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BIGGAR, Graeme William: 16.8.1950 – 19.4.2020
(Peacefully) on Sunday at Resthaven, Gore. Dearly loved son of the late Val and Doris Biggar. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jean* and Wattie Dunstan (North Canterbury), Bessie and Eddie* Meers (Ashburton), Russell and Lorraine Biggar (Toowoomba), Kathy and Pat Cahill (Sydney), Christine Swain (Invercargill), Diane and Allan Young (Gore), Jan and Stephen Johnston (Darwin), Valentine*, George*, John*, and Edwin*. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation for Graeme has been held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, details to be advised. Messages to 1 George Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

BLACK, Lorraine Grace (nee Knight):
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Lorraine, aged 75 years on Thursday, 23^rd April 2020, in the care of Vickery Court Rest Home. Loved wife of the late Douglas Black. Loved Mum of Susan, Tracey, Rachael, Stephen and Martin. Mum-in-law to Shane, Neil, Rachel and Stacey. Nana to Jessica, Anita, Hayden, Connor, Amelia, Sophie, Keeley, Ashlyn, Zander, Jaxon, and Alexanda. G-Nan to Raevyn, Xavier and Rose. Daughter of the late Bill and Jessie Knight (Balclutha). Sister and Sister-in-law of Walter* and Phyllis (Mosgiel) and Phyllis and partner Paul (Kaiapoi). A loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes a private service will be held at a later date. Messages to 3 Severn Street, Invercargill 9812

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CAIG, Cyril:
Passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on 21^st April 2020. Loved husband of the late Isabella. Dearly loved father of Rob & Bernie. Much loved grandad & great grandad of his many grand & great grandchildren. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to 1169 Aubrey Road, Wanaka 9382. mwfunerals.co.nz

CONWAY Josephine (Joey):
It is with heartbreaking sadness and Embraced by the aroha of her whanau that we announce the passing of our beautiful mum Joey, on Thursday 23 April 2020.
Beloved wife and soulmate of Des. Loved and adored Mum of Desi & Maddi, Tina & Shannon, Mike & Waiinu, Davey, Jodi & Rob. Adored taonga & Nanny GG, of all her treasured mokos. “Moe Moe Ra our ataahua Mum”

In accordance with Mum’s wishes a cremation has taken place.
A memorial to celebrate Mum’s life will be held at a later date.avenalpark.co.nz

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CRUICKSHANK, Wendy Kaye:
Passed away suddenly but peacefully, at her home in Lake Hawea, on Monday, April 20, 2020, aged 54 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kylie and Barry (Wanaka), Rhianna and Aidan (Wairio), and much loved Nan of Reilly and Ralph. Much loved partner of Dougi. “Away with the fairies.”
A private cremation has been held. A celebration for Mum will be held at a later date.
“Every little thing is gunna be alright.”
Many thanks to all services involved. Messages to 44 Dale Street, Albert Town 9382.

FARMER, Colin Kinross (Cocky):
The long and interesting life of this extrovert ended at Lister Home, Waimate, on April 20, 2020. Colin was warmly supported by family and the caring Lister Home staff. Always remembered by his children: Jill and Rob, Rowan and Pam, Laurie and Marilyn, Blair and Jen. Husband and friend of the late Betty (nee Naylor). He cherished his wider family, including 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Colin achieved his prized independent living due to the extraordinary support of Presbyterian Support South Canterbury, Oak House Medical Centre, District Nurses, family – and loyal friends who loved him as one of a kind. Due to current restrictions a private cremation has taken place. We will gather at a later date to share stories and memories of Colin. Messages to the Farmer family at jillandrob@xtra.co.nz or PO Box 30, Cromwell.

FINLAYSON, Jocelyn Marleen. (nee Cleaver):
Peacefully after such a brave battle in Dunedin ICU, on Wednesday 22^nd April 2020, aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Denys. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicole & Claire (Nelson), William & Laura (Invercargill). Loved granny of Patrick & Arthur (Invercargill). Loved daughter of Noeline & the late Bill Cleaver (Frankton). Loved sister and sister in law of Alwyn & John Poole (Australia), Erica & Simon Lymbery (Australia), and the late Warren Cleaver. A loved aunty to her many nieces & nephews.

“The family would like to thank the staff in ICU Invercargill and Dunedin Hospital’s for all their love and kindness”.

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As to the current restrictions a cremation has taken place, but a memorial service for Jocelyn will be held at a later date to be advised. Messages to “The Finlayson Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

HALL, John Thomas: 14.8.1929 – 23.4.2020
John passed away peacefully in his sleep at Southland Hospital, with his daughter Glenise at his bedside. He was the loved husband of Thelma*, and husband of our dear mother Ada*. Loved father and father-in-law of Glenise Thomas, Neil and Kathryn Hall, Lindsay Hall, Graeme and Robyn Hall, Johnny* Hall, and Melvin and Julie Hall, loved step-father of Trevor and Valerie*, Noeline* and Lester*, Lester* and Donna, Irene and John, David and Yvonne, Linda and Greg, and Lesley and John. Dearly loved Grandad and Great Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Loved eldest brother of Eileen* and Ivan* Connell, Margaret* Creighton, Vera* and Micky* Mitchell and Jimmy* and Shirley Hall, loved brother John of Tommy* Hall, Mary* Ehu, Laurie Ruecastle, Liz Curry, Linda Little and Christine* Muasika, loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. Due to the current restrictions, the family will hold a memorial service for John at a later date, to be advised. John’s family are grateful to the team in the medical ward at Southland Hospital for the care and compassion John received for you all. (*denotes deceased) Rest in Peace John avenalpark.co.nz

HALL, John Thomas:
Life is a journey and every journey comes to an end. Our journey isn’t perfect but it’s ours. Rest in Love Grandad. Jenna, Jamie, Jack and Jessie Shepherd.

HALL, John Thomas:
Rest in peace grandad, we will always smile, cherish the memories and be thankful for the family you have created. Love Marshall, Lucy and Freddie Hall.

HALL, John Thomas:
Dearly loved John of Glenise, Lolly John of Aaron and Tereasa, Audrey, Jared and Kylie (Perth WA) and Great Grandad John of Brooke, Jason, Liam, Greta, Carter and Ava “Forever in our hearts”

HALL, John Thomas:
Your circle of life is complete, and although it is a large circle and you had a full life, at this time it doesn’t feel quite big enough. We love you Grandad/Great Grandad from Katie, Ryan and baby Harry Keil.

HALL, JohnThomas:
Loved dad of Lindsay and loved grandad of Aaron, Laura and great grandad of Braxton.

LAMB, Margaret Stewart (nee Basire):
Born October 1, 1927, died peacefully in Tainui Rest Home on April 22, 2020. Beloved widow of Dr Murray Lamb; much loved mother of Christopher, Judith, and Philippa; much loved mother-in-law of Ella and John; much missed Grandmother of Timothy, Katherine, Jessica and Jessica Turnbull and their spouses Amanda, Hayden, Spencer and Liam; Great-Grandmother to Emily, Sophie, Harper and Mia.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
No flowers by request; donations may be given to Tainui Home Trust Board, A/c No. 15-3948-007-5801-00, reference Margaret Lamb. A private funeral will be held at Vospers Chapel at 10.00am on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Please remember her at this time, in your own way.

McRAE, Don:
Passed away at Ascot Care Home, in his 95th year. Loved husband of the late Dot. Loved father and father-in-law of Diane and Noel, Wendy and Bruce, Heather and Neil, and the late Donald. Loved Pop of Lauren and Jodi. Loved great-grandfather of Hayden and Emily. Food mate of Terry and Jenny. Thanks to the staff in the hospital wing at Ascot Care Home. As per Dad’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 289 Mabel Grove Bush Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872.

O’SULLIVAN-HEALY, Noeline Margaret:
On April 18, 2020, passed away peacefully, aged 91 years. Loved wife of Francis Healy (dec) and John O’Sullivan (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Danny and Sue O’Sullivan (Dunedin), Marie and Duncan Laing (Wellington), Peter and Debbie O’Sullivan (Christchurch), Kevin (Sydney), Anthony and Alex O’Sullivan (Bowral), Theresa and Paul Sexton (Invercargill). Loved Nana of Hadley, Elliot and Oliver, Robert, Andrew and Stephen, Julia, Audrey, Amelia and Toby, Christopher and Tom. Our sincerest thanks to the wonderful staff at the Charles Fleming Retirement Village. Due to current circumstances a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Noeline’s life will be held later. All messages may be sent to 26 Rimu Rd, Kelburn, Wellington 6012.
Waikanae Funeral Home Tel 04 2936844

ROBERTSON, Ian McAra: 22.01.1930 – 23.04.2020
Passed away after a short illness, at Gore Hospital, on Thursday, April 23, 2020, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 58 years, a loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Jenny (Arthurton), Jane and Richard Whitmore (Balclutha), Cathy and Ian (Invercargill), and Sarah (Arthurton), loved Grandad of Holly and Shane, Amy and Bradley, Scott and Alice; Hayden, and Liam; Emma and Kylie, Tracee and Allan, Anita, William, Daniel, and the late Katie. A proud Great-Grandad of Scott; Keiran, Nate, and Baylee; Zac, *Chelsea, *Tyrone, and Clayton; Dylan, Kyrah, Hannah, Zane, Chace, Skye, Harper, and Peyton. As per Ian’s wishes a private interment will be held. Thank you to Dr Glenys Weir for her care of Ian over the years and a special thank you to the doctor and nurses at Gore Hospital who cared for Ian over his last few days. Messages to 87 Landslip Road, Arthurton , RD 1, Gore, 9771. (*denotes deceased).

In Memoriam

JOHNSON, Malcolm Charles:
Passed away one year ago on April 25, 2019. Much loved husband, father, Mac and G Mac.
Sadly missed along life’s way,
Quietly remembered every day.
No longer in our lives to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
– Ethne and family

ROBERTSON, Warren George:
Passed away five years ago today.
No one knows how much we miss you;
No one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we lost you;
Life has never been the same.
In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you.

Love – your wife Rosalie, Tania and Keith, Suzanne and Terry, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 25th April

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