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BALL Theressa Maria
11/03/1963 – 27/04/2020
Passed away peacefully after a short courageous battle. Much loved partner of Graeme,
treasured mum/ ma to Alana and Quinton, Kelly and Andrew, Shane and Kiri. The best
Nana in the world to all her grandies. Adored mate of Mandy and Julie. Cherished
sister/ sister in law to all her brothers and sisters. And the coolest aunty to her nieces and
nephews. Theressa was a cherished friend to so many people she will be deeply missed.
A private service has been held and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Messages to 35 Ethel Street Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

CARRUTHERS, William Thomas Gerald:
Te Anau, formerly of Kauana, Dipton, Five Rivers and County Cavan, Ireland. Gerald sadly passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, in his 85th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Mavis for 55 years. Treasured Dad of Susan and Peter Goble (Te Anau), Janet and Geoffrey Brown (Australia), Linda and Richard Harris (Nelson). Cherished Grandad of Thomas and Sonya, Ethan and Tiffany, Gregor; Hazel; Olivia, Sophia and Liam. Great Grandad of Kasey, Amy; and Jackson. Loved brother-in-law of Alistair* and Lyndsay, Russell and Alison, Ian and Dorothy, Jennifer and Rod, Campbell* and Ruth. Respected Uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Loved brother of Irene*, Florrie*, Lillian and Walter*.
He potters no more in the garden, He strolls no more down the path, But the years we had together, Will live forever in our hearts. A service for Gerald has been held. Messages to 32 Quintin Drive, Te Anau 9600 or to Gerald’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

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CAWTHORN, Phillipa Jane (Pip):
Sadly and unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020, aged 36 years. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Jill and Ray Hansen and the late Alan Cawthorn, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Hannah (Christchurch), James and Daniela, loved Aunty Pip of Sofia and Indie (Auckland), loved step-sister of Carl Hansen and Donna Hansen and their families (all of Invercargill), loved friend of Vaughan. A much loved niece of David Pennington and Helen and Ross Cawthorn.
Our hearts are broken You left without saying “goodbye” Leaving us all wondering why?
Fly free our beautiful, vivacious, fun-loving soul. At peace till we meet again.
A private family farewell has been held. A Memorial Service for Pip will be held at a later date to be advised. Messages to 4A Juniper Close, Alexandra 9320.

GLASS, Philippa Catherine (née Hoare):
Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020, at the Janefield Unit, Birchleigh Resthome and Hospital, Dunedin; aged 82 years. Cherished and much loved wife of Paul for 54 years, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jayne and Gordon Noble-Campbell Wellington), Joanna (Arrowtown), Matthew and Claire (Auckland), treasured Nana of Aleksander, Thomas, and Lachlan Noble-Campbell, cherished younger daughter of the late Tom and Mary Hoare, and loved sister and sister-in-law of Noel Hoare (Christchurch), Mary Pat Hoare (Dunedin), Frank* and Claire (Whanganui), Fr Doug Hoare*, Maureen Hoare*, and Diane Glass, loved and respected aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Our family wish to extend our grateful thanks to the staff and carers of the Janefield Unit for their care and support of Philippa. (*denotes deceased). Due to Covid-19 restrictions funeral details will be advised in due course. Messages to 4 Cairnhill Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010, by email to pa.glass@xtra.co.nz, or leave a message on Philippa’s page at www.tributes.co.nz

HANSEN, Glennys Caroline (nee Cooney):
August 1939 – April 2020
Cherished mum, “Glennie”, granny, and supporter of many. Loved by friends and those who knew her best. After touching so many lives, Glennys will always be remembered.
Forever in our hearts. Called home to be with her Heavenly Father. Private cremation. Messages C/- D Blakie, 246 Yarrow Street, Richmond, Invercargill, 9810.

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HODGES, Jean Louisa:
On April 29, 2020, loving wife for over 60 years to Edward (Ted) Barrymore Hodges; loving mother to daughter Gillian and son-in-law Peter Sim of Queenstown; loving nana Jean to her grandson Daniel, granddaughter-in-law Stacey and great-grandson Ashton in Melbourne; granddaughter Emma and her partner Matt in London and granddaughter Nikki and her partner Andre in London. Remembered by her family and friends. A special thank you to the staff of Nurse Maude Hospice for their extraordinary love and care of Jean and her family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/JLHODGES2904 Messages to the Hodges and Sim family c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A graveside service will be held in Winton and a memorial service in Christchurch will be held at a later date.

HUMPHRIES, Rosaleen Theresè (nee Kelly):
Rosaleen passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2020 at Holmdene, Balclutha; aged 88 years. Much loved wife of Neville, adored mother and mother-in-law of Paula and Paul Kenworthy (Balclutha), Lisa and Lindsay Cochrane (Kaka Point), loving and cherished Grandma to Samantha, Sarah, Jayden, Leticia, and great-Grandmother to Hunter. A private service for Rosaleen has been held. Messages to 67A Charlotte Street, Balclutha 9230. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha

KELLIHER, Daphne May (nee Norman):
Of Springvale, Alexandra, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, after a short illness, aged 78 years. Loved wife of George, loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Gary, and Kathy, Emma and Shannon (Springvale); Lisa, and Logan. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service and burial will be held in Wanaka at a later date. Messages to Kelliher Family, Springvale, RD 3, Alexandra 9393.

MOLLOY, Deborah Marie (Debbie):
Suddenly, but peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Dunedin Hospital ICU on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Aged 58 years. Adored and cherished wife of Graham. Loved wife of the late Graham McWilliam. Devoted and loving mother of Joseph, Jade and Renee and their families. Stepmother of Jacob. Amazing Nan of Tyrone, Izak and Leonidas. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Elaine and the late Roger Williams. Treasured and loved sister of Lenice and the late Nigel Williams and loved sister-in-law of Bill Jackson. Very cool Aunty of Kylie, Tara, Mason and super Great-Aunty to Riley. Loved daughter-in-law of Lance and the late Patricia Molloy.
“Moe Mai Ra, Our Maori Princess”
Due to the current restrictions a private family service will be held on Monday, May 4. This will be live streamed to the wider family. If you would like to be part of this please email – office@mwfunerals.co.nz for the livestream link. A memorial service will be held for Debbie at a later date yet to be advised. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

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Acknowledgement

HARDAKER, Vince:
Lorraine, Sandra, Robyn, Allan and our extended family wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy shown to us in the sad loss of Vince. We offer a sincere thank you to all who attended the service for Vince, sent cards, flowers, baking and messages. A special thank you to Gore Medical Centre, Gore Hospital, Hospice Southland and Helen for her visits, Albany House for their care and Gore RSA. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere thanks and gratitude.

SKEGGS, William Edward (Bill):
Elaine, Wayne, Bronwyn and Families would like to Thank everyone for the kind messages, flowers and cards we received at the passing of or beloved Bill, Thank you to nurses and carers of both surgical and rehabilitation wards at Southland Hospital and Ascot Care Home. A special Thank You to Nigel Edwards of Avenal Park Funeral Home for his extra help at such a difficult time, also Lynley McKerrow for her lovely service of our much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad, and Great- Grandad. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.

THOMSON, Shirley Ann:
18.2.2020
John, Paul and Chris (Australia) would like to thank all our friends in our recent loss. Karen and Nathan and family, Sally and Mandy, Graham and Heather – Southern Funeral Home.

In Memoriam

BROWN, Diane (Di) Coral:
May 27, 1963 – May 1, 2019
Your example of love, caring and courage will live with us always.
You are in our thoughts constantly and we miss you.
Velma, Jack (late), Shona, Raewyn, Paul, Alex, Henry and Eliza

SMITH, Doreen Elizabeth (Bean):
3.5.1980
Forty years have gone but you are not forgotten.
Fond Memories
From your loving family.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 2nd May

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