Funeral Notices – Saturday 22nd October

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ANDERSON, Colin Stewart:
Celebration of life. Joy, along with family cordially invite you to join them in a celebration of Colin’s life. To be held at the Wrights Bush Rugby Club, Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2.00pm. Refreshments and food will be provided.

DAVIDSON, Kenneth Gordon (Ken):
Passed peacefully at home on October 18, 2022. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Graham* and Rhonda*, Edna* and Stewart* Harper, Anne and Colin Brown. Loved uncle of Ronald and Toni Davidson, Robyn and Murray Mitchell, Neville and Raewyn Harper, David Harper, Jeff and Deanne Harper, Steve and Allie Harper, Trevor and Rebecca Brown, Shiree Brown, Michelle and Paul Adcock, Janine Mclean and their families. (*Denotes deceased).

DODDS, Margaret Lois Adair (Lois) (nee Diack):
Peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Ian, loved mother, mother-in-law and Grandma of Andrew and Lyn, Robert and Agnes, Sarah and Steve Beaumont; Margaret and Lauren Spiceley (Oxford, England); Judith and Eoin Crosbie, Anna Crosbie and Baden Dahlin, Laura and Aaron Johnstone, Michael Crosbie (London); Douglas and Josephine, Peter; Ken and Fiona, Ethan (Melbourne), Olivia; the late Alwyn; and loved great-Grandma to her 7 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Lois’ life will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 11.00am, at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, followed by a light luncheon before the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Special thanks to the staff at Parata Rest Home for their special care of Lois over the years. Messages to 25 Milton Street, Gore 9710, and [email protected]

GIBB, William Eric (Bill):
Bill peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, aged 75 years, with his wife Jan and children by his side. He will be sadly missed by Jan, his wife of nearly 52 years. He was the brilliant Dad of Angela and Jason Key, Antony and Rebecca, also an amazing grandad to Dayton Corbin, Isaac and Jacob Gibb, and his wee great-grandson Carter. A private cremation is being held, but we would like you all to join us for an informal celebration of Bill’s life at 2.00pm on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street, Invercargill, to share stories and great memories about how he has touched all our lives. No flowers please, but donations for The Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to “Gibb Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or on Bill’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bill
”Lifted up on Eagles Wings and now with his Lord’

HITCHCOCK, Lorna Margaret (Nee Weller):
03.10.1935 21.10.2022
Lorna passed away at Southland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a Southland sporting champion and legend to her family, Karen Eruera and Colin Millar, Lynne and John Gibbs, Shayne Hitchcock and Marion de Groot, Dale Varcoe and Scott Inglis, Ian Sinclair, Boy Eruera, Karen Hitchcock and the late Peter Varcoe. Loved Gma and Great Gma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchild. A small celebration of Lorna’s life will be held at the Invercargill Golf Course, 190 Dunns Rd, Invercargill on 24.10.2022 commencing at 2 pm. Messages can be left on Lorna’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

McMILLAN, Sylvia June:
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 19 October 2022; aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Ray (Smokey), cherished mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Trevor Chamberlain, Ray and Lynne, Diane and Phillip Pulley, Brenda and Don Hamilton, Kim and Kelly Chapman, loved Nana Mc of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Many thanks to mum’s caregivers, Dr Tooke, and the staff of Southland Hospital for their wonderful care of Mum. As per mum’s wishes a private service will be held for family and close friends. Messages to P.O Box 679 Invercargill 9840.

O’BRIEN, Judith Margaret (Jude):
Peacefully passed away after a courageous battle, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Gore Hospital. Much loved Mum of Janelle and Thomas, Regan and Tiara, Georgia and Bailey. Cherished Nanny of Freya, Oskar; and Molly. Loved daughter of Elaine and the late Eddie Weti. Sister of Stephen and Saina, and loved aunty of Edward. Loved partner of David Smith and step-Mum to Mitchell and Brooke, and special friend to many.
”Forever Missed’
A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue, on Tuesday, October 25 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Donations may be left at the service for Gore Hospital Whanau Room. Messages to 1D Crombie Street, Gore 9710.

PE’A, Maoluma (Patrick):
28/12/1944 ~ 17/10/2022
Dearly loved father of Mark and Ellen, Vi and Togia, Lyle and Amelia, Jordan and Thiago, Elenoa and Rick, Alex and Tarquin. Loved brother of Sa, Akisa*, Seela and Peni*, Kirifi*, and Felia*. Revered Uncle, Great-Uncle, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. A service to celebreate Patrick’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 25 October at 10am, followed by burial at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 11 York Street, or to Patrick’s tributes page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

ROSS, Mervyn Francis:
Passed away, Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 70. Much loved father of Nicola, Dale, and Ashleigh (Christchurch). Proud Pops of Elizabeth, Jacob, Jordan, and Isaac. Loved brother to Don, Evelyn (Auckland), and Walter (Australia). Respected friend to Sally. Friends to many at Alliance Group Lorneville Plant. Special thanks to those in the Lumsden community who supported Merv over recent years. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 57 Frank Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, or to Mervyn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

WINTER, William Geoffrey:
Passed away peacefully at home in Toowoomba on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Aged 65 years. Loving husband of Apryl Winter. Loved son and son-in-law of Bill* and Betty* Winter and Roy* and Lorraine Simpson. Adored father and father-in-law of Mel and Mark, Brett and Julie, and Michelle and Jeferson. Cherished Grandad of Sophie, Ben, Peyton, Makaylah, Khloe, Jimmy and Tania. A service to celebrate Geoffrey’s life will be held at the Wyndham Rugby Club, on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2.00pm. Messages to 24 Paddington Court, Middle Ridge, Toowoomba or 20 Raglan Street, Wyndham 9831.
(*denotes deceased)

Acknowledgement

CUTTANCE, Harry:
Gaye, Patricia, Elizabeth, Harry and Kate acknowledge and thank all who supported us at the time of Harry’s death. We would especially like to thank the St John Ambulance service, doctors and staff at Dunedin Hospital, visiting priests, Campbell & Sons Funeral Directors and Dave Ramsay. The visits, cards, flowers, messages of care and support from family and friends has been appreciated. Our grateful thanks to you all.

DEVERY, Margaret Teresa:
Grant and Leona, Tim, Fiona and their families wish to sincerely thank all of you for your kindness and expressions of sympathy after the recent loss of our much loved Mum and Nana. The attendance at Margaret’s service, cards and phone calls were much appreciated by us all. Our special thanks to Clare House for all your care over the past 15 years, Father Tony Harrison for running the service, Wilson at J Fraser & Sons Ltd for all your help and Country Manor for the lovely food. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

EDWARDS, Albert Edward (Albie the Blacksmith):
George, Linda, Sheila, and their families, wish to thank everybody who attended Dad’s funeral. The flowers, cards, messages and support were greatly received. A special thank you to the Gore St John Ambulance staff for their wonderful care of Dad when transporting him to hospital. To the nurses and staff at Gore Hospital, thank you, you did a wonderful job. Thank you to the lovely staff at Southern Funeral Home for their aftercare and support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

LOCKETT, Robert Allan (Robbie):
The family of the late Robbie Lockett would like to send a thousand thank yous for all who have spared a thought, called, sent messages, delivered food and gifts, come to visit from near and far, sent beautiful flowers and special baking packages, those who gave their time, a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on during the passing of our beloved Robbie. Please accept our profound appreciation.

PEDLER, Ngaire Isabel (nee Boniface):
Lynn and John Mouat, Alan and Raewyn Pedler, and families, appreciate all those who were in touch before and after Mum’s passing. St John Ambulance and Hospice staff were compassionate and professional in their care of Ngaire in her last hours. Gaius Family Health took good care of Mum during her short illness. Hamish McPherson from J Frasers listened to our wishes and thoughtfully carried them out – we noticed those little extras that we didn’t even think of. We thank everyone for their love and support.
Flower and Silver Fox together again.