Funeral Notices – Saturday 3rd October

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BAKER, Christopher John (Chris):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, September 29 2020, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Carolyn (Carly). Loving Dad of Melanie, Gareth, Kelly and Jeremy. Awesome Grandad of Ashleigh, Blake, Aiden, Annika, and Catalina. Loved brother of Judith and Peter. A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at Riverton on Saturday, October 3, 2020 – venue and time to be advised. Messages to 185 Thornbury-Waimatuku Road, R D 3, Riverton 9883.
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CLEGHORN, Russell Edward:
Passed away peacefully surround by family on October 1, 2020, in his 79th year. As per Russell’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 142 West Street, Invercargill.

CLENT, John Edward Rouse (John Boy):
On October 1, 2020 at home with his dearly loved wife Leonie, father of Darren (deceased), and Nina, grandfather of Matt and special friend of Sue, brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Neil Carlaw, Graeme and Christine, Gwenda and Neville Lapthorne, the late Gordon and the late Maureen Bowden, Kevin and Ainslie Bowden, and Patricia and Maurice Robinson, loved uncle and great-uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special friend to many. A heartfelt thank you to the Nurse Maude Palliative Care team for their care of John and to Russley Village for all their support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Clent, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of John’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 8, at 10.00am.

FRISBY, Douglas Thomas (Doug):
22.8.1947 – 8.9.2020
“Gone from our sight, but never our memories.
Gone from our touch, But never our hearts”
Joan, Rede, Fowke and Families, say thanks to those that sent flowers, cards, messages, rung, visited, gave food, attended or viewed online or contributed to make Doug’s service so personal. This is our acknowledgement to you all. To our close friends, a huge thank you for being such a constant support over the last six years! Love “Doug”, Joan and Family.

JOHNSTONE, Elizabeth Martha (Beth):
Passed away peacefully at Wyndham Rest Home, on Friday, October 2, 2020, formerly of Gore. Best friend of Stanley Clark, wife of the late Arthur Johnstone, loved mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Jo, Lynda and Ian Milne, Annie and the late Jimmy Blondell, Gary and Angela, and cherished Nana, great-Nana and great-great-Nana. A service for Beth will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, October 6, at 2.00pm. Interment at Charlton Park Cemetery followed by refreshments at Hokonui Bowling Club, Lyne Street, Gore. A special thanks to the staff at Wyndham Rest Home for their care of Beth over the last 15 months. Messages to 125 Woolwich Street, RD3, Gore 9773.

KIMURA, Peter:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Southland on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Dearly loved husband and companion of the late Pamela (Pam), much loved Dad and Grandad and great-Grandad of Peterjohn, Samantha, and Bentley, Peighton and Lexie; Gail, Joe, Tayla and Georgea; the late Lisa; Aaron, Matteo, and Luca; loved brother and brother-in-law of all his wider family up North and in Australia. A service for Peter will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Wednesday, October 7, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Mataura Cemetery. Special thanks to Hospice Southland (especially Helen Glynn) and Southland Hospital for their care of Peter. Messages to 28 Kana Street, Mataura 9712.

McKAY Valentine John (Val):
5/10/1940 – 2/10/2020
Peacefully passed away on Friday 2nd October 2020 with his family.
Dearly loved husband of Helen.
Loved father and father in law of Peter and Sandra*, Andrew*, Helen, Donald and Nicole, Kathryn and Mark, Brent and Susan, and Elizabeth and Greg.
Adored Grandad of Amy, James, Vaughan, Lewis, Tom, Eddie, Oscar, Murdo, Mirrin, Gracie and Rowan.
Adored Great Grandad of Lucy and Joey.
Loved son of the late Geordie and Amie.
Loved brother and brother in law of Jacqui* and Neil*, Mary* and Lex, Judy and Ross*, Dick and Jenny, Brian and Patricia, Lesley and John, Doreen and Winston, Raylene and Ronnie*, and Robyn and Grant.
Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Val’s wishes a family gathering will be held.
There will be a wider celebration when other family can travel from overseas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland.
Friends may leave messages on Val’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Acknowledgement

BELL, Charles Albert (Bert):
Catherine, Dawn and David, Ken and Paula, Ross and Robyna, and families, wish to express their heartfelt thanks following Bert’s passing. Thank you everyone for the cards and letters with awesome messages, food, baking, flowers, and visits, which have been comforting and much appreciated. All your thoughts and love at this extremely difficult time, have been a huge comfort to our family. Many thanks to all those who attended the Memorial Service, your presence truly reflected the love and respect Bert was held in, he will always be a very special man, and forever missed. A special thank you to Southland Hospital and Clare House for their care at this incredibly challenging time. Also thank you Lynley McKerrow for your caring guidance and support, which was much appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

CAUGHEY, Jocelyn Anne:
John, Greg, Joanne, Nathan, Rachel, and families, wish to sincerely thank you for the love, kindness and support that we have received over the past weeks. The cards, flowers, phone calls, visits, baking and cooking have meant so much to us all. Thank you to those who helped during Jocelyn’s illness, including the staff at Invercargill, Dunedin, and Gore hospitals. A special thank you to Leisa and the team from Southern Funeral Home Gore for taking care of us all so well. Thank you also to Lynely McKerrow for leading Jocelyn’s service and the comfort you provided us. To you all, please accept this as personal thank you for your kindness.In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there,
A garden of beautiful memories sprayed with a million tears.

CLODE, Donald (Don):
Dot, Neville, Murray, Geoff Wilson, Raewyn Dodds, Denise Niederer, Jenny Ronald and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support, visits, flowers, cards, baking and messages following the loss of their much loved Don, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Thank you to those who were able to attend Don’s funeral either with us or via the live-stream. To those we have been unable to include because of Covid restrictions, we thank you for your kind thoughts and understanding. Thank you to the Invercargill Fire Brigade, both present and past members, for giving Don such a grand send off and an extra special thank you to the Gold Watch team who helped while Don was in Rowena Jackson. Thank you also to the Staff at Rowena Jackson, especially those in O’Byrne Wing who tended Don in his last days, his and our journey was made easier with your support. A special thank you to Darrin from Fraser & Sons, and Lynley McKerrow for helping put together a lovely send off for Don. To those who shared stories of Don’s life and for Roy Clearwater for piping Don to his last journey on a fire engine, your part in the service was very special and appreciated by us all. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

FALCONER, Isabella (Bella):
19.04.1922 – 29.08.2020
Russell, Cliff and families and extended family wish to thank all those who attended Bella’s funeral, and everyone who sent cards, baking and messages of support after the loss of a dearly loved Mum, Nana Grand-nana and Aunt. She was also a friend of many. Thanks also to Ross at Avenal Funeral Home for his guidance, and Celebrant Lynley McKerrow and organist Jennifer Sinclair for a fitting farewell to Mum. We also extend a very special thank you to the staff of Rowena Jackson Retirement Home for the wonderful care Mum received in her years there. You are all amazing people. Please accept this as personal thank you to you all.

FRISBY, Douglas Thomas (Doug):
22.8.1947 – 8.9.2020
“Gone from our sight, but never our memories.
Gone from our touch, But never our hearts”
Joan, Rede, Fowke and families, say thanks to those that sent flowers, cards, messages, rang, visited, gave food, attended or viewed online or contributed to make Doug’s service so personal. This is our acknowledgement to you all. To our close friends, a huge thank you for being such a constant support over the last six years!
Love “Doug”, Joan and family.

In Memoriam

CHIARONI, Peter:
In loving memory of a most treasured husband, father and grandfather who died on October 3, 2019. We remember not only that you have died, but you have lived and created the most beautiful memories.
Now in God’s care.
In our hearts forever.
– Margaret, Marie-Louise and Ellia.