella and the late Chick and father of Michele, Justine, Amanda and Jacqui, bonus father to Karen and Vanessa, beloved grandfather to Jason, Marama, Duane, Kanin, Amy, Jared, Jorjah and Jack and great grandfather to 12. A service to celebrate Al’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, at 11 am, on Saturday July 2. A digital tribute may be left on Al’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

HURRING, David Elliot Walter:
Passed away peacefully at Southland hospital on Friday morning the 17th June 2022 with his brother Bill (Jim) by his bedside. Son of Elliot and Veda* Hurring and loving brother and brother-in-law of Bill (Jim) and Michael and sister Anne* and Bills’ wife Shona. Loving father of Karie-Ann, Shane, Ricky, Tina and Heidi* and beloved friend Pam. Stepfather to Rachel, Amy and Popa Dave to all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.. He said his goodbye wrapped in affection, and acknowledgement of his God. A celebration of David’s life will be held at Beersheba Estate, 58 Millton Park Road, Invercargill on Wednesday 22nd June at 2.00 pm. Messages to 58 Millton Park Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871 or to David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LAMONT, Caroline Anne Noelle (nee Spencer):
Passed away at The Croft Rest Home, on Monday, June 13, 2022 , aged 64 years. Loved mother of Alex, and Nic. Cherished mother-in-law to Bev. Older sister to Jon, Greg and Tim. Loved Aunty of Francis, Kylie, Cassara, Christopher, Abby, Benji and Jesse. Much loved friend and coffee drinker of everyone at The Croft. A service for Caroline will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Thursday, June 23, at 3.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages or fond tributes can be passed onto either Betts Funeral Services or Alex – 0278694988.
Forever loved, remembered and cherished.
A mum of many hats.

SMITH, Margaret Joan (Joan):
On June 13th 2022, aged 82, Joan passed peacefully at the Southland Hospice surrounded by her family. Joan was the dearly loved wife and best friend of Tom for 58 years, mother and mother in-law to Greg & Nicola, Jocelyn & Eric Todd, Scott & Gillian. A much loved and special Nana to Courtney (Melbourne), Rebecca (London), Jessica, Mitchell, Kristen & James Schrader, Liam & Megan Todd (Nashville), Sophie & Nina. A dearly loved big sister & sister in-law to David & Lakkhana Fergie, Judith Lloyd, Allison & John Roberts and cherished aunty to all of her nieces & nephews. A heartfelt thanks goes to all those involved in Joan’s care over past years, with special thanks to the staff at Southland Hospital and Southland
Hospice for taking care of her in her final hours. In respect of Joan’s wishes, a private service will be held. Correspondence to Jocelyn Todd, 104 Kildare Mews, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. “Finally gained her wings after a courageous battle”. avenalpark.co.nz

NUNN, Earle Alexander:
14.6.1946 – 16.6.2022
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family at his side. Much loved Dad, of Philip and Kristy, and Wendy, loved Grandad of Benjamin, and dearly loved brother, of Noeline (Invercargill) and Isobel (Roxburgh), best friend of Erica. Messages to the Nunn family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Earle’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, June 21, at 11.00am. A Graveside service will be held in the Mataura Cemetery on Thursday, June 23, at 11.00am. The service will be livestreamed please email [email protected] to get the link.

TAYLOR, Maureen Phyllis (Mort/Buzz):
Went to be with her Maker on, Sunday, June 12, 2022, aged 73 years, after a long illness, she has been released from her struggle with her loving husband Neil and daughter Shelley by her side. Maureen was a much loved Mum of Shelley, and Bryn and by extension Angela, Scott, and Mark, mother-in-law of Jonathan, and David, treasured Nana of Ashlea, Mason; Braden, Terryn; Ethan, Jordan, and Harrison. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Christine and Neville, Barbara and John, Fred and Mari, Gordon and Judy. Maureen’s small remembrance service was held, as per her wishes, by close family on Tuesday, June 14. Messages to 18 Briar Crescent, Alexandra, 9320 or email [email protected].

WEIR, Stephen James:
12.03.1985 – 19.06.2004
The years may pass, But still you stay,
As near and dear, As yesterday.
Love always
– Mum, Dad, Kirsten, and Shelley xoxo.

WILLIAMS, David John:
Passed away unexpectedly on Monday 13th June 2022, surrounded by his loving family, at Southland Hospital, in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jeanette. Cherished and adored Dad of Glenn, and Jan. Respected father in-law of Allanah, and Rod. Special loving Grandi of Anna, Alex, Sophie, and Emma. A much loved brother, brother in-law and uncle. “He will be forever in our hearts”
Special thanks to the team at E.D, Surgical Ward, and C.C.U at Southland Hospital for their wonderful care of David. As per David’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to “Williams Family”, Flat 1/174 Leet Street Invercargill.

In Memoriam

COPELAND, Russell:
1943 – 2012
Memories are something no one can steal
They leave a heartache no one can heal.
Quietly each day your memory we treasure
Missing you always, forgetting you never.
We love and miss you so much.
Shirley, Dwane, Craig and Families.

DAVERS, Kenneth John:
1.10.1974 – 19.6.1991
Softly the leaves of memory fall
Gently I gather and treasure them all
Unseen, unheard, you are always near
So missed, so loved, so very dear.
Loving memories
Your Family.

McDOWELL, Michael (Curly):
One year has passed since we lost you.
Still loved, still missed.
– Love mum, dad, Baz, Sam and families.

McKINNON, Lynette Joan (nee Sherriff):
On June 23, 2018. All our love always from John, Janette, Craig, Margaret, Sue and Lyla. Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Acknowledgement

HAWKES, Robert Brian (Brian, Hawky):
Bryan Dunlop wishes to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, letters, flowers, phone calls, visits and food that was received after the passing of my much loved long time friend. Also to all those who attended Brian’s service. Thank you to Rachael and the team at J Fraser & Sons for their help in providing a wonderful service to celebrate Brian’s life. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

McLELLAN, Joan Madelina:
Melvin and family wish to express our heartfelt thanks to family and friends who offered support in the form of cards, flowers, food, phone calls and visits to Melvin at his home in Albert Town. Special thanks to the kind and supportive staff at Enliven Wanaka who cared for our loving mother over the past couple of years and also the staff at Yvette Williams in Dunedin for making Joan very comfortable in her final weeks.
Melvin and family also wish to extend their gratitude to all caregivers for their selfless and loving care of all our elderly.

MOLLOY, Greg:
Heather and family wish to thank the many friends and relatives that supported us through the loss of Greg. Your visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, food and messages were incredibly generous and a great comfort to us all. Greg was a much loved husband, son, brother, grandad, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many.
Rest in love and peace our Greg.