Funeral Notices – Saturday 3rd August

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ANDERSON, Reo Moana Pearl (nee Oliver).
Of Alexandra, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019, aged 82. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Ian; Jan and Simon; Russell and Kristine; the late Donald; Murray; and the late Natalie. Loved and respected Nana Reo and Great-Nana of her 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Reo’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 6, at 1.30pm, at the Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, followed by interment at the Alexandra Cemetery. Messages to 27 Marslin Street, Alexandra 9320. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

BALLANTYNE, Stephen George. (formally of Greenhills)  Peacefully, after a short illness at Southland Hospital on Thursday, August 1 2019.  Aged 72 years.  Loved husband of Lyn, and Christine*.  Cherished father of Sharon, Tania and Berend Kingma, and Barbara and Bryan Kelly, loved stepfather of David and Lesley Bevin, Michael Bevin, Vicky and Paul Hayes, loved grandad Steve of Ben, Rebecca, Keiran, Christina, Maddy, Georgie, Finn, and Oscar. Loved son of the late Isobel and Cyril, loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Maureen, and Matthew, loved nephew of Maurice, loved brother-in-law of the Seeley and Moseley families, a much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service for Stephen will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 10.30am, interment will follow at the Greenpoint Cemetery.  Messages to 208 Avon Road, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

HERRIOTT, Wayne Richard.
Passed away on July 26, 2019, after a short illness. A long time friend, with a huge amount of adventures behind us. We will miss you mate “Tits” (Al).
– Jeanette Wilkie.

KING, Heather May (nee Roy).
Aged 77 years. Peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown. Dearly loved wife of the late James and loved partner of Russell Smith. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Elliot and Janine, and the late Simon. Loved and cherished Grandma of Hayley, Myah, and Oliver.
“Precious memories keep you near”
A service for Heather will be held in the Balfour Community Hall, Queen Street, Balfour, on Monday, August 5 at 2.30pm, then leaving for the Balfour Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for the South Island Cancer Society. Messages to 31 Bunn Road, RD 6, Gore 9776.

McLEOD-FOSTER, Mary Helen Florence.
Formerly of Invercargill and Queenstown, New Zealand. Late of Opal Raynbird Nursing Home, Carseldine, Queensland, Australia. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday July 30, 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril McLeod and the late John Foster. Loving Mum and mother-in-law, of Elaine, Jennifer and Peter. Loved Nan/Gran of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
“A special friend  in the lives of many”
Respecting Mary’s wishes she will be farewelled at a private family service.
“Forever remembered with love”

PADDON, George Alfred.
On July 30, 2019, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, in his 90th year, after a short illness, with grace and dignity. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Craig, Stephanie, Philippa, Nigel, and Amanda, and loved grandfather of his 13 grandchildren. Loved partner and companion of Bev.
Rolled the last Bowl
A special thank you to the Nurse Maude Palliative care team. Messages to The Paddon family, PO Box 7123, Dunedin 9040. In accordance with George’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

PRICE, Jean Maree (nee Pankhurst).
10 September 1950 – 28 July 2019
Maree passed away peacefully with her loving family beside her on Sunday. Maree was deeply adored and cared for by her husband Kerrin throughout their 48 years of marriage. Dearly loved and treasured mother and mother in law of Kylie and Jamie, Regan and Tiffany and Libby and Garry. A cherished Nana ‘Ree’ to William, Campbell, Brittany and Zoe. A beautiful person inside and out, who defied all odds to live 15 years longer than anticipated – a true example of Maree’s heart and strength. We knew this day would come but we weren’t ready to say our goodbyes. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Vickery Court for their compassionate care of Maree over the last 6 years. Marees family have held a private service to celebrate her life on Tuesday at Avenal Park Chapel. Messages can be directed to 299 Bay Road, RD 9, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

MURRAY, Walter Leslie (Moe).
Passed 20 years ago on August 3, 1999.
We thought of you today,but that is nothing new,
We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
We think of you in silence,we often speak your name,
All we have are memories and a picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake from which we will never part
And we will always keep you in our hearts.
Love Mary, Brendon, Wayne and the ones you never met but know all about you, Christine, Tom, Anna, Leah and Jill, Scarlett, Charlie.

Acknowledgement

BAGLEY, Emma Joyce (nee Duncan). 31.1.1981 – 08.12.2018
Leonard, Eva and Flynn Bagley, Bruce and Christine Duncan, Alan, Suz and Gray Duncan, Joyce and Stan Gray, and extended family would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the many individuals and groups in response to Em’s tragic death on 8th December 2018.
To the wonderful residents of the Windsor community who provided support and assistance being first to arrive on such a tragic scene, our immeasurable thanks.
To the emergency response teams consisting of St John’s Paramedics, the N.Z. Fire Service and the N.Z. Police, your outstanding professionalism will never be forgotten.
To the Air Ambulance Crews and the Health Professionals at Christchurch Hospital, the Nursing and Medical professionals at Southland Hospital (many of you being dear friends and colleagues of Em’s), for all your overwhelming and continued support, love and care extended to all our family.
To the many people who attended Em’s farewell, those who delivered eulogies, pall bearers, members of the Hospital community who provided a huge Guard of Honour, your love and support was deeply appreciated.
For the many cards, emails, phone calls and visits to our homes with food, gifts and unwavering love and support.
To the amazing people from the Salford School Community including Robin Harris, The Board, The P.T.A, the entire teaching and administration staff, parents and students, your love and care in the support of Eva and Flynn has been “out of this world”.
To the S.D.H.B. for your care and support of Len in his recovery from critical injuries and his subsequent return to work.
To Hamish MacPherson from J Fraser and Sons, your empathy, love and wise council was very much appreciated.
To Peter Noble, your gentle and loving guidance as you walked with us through this tragic time was a great comfort to our family.
To Maree from Victim Support, your presence with us as we negotiated our way thoughout this difficult time has helped give us the strength we have needed and will continue to need beyond this point.
To Blue Star Taxis. We could not have asked for a more understanding support for our family and this is much appreciated.
To Lodge St John and the Freemason movement. It is difficult to find the words to express our thanks for your kindness, love and support.
To the numerous individuals groups and organisations who arranged fundraising and made financial contributions in support for our family your generosity was very much appreciated.
And to the Invercargill and wider Southland Community consisting of family, friends and also many people unknown to us, your many acts of kindness have been humbling and has shown us that even through a very dark time in our lives, we live in a wonderful community.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown to us.
Sleep Well Our Precious Em.
So Deeply loved and missed.

CAMPBELL, Grace Joan.
Barbara, Elaine, Ian, Marilyn and our families would like to thank you all for the lovely messages of support we received on the passing of Grace. Thank you to those who attended her farewell in Roxburgh, your presence was much appreciated. We would like to thank the Carers who supported her over the years in Roxburgh, and the Staff at Ribbonwood Country Home in Tapanui, also thank you to those of you who donated to St John’s Roxburgh Area. As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

HILLARY, Naylor.
The Hillary family would like to thank the Queenstown and Glenorchy communities for all their kindness and support at the passing of Naylor Hillary. He loved both of these communities and has seen many changes in his 84 years.

It is never an easy time for a family to lose a loved one, let alone two within a day and all the support that the communities showed us was very much appreciated.

We would also like that thank the staff at the Lakes District Hospital for their outstanding care in his last days, and special thank you for all the condolence cards, spectacularly beautiful flowers, offers of accommodation and the amazing community support both here and in Glenorchy which we received at this difficult time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Helen Hillary and family.