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ARMSTRONG, Robert Harold (Bob). Peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Cargill Lifecare, Invercargill. Aged 76 years. Loved father of Daniel and Benjamin. Loved grandfather of Addison. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Graham and Beryl (Hokitika), Douglas and Lyn (Ashburton), Charles and Lyn (Christchurch), Jenny and the late Graeme (Invercargill), Bruce and Sandy (Australia), Heather and the late Jim Ripia (Rangiora), Daphne and Alistair Tindall (Temuka). A dearly loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces also his great and great-great-nephews and nieces. As to Bob’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to Jenny Armstrong, C/- Cargill Lifecare & Village, Apartment 8, 1 Cargill Street, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz
KEEN, Trevor Francis. On February 20, 2019, peacefully at Southland Hospital. In his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice. Loved father and father-in-law of Ricky and Ann-Cherie, Dawn and Adrian, Brendan and Nicky, Jolene and Nigel Barr. Loving grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Shona and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 341 North Rd, Waikiwi, Invercargill. The funeral service for Trevor will be held in the J. Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Monday, February 25, 2019, commencing at 1.00pm. His interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery. frasersfunerals.co.nz
SMITH, William Graham (Graham). 25.01.1941 – 19.02.2019
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Judi and much loved father of Michael and Joanne, Barrie, Catherine and Ron, Elizabeth and David. Treasured Poppa to his eleven grandchildren and a friend to many. Messages can be addressed to the family of the late Graham Smith, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Graham’s life will be held in the Lincoln Baptist Church, 530 Birches Road, Lincoln, on Monday, February 25, at 10.00am, followed by interment in the Lincoln Cemetery.
THOMSON, Joyce Sophia. Of Invercargill, aged 91, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Loved wife of the late David. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Marianne (Bendigo, Australia), Jan and Paul Rattray (Dunedin). Loved Grandma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, North Road, Invercargill on Tuesday, February 26, at 1.00pm, followed by interment St John’s Cemetery, Durham Street, Invercargill. At Joyce’s request, cut flowers only please or donations to the Bible Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be addressed to Thomson Family, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840.
YOUNG, ROBERT JOHN (Rob). At home in Arrowtown on Sunday February 17 2019. Loved partner of Leone Ward. Dearly loved father of Rebecca and Adam, and adored Poppa of Lachie (Melbourne). Son of Owen* and Ella* Young, and brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Sandie (Greymouth), Edith and Ken* Joyce (Dunedin), Margaret & Neil Evans (Pahia), Helen & Glenn Glasson (Adelaide), and Andrew and Rosanne (Pahia). Much loved uncle, cousin and great uncle. A service for Rob will be held on Saturday 23 February, 1.00pm at the Riverton RSA, followed by interment at the Orepuki Cemetery. In memory of Rob, donations to Mike King’s “I AM HOPE” (iamhope.org.nz) can be made at the service. A Memorial Derby St Party will be held for Rob in Arrowtown within the next few weeks. Messages to PO Box 14, Arrowtown, 9351. (*deceased.) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ frasersfunerals.co.nz
Acknowledgement
SAGE, Ron. (Of Waikaia). Shirley, Susan, Frances, Ross and families would like to thank everyone for the cards, kind messages, flowers, baking and help we received after the loss of our loved husband, Dad and Grumps. Special thanks to Kay Coates for looking after Ron for the last year, also to the hospital staff at Gore Hospital for caring for him during his final days. To St John staff, we appreciate all you did, especially since most of your callouts were at odd hours. Hammond and Ryder Funeral Services, thank you so much for your patience and guidance before and during Ron’s private service. Thank you to everyone that came to his memorial, also to those who shared their memories, it made the day very special for our family. We are very grateful to the pipers, Paul Bruce and Jeff Shanks, for taking the time to travel to Waikaia. Thanks also, to the Horrell families, it was with your help that the memorial ran so smoothly for us. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
SHEARING, Jamie Charles (Jim). Craig, Caroline and Hayden wish to thank everyone for the heartfelt support received after the sudden loss of our precious son and brother. We have been overwhelmed with the kindness and support bestowed upon ourselves and our extended families. We are so grateful for the visits, phone calls, food deliveries, flowers, text messages and other help received. To all of you who attended Jamie’s farewell – our deepest thanks. At what has been the worst time of our lives, so many of you have helped so much.
WARD, Irene Mary. During a time like this we realise how much our friends mean to us. Thank you for the visits, texts, phone calls, facebook messages and the food you delivered. We would also like to thank you for attending Mum’s memorial service. Your kind expressions of sympathy will always be remembered. Please accept this as a personal thank you. – Barry and Nan Ward, Suzanne and Eddie van der Meys and their families.
