Funeral Notices – Saturday 27th August
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BAGRIE, Fiona (nee Dalrymple)
Passed away peacefully in a bubble of love with her beloved husband Russell, and loved and treasured children Lidiya, and Leighton by her side, on Monday 15 August 2022; aged 53 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Nellie and Jack Dalrymple. Loved
youngest sister and sister-in-law of Lynette and Ivan Butler, Glenda and Joe Davis, Stewart and Sue Burgess, Sharon and Philip Shallish, Wayne and Donna Burgess, Jan Grieve, Jillian and Wayne (Lofty) MacGregor. Loved daughter-in-law of Helen and Ivan Bagrie, loved sister-in-law of Evelyn and Geoff Sadlier, and Raewyn and Duane Williams. A loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
R.I.P
A memorial service to celebrate Fiona’s life will be held in the Ascot Park Conference Centre, Cnr Tay Street and Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Wednesday 31 August at 3.00pm. You are welcome to join Fiona’s service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on Fiona’s page. Messages to 34 Carthew Street Okato, Taranaki 4335.
CROMB, Donald Maxwell:
Peacefully at home in Cromwell (formerly of Te Anau) surrounded by all his girls, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of 57 years to Dorothy, loved father and father-in-law of the late Naomi, Fiona and Dave Lattimore, and Donalda. Cherished grandfather to Emily and Jacque. Loved brother of Janet and the late Michael. Also a loved brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. ‘It’s time for a breather – oh what a joy to sit in the sun, on the hill’
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 in the Golden View Village Centre at 1.30pm. Donald’s service will be livestreamed, please visit Kotuku Funerals Facebook page or email [email protected] for the link. Donald’s family wish to sincerely thank staff at Fiordland Medical Centre, Southland, Dunedin and Dunstan Hospitals and Otago Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations are warmly accepted for the Dunstan Hospital or Otago Hospice, either directly or they may be left at the service. Messages to 16 Kanuka Drive, Cromwell 9310.
CUNNINGHAM, Agnes (Lily):
Peacefully surrounded by family at Southland Hospital on the 24th August 2022. Aged in her 103rd year. Much loved Mother, Mother in-law, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Great-great grandmother and friend to many.
“Will be sadly missed”
Message’s may be left on Lily’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/lily
FAHY, Shaun Michael:
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Aged 41 years. Beloved partner of Ellen Baldwin and cherished father to Stella, Jed and Deacon. Loved son of Brendan and the late Barbara, brother and brother-in-law to Brett, Nigel and Rachael and Jimmy Sinclair. Treasured son-in-law to Sue and Ian Baldwin, brother-in-law to Michael Baldwin and Penny Gardner, and the late Daniel Baldwin. Dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Shaun’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Cromwell Golf Club, The Dunes, Cromwell at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are warmly accepted for Otago Hospice and may be left at the service. Messages to 17 Magnetic Place, Cromwell 9310.
GUTSCHLAG, Barbara Evelyn (nee Gordon):
Jason, Irvina, Jodie, Aaron, and their families would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who showed them sympathy and support on the recent sad loss of their loved mum, mother-in-law, nana, and nanny Barbara. We were honoured by the cards, messages, flowers, baking, and meals given to us at an exceedingly tough time. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. Special thanks to Dr Freya Clemens and the Gore Medical Centre for their wonderful care and support of Barbara. To the wonderful team at Hammond and Ryder Funeral Services, Marie, Kevin, and Liz, thank you for your kindness shown to our family and wonderful care taken of Barbara. As it will be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a taken of our heartfelt appreciation.
McKAY, Gail Debra:
With love and sadness we farewell Gail who passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Beloved mother of Corey, Jade, Ma and Arahi, and loved Nan of all her grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Doris and Stan McKay, loved sister of Jillian, Wendy, Brenda and the late Paul, and loved by all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Gail’s life has been held. Messages to 5 Riverhead Lane, Mataura 9712.
PUKI, Riki:
8 June 1957 – 23 July 2022. Dennise and family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, texts, tributes, baking and beautiful flowers, after the sudden loss of Riki. Special thank you to all who attended the service for Riki, and a very grateful thank you to Sharron and her team at Macdonald and Weston for taking care of Riki. Heartfelt thank you to Jason Schmidt for the beautiful guitar playing, and for all the love and support from Riki’s family and friends. We have been left with a huge hole in our lives.
“I’ll be with you when the stars start falling” – Eric Clapton – Sunshine of your Love.
WARD, Dorothy Margaret (nee Holden):
3.7.1936 – 19.8.2022
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson. Much loved daughter of the late Arthur (Tubby) and Doris. Dearly loved wife of the late Burns Ward. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Liz, Chris and Marg. Loved grandmother of Simon, Amy, Rachael, and Andrew, and loved great-grandmother of Malaika, Eli and Evie. Dearly loved friend of Margaret and Trent. A special thanks for all the lovely staff at Rowena Jackson who cared for Dot. At Dot’s request a private cremation has been held.
In Memoriam
HOSKIN, Leslie May:
20.11.1946 – 30.8.2019
Remembering you is easy
I do it every day
Missing you is a heartache
That never goes away.
Still the brightest star in the sky
Loved forever Kevin Fletcher
HOSKIN, Leslie May:
20.11.1946 – 30.8.2019
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
Although we cannot see you,
You’re always at our side.
Loved and treasured forever.
Paula, Bruce and Neve; Emily; Morgan, Hamish, Madeline and Niko.
THOMPSON, Scott Mitchell:
23.08.1981 – 28.08.2020 Gore
Two years since our world shattered,
Two years since we had our last cuddles,
Two years of us missing you,
Two years of it hurting like it was yesterday,
Two years since you left forever.
Constantly missed, forever loved – Trudy, Lucy and Ayden xxx
Acknowledgement
DUDFIELD, Russell Douglas (Duddy):
Joy, Jane, James and families would like to express thanks to everyone for their love, kindness and support during this difficult time. We wish to acknowledge Tony Pupich, those who attended Russell’s celebration of life and all who sent flowers, cards, messages and food. The thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and comforting.
“You can shed a tear that he is gone
Or you smile because he has lived”
PHILPOTT, David Leonard (Dave):
7.10.1957 – 10.5.2022
Bev, Taylor, and Aaron, together with all their families, wish to sincerely thank everyone from throughout New Zealand, Australia and England who have supported us with visits, flowers, food, cards and messages and attended David’s Funeral after his recent passing. A much loved partner, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, friend and family to many. Thank you also to the doctors and nurses at Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department who gave and tried their all. Thank you also to the Hornby Indoor Bowlers for the guard of honour at the service. David will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. Please accept this as a personal thank you and acknowledgement.
TAYLOR, Thomas William (Tom):
Muriel and family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has shown such kindness and support since the sudden passing of Tom – much loved husband, Dad, Grandad, great-Grandad, brother and friend. The many cards, phone calls, visits, and gifts of food and flowers were gratefully received and a great source of comfort for us all. We would like to sincerely thank the wonderful care given to Tom by Dr Robert Bester, the Southland Hospital District Nursing team, and Oncology Unit staff. Our heartfelt thanks to Naylor Love Construction for the overwhelming support given to our family – “words fail us”. Our deepest gratitude to Sharon and the Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home team for the compassion and guidance shown to our family and for the exceptional care of Tom. To all of our friends, relatives, and colleagues, please accept this as a personal and heartfelt thank you from our family.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”
