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ALLAN, Mitchell Arthur (Mitch):
Peacefully and with dignity, at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in his 100th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Hazel for 67 years, respected and loved father and father-in-law of Shirley (Christchurch), Peter and Dianne (Balfour), Joy and Hugh McGillivray (Timaru), Roger and Julie (Balfour), Trevor and Debbie (Riversdale), Bronwyn and Graeme Fraser (Mabel Bush), Frazer and Karen (Balfour), Wendy and Tony Brooks (Australia), Mark (Invercargill), and cherished Granddad Mitch of his 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. At Mitch’s request a private family service is to be held. Thank you to the caring team at Resthaven Village. Messages to 50 Mabel-Grove Bush Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872.

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DAVIDSON, Keith Warrender:
Of Melbourne, on July 21, 2021. Finally at peace; aged 72 years. Soul mate of Juliana, loved father of Michael (Gold Coast), step-father of Prilley and Brian (Melbourne), loved son of Cedric* (Sid) and May* Davidson (Waikaia), brother and brother-in-law of Jeff and Eunice (Dunedin), Cedric and Karen (Auckland), Fay and Brian Collins (Wanaka), Lex and Dalia (Melbourne), John and Patricia (Bribie Island), and Grant (Brisbane). Loving and caring uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service for Keith will be held in Melbourne under present COVID restrictions.

HAMMOND, Doreen Rosaline Deas (nee Leary):
Charlie, Jenni, Olive, Isabelle, and Leslie would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have received following the passing of Doreen. Special thankyou to Doctor Luecker, the wonderful staff at Ascot Bupa Care Home, and the team at Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home for their care, compassion, and guidance at such a sad time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our sincere appreciation.

HAZLETT, Tui (nee Harper):
On Wednesday July 21st, 2021 at Strathallan Life Care, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan for 68 years. Now in peace together. Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Ferg and Tracy and Kate. Adored Nana of Charlotte and David, Gemma and Josh, Special Great Nana of Alba. A private cremation has been held. Messages to Flat 1/3 Rata Place, Timaru 7910.

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McLEAN, Lindsay Robert:
Dearly loved son of the late Dorothy and the late Robert McLean. A loved brother. As to Lindsay’s wishes a private interment has been held. Messages to “McLean Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill.
“Finally at Rest”

McINTYRE, Rex Daniel:
14.10.1951 – 21.7.2021
Passed tragically on Wednesday 21 July 2021. Much loved husband of Sharon. Father of Daniel (deceased) and Liao Jia (LJ), Talia (deceased), Annaliese and Kyle, Hannah and Matthew. Devoted YeYe and Poppa to Conrad, Archer and Torin. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Te Puna Quarry. A service for Rex will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Rd, Tauranga on Tuesday 27 July at 1.00pm. All correspondence to The McIntyre Family, C/- P.O. Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

ROBERTSON, Duncan Edward:
260771 Sgt 18th Armoured Regiment 2NZEF. At Lakes District Hospital, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in his 101st year. Loved husband of Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Duncan and Jan (Queenstown), Keith and Glenys (Clyde), and much loved grandfather and great-grandfather of Sarah, Peter, William and Nick; Victoria, Shane, Charlotte, and Sam; Elizabeth, and Olivia; Christopher, Tracy, and Emily (San Francisco); Nicola, Stephen and Olivia (Perth). At Duncan’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 26 Shields Street, Clyde 9330.

SWAIN, Doris Evelyn:
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Loved only child of the late Wattie and Ivy George. Loved wife of the late Clarrie. Dearly loved mum of Carolyn and the late Bill; Graham and Jackie; Pam and Lawrence; Jackie and Noel; Daryn and Tanya. Adored Nana to 13 grandchildren and Great-Nana to 13 great-grandchildren. A huge thank you to the kind and caring staff at Elloughton Gardens, Timaru, that have cared for mum over the last 10 years. Special thanks to Dr Grant Shrimpton and Dr Rob Helliwell. At mum’s request, a family service has been held. Messages for the family may be sent C/- PO Box 4144, Timaru 7910.

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TIPPET, Jo-Ann Carol:
Peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Southland Hospital. Loved wife of Gerald. Mother of Julie, the late Leslie, and Stacey. Daughter of Arnold and the late Yvonne Spencer. Sister and sister-in- law of Vicki and Bruce Earnshaw, Bruce Spencer and Sheryl, and Robin Tippet. Loved Nana to her grandchildren. Thank you to all Hospital Staff who cared for Jo-Ann. Private cremation has been held. Messages to 48 Crawford Street, Invercargill.

WILSON, Patricia Irene (nee Fenton):
QSM (Arts & Education)
We rejoice in the creative, talented, ‘unoffendable’, generous life of an artist, teacher, oil-painter, writer, author, public speaker, sculptor, designer, sketcher, initiator of Nelson Story Grans, CAB stalwart, of Dunedin, Edendale, Nelson and New Plymouth, who moved to higher things on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Loved wife of the late Arthur, favourite mum of Ric (Dunedin) and Scott (New Plymouth), inspirational mum-in-law to Coreen and the late Dianne, first class Nan (and Nan-in-law) and role model to Lee and Lauren (California). We salute and love you very much. Messages: Wilson Family, 18 Rennell St, New Plymouth 4310.

Acknowledgement

HAMMOND, Doreen Rosaline Deas (nee Leary):
Charlie, Jenni, Olive, Isabelle, and Leslie would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have received following the passing of Doreen. A special thank you to Doctor Luecker, the wonderful staff at Ascot Bupa Care Home, and the team at Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home for their care, compassion and guidance at such a sad time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our sincere appreciation.

ELDER, Iris Janet:
Gregory, Janet, Margaret, James, Alexa, Gwenda and their families wish to express our heartfelt thanks to extended family and friends for the love and support shown to us following the loss of our much loved mum. Thank you for the many cards, phone calls, messages, flowers, visits, food and to all those who attended mum’s service. It was very much appreciated. A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Resthaven for your loving care of mum, to Foli and the Riversdale Presbyterian Church members who generously contributed to mum’s farewell, to those who donated to the Riversdale First Response and to Southern Funeral Home for your guidance and support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere gratitude.

McDONALD, Dorothy, (Elma):
Donald, Kenneth, Erice and Wayne, Marylyn and Steven, Alton, and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for all the messages, cards, phone calls, flowers, visits and meals that we received following the passing of a much loved wife, Mum, Grandma, great-Grandma and aunty. Special thanks to Vickery Court staff for their care of Elma, Calvary Hospital, Hospice Southland, Southland and Dunedin Hospitals, Christine Crosbie for her beautiful service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of your kind thoughts.

In Memoriam

AUSTIN, Tony:
Sadly passed away 1 year ago tomorrow.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Love – Denise, Melissa and Flynn, Penny, Mark, the late Shaun, Matthew and Lizzie, Simon, Julia and Tegan, and Katie dog.

ALLAN, Audrey Dorothy:
29.01.1933 – 25.07.2019
In loving memory of our much loved and adored Mum, Nana and great-Nana.
Two years have passed since we said our Goodbyes,
But it only feels like yesterday that we were by your side.
We know that you still hear us, So please know this is true,
That everything we are today, Is all because of you.
Forever in our hearts there is a place, That only you can hold,
Our memories of you, lovingly retold. Loved and cherished always
– Jane, Vicky and their families xx

EVERETT, Iris Faye:
24.09.1939 – 28.05.2021
Brian and Heather Everett, and Betty and Gillian Fox thank all those who attended Iris’s funeral. The Toi Tois Lions, Waimahaka Collie Club, Indoor and Outdoor Bowls, thank you for the excellent speakers, pallbearers and the guard of honour. A big thank you to Annette and the staff at the Wyndham Rest Home for their exceptional care given to Iris. You were a wonderful family to her. Sincere thanks to the wonderful team at J Fraser & Sons, your love and support was greatly appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 24th July

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