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FLANNERY/DAVIDSON, Gertrude Florence (Trudy)
(nee McElroy):
Peacefully at Ranui Enliven Care Home, Alexandra, on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Flannery and latterly the late Keith Davidson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Judy, Murray, Bronwyn and Oriano Fiadino, loved grandmother of George, Fergus, and the late Nick; Gabriella, Alannah, and Giselle. Loved daughter of the late Cecil and Hazel McElroy, sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Gaye, the late Peter and Shelia, loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews, Sean, Sam, Emily, Hannah, and Jamie. A heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Ranui for the wonderful care provided. A memorial service for Trudy will be held in St Aiden’s Anglican Church, 34/40 Shannon St, Alexandra, on Saturday, October 9, at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment at Clyde Cemetery. Messages to 5 Pentonville Close, Christchurch 8025, or email ross.flannery@xtra.co.nz.

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JOHNSTONE, Vyna May:
Passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Archie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne Blaikie and the late Clive Riches, and Stephen and Maria, Grandma to Hannah Riches, the late Christy Riches, Philippa and Joe Cameron, Dwayne, Rachel and Christopher Sternbeck, Great-Grandma to Flora and Evelyn Cameron; Peyton, Ethan, Jaidon, and Aailyah Sternbeck. In accordance with Vyna’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages c/- 3 Cherwell Street, Oamaru 9401.

PAULIN, Merv:
10.01.1952 – 18.08.2021
All friends of Merv (“Hos”) are invited to celebrate his life at the Winton Golf Club, on Friday, October 8, 2021. Starting between 4.30pm and 5.00pm.

KNIPE, John Alfred:
Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, 28th September, aged 75 years. Beloved son of the late Lindsay and Tup. Loved brother of Jim and Jeannette, Margaret and Peter Braid, and Isobel. Much loved dad of Garry, Yvonne, Glenn and Joanne, Kris and Jenny, Kirstin and Earl, Jon and Melissa. Cherished Grandad of his 12 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. A private family service will be held on Monday, 4th October. Messages to 1 Saint Ronans Road, Rd 3, Wyndham 9893. avenalpark.co.nz

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LAWSON Neil:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Thursday 19th August 2021. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Craig and Shona, Adrian and Kirsty, and Nigel. Loved Grandad of Casey and Rachel, Aleshia and John, Kelsi and Jared, Christopher and Abby. Loved Great Grandad of Taine. Loved brother of Thomas*, Joe* Rae*, Alex*, Hugh*, Dawn*, David*, Heather*, Robin* and brother in law of Alister and Sue, Linley and Alan and Warren*. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, a service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held on Friday 8th October 2021, 1.30pm, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Livestream link available to view Neil’s service https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/login
Messages to 146 Moana Street Invercargill or to Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SHEPPARD, Katherine Margaret:
Aged 75. Peacefully passed away at home last Friday, September 25, 2021. Beloved wife of Brian. Loved mother of Stuart, Roxanne and Allister. Loving Grandma of Luka, Ngaio, Montesa, Odette, Gabriel, Ardan and Lillias. Sorely missed. Remembered for her generosity, enthusiasm, encouragement, and joy-full faith. Thanks for support of friends and family, in Bluff and further afield. We will all miss her laughter in the house. Messages to: “Sheppard Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill.

SPRY, Beatrice May (née Chesswas):
Peacefully, at Avon Lifecare, Christchurch, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, aged 91. Loved wife of the late William (Bill). Loved mother and mother-in-law of James and William, Adrianne and Paul, and Colin. Loved Gran of Shane, and Bruce. Special thanks to the staff of Fitzgerald Complex and Avon Lifecare for their outstanding care of Beatrice. Messages to the Spry Family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, at 297 Ferry Road, Christchurch, on Tuesday, October 5, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

STARK, Pauline June:
With much sadness we write that our beloved Pauline, born June 30, 1945, peacefully passed on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her residence in Dunedin, surrounded in love. One of a kind, very much treasured Mum to Donna-Marie and Isaac, and already departed Christopher, cherished Nan to Bradley, Kerrod, Shannon, Jordan and to her great-granddaughter, Isla, whom she loved very much. Pauline was the youngest daughter of Molly and Ted Hickey (both deceased) of Gore, sister to seven brothers and three sisters, Aunty to countless nieces and nephews, and former spouse of Lester Stark. Pauline’s life will be celebrated at her memorial at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 1.30pm, with an afternoon tea to follow.
“Too well loved to ever be forgotten. Forever in our hearts”

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WILLIAMSON, Leslie James (Les):
Unexpectedly at home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Matthew Cranstoun, and Stacy and Kerrie, loved grandad of Shannon, Michael, Sapphire-Rose, and Zoe. Loved son of Margery* and Bob*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Graham and Kate, Diane and Dave, a loved uncle to John, Mark, Scott, Connor, Hannah and their families.
“Will be dearly missed by his family and friends”
Les will be resting at 397 North Road, Invercargill, if you wish to come and pay your respects. A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held on Tuesday, October 5, due to COVID restrictions this will be by invitation only. You are invited to join the service via livestream following the link provided https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/lesliewilliamson Messages to 397 North Road, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)

THOMAS Sharon Barbara (Shaz):
Passed away peacefully at home overlooking the lake, with her family, on Thursday 30th September 2021, in her 75th year. Much loved and treasured wife of Barry, his biggest supporter. Loved and respected mother and mother in law of Richard and Ingrid, and Lyndon and Virginie. Adored and loved Shaz of Holly and Gemma, and Jack and Zoe. Loved sister and sister in law of Patricia Soper and Michael Buky (Tasmania), Mike and Jill Soper (Queenstown), and Owen and Greta Thomas (Invercargill). A farewell for Sharon will be held on Wednesday 6 th October 2021, 11am, Queenstown Golf Club, Kelvin Heights. A private interment will follow. Due to Covid-19 Level 2, Restrictions may apply. Livestream link available to view Sharon’s service https://vimeo.com/event/1339601/4e8ed0e7cd
No flowers by request.
Messages to PO Box 64 Queenstown 9348

WILLIAMSON, Leslie James (Les):
Unexpectedly at home on Thursday 30 September 2021. A much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Matthew Cranstoun, and Stacy and Kerrie, loved grandad of Shannon, Michael, Sapphire-Rose, and Zoe. Loved son of Margery* and Bob*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Graham and Kate, Diane and Dave, a loved uncle to John, Mark, Scott, Connor, Hannah and their families.
“Will be dearly missed by his family and friends”
Les will be resting at 397 North Road Invercargill if you wish to come and pay your respects. A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held on Tuesday, 5 October, due to COVID restrictions this will be by invitation only. You are invited to join the service via livestream following the link provided https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/lesliewilliamson Messages to 397 North Road Invercargill 9810.
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In Memoriam

CHIARONI, Peter:
In loving memory of a most treasured husband, father and grandfather who died on 3rd October 2019.
A special man, missed beyond words and loved forever.
Now in God’s loving care.
– Margaret, Marie-Louise and Ellia.

Acknowledgement

WHITE, Roger Alan:
28.09.45 – 16.08.21
Roger was the son of Alexander and Jean White (formerly Waikaka Valley). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Lorainne (Mataura), Ray and Lesley Quertier (Whiterig), Fraser and Jenny (Mataura). Loved by all his nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thankyou to relatives, friends, and for the cards, messages, phone calls on the sad occasion. Interred in Christchurch.

DICKSON, Edna Lexy:
Edna’s family would like to thank all those who phoned, sent cards, messages, flowers, food etc and attended her funeral. Special thanks to the staff at Parata Rest Home for all your special love and care. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our gratitude.

MARRABLE, Brian David:
1937 – 2021
Helen and boys, Lincoln, Brendan, Jason, Darren and families would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support given at the time of Brian’s sudden death. The cards, letters, phone calls, texts and messages that we have received has been humbling. Special thanks must go to Louise and the Waikaia First Responders, neighbours, and friends. Even though Brian didn’t like any fuss, we will farewell Brian as soon as we are able to all be together next year.
‘Rest in love, Brian’

MACDONALD, Joyce Marion:
Philip, Marlene, Suzanne and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support after Joyce’s passing. The many messages, cards, beautiful flowers, baking, and phone calls were greatly appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
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SOPER, Murray Allen:
Lenny, Sandra, Sonny, Ricky*, Eddy, and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the love and support at the loss of our Dad. The many messages, phone calls, cards, flowers, food and visits have been overwhelming and truly appreciated by us all. A massive thank you to Darrin Christie and the team at J Fraser & Sons Funeral Home for your guidance and love, for allowing us to do the service for Dad our way, and also to David Beck for the awesome Livestream so our loving families around the world could be a part of the service. We also want to sincerely thank Dad’s brother Jim and sister Marie Highsted for officiating the service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks and appreciation. (*denotes deceased).

STARK, Ruby Helen (Helen):
31.1.31 – 12.8.21
Ivan, Mike, Sharon and David wish to gratefully thank family, neighbours and friends for the kindness and support shown to us at the time of and since Helen’s passing. The many visits, messages, cards, gifts of flowers and food and attendance at Helen’s funeral is very much appreciated by us all. We would like to especially thank Julie Ashbridge and Sue Grant for the help and kindness they gave to Helen over the time of her illness. We also wish to acknowledge and thank the loving staff at Resthaven, the Gore Harrier Club members, Fathers Damian, Mark, Jaime, Jaewoo and Vince, clergy and other religious members and Heather, Rob and Lisa from Southern Funeral Home. Helen was a treasured wife of Ivan for 62 years and a loving mother to her family and pets. She would have been honoured by your friendship and concern. Thank you all.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 2nd October

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