Funeral Notices – Saturday 18th May

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ANDREWS, Betty Lorraine.
Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Tony Naughton, Jan, Joy and Neil Gillespie, the late Jamie Clark, and Vikki, loved nana of her 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Wilson McMurtrie, the late Aeilie, and Bill Heslip, Estelle Andrews, Ngaere and Lindsey Densem and Owen and Yvonne Andrews. A Memorial Graveside Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on Saturday 25 May at 2pm at the Riverton Cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Trevor Henry.
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Trish, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Barbara, Dean and Jo-Anne, Jane, and Bernard, and friend of Michelle, loved grandfather of Ben, and Carys.
‘A friend to many, now at Peace’ At Trevor’s request a private funeral has been held. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

JONES, Marion Christina.
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, on May 14, 2019. Dearly beloved wife of Jack and the late Norman Hamlin. Beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of Bruce, David, Wayne and their families. We would like to thank Calvary Hospital staff for their care of Marion. As to Marion’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 419 Centre St, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

MacKENZIE, Alice Shirley (Shirley) (nee Bennett).
In her 84th year. Unexpectedly on May 9, 2019, at home on the farm doing what she loved. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Ken, much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Jocelyn and Bruce Stewart (Greymouth), Lyn and Murray Wilkinson (Kaka Point), Doug and Annie (Alexandra), Vicki Dodds (Adelaide), loved mother-in-law of Gillian (Earnscleugh), much loved Grandma of Rebekah, Kenneth, and Joseph; Karen, Glenn and Fiona, Hayley and Brendon; Kelly and Sam, Jamie and Matt; Bradley and Bec, Kelsi and Mick, and Taylor, and great-grandma of Flynn, and Jontee Hyndman; Jay, Max, and Arlo Wilkinson; Carlin, Nathaniel, and Kaitlyn Driver; and Sophia Dodds. Dearly loved sister of Joan, Bev, Ngaire, Faye, and the late Noel and their families. At Shirl’s request, a private service has been held. In memory of Shirley, donations to the Owaka Land SAR may be sent to Doug Nesbit Funeral Services, PO Box 52, Balclutha, or messages to 36 Rata Street, Kaka Point, RD1 Balclutha 9271. Doug Nesbit
Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha and Milton.

McLACHLAN, Ian Dennis.
Ian slipped away at Tasman Rest Home, Stoke, in his 94th year. Dad of Bruce, Susan, Kerrin and the late Christine and Robert. Dear friend of Roy and the Roughan family. Ian’s wish for cremation and a private farewell has been carried out.
“Be free dear friend The universe is yours”
A thank you to all those who have been involved in Ian’s care and well-being over the last 3 years. To the team at Tasman Rest Home my sincere thanks for your care and kindness to both Ian and myself (Roy). Anisy’s Tasman Funeral Home.

STEPHENS, Raymond Frank (Chub).
Peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Noreen. Dearly loved Dad, father-in-law and friend of Linda Hall, Judith and John Elliott (NSW), Wendy Findley and Nev Reynolds, Debra and Graeme Strathern (Twizel), Stephen Hall, the late John Findley and Geoff Jenkins. Loved Grandad Pub to Joanne and Nick Houlihan (Melbourne), Daniel Hall and Lauren (Queensland), Chloe Elliott and Jarrad (NSW), Courtney and Tony Quirk (NSW), Rachel and Jared Campbell, Stephen and Stevie Findley, Sarah Jenkins, Natasha and Chris Careswell. Dearly loved great-grandfather “Pub” to all his great-grandchildren. Sadly Missed
A service to celebrate Chub’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, May 20, at 10.00am. Messages to 79 Curran Road, Otatara, RD 9, Invercargill 9879. frasersfunerals.co.nz

Acknowledgement

DICKSON, Robin McLeod.
John and Heather Dickson, Jane-Anne Windle, Rae Dickson and families would like to thank friends, neighbours, and all the kind people who visited, sent us cards, flowers, baking and phone calls in the passing of our dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
He has left a huge hole in our lives and we will forever remember him with love.

DURHAM, Ron and Freda.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone for their kindness and support in the sad loss of Ron and Freda, 23 days apart. We would also like to thank everyone who cared for and supported them both in the last few months. Our thanks to Rodger Scheele, funeral celebrant and Nigel Edwards from Avenal Park Funeral Home for helping us farewell our parents who were due to celebrate 70 years of marriage in September. Please except this as a personal acknowledgement.

HARDY, Michael J.S.
Carole, Ben, Allie and Steve, sincerely thank you for your expressions of sympathy, flowers, cards, baking, visits and phone calls. Your love and support will never be forgotten. As there are too many to thank personally, please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.