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AITKEN, John Stewart Wilford:
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at home, on Sunday, November 14, 2021, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Andrew (Alexandra), Elizabeth and Wayne Favel (Brisbane), Richard and Fleur (Wellington), Nick (Crookston), loved Grandad of Tyler, and Greg; Tessa, and Sophie; Josie, Oliva, Gracie, and James, and loved Great-Grandad of Spencer, Isla and Opal. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Wallace Keown (Dunedin), Alastair and Jenny (Auckland), Joan and Trevor Johnston (Dunedin), Tom Maginness and Katherine Kingsbury (Melbourne), and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service for John will be held at the Heriot Community Centre on Friday, November 26, at 2.00pm, followed by a cuppa. Donations may be left at service for West Otago Health. Livestream link
https://livestream.com/accounts72885/johnaitken. Messages to 200 Black Gully Road East, RD 2, Tapanui 9587.

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AITKEN, Marie:
On November 18, 2021, peacefully at Rangiora, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Joy, Stephen, and Michelle and John. Special thanks to the staff of Bainswood on Victoria, for their care of Marie over the last 6 years. According to Marie’s wishes, a service will not be held.

BACON, Joyce Margaret:
Formerly of Otara. Passed peacefully on Wednesday 17 November 2021, aged 87. Loved daughter of the late George and Mary Mitchell. Beloved wife of the late Eddy. Adored mother and mother-in-law of April, Lyall and Lauren (Canada), Ginny and Dave (Te Anau). Much loved Grandma of Toby, Grace, and Jorja. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bet and Peter Mulder, Helen and the late Bob Dunlop, Ann and the late Mervyn Mitchell, Noelene Keen and Lynn Fortune, the late Stuart Mitchell; Sylvia and Geoff Harvey. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 24 November at 2pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this will be limited to 100 attendees with a livestream link on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Messages can be sent to 6 Evans Road, RD1 Invercargill 9871, or Joyce’s tribute page as above.

BURT, Averil Jeannie (nee Roderique):
Born November 19, 1944 in Bluff, died November 14, 2021 peacefully at home; in her 77th year. Dearly loved wife of Clarrie, much loved Mum of John and Dawn, Pauline and Micheal Lay, Karen and Stuart. Adored Nan of Ella, Meg, Eva and Jed, Eliza, Millie and Ruby. Eldest daughter of Silvy and Jean. Treasured sister to Tony, Gaye and Olly. Much loved Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Nurse Maude for all their care and support. As per Averil’s request, a private funeral has been held. All messages to Averil’s family may be sent to PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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DILLON, Desmond Gerard (Des):
1957 – 2021
A graveside service to inter Des’ ashes will be held at the Gore Cemetery, on Wednesday, November 24 at 2.00pm. This will be followed by refreshments at the Croydon Lodge, Gazebo Room, Waimea Street, Gore. The service will be livestreamed, please contact office@hammondryder.co.nz for the link.

McLEAN, Muriel Agnes:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021. Aged 86 years. Former nurse, social worker and assistant chaplain – serving from her heart. Dearly beloved Mum of Andrew and Mary, Fiona, Katrina and Carlos, Keith, Ross and Racheal, Bruce and Paula, Allan and Leanne. Wife of the late Donald McLean. Loved Grandmother of Alannah and Nicky, Alex, Adam, Simon, Bella, Gaby, Riley, Troy, Sam, Jess, and Ella-Grace. A service for Muriel will be held at St Luke’s Church, 75 Thames Street, Rongotea, on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11.00am. Followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

MILFORD, Colin Len (Peewee):
Passed peacefully, at home, on Saturday, November 13, 2021; at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Vivienne for 50 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Garry and Linda, Rae-Ella, Debbie, Sandra, Grant, Jason and Rochelle, loved grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of two, special friend and grandad to Gaylene, Charlotte and Ella, and a loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Due to a private cremation, as wished by Colin, a celebration will be held at a later date. Special thanks to family, friends, and carers for all your support. Messages to 13B Tedder Street, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012.

MILLER, Roger Bruce:
On November 18, 2021, passed away at home, in Christchurch, with his loving family by his side, aged 70 years. Adored dad and father-in-law of Robyn and Dan, Trudy and Mike, treasured ‘Granddad Roji’ of Ashlin, Taylah, and Carter, beloved son of the late Bruce and Mamie, loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and Wayne, Ranee and Dennis, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“A great mate to many”
Donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ, would be appreciated and may be made at the service or online at www.prostate.org.nz. Due to current restrictions on large gatherings, Roger’s Service will be private, with invitations personally extended by the family.

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STROUD, Sheila Jane:
Died 15/11/2021 in the care of Clare House. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Hamish and Rachelle Stroud, Shona and Alan Dunkley, and Heather and Roger Davidson. Dearly loved Gran of Steven, Rebecca, Sarah, Kayla, Ben, Hayden, Natasha and a dearly loved Great Gran of Zack, Brodie, Luke, Maddix, Oakleigh, and Scarlett. At Sheila’s request, a private family gathering has been held. Messages to The Stroud Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840
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WEIR, Catherine Joyce (Joyce):
Aged 74 years. Unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her home, Gore. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Myles Weir for 49 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Kim (Australia), Catherine and Terry Greenfield, Chris and the late Cresta (All of Gore). Much loved and treasured Grandma of Laura and Blair, Tayla and Shawn, Joshua, and Kyle; Blake, and Angus and Brenna. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Church, Traford Steet, Gore, on Tuesday, November 23, at 11.00am, the funeral leaving thereafter for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Due to covid restrictions, attendees will be invitation only. The service can be viewed via the livestream link
https://livestream.com/accounts72885/joyceweir Messages to 14 Talbot Street, Gore 9710.

WARD, Eric James Thomas:
On November 18, 2021, peacefully at his home, beside the sea, aged 92 years. Cherished husband of Daphne* for 68 years, loved and loving father of Craig and Sharon, Brent and Sandy, Glen and Fiona, Joanne and Jeffrey, Blair and Liz, Kim and Martin, loved and special Grandad of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ngra* and Joe*, and Jim and Carmel*, and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephew. Special thanks to the army of carers and supporters who enabled Eric to remain in his own home.
A generous and caring man who is remembered proudly by his family and friends.
Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Eric is to be held. You are invited to view the service at 11.00am on Monday, November 22, via a livestream link which can be accessed on Eric’s page at www.tributes.co.nz. Messages to 55 Cliffs Road, St Clair, Dunedin 9012 or leave a message on his tribute page.
(*denotes deceased)

Acknowledgement

EDIE, Thomas William:
Passed away, October 11, 2021. Noeline and family, and the Phillips families would like to express their appreciation for the kindness and support to us all after Toms passing. We thank all those who sent flowers, letters and cards and visited Noeline. Special thanks to the carers at Rowena Jackson Restcare Home in Invercargill for their wonderful care of Tom. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

FERGUSON, Donald Angus:
Susan (Sue), Andrew and Lynette, Diane and Sena, Shirley and Adin, Alasdair and Dawn, wish to sincerely thank everyone for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy following the sad loss of Don. All the visits, lovely card, beautiful flowers, food, and even a simple hug have been a great support and comfort to us during this time. Special thanks to Rachael Crothers at J Fraser & Sons for helping us make Don’s service a great memory for us all. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all, of our heartfelt appreciation.

ERGUSON, John:
Karen, Trudi, Nicola and families wish to extend their thanks to all who attended John’s farewell, sent messages, cards, flowers, visited and brought baking at the time of John’s passing. A big thank you to the staff at Clare House for caring for John over the past year. Also to Adrianne Stewart for your lovely service and Bevan from J Fraser and Sons. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.

GORDON, Robert William (Bill):
We sincerely thank our relatives, friends, and Bill’s many friends for their expressions of sympathy afforded us on the passing of our dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grand- father, and adopted granddad. Thank you to all who supported us with cooking, flowers, cards, plus emotional support, and to those who attended Bill’s funeral service. Also thank you to the Central Otago Hospice team, Dr. Chris Mulholand, Sas and the Health Central Team, Gail and the palliative team and nurses from Dunstan Hospital over the last three years, and Linley and Affinity Funeral Services. You will always be remembered during this difficult and sad time. Forever our gratitude and thanks. Lyn, Fraser, grandson Robbie, Joanna and James Mullenger, Greg, Pauline and John Beattie and Lyn’s Tweeddale family – Mike, Haylee, Sonya, and grandchildren Shaun, Riley, and Millie.

SINCLAIR, Ann:
Malcolm, David and Victoria, Rachel and Regan, Miriam and Stephen, and families, thank all those who prayed, visited, sent cards, letters, messages and flowers, and all who gathered with us to celebrate and give thanks for Ann’s life. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to Ann’s funeral service and for the kind words that were spoken. We are privileged to know the love and support that has surrounded us all during this time. A special thanks to the awesome team at Hospice Southland for your wonderful care of Ann.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 20th November

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