Funeral Notices – Saturday 25th May

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BAXTER, Sheila Patricia.
On May 24, 2019, at Southland Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Reg. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Raymond* and Cecille Baxter, Anne and Paul Rosel, Rex and Carol Baxter. A much loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral details to be advised. frasersfunerals.co.nz

COWLEY, Raymond Magnus (Ray) 443041 Pvt, 2NZEF  J Force.
Peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 23 May 2019; aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Graham, Vicki and John Rademakers, Judy and Trevor alexander, affectionately known as Gdad to Sarah and Craig Johnstone, and Ryan; cherished Poppa of Mereana, and Makareta. “A well deserved Rest” A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Tuesday 28 May at 1.30pm. Message to 36 Carlyle Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

DENBY, Douglas Milton (Doug).
Sunrise June 7, 1933, Sunset May 16, 2019. Dearly loved husband of Harley and loving father and father-in-law of Jane and Brian, Sophie and Russell, Warwick and Paula, and Nigel and Sophie. Also loving step-father to Nick and Erica. Much loved Poppie of his 14 grandchildren. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held in Auckland on June 8. Please send any correspondence to 114B Fairway Drive, Kamo, Whangarei 0112.

DRUMMOND, Brian David Lyall. 106201 R/O RNZNVR
Passed away on Wednesday 15 May 2019. Loved husband of the late Sandra, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Maria (Perth), Debbie and Peter (Queenstown), loved Grandad of Stacey, Angela, Jenna, and Jayden. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Barrie (Cass), the late David, Kareen and Les, and Sheryl and Russell, loved and helpful companion of Bev. At Brian’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 28 McBride Street, Frankton 9300. avenalpark.co.nz

DYER, Graham Kenneth.
On May 19, 2019, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Precious husband of Cecilie for 60 years, father and father-in-law of Marion and Craig, Vivienne, Elizabeth and Emile. Dearly loved Grandad and Great-Grandad, and loved brother of Arthur (deceased) and June (Coutts). Special thanks to all those who have cared for Graham over the past 16 months. Graham chose to have a living funeral to celebrate his life with family and friends at Easter. A private family service has been held.
He is now at peace with His Lord. Messages to 12/618 Main Road Stoke, Stoke, Nelson.

LINDSAY, James Russell (Russell).
Passed away peacefully at Glenwood Rest Home, Timaru, on Thursday, May 23, 2019, aged 77 years. A loved husband of Diane, and a caring and creative father and father-in-law of Matthew and Kristy (Auckland), and Jared and Jacqui (Invercargill). A devoted granddad of Harry; and granddad Russell of Izack, and Charlotte. Loved son of the late Jessie and Les Lindsay, a loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Helen and Dave Stack, Jean and the late Denis MacLennan, and Lorraine and the late Bruce Lindsay. Loved son-in-law of Correen and the late Campbell Mason, brother-in-law of David and Marie Mason, John and Leanne Mason, Wayne and Marie Mason, and a loved uncle. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 63 College Road, Timaru 7910. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held at the Lascelles Hall, 17 Wilson Street, Timaru (behind the Church), on Tuesday, May 28, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery (entrance off Collins Street), at 1.15pm.

WORNER, Beverly Ann Joan.
Passed away peacefully in Blenheim, aged 76. Loved daughter of the late Stan and Agnes O’Docherty, sister and sister-in-law of Colleen and Murray Wilson (Kingston), Kevin and Christine O’Docherty (Dunedin), Brian and Suzanne O’Docherty (Blenheim), Valaire Chalmers (Christchurch), Pat Wilcox (Invercargill) and the late Desmond O’Docherty and Graham O’Docherty. Loved Grandmother of her grandchildren. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held a the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Thursday, May 30, at 2.00pm.

In Acknowledgement

CARROLL, Nita.
Marty and families sincerely thank you for your expressions of sympathy, flowers, cards, baking, visits and phone calls. Your love and support is greatly appreciated. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

KLEMICK, Martin (Marty).
Gerard and Noeline along with the extended Klemick family wish to thank all those who sent cards, flowers and messages of sympathy and all who attended Marty’s funeral. A special thank you to Fr Jacob and Fr Vince Smith for officiating at the Requiem Mass at Nightcaps. Thank you Averil for your help and support. To the Nightcaps/Ohai Rugby Club for the use of your rooms and for all who participated in the Guard of Honour for Marty. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

MOATE, Joan.
David and Dianne, Richard, Christopher, and family in U.K, wish to express their sincere thanks to all the friends that supported them during the loss of their dearly loved mother Joan. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hospice Southland and Healthcare for their care and kindness shown to Joan and family over the last while. Special thanks to Lynley McKerrow for presenting a beautiful service and to Mandy and Hamish of Fraser and Sons for their support during this difficult time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement in appreciation of you all.

McCROSTIE, Hugh Cameron and Doreen Mary.
Vicki, Grant, Kay, Erin and extended families wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, support, visits, phone calls, texts and cards received during the loss of our special Mum and Dad (33 days apart).
Special thanks to Olive McCall who officiated and supported our families at both times. Bevin, Darrin and Ross from J Fraser and Sons for their professional services. Thank you to good friend Kay McKenzie for an enlightening eulogy for Mum. Also to Ann Robbie who piped Mum from the service.
A special thank you to Mi Lady (Jenny) from Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, what a wonderful tribute to Dad, you all so loved him.
Thank you to all Rowena Jackson staff for their compassionate care of Mum and Dad through their journey. To the many people who attended both services and helped us celebrate the lives of our parents so very dear to us. Please accept this as a personal thank you to you all.

WATKINSON, Victor Graham. 17.6.1945 – 23.3.2019
The Watkinson and Calvert families wish to acknowledge and thank our extended families and friends for their many expressions of sympathy and personal visits to both Mary, Marion and other family members after Graham’s death. We were grateful to hear your thoughts and the memories of how he touched your lives. Thank you to all who attended his funeral and to the Riverton Racing Club Committee members who allowed Graham that last circuit of the track and later providing his Guard of Honour. He is, and always will be, greatly missed by us all.