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Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz and whatsonsouthland.nz

BOYLE, Norma Ruth:
Peacefully passed away at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on 3-3-2022, aged 89 years. Late of Mossburn. A dearly loved mother and grandmother. As per Norma`s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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FORBES, Stuart:
29.03.1932 – 02.03.2022
It is with great sadness to advise that Stuart passed away peacefully March 2, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Edna for 66 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Christine, the late Grant, Vicki and Brian, Mark and Judy and Brent and Julie. A doting grandfather to his many grand and great- grandchildren. A private cremation has taken place as per Dad’s wishes. Many thanks to Dr Ewan Adam, Avenal Park Funeral Home and Peacehaven for their kindness and care. Messages to 3/12 York Street, Invercargill 9812.

LYNCH, Maurice:
17.11.1935 – 1.3.2022
After a short illness Maurice passed away in Gisborne Hospital. Beloved husband of Dawn Lynch (dec), loved father of Alison and Megan, father-in-law of Ross and much loved Granddad of Chris and Emma. Thank you to the nurses and staff of Gisborne Hospital. A private cremation has been held. Stonehaven – Gisborne.

NEWMAN, Kenneth Richard:
It is with great sadness that Ken left us on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, unexpectedly but peacefully with family by his side at Dunstan Hospital; aged 84 years. Loving husband and precious soulmate of Anne for 52 years, devoted Dad and father-in-law of Belinda and Craig Boslem (Cromwell), Tracey and Shayne Lancaster (Dunedin), adored Granddad to Connor, and Michala; and twins Olivia, and Paige. Much loved son of Harry* and Alice* (England), and son-in-law of Richard* and Noeleen* Wilson (Queenstown).
“A truly English Gentleman”
In accordance with Ken’s wishes a private family farewell has been held. Extra special thanks to the staff at Dunstan Hospital Clyde and Golden View Care Cromwell, for their dedication and care of Ken. Messages to 7 Aurum Court, Cromwell 9310.
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RUSSELL, Norman:
(02/02/1936 – 28/02/2022)
Suddenly passed away on Monday 28 February 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Clair. Much loved son of John* and Lena*. Loved father of Bruce and Ailsa (Dunedin), Julia and Darryl, and Jacqueline. Adored brother of John* and Beth*, May and Larry (USA), and Joan (Tauranga) and Ian*. Loved grandfather of Mathew*, Kristen Meagher and Alex (London), Lily and Victoria Jane McDowall (Invercargill), Lachlan and Meabh (Dunedin). Stepfather of Maree, Dianne, and Tony. Loved brother in law of John McDonald (Rangiora), Nan and Boyd Ottrey (Wanaka), and Ken McDonald (Christchurch). Much loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private Cremation has been held on Wednesday 2nd March 2022. Messages to 139 Centre Street Invercargill or to Norman’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

THOMAS, Roy:
On Thursday, 3rd March 2022. In the arms of his True Love, Soulmate and Devoted wife, Anne, with loving care from the exceptional staff at Iona Wing, Peacehaven, Invercargill. Loved father and father-in-law of Stuart Thomas, and Amanda and Tim Gooding (Rotorua). Loved Grandfather of Victoria Thomas, and Nicholas, and Isaac Gooding. Great grandfather of Tiaki, and Naera. Funeral details to follow. “Loved always, Cherished forever.” avenalpark.co.nz

VON RANDOW, Dorothy “Helen”:
Peacefully surrounded by family, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on the 3rd of March 2022. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in-law of James, Edward and Georgina. Loved grandmother of Sage, Darrion, and Tegan, and great grandmother of Hailey, Lachlan, and Desmond. Loved daughter of Dorothy* and James* Calvert. Beloved sister of Peggy*, Marie*, and Nancy*. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the lovely staff at Rowena Jackson (Salisbury Wing), and the staff at the Surgical Ward at Southland Hospital for your amazing care of Helen.
A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street Invercargill, on the 10th of March 2022 at 11am. Followed by an interment at the Tuatapere Cemetery. Due to Covid restrictions, this service is limited to 100 people and a Vaccine Pass will be required to attend or you may watch this service via the Livestream Link http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10216140
Messages to “Von Randow Family”, 135 Metzger Street Invercargill, 9812 or you can leave a message on her tribute page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/dorothy

In Memoriam

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ANGUS, Ronald:
Another year gone,
Always on my mind,
Forever in my heart.
-Your loving wife Freda.

HARRIS, Mary Elizabeth:
20.3.1930 – 5.3.2017
In loving memory of a dearly loved wife to Mervyn, loved mother of Bill, Ron, Jennifer, and Susan, sister to Stella, and loved Granny and Great-Granny. Resting peacefully for five years now.
Forever in our hearts

MONAGHAN, Ethel Elaine:
In memory of the passing of a glamorous, generous and inspirational lady who has left a huge gap in the lives of all of her family and friends since passing on February 27, 2021, in her 91st year. Forever grateful for an abundance of cherished memories and laughter.

Acknowledgement

SMITH, Rewa Hilary:
25.08.1933 – 24.12.2021
Vicki, Kerry, Jackie, and Wendy would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, gifts and messages on the very sad passing of our beautiful mother. Your support at this difficult time has been very much appreciated and a great comfort to all of our families. We have so many happy and loving memories of our Mum. Mum will always be in our hearts and with us. Thank you sincerely.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 5th March

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