Funeral Notices – Saturday 21st December

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BRAGG, Harold Naylor.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Alison for 70 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dianne and the late Allan Hillgrove, Austin and Sandra, and Robyn and Doug Stalker. Loved grandfather of his eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The Funeral for Harold is to be held in January, details will follow.

BUCKINGHAM, Carol Anne.
17.1.1959 – 13.12.2019
After a courageous battle, dearly loved and treasured mother of Daniel, Bob (Robert) and Tina. Precious grandmother to Scott, Erin and Alice. Daughter of the late Roy and the late Anne Buckingham. Sister of Bob and Lesley and Brian Buckingham. Aunty and great-aunty to many. As per Carol’s wishes, a private service has taken place. Messages to 153 Centre Street, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

CLARK, James Aaron.
4.8.2000 – 8.12.2019
Tragically taken. Loved son of Tania and Kevin. Respected and loved brother to Josh, Jamie, Joe, Jade and Brett. Best friend of Renee. R.I.P. A private service and cremation has been held. frasersfunerals.co.nz

COOK, David John (Cooky).
It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart the Cook family advise the sudden passing of David on December 13, 2019; while working in Thailand, aged 59. He’ll be sadly missed by his daughters Jamie, Jennifer and Rebecca. Beloved youngest son of the late Elspeth and Bill Cook. Beloved brother of Allison (deceased) and Denis Cocks, Stephanie, Derek and Eleanor, Stuart and Jeannie, Joanne and Lex Wohlers, Janet and Ricky Larsen. Known as Cooky to most and a good mate to many more.
Forever in our thoughts.

DAWSON, Elizabeth Shirley (Beth).
Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019, at Essie Summers Retirement Village in Christchurch. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and the late Jean Dawson. Lovingly remembered by her southern cousins. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Beth Dawson, C/- 19 London St, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be advised.

GOATLEY, Jessie Dorothy (Dorothy).
Peacefully on December 19, 2019, at Windsor Park, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lilian and Peter Chalmers (Gore), Joanne and Steve Lawson (Rotorua), the late Grant and Rachel (Mataura). Loved Nana of Hayden and Ruth, Andrew and Jess; Danae and Braydon, Braden and Julia, Micah; Hamish and Heidi, and a loved Great-Grandmother of Eligh, Jakin, Fynn, Ollie, Jett and Honor; Peyton. At home with her Lord. A service for Dorothy will be held in the Calvin Community Church, Robertson St, Gore, on Monday, December 23, at 11.00am, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to PO Box 285, Gore 9740. Online messages may be left on Jessie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HAMLIN, Rodger David.
Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Beloved husband of Lynette, loved father and father-in-law of Stuart and Dianne (Gore); Ian (Blenheim); Donald and Jane (Balfour); Bruce and Mel (Mataura); Neil (Orepuki) and Jill Wilson and Lyndon Wohlers (Gore), and loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Rodger’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 115 Robertson Street, Gore 9710.

HENNESSY, Winifred Grace.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and the late John Ford, Shirley and the late Roger, Carole and the late Gray. Loved Grandma to Nicola, Jo-Ann, Gabrielle; Craig, and Brent; Jolian, Shilo, Gina, and Alicia. Loved by all her 13 great-grandchildren. Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages C/- Hennessy family, 2 Langstone Lane, Papanui 8052. In accordance with Winifred’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

NIEDERER, Blair Monteath.
On December 18, 2019, peacefully at WesleyCare, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Noelene, loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Denise, Robyn, Hilary and Rashid, adored Gar of Alex and Charlotte, Blair and Brittany, Ben, and Alice, and Great-Grandad of Eleanor. Special thanks to the staff of WesleyCare for their love and attention. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Blair Niederer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family service has been held and a Memorial Service will be held in the Papanui RSA, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, on Saturday, January 11, at 3.00pm.

Acknowledgement

CAMERON, Graham David.
4.6.1943 – 27.9.2019
Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say ”Many Thanks” to family members, friends, and neighbours for all acts of kindness and sympathy shown to us when Graham passed away. Food, baking, flowers, lovely messages, cards, visits and donations at the service and to Fiordland Medical Practice. Special thanks to District Nurses Leigh and Bernie for their amazing care of Graham in his very long battle, also the wonderful Doctors and nurses at the Medical practice. Kevin and Ashleigh, from Hammond and Ryder, thank you for your compassion, guidance and professionalism; It made an extremely sad and difficult time much easier to bear. Many thanks to all who attended the celebration of Graham’s life. Especially those who travelled so far. We were overwhelmed by the numbers, as Graham would have been. Thanks and appreciation and Happy festive season to you all. Lee, Paula and Neil, Gina and Vaughan, Lucy, Ryah, Greer and Cam.

HARDIMAN, Joan Patricia.
18 June 1944 – 15 November 2019
The Hardiman family sincerely thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, help and support both before and after Joan’s passing. To those who sent flowers, cards, letters, phoned, visited and bought food and baking, this was gratefully accepted. Your kindness was quite overwhelming. We would also like to acknowledge the excellent care that Joan received from St John and the staff at both Dunedin and Gore Hospitals. A special thank you to Father Damien Wyn Williams who celebrated the Requiem Mass, and to those who attended the service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from us all.

McGILVRAY, Jonathan Mark (Jock).
Lisa, Alyce, Harper, Madeline and our extended family would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness during Jocks illness and passing. The cards, texts, phone calls, food, flowers and hugs were greatly appreciated. Massive thanks to Ophy, Dave, Lloyd, Ratty, Bazza, Kirk, Hemi, Rob, Drew, Trevor, Reuben and anyone else that was involved in getting the Red Chev truck ready for Jock. Also your partners who I would say put up with many absences in your own home life for a few months to get it done. He was absolutely stoked to get a few drives and burnouts in it before his last ride on it!! I will be forever grateful to have seen the grin on his face after he got his last drive and burnout done. Huge thanks to the lads at Southern Mechanical Services that kept things going during Jocks illness it was much appreciated. Thanks to those that travelled great distances to be with us after Jock passed it was such a comfort to have you around at that time. Thanks also to Downtown Rod & Custom Car Club and The Lurkers for getting all their cars out to follow Jock on his last ride. It was a pretty overwhelming site to see you all!! Many thanks to Peter Noble for putting on a great service. Super special thanks to the beautiful people at Hospice Southland, your loving care for Jock and his family was beyond measure. There is no thank you big enough. Please accept this as a personal thank you to you all.
Sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

ORLOWSKI, Raymond Michael.
Marlene, Carmen, Kirsten, Trevor, Kevin, and families, would sincerely like to thank all the lovely people who have supported us during Ray’s illness and passing, with food, flowers, cards, messages, prayers and attendance at his funeral, which was greatly appreciated, and special thanks to the Waverley Bowling Club for their guard of honour, Ray would have been humbled. The wonderful nurses and doctors who attended Ray in hospital, the district nurses and Hospice Southland, they were all truly appreciated, as were all of Ray’s visitors. Thank you to Bishop Colin Campbell for all his support and the lovely meaningful Requiem Mass, also Hamish and Dee for their professionalism and care. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.