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GORDON, Robert William (Bill): J.P.
Of Alexandra. Bill ceased the battle on September 24, 2021, in his 73rd year. Loved husband and best friend of Lyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Jo and James Mullenger, Fraser, and grandson Robbie. Brother to Greg, Pauline and John Beattie. Loved son of the late Right Honourable Peter and Dorothy Gordon. Special friend and best mate to Lyn’s Tweeddale family, Sonya, Mike Haylee and children. Due to Covid requirements, a private service by invitation only to reflect on a life well lived will be held on October 29, at 3.00pm, at Affinity Funerals. The service will be livestreamed to live.affinityfunerals.nz Messages to 8 Briar Crescent, Alexandra 9320.

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MACGREGOR, Annie:
A celebration of Annie’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, October 27, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. The service will be livestreamed via bit.ly/AnnieMacgregor

MEINSMA, Taeke Klass (Ted):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday 18th October 2021, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie (Mia). Loved father of Marijke, Frieda, Wilma, Ingrid, and Raymond. Cherished Opa and Great Opa of all his grandchildren.
“A true gentleman now at rest”
As per Teds wishes a private cremation has now been held. Messages to “Meinsma Family” PO Box 632 Invercargill.

MORTON, Margaret Ethel:
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. At Gore Hospital, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John Andrew Morton. Loved Mum of Christine, and David. Loved Nana of Justin and loved special friend of Darryl Hood. Funeral notice to follow – messages to 7 Johnston Street, Gore 9710.

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PAULIN, Shar (Formerly Crofts):
After a courageous battle Shar passed away in the loving care of Enliven Peacehaven Rest Home on Tuesday, 19th October 2021, aged 67 years. Dearly loved friend of Alan and loved sister and sister-in-law of Jean and Ian Conner, Steven and Lois Frame, and David and Christine Frame. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Shar’s life will be held in the St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, North Road, Invercargill on Tuesday, 26th October at 11:00am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Alan would like to thank the caring staff of Peacehaven for their wonderful care of Shar. Messages to 451 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810.
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STACK, Carroll Anne:
The angels came for wee Carroll while she slept peacefully at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, on Tuesday, October 19, 2021; aged 61 years. Dearly loved daughter of Austin* and Maxie*, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Alison Stack, Mary and Jack Turnbull, Chris Stack*, Austin Stack and Miriam Thomas. Cherished Aunty and Great-Aunty of Sarah, Jeremy, Joe and Adah; Roz, Bruce, Toby, Tom and Chloe; Bridget, Matt, Charlotte, Ella and George; Theresa, Regan, Louis and Annie. Devoted housemate to Karina, Alan, Roger and Michael, and loved by all staff at “Ann Street” Balclutha, and Idea Services who have lovingly cared for Carroll over the years. Carroll was lovingly supported and championed for by Susan Cross whom Carroll’s family greatly appreciated. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Longwood Care Home for their tender loving care of Carroll, but also for their welcoming embrace of our whole family during the last few weeks. A private funeral has been held to celebrate Carroll’s life and the love she has brought to us all. Messages to Peter and Alison Stack, 79 Paterson Road, RD 4, Gore 9774.
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USSHER, Muriel Ellen (Malcolm):
Passed away peacefully at Vickery Court Invercargill, surrounded by her family on Thursday 21 October 2021; in her 87th year. Loved wife of the late Jeff, cherished mother of May, Heather and Mike, Stuart, Judy and Gordon, Lynley and Bruce and Ian and Megan. Adored Nana of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren and all those who shared her life. Daughter of the late Ernie and Nell Malcolm, sister of Alistair* and Val, and Gladys and Wilson*. Thanks to the staff at Vickery Court for their exceptional care. Due to COVID restrictions a private family service will be held. Messages to 229 Chelmsford Street Invercargill 9810.
USSHER, Muriel Ellen (Malcolm):
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WALLACE, Michael John (Mike): (late of Featherston)
6 January 1981 – 11 October 2021
It is with great sadness we advise Michael has passed away. Dearly loved son of Julie & Grant Workman, and John & Nicky Wallace. Much loved big brother of Amy & Chris, Corey & Ange, Caitlin, Kelsi, and Brendan. Loved & adored grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin.
Fly free, Michael.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private service has been held & Michael has been laid to rest at Edendale Cemetery. Messages to 600 Rimu Road, R D 1, Invercargill9871 Ph 027 230 4570

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WALLACE, Michael John:
Dearly loved son of John & Nicky Wallace. Much loved big brother of Caitlin, Kelsi, and Brendan. Loved and adored grandson of Cath* & Tony, and Gwynn & Eddie* Collins (Boy). Much loved great grandson of Helen* Paterson. Dearly loved nephew of Stephen, Bruce, Mike & Megan, Bernice Collins & Darryl Taylor, and Richie Waters. Dearly loved cousin of Joseph, Candace, Jane, Emma, James, Chase, Josh, Elly, and Tessa.

WALLACE, Michael John:
Much loved son of Julie & Grant Workman. Loved brother of Amy & Chris, Corey & Ange. Loved grandson of Margaret & John. Loved nephew of Donna & Andy, Susan & Werner, and Kevin. Loved cousin of Dearnna, Ratana & Josiah, Danielle,
Johnathan (JR), Kade, Rykyn & Zahrn. Loved uncle of Tamel, Rebekah, David, and Mason- James. Michael, you will be sadly missed by all the lives you have touched. You are at rest now with your mind, body & soul.
“Gone from our sight but never from our hearts”
Messages to 339 St Andrew Street, Invercargill 9810.

WATT, Thomas Elder (Tom):
Of Alexandra, formerly of Wanaka, in his 71st year, passed away peacefully at home with his girls by his side on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Shona, admired and respected father, father-in-law and friend of Sarah and Tony; Emma and Brendon; and the best ever Poppa to Jake, Ruby, Cooper, Jack, Sam and Meg. Tom will be missed by his faithful companion Morris the cat. Dearly loved son of the late Mac and Auderey Watt. A service for Tom will be held at Affinity Funerals, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Tuesday, October 26, at 1.00pm. Covid restrictions apply. Messages to PO Box 387, Alexandra 9320
“Gone to have a gin with Aud”

In Memoriam

ROBERTSON, Callum Boyd:
08.03.1982 – 24.10.2002
You will live in our hearts forever.
– Love from you family.

Acknowledgement

STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty): QSM
We, Betty’s family, wish to convey our appreciation for the flowers, cards, phone calls, baking, thoughtfulness and support with her passing, also for the respect and care given by Hope and other staff at Gore Hospital. Thank you to Rob Hall and staff of Southern Funeral Home for their respectful care of Betty and sympathetic assistance given to our family. Thank you to Rev George Kopa, Joy Lietze’s piano skills, Mary Bedwell playing bagpipes for her Aunty, and so many others for your memories. Thank you to Pip and other caregivers over the years, and Heriot PTA for your catering. Please accept this acknowledgment as our sincere appreciation as we are unable to personally thank each and every one individually.
“The Matriarch of our family has gone to Heaven and is dancing with her Vin”

ALEXANDER, George William:
Jill, Mark, Steve, Craig, and their families wish to sincerely thank their friends, relatives, neighbours and work colleagues for their kindness and expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of a much loved husband, father, father-in-law and Pop. The phone calls, beautiful flowers, baking and food, cards and letters, or a simple hug have been of great support to us during this time. Thank you to the people who travelled a distance to support us on that sad day. To George’s lifelong friend and “partner in crime” Ken, thank you for being there through good times and bad. The staff of Windsor Park Care Home, thank you for your care of George which was always done with compassion, respect and dignity, I will be forever grateful to you all. Helen and Sarah-Jean from Hospice Southland, thank you for your guidance and support. To Graham Stephen of Southern Funeral Home, thank you for making a difficult time easier. A special thank you to Dave Ramsay, we so appreciated you leading George’s farewell, you did an amazing job. George would have been proud. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 23rd October

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