Funeral Notices – Saturday 28th December
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BALDWIN, Murray Charles.
Peacefully at Peacehaven on Thursday 19 December 2019. Dearly loved husband of the late Erin. Loved father and father-in-law of Clarke and Christy, Ryan; Dean, and the late Grant. Loved Grandad of Matthew, Kate, and Mason. In accordance with Murray’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 29B Division Street, Riccarton, Christchurch.
COLLINSON, Ngaire Louisa Kathleen (nee Clarke).
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, after a short illness on Tuesday, 24th December 2019 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Eric and loved mother and mother-in-law of Stewart and Anne, Kenneth and Jane, and Carolyn and Keith Nicoll. An adored grandmother and great grandmother. A dear friend of Jackie, and Ron. Ngaire will be resting at home until her service celebrating her life in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Saturday, 28th December at 10:00am. The service will conclude with a private interment. Messages to 53 Isabella Street, Invercargill 9810. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Southland Hospital for their care of Ngaire. avenalpark.co.nz
GREEN, Donald Hugh.
On December 26, 2019 in Whangarei. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and the late Maureen. Loved twin brother of Gwen, brother of Molly and the late Marie and Enoch. Loving father of Philip and Margaret. Special friend of Helen, Gregory, Vicki and Ann. A proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved and respected brother-in-law of Judith and Clint Laurence and Elizabeth Brown. A private family service for Don has been held. All communications to the “Green family” c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
GRENNELL, Kelly James.
Passed away peacefully aged 53 years. Loved partner of Jane Ngatai, deeply loved father, father-in-law and Koro of Izrael, Aotea, and Shanavey; Cruz and Kyani, and Roman; Mereana and Omeka, James, Thalia, Trisha, TeWaiharakeke; Jordan and Julz, and the late Ryan, dearly loved son of Joanne and the late Kevin, loved brother and brother-in-law of Annie and John, Brendon, Dallas and Valentina, sadly missed by family friend Whetu Taylor. In accordance with family’s wishes a private family service has been held and Kelly was lovingly laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 9A Gordon Street Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz
KRAMER, Henry.
Passed away peacefully at Lake Wakatipu Care Home, after a short illness, on Monday, December 23, 2019, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lyn, loved Dad of Mark, the late Julian, Tracy, Simon and Bridget. Cherished Grandad of Sarah, James, Matthew, Stefanie, Angela, Aaron, Nathan and Lizzie. Great-Grandad of Addison, Dominic and Abigail. “Home at last with Jesus, in him I live and move and have my being”.
A service to celebrate Henry’s life will be held in City Impact Church, 3 Hansen Road, Queenstown on Monday, December 30, at 2.00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Lakes District Hospital and Lake Wakatipu Care Home for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for City Impact Church and St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church. Messages to 6 Herries Lane, Lake Hayes Estate, Queenstown 9304.
McDONALD, Jean.
Peacefully on December 22, 2019, in Balclutha (formerly of Timaru), age 85. Dearly loved mother of Ashley and Christine Hammond (Christchurch), Lee-Anne Michelle (Milton), Jan and Ken Legg (Invercargill). Reunited after 35 years with her loved husband, Allan (dec). Cherished Nana of Tasha and David, Hayden and Nikki, Daniel, Jessica, Blake, Callum, Grace and Charlie. Great-Nana of James, Charlotte and Liam. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held in Temuka at a date to be notified. Messages to 5 Johnson Street, Milton.
MUTCH, Ileen Constance Myrtle (nee Crombie).
On December 21, 2019, peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare, Christchurch; in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie and Garry Pankhurst (Cromwell), Jan (Melbourne), Bevan and the late Margaret (Gold Coast), Vicki Lindsay (Berry, Australia), Karen and Phil Beer (Invercargill), loved grandmother and great-grandmother, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Bevan and the late Margaret Crombie (Oamaru), and a loved Tuppence of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the staff at St Allisa for their love and care. ‘An amazing lady who touched many lives’
Messages to the Mutch Family, c/- PO Box 1191, Queenstown 9310. A private family service will be held in Invercargill.
SCHRODER, Irene Mura (nee West).
Peacefully on Friday 20 December 2019, aged 80 years.
Loved wife of the late Hartwig, loved mother and mother in law of Karl and Steph, Inge and Nigel Bayne. Much loved nana of Ally, James, Tim, and Karl. Loved daughter of the late Ann and Tom West, sister and sister-in-law of Dorothy and Gil* Gilbert, Murray and Maree West, Bernard* West, Jan and Phillip Grennell. Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. As per Irene’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 41 Elgin Street Invercargill 9810. (* denotes deceased).avenalpark.co.nz
TERRY, Dorothy.
Peacefully in the care of her loving husband Jim and the staff of Calvary Rest Home on Saturday, 21st December 2019. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Deanne and Chris Sara, Wayne and Ali, and Andrea and Norman Sobrien. Adored Nan of Rachel, James, Jeromy, Anita, Philip, Josiah, Elijah and a great grandmother of her great grandchildren. At Dorothy’s request a private family service has been held. Messages to Jim, c/- Calvary Rest Home, 215 Centre Street, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz
