Funeral Notices – Saturday 21st May

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CRACK, George Andrew Alexander:
Sadly passed away at the Christchurch Hospital on Monday, May 16, 2022 due to complications after a fall at his home in Tinwald, a week prior. A dearly beloved husband of the late Ursula, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Janine, Carrie (Caroleen) and Cheryl, Sharon and Albert, Pip (Philippa) and John. Cherished Pop of Kate, Dylan, Bec, Ethan, Jess, Lauren, Alicia, Aalia, Jaydan, Harrison, and Koby, and his 6 great-grandchildren. A special friend and mentor to Chris, and friend to many. Messages c/- the Crack family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. Flowers respectfully declined, but donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made online. A service to celebrate George’s extraordinary 92 years will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 151 Tompson Street, Tinwald, on Saturday, May 21 at 9.30am. In-line with George’s wishes, he will then take his last drive to Invercargill to be interred at the Eastern Cemetery on Sunday, May 22, at 10.30am. The family would welcome his many southern friends to farewell him.

COUTTS, June Isobel, Nee Dyer:
Our loving Mum passed peacefully, with her family at her side at Ascot Care Home on Saturday 14th May 2022. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Lynda and Keith Wilson (South Hillend), Janene and Barry Oliver (Dunedin), Ross and Shelley, Pauline and Michael Lovett, Lindsay and Jude, David and Shelley. Precious Nana of David, Leevonne and Sheree; Mathew and Charlotte; Lucy and Katie; Nathan and Emma; Steven and Mark; Hannah, Jemma and Liam. Proud Great Nana of Charlie and Ruby; Jesse, Addison and Parker; William; Lincoln and Archie; Jack and Nina; Harley, Carson, and Ivar. A loved sister, sister in-law and Aunty. “Our Mum too dearly loved to be forgotten” As to June’s wishes, a private graveside service has been held. Messages to “Coutts Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to June’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/june

CRAWFORD, Leon Wayne:
Peacefully, on May 19, 2022, at home with family by his side, after a short battle; aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Donna, much loved father and father-in-law of Reuben and Jane, and Sammy, loved granddad of Cooper, and Lily, loved son, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Otago Community Hospice, and the District Nurses for their support, love and care. A celebration of Leon’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2.00pm, on Wednesday, May 25, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 305 Tomahawk Road, Ocean Grove, Dunedin 9013

CRIMP, Sally Kathryn:
Passed away May 16th, 2022. Loved daughter of the late Louis and Vivienne Crimp. Favorite sister of Susan English, sister-in-law to Mervyn. Aunt to Haley, Sylvie, Dougal, Tim, Campbell, Kate, Billy and Oliver. Sister of Andrew.\Gone but not forgotten I’ll love you forever little sis. A service of farewell will be held in the Lindisfarne Church, Invercargill on Monday 23rd May at 11am. Followed by a private cremation. If you wish to view Sally’s service, please click on this link: http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10422059
Messages to “Crimp Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can visit Sally’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sally

de RUYTER, Petrus Joannes Antonius (Peter):
of Ophir, born in Heemskerk, The Netherlands, died peacefully on May 17, 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and partner of Suzanna (Susie), loved father of Janet, Simon, Mary, Diane, Peter, Paul and Susan, loved father-in-law of Joan, Suzie and Lucien, and loved Opa of his many grand and great-grandchildren. His love and laughter will be with us forever.
A private cremation has taken place, and a memorial service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held later in the year. Messages to Post Office, Ophir 9393.

GARDINER, Cindy Rachel:
Passed away suddenly on May 13, 2022 at home in Bluff, aged 47. Dearly loved life partner and soulmate of Andrew Ginns, daughter of Graham and Laurie Gardiner. Much loved sister of Carolyn and Christine, and sister-in-law to Brett and Scotty. Mother of much loved son Forest Daniel James Gardiner (deceased). Mother of fur-babies Junior (deceased) and Manny (the little shit). A memorial service will be held at Pyes Pa Cemetery Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Saturday, May 28, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Gardiner family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

HANSEN, Jan Marie (née Carstensen):
(aged 73 minus 3 days) On May 18, 2022, peacefully at the Croft. Loved and loving wife of Dau, mother and mother-in-law of Carl Erik and Lee, Lars and Robyn, loved Granny of Arabella, Emeliah and Lyncoln. Loved sister of Paula and Arvid. Following Jan’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 2 Richmond Street, Waimataitai, Timaru 7910.

HESSELIN, Shirley Mavis:
Pat and John, Noel and Jean, Alan (Sam) and Robyn, and families, would like to express their sincere thanks for the support and love following the loss of Shirley. Thank you to everyone who visited, sent cards, flowers and food. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers of Resthaven for the wonderful care compassion and dignity that Shirley received from you all. The family really appreciated it. To Hammond and Ryder – your care, support and guidance was greatly appreciated. Please accept this as our personal thanks to you all.

KEYSE, Stanley Paul:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday 18 May 2022; in his 100th year. Loved and cherished husband of Shirley for 61 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Colin and Donna, Graeme and the late Susan, and Susan (Sue). Grandfather and Great Grandfather of Georgie and Matt, and Max; Tim, Rachel and Isla; Sam and Alex, Lucy, and Sarah. It was Dad’s wish to have a private family service with a cremation to follow. A heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Rowena Jackson. Messages may be sent to 25 South Arm Drive Te Anau or [email protected] avenalpark.co.nz

MASON, Donald Frederick:
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief, courageous battle on Friday May 20, 2022. Aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Pam. Loved father and father-in-law of Niki and Stacy McNaught, Sarah and Trevor Tatham. Much loved Grandfather of Hannah*, Emma and Caleb McNaught, Adam and Sophie Tatham. Loved son of Fred* and Ethel* Mason. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bev* and Ian* Wisely, Ernie Mason, Noelene and Ken Hamlin, Joan* and Les Jones, Lindsay* Mason, Sandy Mason and Reggie Stuart, Bob and Robyn Mason, Arch Mason and Rhonda Bell, Carol and Doug Sanford, and Greg Mason. Loved son-in-law of Bruce* and Joan* Harrington. Loved brother-in-law of Judith and Brian* Denton, Jim and Helen Harrington, and Alan* Harrington. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Join the family to farewell Donald in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1 pm, on Thursday May 26. Following afternoon tea we will be leaving for Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 47 Clifton Street, Invercargill 9810 and tributes may be left on Donald’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

McINTOSH, Gloria Delorees:
Died peacefully at Ascot Bupa Care Home, Invercargill with family at her side on Thursday 12th May 2022, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Angus. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of the late Andrew* and Juenith McIntosh, Judy and Stuart Donald, Karen McIntosh, Cindy and Peter Snow, Raewyn Bond, Mairi and Geoff Revitt, Bruce and Tracey McIntosh, and Fiona and Nigel Aicken. A loved Nana Mac to her 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and special sister of Mick Hesselin. A private cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Messages may be sent to 484 McQuarrie Street, Tisbury, 11RD, Invercargill 9877. You may also leave a tribute for Gloria at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gloria

MILLER, Barbara Anne (nee Peek):
Passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. Mother to Craig and Nigel. Wife of John Miller, and adoring Nana to Connor and Kees. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Elliotts Funeral Services, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga, on Saturday, May 21, at 2.00pm. For a live-stream link email
[email protected] can be sent to [email protected]

MITCHELL, Alan Edward:
Peacefully passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Margaret Junor, dearly loved Dad of Murray, Peter, and Chris, loved step-father of Sally, Desley, and treasured grandfather (Gramps). Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Golden View Care Home and Castlewood Rest Home.
‘Rest peacefully,
always in our hearts’
A private family farewell has been held. Messages to 4 Hart Place, Alexandra 9320, or [email protected]

WEST, Murray George:
24.6.1951 – 28.3.2022
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Murray’s life at the Trafalgar Centre, 7 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, on Monday, June 20, at 1.30pm. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at https://youtu.be/jI8pfCaoRHU

In Memoriam

GRENNELL, Joann Margaret (Jo):
Passed away 1 year ago today. We speak your name often and miss you much more.
Loved and remembered always, not just today,
every day.
– Your family and friends

HUDSON, Paul David (PD):
13.1.1972 – 21.5.2021
Sadly missed along life’s way
But remembered every day
No longer here in life to share
But in our hearts you are always there
Love Mum, Nicola, Lisa and their families.

JENKINS, Peter:
Six years ago today.
Loved and remembered every day,
Forever in our hearts.
– Maureen and family.

TAYLOR, Russell John:
02.08.1949 – 22.05.2017
5 years ago tomorrow.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it every day,
Missing you is heartache that never goes away.
“To well loved to ever
be forgotten”
– Gay, Deborah, Darryl, Jason and families.

Acknowledgement

BASON, Douglas Roy (Doug):
Jude, Kirsty, Ryan and their families would like to express a huge thank you to all who supported us following Doug’s sad passing. Thank you to all those who attended/watched the service and helped us celebrate the life of someone so very dear to us. Thank you to Jade Whaley for taking Doug’s service. Thank you for the cards, flowers, phone calls, visits, baking and meals, these were very much appreciated. We would also like to acknowledge the care and attention given to Doug at home by the Presbyterian Support staff. To Shelley and the team an Aoraki Funeral Services, you went above and beyond, and made a difficult time easier. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

CARNIE, Peter Donald:
Elaine and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, and phone calls on the recent passing of Peter. We were humbled by the amount of overwhelming support and kindness we received. Special thanks to our exceptional neighbours, Julian and Caroline Speight, whose help was so freely and frequently given. Grateful thanks to the Bone Marrow Transplant Ward in Christchurch and the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust at Ranui House for looking after us so superbly while Peter received his treatment. Thanks also to Annette and the team at Oncology Dunedin, Angela and the team at Oncology Invercargill and Hospice Southland for their loving care of Peter and support to the family. We are grateful to those who visited Peter during his illness. Those visits brightened his days and were so appreciated by all of us. Thanks to Anneke and the team from Distinct Funerals and to our celebrant Ann McDowall for ensuring that Peter’s farewell was the way he wanted it and to all those who came to be with us at the farewell, some travelling great distances, and to the service provided by Ascot Park Hotel staff. Peter touched many lives and was never happier than when he was helping and supporting others. He will be forever in our hearts. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our gratitude.

CARRAN, Alice:
Ann, Helen, Mark, and their families, would like to sincerely thank all their family and friends for the lovely cards, flowers, food, phone calls, and visits. Thank you to the people who travelled from far away. A special thank you to Dr Short, John and staff at Gladstone Pharmacy, Father Tony, and The Riverton Lodge for the lovely afternoon tea. A very special thank you to all of the staff at Vickery Court for the wonderful care they gave mum. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks to each and everyone.
To us you were special, Someone loving, kind and true,
You will never be forgotten, As we thought the world of you.

WILSON, Jessie Shirley (Shirley):
Colin, Trevor, Bruce, Linda, Brian, and their families, would like to thank the many friends and relatives that supported them through the loss of Shirley. She was a much-loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma, sister-in-law, aunty, and friend to many. Your visits, phone calls, expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers, baking during her stay in hospital, and after her death were overwhelming and a great comfort to us all. There are a lot of people that assisted mum near the end of her life that we would like to thank including, Mataura Medical Centre for your ongoing care, all of the staff at Dunedin, Burwood, Invercargill, and Gore Hospitals as well as the patient staff at Resthaven in Gore. In her final farewell we would like to thank the Mataura Presbyterian Church congregation and Rev Tau Ben-Unu for the lovely service, Margaret Allan for playing mum’s special hymns, and Janice Taylor for the bagpipe tribute. Thanks to Newman Family (Wellington) for their Koha. We would also like to thank Kevin, Liz and the wonderful staff at Hammond and Ryder for your professional care of our Mum.
“Life is a Song” – The song has ended, but the melody lingers on.