Funeral Notices – Saturday 1st October

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BEER, Janice (Jan):
Passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Much loved wife of the late Russell Beer, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Cam and Lana, Brad and Nic, and Craig and Ra. Loved Nanny Janny of Charlie-Rose, Ava, Violet, and Cooper.
Gone too soon and will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.
A private family farewell has taken place. Messages can be left on Jan’s page at www.tributes.com

BOATWOOD, Gladys Margaret:
Gladys passed away suddenly on Wednesday 28th September 2022 at her home in Te Anau, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Ron. Mum and mother-in-law of Maxine and Ebel, Grandmother of Lisa and Greg, Michelle and Carl, Linda and Quent and GG to Rylie, Degan, Maddison and Chad. A service to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau on Tuesday 4th October commencing at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. On line tributes may be left on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Messages to 7 Wet Jacket Place,Te Anau, 9600.

CRIMP, Rema Doreen (Tersh):
10/03/1931 – 29/09/2022. Peacefully in her sleep aged 91 years, beloved wife of Robin Armour Crimp*, cherished mother of Judy and Gilbert Black (Milton), Marg Welsh and Dave Stewart* (Invercargill), and Graeme Crimp (New Plymouth). Adored Grandma of Kieren, Janine, Nik, and Carolyn; Vicki, Scott, Diane, and Julie; Hamish, Tyler, and Stacey. Special Great Gran to her 15 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Bob* and June*, Hap and Alby*, Pim* and Mary. A service for Tersh will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 4 October at 1.00pm, private cremation to followed.
“Together again, look to the stars, remember me and smile”
A special thanks to Dr Jane Chalmers, Lynley and all the staff at Clare House for their love, care and compassion. Messages can be sent to PO Box 1445, Invercargill 9840.

DUMBLE, Myrtle Eileen (nee Pankhurst):
Peacefully with family by her side, at Timaru Hospital, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, in her 98th year. Treasured wife of the late Garry Dumble and the late Colin More. Cherished and much loved mum of the late Gail Loader (Hastings), Diane and the late Rex McLean (Invercargill), Ronda and Neil Eade (Timaru), loved nana of Brent, Belinda, Michelle; Keryn, Angela; Callum, and Sharyn, and a loved great-nana to her great-grandchildren. A loved step-mum to Jacqui and Neville Legg (Winton), Mark and Sue Dumble (Taupo), Roy Dumble and Jodi Lawford (Auckland), and a loved step-nana and great-step-nana. In keeping with Myrtle’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to the Dumble family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

HAMILTON, Robert Rollo (Bob):
After a short illness, Bob passed away peacefully, with family at his side on Sunday 25th September 2022; aged 85 years. Devoted husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father in-law of: Ray and Kath, Carl and the late Janene Hoffman, Andrea and Garry Smith. Treasured Grandfather and Great Grandfather of: Rhian, Georgia, David, Payton, Rhylan, Flynn, Ethan and Caleb. At Bob’s request a private farewell has been held. Messages to 21 Maher Street Tisbury Invercargill 9812.

HODGKINSON, Bentley David:
Born sleeping September 24, 2022. Most precious baby boy of Keisha and Dave. Much loved brother of Shikira, Tex, Reef and Maze.
“Shine bright our angel in the sky”
Beautiful for ever
Messages to 11 Church Street, Gore 9710.

McLEOD, Raymond Merrell (Ray):
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on the 24th of September 2022, at age 78. Dearly loved husband of Maureen (Riverton, formerly of Invercargill). Loved father and father-in-law to Tracy and Ian Ericson of Cairns, Australia, Hamish and Angela McLeod of Otatara, Greg and Melinda McLeod of Queenstown. Grandfather to Kiera, and Allan; Caleb, Dylan, and Olivia; Cody, Brooklyn, and Alex. Brother to Maurice, Brother-in-law, Uncle and Friend.. A celebration and interment was held on Tuesday, the 26th of September. Messages to 16 Lionel Street, Riverton 9822.

PHILLIPSON, Wayne John:
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Friday 30 September 2022, aged 66. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Sandra and the late Lindsay, Cherrill and Lawrence Colvin, Douglas and Liz Phillipson. Loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Farm Boss” of Smokey and Gizmo. A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held in J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 3 October 2022 at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 162 Oreti Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Wayne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the livestream of the service.

QUERTIER, Ray (Raymond Hilary):
24.01.1943 – 14.08.2022
Lesley, Darryl, Kaye, Alex, Liam, Sarah and Tracy would like to extend our thanks for the ongoing support, way beyond the call of duty, to all those that helped during our difficult time. This includes Community Services and a special thank you to Kevin Hammond and the Team at Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services, and Jeanette McIntyre, for their personal care to us all. A huge thank you to family and friends for the beautiful floral tributes, phone calls, scrumptious food, and personal visits. Your presence was overwhelmingly kind and so appreciated in our time of need. A very big thank you to those who travelled great distances to attend Ray’s service. We appreciate those family members and friends who spoke at Ray’s service. He would have been blown away by the tributes and love from everyone who attended. As many addresses are unknown, please accept this as a personal message from us all. We sincerely thank you.

RITCHIE, Annie Myrtle (Myrtle):
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Village Palms Retirement Village, Christchurch, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Dick, loved mother of Lesley and Ron Newsome, loved grandmother of Lee-Anne (Sydney), Juanita, Christina, Julia, Ritchie, and Airdrie (Invercargill), and loved great-grandmother of all her great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated and can be made to the Leukaemia Foundation by following the link bit.ly/amritchie2909 A celebration of Myrtle’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, October 7, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Ritchie family may be address to c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

In Memoriam

KIMURA, Peter:
October 1, 2020
In loving memory of our dad, who passed away two years ago today.
Sadly missed,
loved every day.
Love the Kimura Whanau.

Acknowledgement

CROMB, Donald:
Dorothy and family of Donald Cromb would like to thank sincerely all relatives and friends for the many flowers, cards and messages of sympathy shown to our family during the recent illness and passing of Donald. Thank you for donations to Hospice and Dunstan Hospital.

FRASER, Bill (Bacardi):
Viv, Kerry, Leigh, and extended family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their thoughtfulness and caring during our sudden loss of Billy. The food, words of condolence, cards and flowers were a great comfort. A huge and heartfelt thank you Andrew Dickson (AP), your support and kind words helped us through this sad and difficult time. Wendy-Jane, Leigh and Joe Waikaia Hotel, the food and support you provided at Billy’s farewell was amazing and very much appreciated. All those who attended making it so special and we are forever grateful to those who continue with ongoing support. Billy’s send off was all and more than he would have wanted. Marie and Liz, Hammond and Ryder, for your professionalism, compassion, and guidance. Helen from Hospice, Nick, Nicky and Amelia, Lumsden District nurses for the care and support you provided to Kerry and Leigh making it possible to keep Billy at home with his “wee man” Huey until the end. Viv would like to acknowledge Kerry and Leigh for the incredible strength and love they showed in taking care of their dad in his final days.
From Vicki Kia Kaha
“Over the bridge he has gone”

GLASS, Joyann (nee Muntz):
The family of the late Joyann Glass would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love, sympathy and kindness after the loss of our special wife, mother and grandmother. Thank you to the many family members, friends, neighbours and colleagues who provided emotional and practical support for us at this time. For those who sent floral tributes, cards and messages, as well as those who made financial and charitable donations, we are truly grateful. To those who helped in any way, please know that your contribution has made this time easier for us. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude. Love from Noel, Melanie, Amy, Hayley, Stephanie, Wendy, and families.

Elaine Jessie Elspeth:
21.06.1937 – 28.08.2022
Please accept this as a thank you to all the family, friends, Church and workmates who attended Elaine’s funeral. Special thanks to Tania Shackleton, Raewyn Birss and members of Lindisfarne Methodist Church. Elaine touched a lot of people in her life. Thank you – Kirby family.
“With love we remember”

STARK, David Leslie Mitchell:
24.11.1934 – 21.8.2022
Greta, Ross and Glenis, Bruce and Margaret, Wayne and Sandie, and their families, wish to express their sincere gratitude for the love and support shown at the time of David’s death. We have greatly appreciated the gifts of food and flowers, also calls, cards and visits. Special thanks to Rev. Robert Robati-Mani and St Andrews members, Gore and Southland hospital staff, and the team at Hammond and Ryder for your care and guidance at a very sad time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

STENTON, Neville (Bullbars):
Raeburn, Debbie, Bryan, Ken and families would like to thank everyone who sent cards, baking and beautiful flowers after the sudden loss of Neville. Special thanks to St John Ambulance and all who attended the service. Please accept this as a personal thank you.