Funeral Notices – Saturday 28th November

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CASSON, Kathleen Veronica (Kath) (nee Monaghan):
Peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, in the care of Albany Rest Home, Gore, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, beloved mother, mother-in-law, friend and treasured Nana to Mark and Trish; Paul, Debbie and grand-daughter Brie; Michelle and Stuart. Daughter of the late Catherine and Patrick Monaghan of Croydon Siding, Gore, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Eileen, *Jack and *Lorraine, *Margaret, *Tom and Ethel, *Mervyn and *Pauline, Pat and Elsie, *Maureen and *Jim, *Kevin and Trish, *Frank and *Jo Casson and much loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. As per Kath’s wishes a private family service and burial has been held. Special thanks to Dr Clemens along with all the management and staff at Albany Rest Home, for the past 15 months, and Calvary Rest Home, Invercargill, for the previous 5 years, for their wonderful care and kindness. Messages to Casson Family, PO Box 1157, Queenstown 9348.
(*denotes deceased)

HENDERSON, Gretchen:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John, Jenny and Glenn Fitzgerald, Sharon and Fraser Drummond, and a loved Grandma of her grandchildren. Loved daughter of *Bertie and *Daisy Jean Dawson, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Graeme and *Linda Dawson, Alwyn and *Russell Nichol, *Lesley Dawson, and a loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Gretchen would like to acknowledge and thank all her wonderful friends she has had over the years, growing up at Kennington, living at Edendale and Clinton and her retirement in Winton. She is also thankful for the kindness and care she received at Vickery Court. A private family interment will be held. Messages to S. Drummond, 2190 Avondale Road, RD3, Winton 9783.
(*denotes deceased.

MARSHALL, Janice:
Peacefully, on November 24, 2020 at Clutha Views Lifecare, Balclutha; aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife for 59 years of Jack, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Graeme Brash, Maree Harris, Murray and Sandra, and a cherished Nana and Nana Jack of Jessica, and Christopher; Benjamin; Clay, and Kaleb, cherished step- Nana of Renee, Hayley, and step-great-Nana to Nikoda, and Jai.
“Always in our Hearts, Breathe Easy”.
At Janice’s request, a private burial has been held. Messages to 20 Crossleigh Crescent, Balclutha 9230.

MOORE, Marie Joan (nee Meikle):
Passed peacefully in her Mum’s arms with her husband, family and Calvary Staff present on Monday 23 November 2020; aged 45 years. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, dearly loved daughter of Janice and the late Colin Meikle, much loved sister of Paul Meikle (all of Mataura), loved aunty of Riley Blomfield, adored grandaughter of Joan and the late Ray Leonard, also dearly loved niece of Linda and the late Pat Leonard (Mataura), and Allan and Julie Leonard, a loved cousin. Daughter-in-law of the late Lucy and Colin Moore, sister-in-law to the Moore family. “Now at Peace after a very long and courageous battle” Many thanks to Calvary Staff for all you did for our Marie. You are magnificent, she loved you all. In accordance with family wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to C/- 51 Oakland Street, Mataura 9712
avenalpark.co.nz

ORLOWSKI, Raymond Michael:
One year ago you left us Loved & remembered everyday “Miss you Heaps” Marlene,Carmen,Kirsten & families.

PRITCHARD, Gail Lovelle:
Peacefully on November 22, 2020, at The Nurse Maude Hospice in Christchurch. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelly and Carol Pritchard, Tracey and Mark Gunther (Christchurch), and the late Wendy Campbell (Whangarei). Loved partner of the late Neil Glen. Respected friend of James Campbell. Loved Nana of 6 grandchildren and Nana Gail of 17 great-grandchildren. Gail was farewelled, according to her wishes, with a private service from Tracey and Mark’s home in Christchurch. Messages to Tracey and Mark, 302

SHERBORNE, Winifred May (Winn):
Peacefully, on Friday, November 27, 2020. In the loving care of family, and the staff at Vickery Court Resthome; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of James George (Jim) Sherborne (Vickery Court), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Lynn, Ian and Sharen and the late Liz, Anne, Ruth and Mike Humphries. Loved Nana of all her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Winn’s family wish to recognize, commend and thank the staff of Vickery Court Rest Home and Hospital – past and present – for the exceptional and outstanding love and care extended to her (and husband Jim) over more than 10 years. A service for Winn will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 11.00am on Monday, November 30, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 166 Wilton Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, or to Winn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WAST, Sally Rangimarie (nee Whitau):
Peacefully at her home surrounded by her girls on Wednesday 25 November 2020. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Ron, the late Tane, Kara and Roger, and Jade and Daniel, loved Taua of Michael, Eric, Bailey, Tayla, Nico, Tasman, and all her great grandchildren, a much loved sister, aunty and friend of many.
“Forever in our hearts”
Sally will be resting at her home until her service, which will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Saturday 28 November at 10.00am, cremation to follow.
avenalpark.co.nz

WELSH, Caroline Elizabeth:
Peacefully at Elloughton Gardens, Timaru, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Bronwyn Welsh (Chch), Virginia Welsh and Hugh McKay (UK), Sally Welsh and Andrew Lawson (Adelaide), and Robin (dec). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn and Warren Pitchers (Oamaru), Brian and Katya Bishop (Wellington), Andrew Bishop (USA), Owen Bishop and Sabina Schierkhofer (Melbourne), and James and Carol Bishop (HK). Beloved grandmother of Sarah, Alex, Grace, Indio, Rhiarnna, Harli , Zoe, Conor, Peter and Emma. Great-grandmother of Ethan. Special thanks to the team at Elloughton Gardens for your care of Caroline over the past few years. A private service is being held. Messages to [email protected] and [email protected]

In Memoriam

ORLOWSKI, Raymond Michael:
1 year ago you left us.
Loved and remembered every day”Miss you heaps”- Marlene, Carmen, Kirsten, and families.

SUDDABY, Albert Heydon:
“Dad’s are like sunflowers, heads and shoulders above the rest”
In Loving Memory of our Dad, 1 year on.
We think about you always,
Our memories of you so dear,
Your love of music, chocolate, cars and horses
always brings a special tear,
If only we could have a hug,
a chat or a laugh.
Dad, we all miss you so and wish that you were here.
But we know that it was time,
And so we have to think of you and smile.
Dad, you will always be
in our hearts,
walking forever beside us, until we meet again.
Arohanui Rangimaria, Tim, Glen, Ellen and whanau.

Acknowledgement

GILLIGAN, Terry:
GILLIGAN, Kathy:
Of Te Anau. Penny, Lindsay (Percy), Aaron and Hannah, would like to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, flowers, kind messages and support we received after the loss of our Mum and Dad, In-laws, Nayne and Pa. A special thank you to Grant McMaster, Wayne Carran, Ralda McRae, Garth McMaster, Eddie McMenzie, and Dave McCarlie, for their contribution to making Terry and Kath’s service a beautiful and personal tribute to them both. Thanks also to Waikiwi Gardens and Peacehaven for the great care, love and respect they gave Terry and Kathy in their last months. To those who attended the service, gave us their love and support over the last, very hard months, we will be forever grateful. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

PERWICK, Alfred Joseph (Joe):
03.01.1929 – 07.04.2020
Carole; Kerri, Steve, and Jess; Stephen, Sarah, George, Charlie, and Oliver; Richard; Shawn, Nicole, and Alice, wish to thank everyone who phoned, sent cards, called in and visited, as I was home alone. A big thank you to my wonderful neighbours who looked out for us before Joe died, Susanne and Lindsay, Marilyn and Rick, Jan and Brian, Diane and Ray, and continued to support me in their bubble after the lockdown. The support I received was wonderful and I appreciated every moment. Our thanks to the staff from Southland and Gore Hospitals in every department, who were so kind and patient with my runaway husband who still thought he could walk the hills. He had the best of treatment from you all. We thank the staff at Mataura Medical Centre as they gave their best to keep Joe as well as possible. The lovely crew from St John Ambulance were magnificent whenever we called for help, to help lift Joe off the floor, with advice, and always a laugh, Thank you. Our thanks to the ladies from Access who came to help Joe in the mornings, and were very kind to him, especially Jodie, who got on so well with Joe and always managed to get him laughing. She was also a great help to my mental wellbeing too, as she explained what was going on and how to cope. Joe went into care the day of the lockdown and I didn’t get to see him until 5th of April. That was so long for him wondering where I was, I went back on the 7th and was with him when he died at 1.30pm so peacefully. A big thank you to the lovely staff at Resthaven Home who looked after him with great care and kindness. Finally, to Kevin, and Lisa, from Hammond and Ryder Funeral Home, for your compassion and patience as I stumbled through all the details required. Your help and support certainly made things a lot easier for me. Thank you for returning Joe’s ashes to me in such a lovely wooden container that he would have loved.
“Rest in peace, my darling”