Funeral Notices – Saturday 30th April

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BAIRD, Kenneth Alistair (Casey):
Suddenly at his home in Otautau. Dearly loved son of the late Kenneth and Ruby. A private cremation has been held, an internment of his ashes and memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to Lyndsay Baird, 472 Otautau Wreys Bush Rd, RD 1, Otautau 9689.

BUCKINGHAM, Leeanne Marie (nee Stratford):
Craig, Hamish, Hannah, Harriet, Morgan, Annika, Jean, Stewart, and families wish to express their sincere thank you to everyone that sent cards, flowers, food and phone calls on the recent passing of Leeanne. The amount of support and kindness shown was just so overwhelming and we were humbled by it all. Grateful thanks to the Southland Hospice, Oncology Dunedin and Auckland for your care and compassion shown in looking after Leeanne. Special thanks to Avenal Park Funeral Home for the amazing respect and kindness shown to us all. Personal thanks to the Wyndham Floral Art ladies group for your beautiful arrangement you did in honour of Leeanne. She touched many people’s lives and will be forever in our thoughts and hearts. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

DIVERS, Alexander (Alec, Alex):
Margaret and Laurie Woodford, Kathleen and Tom Welsh and their families would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness following the accidental death of their loved brother and uncle, especially the Hore family and their staff at Beaumont Station. Also the local Fire Brigades, St John, the Police and the LandSAR team for their assistance. To everyone who contributed to making Alex’s funeral a fitting farewell, the van der Vort family (venue), Phill Thomson for loaning his Dodge Ram, the Central Otago Hot Rod Club and all those who brought their vehicles on the day, to Affinity Funerals, Dave Ramsey celebrant and those who paid tribute to Alex. Thanks also to Alastair for playing the bagpipes at the Millers Flat Cemetery and the Rural Woman for the afternoon tea. Thank you for the many cards, flowers and expressions of support from friends and family, workmates employers and fellow Hot Rod enthusiasts from around the country. We wish to acknowledge the help of John Weir who assisted us in so many ways in the past months. Alex loved his old Dodge cars, his racing mates, his school friends, his former workmates from Deep Cove/ Manapouri to the Snow Farm and those he worked for in the Roxburgh area, your contributions have been appreciated. He dined out locally and visited his friends regularly for a cup of tea and a chat. We miss the phone calls, visits and the noise of his old dodge rumbling to a stop.
The teapot run has come to an end but our memories live on.

DOYLE, Helen Joyce:
Aged 76 of Invercargill. Passed peacefully after a long battle on Friday 29 April 2022. Adored and cherished Mum of Laura and Cody, and the late Jon. Dearly loved Nana of Keenan and Tatiana, Thomas, Lucca, and Lilli-May. Loved youngest sister of Alice, Myrtle, Tommy, and Janice (all deceased). A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 5 May at 10am followed by private interment at Tuatapere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 56 Avon Road, Invercargill 9812 or to Helen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

ELDER, Rosemary Jane:
Passed away peacefully at home (Gore), on Sunday, April 24, 2022, after a long courageous battle. Loving wife of Brian, dearly loved Mum, Nan and Nanny of Michelle and John, Ethan, Georg, and Liam Walsh; Steven and Brooke, Kylie, Micheal, Nathan, Matthew, and Luke Gardyne. Loved daughter of the late Myra and Doug Wards, loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Jan Wards, and the late David, much loved Aunty of James, Evie, and William, and a loved cousin and friend to many.
‘A loving mother who will never be forgotten’
In accordance with Rosemary’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 141 Waikaia Rd, No 5 RD, Gore 9775.

JONES, Darrell Robert (DJ):
DJ (Darrell) closed his eyes for the last time on April 12, 2022, to finally be at rest and is now free of the struggle he has endured in recent years. Formerly of Invercargill, Tiwai Smelter, Queens Park Golf Club and the “Northern”. A Farewell will be held for Darrell at the New Brighton Working Men’s Club, Christchurch, on Friday, May 13, at 4.00pm. If you wish to view online/attend the farewell then contact Chris below. Messages may be sent to [email protected]

KEMPTHORNE, Marie Dawn (nee Pyper):
Sadly but peacefully passed away Sunday, 24th April 2022, aged 80 years. Very loved wife of the late John Kempthorne. Cherished and loved Mum of Mark, Dale, and Tony and Mother-in-law to Debbie, and Pru. Adored Grandma to Alex, Annalise, Tristan, Noah, Meg, and Heath and Great Grandma to Ava, and Archie. “Forever in our hearts.” Dearly loved daughter of the late Syd and Violet Pyper. Loved sister and sister-in-law of June* and Colin Moyles, Helen and Graeme Spain, Nelson and Rosanne Pyper, Gordon* and Margaret Pyper, Colin* and Joy Pyper, Ruth and Brian Spain, Carol and Robbie Diack, and Sydney Pyper. Loved Auntie and friend to many. Marie will be having a memorial service In Invercargill, date to be advised. Messages to the Kempthorne and Pyper families, C/- 99 Milton Park Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871. avenalpark.co.nz

KINCAID, Paul David:
Sue, Richard, Shaun, Tony, Nic, Shane and Melanie would sincerely like to thank you all for the love and kindness shown to them in the sad loss of a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Thank you all for the home visits, baking ,food, groceries, cards, flowers, phone calls, messages and attending Pauls funeral. A very special thanks also to the Winton Medical Centre Dr Taryn Keith, Winton District Nurses, Mrs Emma Hogg, Hospice Southland, Southland Hospital and Winton Districts Funeral Services for all your love, care and guidance. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all.

LADD-HOULISTON, Sandra (Sandy):
7.3.1946 – 28.4.2022
Peacefully with her children by her side at Hospice Southland, aged 76 years. Very much loved and treasured Mum to Kama, Dale and Mickelle. Adored and very special Nana to Chase. Loved sister and sister-in-law to Pauline and Jimmy Rea, Alan, Patricia and Digger Keppa, and Wendy and Murray Sword. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A service for Sandy will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 3 May at 3.00pm. Special thanks to the loving and caring staff at Hospice Southland and all of Sandy’s amazing friends that have been there for her and supported her throughout. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 31 Grace Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

McLEOD, Heather Valmai (nee Malcolm):
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in her 78th year. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Brett Taylor, Christine and Mark Dempsey, Sharon and Willie Muir. Loving and proud Nana of Callum, Paige, Chloe, Megan, Samuel, Jack and Holly. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Graeme and Mavis* Malcolm, Margaret* and Colin* Young, Isobel and Bill* Cartwright, Margaret Hartvigsen*, Ken and Barri McLeod, Cyril* and Janice McLeod, Wayne* and Sandra McLeod, Aileen and Roger McNaughton, Pauline and Stewart Gillan, Noelene and Tim Searle, Geoff and Faye McLeod. Special thanks to all the staff and Calvary Hospital, Hospice Southland and Southland Hospital Oncology unit for your wonderful care of mum. A private service has been held. Messages to 1441 Winton Lorneville Highway, 6 RD, Invercargill 9876, or may be left on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)

McNAMARA, Elva Frances, (nee Preedy):
Formerly Perry. Passed peacefully on Monday 18th April 2022, at Peacehaven. Aged 97 years. Loved sister of Frank*, Bill*, and Joyce*and Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to staff at Kalimos Ward, Peacehaven.
Messages to 10 Wyeth Road, RD 1 Invercargill.

NEILSON, John Andrew:
Passed away on Wednesday, 20th April 2022 at Bainfield Park Residential Home, in his 89th year. Devoted soulmate and loving husband of the late Gellie Neilson. Reunited for eternity. Much loved father and father in-law of Stephen and Anne, Tony and Karina. Adored Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Bainfield Park for your care and kindness to John over the past few months.
In accordance with Johns wishes, a family service has been held. Messages to 86 Felton Road, Bannockburn, R.D 2. Central Otago 9384 or P.O Box 92, Oban, Stewart Island 9846.

PASCOE, Maurice David:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, 27th April 2022 at 11:04 am with his loving family by his side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved and best friend of Margaret. Beloved father and father-in-law of Karen and Paul, Anne and Craig, and Evan and Abby. Adored Grandad of Tori; Hunter, Sophie, and Jemma; Vadim, and Lexi. Loving son of Myrtle and David*, and brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Joylyn, Les and Alma, Neville*, Bruce and Margaret, Suzanne, and Pam Pascoe. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 2nd May at 10:30am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. To view the service on livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page on Maurice’s page and click on the link. Messages to 23 Short Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

PEARSON, Eleanor Margaret:
Aged 81, of Te Anau. Loved and devoted wife of the late John. Loved eldest daughter of the late Ned and Margaret Smith (Queensberry). Cherished by all her children and their spouses, Stuart and Kazuko (Lake Hayes Estate, Diane and Roy Traies (Timaru), the late Alistair (Anatori), Carolyn and the late Lawrence Pei (Te Anau), Leonie and Peter Thomas (Rangiora). Loved Gran of her many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Best Big Sister to Brenda Hayes, the late Leicester, Neville, Irene Weaver, Melvyn, and their spouses. A private cremation was held on Wednesday 27 April. Friends and family are warmly invited to a memorial garden party at 20 McKerrow Street, Te Anau, on Wednesday 4 May from 10am to 3pm. Bring your memories to share with each other. In lieu of flowers we welcome donations to the Cancer Society, Fiordland Medical Practice, and Fiordland Cat Rescue. Messages can be sent to 20 McKerrow Street, Te Anau 9600 or to Eleanor’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STIRLING, Daphne Beryl:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, 24th April 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George (Geordie). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Barbara, Robert and Norma, Janette and Michael Cody, Warren and Lynnette, Karen Finn, Trevor and Donna, Kerry and Bridget. Loved Grandma and Great Grandma of all her grandchildren. Loved sister of Joyce*, Gwenda, and Ngaire. A private funeral has already been held at her request. Messages to 272 Hundred Line Road, RD 3, Winton. avenalpark.co.nz

THOMPSON, Cecilia Joy (Joy):
Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the wonderful care of St Andrews Home and Hospital, Dunedin; in her 96th year. A dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Keith, a much loved and cherished Mum and Mother-in-Law of Kathleen; and Graeme and Suzanne (Milton) and a much loved and adored Nana of Sarah and Ryan (Lawrence), Heather and Nick (Moa Flat) and Rachel and Eric (Christchurch). A Service to celebrate and remember Joy’s life will be held at the Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish Church, Union Street, Milton, at 1.30pm, on Friday, May 6, followed by a private burial at the Fairfax Cemetery, Milton. Joy’s Service will be Livestreamed at: www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Research would be very much appreciated and may be left at the Service. Messages to: The Thompson Family, PO Box 690, Dunedin 9054.

WILL, Shirley Elizabeth:
Stuart, and family wish to thank everyone for their loving support, food, flowers, cards and phone calls following the loss of Shirley. To those who attended the funeral your presence was appreciated as we celebrated a life well lived. Erin, thank you for speaking so eloquently at the service. Thank you to Thank you to the Riversdale Golf ladies for serving the afternoon tea. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

In Memoriam

Acknowledgements

HUNT, Ena Joyce:
Tony & Sandra and family thank everyone for their kind thoughts and messages at this time. Thank you to Rev. Tania Shackleton, and to the ladies at Lindisfarne Church for their help after the Service. Thanks to the staff at Peacehaven, and a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of Rehab Ward at Southland Hospital.

SHUTTLEWORTH, Raymond Henry:
17.05.1940 – 01.05.2021
This first year of your passing has been very hard and full of tears not having you by my side, but you will never be forgotten and always will be missed and loved.
– Your wife Marie. Loved by all your children, family and friends.

Acknowledgement:

ELLENDEN, Damon Karl:
Vern, Lynda and family wish to sincerely thank all those who attended the funeral and for the love and support, the cards, food, and flowers. Special thanks to Sandra and all at Calvary Hospital for the loving care of Damon. Please accept our sincere thanks

O’CONNOR, Brian Francis (Fred, Ocky, Barney):
Irene and the extended O’Connor family wish to express a sincere thank you to everyone that has sent cards, messages, flowers, food and given ongoing support since the passing of our beloved Fred. Thank you to Hospice Southland for their care and compassion given during Fred’s last days. Special thanks to the Georgetown (and extended) Bowling Club who arranged Fred’s final farewell including the guard of honour. It was very much appreciated. Also thank you everyone who attended the service. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.