Funeral Notices – Saturday 23rd November

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BROCKET, Barbara Mary.
Peacefully at Ripponburn Rest Home and Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Neil and the late Andrew Wood. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Joy (Nelson), Graeme and Serena (Perth), and the late Neil. Loved friend of Lynley and Harry Maher, Gillian and John Dagg, Sharon and Mike Cook, loved grandmother and great-grandmother, loved sister and sister-in-law of the Wood and Brocket families, and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to Lois and the staff at Ripponburn for their wonderful care and support. In accordance with Barbara’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to: 4 Willow Close, Golden View Lifestyle Village, Cromwell 9384.

DRING, Paulie (Paul).
Suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019; aged 56 years. Much loved partner of Vicky. Loved father of Sandra and the late John. Much respected stepfather of Thomas, Corey, Ethan, and Te-Wairua. Loved son and brother. A service to celebrate the life of Paul will be held at 15 Dunrobin Valley Road, Mossburn, on Monday, November 25, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages may be sent to 61 Waterloo Road, RD 2, Lumsden 9792 or Paul’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

ERSKINE, Kim Elaine.
14.12.1963 – 20.11.2019
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sad passing of our dearly loved and adored mother, mother-in-law and Gran (AnAn) of Kristin, Alastair, Greer, George and Maddie; Glenn, Hannah, Eva and Gus; Terry, Zara, Meah and their soon to arrive son. A service to celebrate Mum’s life will be held at the Tuatapere RSA Hall on Tuesday, November 26, at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Tuatapere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gore Hospital. Messages to 723 Papatotara Road, Tuatapere, 9691.

KENNY, Graeme Reginald (Snow).
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, aged 79. Loved husband of Denise and treasured father and father-in-law of Grant and Paula; Sue and Hamish. Much loved “Snow” to his grandchildren: Ben; Bridget, Jess, and Tim. Messages for Graeme’s family can be posted to the Kenny Family, c/- Geraldine Funeral Services, 186 Talbot St, Geraldine 7930. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance, NZ Fire Service Geraldine and Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The Service to Celebrate Snow’s life will be held in the Woodbury Hall, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 2.00pm.

McLAREN, Agnes Rhoda.
Aged 77 years, of Rangiora (formerly of Invercargill). Loved wife of the late Rod. Mother and mother-in-law of Rick and Kerry McLaren, Daryl McLaren, Janelle and Steve Todd, Sonya and Paul Wood, Dwayne McLaren. Treasured Nana of Alana, and Hayden McLaren, Stephanie, and Melissa McLaren, Matthew, and Michael Houlden, Mallory, and Taylor Wood, Tillie McLaren. Great-grandmother to Elliot, Willow, and Luka, Maddie, Kael, Elijah, and Addison. After a long battle Agnes passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale, Christchurch, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. In accordance with her wishes, Agnes was cremated and will be interred with her beloved Rod at a date to be advised in early 2020. All will be welcome to attend at that time. The McLaren family extend their appreciation to all who have helped and supported over the last two and a half years. Any messages to Sonya Wood, 82 Edinburgh Crescent, Invercargill 9810. “OFFS”

MENNELL, Stanley William (Stan).
Passed away on November 16, 2019. Loving partner to Sylvia, loving father to Peter, Lynley, and Garry (Sydney), and loved friend of their mother Kath Mennell, loving granddad to Melissa, and Natalie (Chch); Belinda, and Jason (Sydney), loved son of Bill* and Lizzie*, loved brother to Dorothy* and Spud*, Lance* and Peg, Brian* and Heather*, Alan and Marilyn (Riverton). A private funeral has taken place. Messages to 4c Gibson Street, Timaru 7910. (*denotes deceased) Betts Funeral Services

PATERSON-BARTON, Nola Jane.
As a result of an accident on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Aged 45 years. Loved wife of Jamie, and adored mother of Sophia, Ruby, and Lucy. Loved daughter of Hilary and Larry Paterson (Millers Flat). Loved twin sister of Julie and Sam, Craig and Wendy, Ross and Jasmine. Loved daughter-in-law of Lorna and David Wright, and loved sister-in-law of Chris and Kate, Sam and Klaus, Peter and Jodie, Lauren and Pailate, Stephen and Josefine, Julia and Tom, Doug and Ange, Fiona and Todd, Sally and Steve, and Bridget. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Nola’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday, November 26. Nola will be laid to rest in the Millers Flat Cemetery, at 11.30am, on Wednesday, November 27. Messages to 105 Rimu Road, RD 1, Invercargill or at Nola’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SINCLAIR, John Ross.
Passed away on November 19, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer; aged 61 years. Beloved younger son of William (Bill) and the late Bella Sinclair. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim (Australia), Bruce (deceased) and Jenny, Stuart and Gayle (Australia). Beloved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. At the family’s request, no flowers please, but donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be much appreciated. As per John’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Sinclair family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

STYLES, Elaine Margaret Agness (nee Herron).
7 August 1932 – 14 November 2019
Passed peacefully at her home in Timaru. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Bentley Styles, and a loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Ruth, Christine and Norman Wiseman, Ernest and Tina, Heather and Michael Richardson, and Norman. An adoring grandmother and great-grandmother to her 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and only daughter to the late William and Daisy Herron, Greenvale Apiaries, Waikaka.
“Promoted to Glory”
Messages to the Styles Family, PO Box 4041, Highfield, Timaru. In keeping with Elaine’s wishes, a private family service has been held at the Waikaka Cemetery, Southland.

WAUGH, Donald Ford (Don). QSM
On November 19, 2019, suddenly, in his 88th year. Cherished husband and best friend of the late Angela. Treasured and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jackie and Grant Barron, Nikki and Steve Cunningham, Robyn and Brent Gardner. Much loved and respected grandfather of Kate and Ben, and Henry; Kyle and Amanda, Corey, and Shannon; Ashleigh and James, Mackenzie, and Jackson, and great-grandfather of Karson. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held in the Balclutha Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, at 1.30pm on Monday, November 25, followed by a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Life Education Trust would be appreciated and may be left at Don’s Service. Messages to 62 Cheetwood Rd, RD 1, Balclutha 9271 or [email protected] Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha, Milton.

Acknowledgement

JACKSON, Joan Mabel.
Eoin and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for the support given to them following Joan’s passing. The expression of sympathy shown to us by way of cards, letter, phone calls, flowers, food and visits were much appreciated. Special thanks to Windsor Park Care Home for your care shown to Joan, Ann McDowall for your lovely service and Hammond and Ryder for your guidance and support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation as many addresses are unknown.

MILBURN, David John.
Rayleen, Robyn, Craig, Mark, and their families sincerely thank everyone for all the lovely flowers, cards, food, and visits following our loss. David was a much loved husband, father, grandad, Ji, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. To those who attended his funeral and to the Toko Golf Club for the guard of honor, your presence was much appreciated. Thank you to Campbell and Sons and Celebrant Melanie Kerr for their guidance and caring support. Please accept this as an acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation.

ORMOND, June.
The whanau would like to thank Emergency Services, Macdonald & Weston, Avenal Funeral Home (Donna White), Parker Ormond, Joyce Manahi, and Anna Gorham, Hata Temo, Faylene Tokana, Herewini Neho, Nga Ringawera, Mahia Farm Whanau and Te WhareKura O Arowhenua. Thank you to family and friends for your love and support during this time of sadness and helping the whanau farewell June (Mum).

In Memoriam

WILSON, John Owen (Jack).
With fond remembrance of our Dad and Grandad, died November 24, 1999.
With cherished memories, love and laughter, we remember and talk about you often.
Much love – Jan, Ross, Becky, Debbie, Mandy, Steve.