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McDOWELL, Harriet Elizabeth It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our wonderful Mum and Nana, who passed away peacefully in our arms on Tuesday 23 October 2018. Words cannot express how much we are going to miss you. The hole you leave in our lives is immense. A very loving Mother of Rochelle and Stephen Winteringham, cherished Nanna of Theo and Francie, and adored Nanna Nanna of Beau. “We will miss You” As per Harriet’s request, a private graveside service has been held. A very special thanks to all the staff at Peacehaven, you made the last few years of Harriet’s life wonderful, also a very special thanks to Susan Slaughter for encouraging Harriet’s talents for her hand crafts and being a wonderful friend to her. Messages to Rochelle Winteringham, 92 Abbott Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
McDOWELL, Harriet Elizabeth Dearly loved daughter of Grainger* and Harriet* Mitchel, loved sister of Grainger*, Marlene*, Beverly*, and Thomas*, a loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews.“A very special lady at rest” (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz
DAVIS, Rayleen and Brian. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, father and father-in-law of Perry and Julie (Winton), and Lee and Otto (Hamilton). Loved Grandparents of Sage, Griffin, Sophia, and Felix. Loved by thier extended family Mike and Linda, and Robyn* and Tony. A Memorial Service for Brian and Rayleen will be held in the RSA Clubrooms, Riverton on Sunday, 4th November at 2:00pm. Messages to 11 Bath Road, Riverton 9822. avenalpark.co.nz
BATT Russell Thomas (Battman). On Friday 26th October 2018 at home, Mataura with his family. Loved old fart and husband of 50 years to Jackie. Loved old man of James, Geoffery, and Rachel. Father-in-law to Wendy, Rachael and Stan. (Superhero) G-Dad to his 11 Grandkids and 10 plus 2 Great-Grandies. Loved brother, brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle and friend of many. A farewell for Battman to be held at the Mataura RSA, River Street, Mataura on Monday 29 October at 11.00am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Royal District Nurses Services and Hospice Southland. Messages to the Batt Family, 21 Bangor Street, Mataura 9712. In The Care Of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd Gore, FDANZ – NZIFH.
NEILSON Gwenda Marion (nee Wyeth). Peacefully on Monday 22nd October 2018 at Peacehaven, aged 91 years. Loved wife of Ron, Loved Mother and Mother in law of Graham and Alison, and Murray and Jan. Loved grandmother of Christian and Benjamin. Special thanks to the nurses and carers that looked after Gwen at Peacehaven. As per Gwen’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 490 Racecourse Rd Invercargill. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser and Sons Funeral Home.
BARRETT, Ronald Ashley. Peacefully passed away at Peacehaven on October 22, 2018, aged 90. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Tukunoa Kiwi, and much loved father and father-in-law of the late Trevor, Daphne and Graham, Chris and Liz, Pady and Lester, the late Maree, Verna and Paul, Rhonda and Lloyd, and his many grandchildren. In accordance with Ron’s wishes he was interred on October 25 at the Tuatapere Cemetery.
COOTE, Brian John (Sam). Suddenly, on October 25, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Ngaire (Ashburton), Stephen and Rebecca (Balclutha), and a cherished Grandad of Matthew, Logan, and Abby; Penny, and Harry. A service of farewell for Sam will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at 1.30pm in the South Otago Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Balclutha St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at Sam’s service. Messages to 39A Charlotte Street, Balclutha 9230. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha, & Milton.
DRUMMOND, Jane Wishart (Jean) (nee Weir). It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to our beloved mother on October 24, 2018, at Wakatipu Rest Home, Queenstown, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Julie Drummond (Arrowtown), Debra and Nick Jones (Queenstown), and Paula and Graeme Watson (Queenstown), adored Nana to Celia and Jack (Wellington), Eva and David (Christchurch), and Jeremy and Julie (Christchurch), Olivia and Rob (Kingston), Genevieve and Kyle (Queensland), Emma and Kahn (Queenstown), Sarah and Nat (Wellington), the late Simon, and Alex (Queenstown), a very special great-grandmother to Sienna and Ava (Queensland). In accordance with Jean’s wishes a private farewell has been held. Messages to: 37 Kent Street, Queenstown 9300.
Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.
EDWARDS, Pirihira Neta (Lovey). Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Resthaven, Gore. Dearly loved wife of Tata* (Googs) Edwards, and partner of Phil* (Piripi) Takuta. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Henry* (Tinks), Rueben* (Nooks), Mark*, Julian*, Joseph and Corrine (Mataura), Paul* (Pou), Nathan and Mel (Brisbane). Loved Nani Lovey of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral intimation later. Lovey will be resting from Saturday afternoon at Nga Hau E Wha, 193 Conon Street, Appleby, Invercargill. Messages to the Edwards Family, 5 Bristol Street, Mataura 9712. (*denotes deceased) In the care of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd
Gore, FDANZ – NZIFH
WEUSTEN, Gwendoline (Gwenda) (nee Wood). On October 24, 2018 (unexpectedly). A loved wife of the late Piet, loved mum to Michael and Delwyn, Peter and Elizabeth, Rosemarie and Warren, and David and Wendy. Nana to Alexia, Stephanie, Jonathan, Rachel, Timothy, Catherine, Michael, Rebekka and Johanna. Great- nana to Ezekiel, Caleb, Oliver, Jennie and Scarlett. She is at peace with her heavenly Father and Piet. A memorial service, to celebrate all that Gwenda was to so many, will be held on Friday, November 2, at 1.30 pm at Avonhead Baptist Church. Messages to The Weusten Family, c/- Avonhead Baptist Church, 102 Avonhead Road, Christchurch 8042.
Acknowledgement
HAMILTON Jane Alexander Aitken (nee Milne). Dennis, along with the Milne and Hamilton families, would like to thank those who attended Jane’s service and also those who sent cards and flowers. The baking, food, visits and telephone calls were very much appreciated. A special thank you to the Winton Salvation Army and the Presbyterian Church for the lovely service. An extra special thank you to Mark and Lyn Taylor, the staff at Rata Park, the Winton Hospice Shop, and the Winton St John’s. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of the many kindnesses shown to us at this time.
LUSCOMBE, Allan Rodger. Allan’s family would like to thank his friends and extended family who attended his farewell service, also those who sent cards and messages. A special thank you to Graham at the Southern Funeral Home at Gore for his kindness, and Heather for the service. We thank you all.
MORRISON, David. Barbara, Leif and Tania, Lorelei, Amy and Michael and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support, love, kindness and sympathy during David’s illness and after his recent passing. All the food, cards, flowers, phone calls and visits were much appreciated. Thank you to Rev Richard Johnson for officiating at David’s funeral and to all who helped make it a celebration of David’s life. Thank you to the Toi Tois Lion’s for the guard of honour. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to each and every one of you, from all the family.
In Memoriam
BARTON, Susan Margaret (nee de Koning).
20.2.1966 – 28.10.2012
Sweet is your memory,
Precious your name,
Deep in our hearts,
You will always remain.
– Love from Mum, Dad, Diana and Karl.
