Funeral Notices – Saturday 19th December

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BUTLER, Arthur:
Born 16/12/61 to the late Stan and Rosalie Butler, passed away peacefully 15/12/2020. A dear brother to his sisters Lynette, Lorna, and the late Davina. Treasured Uncle to Amber and Enzo. A hard working reliable man with a wandering spirit.
As per Arthur’s wishes a private service for family and workmates will take place. Messages to 11 Canberra Place, Waldronville Dunedin. https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

DeRUYTER, Lesley Joan (nee Dodd):
On December 16, 2020, in her 64th year. Beloved wife, treasured friend and mate of Chris DeRuyter (Nightcaps). Loving mother of Shannon (Nightcaps), and Toby Richards (Christchurch). Treasured daughter of the late Syd and Lily Dodd (Moeraki). A much loved sister of Shirley and the late Tom Harradine (Reidston), Pat and Jim Brensell (Waikouaiti), Liz and the late George Anderson (Christchurch), Michael and Janice Dodd (Te Anau), Shona Dodd and the late Wayne Officer (Moeraki), the late Barry Dodd, Marilyn Hooganraad and Jason Coleman (Hampden). A beloved member of the DeRuyter family. Much loved by all of us. A service will be held for Lesley in the New Year.

HERBERT, Clive John:
(74 years) of Alexandra. Sadly passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Christchurch following a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Judi, father and father-in-law of Sonia and Tony, Kate and Jacob, Rebecca and Allan, and grandfather of Courtney, Caitlyn, Amber, Ariah, Nadine, Stefan and Brian. Loved eldest son of Doug and Rhona and brother of Warren, Grant, Martin, Tracey, Blair and families. A farewell celebration for Clive will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at 2.00pm, at Affinity Funerals (The Cellar Door), 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra. Grateful thanks to the wonderful medical and care teams at Amberley Medical Centre, Christchurch Hospital and Burlington Care Centre. Messages to: 45 Douglas Rd, Amberley, North Canterbury 7410.

LAURIE, Jean:
Loved wife of the late Harry for 73 years of Queenstown. Passed away at Merrivale Rest Home, Whangarei, on December 13, 2020, aged 102. Much loved mother of Gay Laurie, Nelson Laurie, June and Gary Duff, Bonny and Andrew Croaker. Loved grandmother to Julian and Terri Duff, Aaron and Joanne Duff, Brett Croaker, Karl and Sandra Croaker, Tanya and Michael Murphy. Loved great-grandmother to her 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held in Southern Lakes Funeral Chapel, 1076 Frankton Road, Queenstown, at 11.00am, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, followed by burial at Queenstown Cemetery.

KNOWLES, Margaret Joan:
Passed away in Dunedin Hospital ICU on Friday, December 18, 2020. Very much loved wife of Murray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Andrew. Loved Nana of Jessica and Andrew and step-Nana of Alyssa and Max. A private cremation will be held with a celebration of Margaret’s life to be announced later.

RICHARDSON, Margaret Alice (nee Laurenson):
Loving wife and best friend of *Fred (GFJ) Richardson formerly of Mataura. Passed away surrounded by family at home in Dunedin on December 17, 2020.
“Well lived and loved for 97 years”
Beloved daughter of *Ann and *Laurence (Jack) Laurenson (Chch) and sister to *Theresa and *Dave Donaldson, *Angus and *Betty, *Gil and *Mariette and *Theo, *Connie and *Garney Sutherland, *Vi and *Mac Tulloch. Cherished Mum to Susan and Adrian Kubala, Jim and Chris (Wanganui), Jill (Wanganui). Adored Nannie to her 14 grandchildren. A celebration of Margaret’s long life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services on Monday, December 21, at 11.30am. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel All messages to 23 Derwent St, Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010, or to [email protected] (*denotes deceased.) Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH

RIDDER, Marjorie (Dorothy):
Peacefully at Vickery Court Rest Home, Invercargill, on Saturday, December 12, 2020. In her 89th year. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of the late John for 66 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Merilyn and Blair Dockerty, Suzanne and David Westley, Donna and Neil Robertson, and Phillip Ridder. Loved grandmother of her seven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Vickery Court Rest Home for their care of Dorothy. At Dorothy’s request, a private family service has been held. Messages to 4056 Blackmount Redcliff Road, RD 2, Otautau 9682, or to Dorothy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WILL, George Donald Bremner:
In his 93rd year. (Peacefully) on Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home, Gore. Loving husband to Margaret*, and Teresa*. Loving and cherished Dad of Lynda and David* Tayles, Mike and Jude Will. Very much loved and respected George/stepdad to Brian and Marie Bonisch, Jenny* and Alan Montgomery, Joan and Ed Smith, Bernice and John Shepherd, Rosemary and Robin Barclay, Lynette and Steve Evans, Sue and Neale Diack, adored grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
‘Gone Fishing’
A service to celebrate George’s life will be held in the Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Monday, December 21 at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Hokonui St John Ambulance and Hospice Southland. Messages to c/- 3 Surrey Street, Gore 9710.

YOUTHED, Violet May, (nee Collett):
21 August 1934 ~ 17 December 2020, Slipped away at Clare House. Dearly loved daughter of *Charles and *Pearl. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Robert Coburn (Australia), Elaine, Diane, and Dean. Loved Nana of Cory and Samantha (Carterton), Pete and Mel (Paraparaumu), Daniel and Christie (Australia); and Great-Nana of Ella and Max, Kane and Zac, and Alice. Loved sister of *Florence, Charles, *Ray, and Connie and Peter. Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Clare House who looked after Vi with respect, love and sensitivity. A service for Vi will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 22 December at 11am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Youthed Family, 29 Kilmarnock Avenue, Invercargill 9812, or to Vi’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Acknowledgement

CHISHOLM, John McEwan: (JP)
Hugh, Karen, Alison, David and families wish to thank their many relatives and friends for their support and kindness and expressions of sympathy shown by cards, flowers, baking, visits and phone calls, and those who attended John’s graveside service at Fortrose. A special thank you to Heather and Graham Stephen from Southern Funeral Home. Thanks to the staff of the Surgical Ward at Southland Hospital for their care and support of John, and to the Fortrose Cemetery Trust and also the Fortrose Cafe and Restaurant. Thanks to Windsor Park for their care of John and to all who made John’s farewell a memorable occasion, your kindness has brought much comfort to us and our families.

HAWKES, Allison Ethel:
Allison”s family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the love and support shown to them following Allison’s recent passing. For the phone calls, visits,flowers, cards and food thankyou.
Thanks to the staff in Critical Care Unit and Hospice Southland. To Ross and Hamish along with the team from J Fraser and Sons for your care and compassion we thank you.
Thanks to Sally Tily for the beautiful service and fitting farewell.
A special thanks to Allison’s friends for sitting with her while she was ill, particularly the night shift. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all.

JACKSON, Averley:
Philip, Phil, Margaret, and family, would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness and sympathy after our loss of a dear Mum, sister and Aunty. Your words of condolence and attendance at the funeral were much appreciated Thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, and provided baking and support. Special thanks to Averley’s carers from Access, Gore and Dunstan Hospital staff and Hospice for Averley’s excellent care, and Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services and Celebrant Ann McDowall for their professional services. Please accept this as a personal thank you to all from the family.

RUZICKA-COOK, Jan:
Julie would like to express her gratitude and thanks to all her family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues, for their love and support, following Jan’s sudden death on November 8, 2020. For all the phone calls, flowers, gift baskets, baking and meals. Please accept this as a personal thank you, as it was very much appreciated. A special thanks to all those who went above and beyond (you know who you are). Your ongoing support and help is truly heartwarming. Jan and I are very fortunate to have such amazing people in our lives. https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

ROY, Lindsay James:
Victoria, Jessica, Nicholas, and family, would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported them in the sudden passing of Lindsay. Thank you to everyone who showed their love and support with heartfelt messages, hugs, flowers, cards, baking and meals. Thank you to Riversdale and the wider community, St Peter’s College and Riversdale Primary School, amazing friends, family and clients for all of their support. A special thank you to Regan Dickison, Blair Davers, David Duffy and the kind gentleman who cared for Lindsay at the time of the accident. This will be forever appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to Jamie Mackay for taking the service and Southern Funeral Home who showed care and compassion, especially the lovely Leisa Sleeman. Please accept this as a personal thank you to each and every one of you.

SHERBORNE, Winifred May (Winn):
The family wish to thank all those who have expressed condolences, shared kind words and provided loving support in the days following Winn’s passing. This has been greatly appreciated and has helped immeasurably. Profound gratitude is also extended to the staff at Vickery Court Rest Home and Hospital – past and present – for the exemplary care provided to Winn (and husband Jim) for more than 10 years. The staffs ongoing support of, and kindness to, Jim is greatly appreciated and is very comforting to the family. Special thanks to Donagh Booth for her support of the family, and for leading Winn’s funeral service in such a compassionate and sensitive manner. Gratitude is also expressed to Wilson Fraser, and his staff at J Fraser & Sons, for their skill, compassion and professionalism in respectfully caring for Winn and her family. Please accept this message as a personal acknowledgement.

WEIR, Ngaire June:
Sharon, Jeremy, Kushla, Dan, Kylie, Jenna and Sam would like to thank everyone who attended Ngaire’s service or who sent cards and messages. Thank you Alicia and Nathan and others who travelled many miles to attend. The family would especially like to thank Ross Scott who comforted Ngaire during her last weeks, and Dawn Ross, Len and Shona Ross, Doreen and Murray Peter and George and Mary Scott and their families for their incredible support and care of Ngaire and Hillis. We are so grateful that Ngaire and Hillis had your love and support. Thanks also to the staff at the Windsor Park Care Home and Angela from the Bupa Village for such loving care of Ngaire, and the many visitors who enriched Ngaire’s life. Thanks so much Ross Scott for officiating at Ngaire’s service. It was a fitting and beautiful service for your Aunty Ngaire. Thanks to the ladies who spoke on behalf of the Gore Women’s Club and St Andrew’s Parish and to Pam Mitchell for their lovely tributes. Thank you to the St Andrew’s Parish for their ongoing support of Ngaire and providing such a lovely morning tea. Thanks to Rob Hall from Southern Funeral Homes for his sincere and gentle support.
Please know that we sincerely thank you all and accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

WELLER, Andrew Blair:
Ashley, Rochelle, myself and family would like to thank everyone so much for their kind thoughts, wishes and hugs. Baking, flowers, fb and txt messages and gestures of help through the loss of my soulmate, and greatest Dad in the world. He was a very special person our Andrew. Our memories of him will be treasured and shared always with love. Please accept this as a personal thanks as many addresses are not known. We thank you for your support.
– From Leone Weller

In Memoriam

STENTON, Mike:
Miss you as much as ever
Trudy.