Funeral Notices – Saturday 5th November

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ANDERSON, James Ernest (Jim):
18.8.1946 – 15.10.2022
Passed away peacefully after a long battle, with Claire, Zoe and Sonya at his side, in St Lukes Hospice, Kenton Harrow, UK. Loved son of William* and Annie* Anderson. Totally loved husband, friend and soulmate of Claire. Loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Miles, and Kimberly Petros; Zoe, and Scott Wilson, Louis, Scarlette and Piper; Sonya, and Liam Sinnott, River, Wyli and Elki; Gregory, and Zuzanna Kusz, and little James. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colleen and Maurice Humphries (Townsville), Brian and Margaret* (Gore), and Raymond* (Townsville). A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in Green Acres Chiltern Centennial Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, on Tuesday, November 8, at 11.00am. Messages to 15 Elsie Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

CHRISTIE, Robert William (Bill):
Passed Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Friday 4 November 2022; aged 82 years. Loved husband of Derene, loved dad of Wayne, David, and Sheryl. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, a much loved grandfather, great grandfather and a loyal friend to many. Grateful thanks to Fiordland Medical Centre, Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland, Dunedin Hospital, Te Anau District Nurses and St John Ambulance for their care for many years.
“The end of an era”
Funeral details to be advised. Messages to the Christie family PO Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.

McARA, Eileen Ellen:
Passed away in Invercargill on Friday, 4 November 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Stephen Logie (Wallacetown), Susan and Steven Moore (Gold Coast). Much loved Nan of Andrew and Blair; Thomas, Nicole and Callum. Loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 8 November, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 53 Helmsdale Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Eileen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

MacGIBBON, Ann Therese (nee McArdle):
On October 22, 2022, at Ballarat Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Angus, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa, Nairn and Fiona, Jamie (deceased), and Burns and Meike, adored grandmother of Rohan, John, Mark, Charlotte, and Julius, loved sister of Kath and Jack (deceased) and the late Gerard, and beloved sister-in-law of Les (deceased), Jan, Jean (deceased) and Mary. A Committal Service for Ann will be held at 12 noon on Sunday 6th November at the Tuatapere Cemetery.
Rest in Peace.

SIMMONDS, Barry Peter:
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by love, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband and bud of Kathleen for over 40 years. Much loved and incredibly proud family man. Father and father-in-law of Bernie and Craig Studholme, Aidan and Marianne Simmonds, and Connor Simmonds and Brit Wornall. Adored granddad of Henry and Freya Studholme. Treasured son of the late Marie and Peter Simmonds and son-in-law of the late Patricia and Colin Murphy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Pauline and Alan Grant, Suzanne and Kevin Boyle, Margaret and Vern Jensen, Peter Murphy and Kaori Fujita, the late Michael Murphy, Mary and David Hay, Pauline Murphy and John Murphy and Lee Davies. Loved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Barry’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Friday, November 11, at 1.30pm. An interment service will be held at Arrowtown Cemetery, Durham Street, Arrowtown, on Saturday, November 12, at 2.00pm. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Te Puna Wai Ora and Te Whatu Ora for their care, attention and support. Online tributes may be left on Barry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to a live stream of his requiem will also be available.

UREN, Trevor George:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Aged 77 years. Very loving and great husband, father and granddad of Imelda and Samantha; Brigette, Adam, Leslie and family. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Aveleen and Rex MacIntosh, Jeffrey and Carol Uren, Carolyn and Jeff Frisby. And a dearly loved uncle. A private service has been held.

WATT, Francis Hope Glenaray (Glenaray):
On Monday 24th October 2022 at Cargill Lifecare, Invercargill (5 days after celebrating her 96th birthday). Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Rose (Oamaru), and the late Patricia. Loved Grandma of Jarrod and Megan (Invercargill), Clayton and Sallie (Sydney), and Abby and Michael (Sydney). Great Grandmother of Cooper, Carter, and Jack (Sydney). A special friend of Bruce and Alison (Te Anau). A private family farewell has been held. Messages to 6a Mersey Street, Oamaru 9400.

In Memoriam
GREEN, Mary June:
A kind heart, a gentle soul, missed everyday. Until we meet again. – Wally, Sonia, Racheal and Jennifer.

MOUAT, Aiden Michael:
12.03.1985 – 05.11.2001
In memory of a precious son who left us 21 years ago today.
They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason will change the way we feel.
For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles,
No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt,
You are so wonderful to think of, but so hard to live without.
Till we meet again mate
Love and miss you always.
– Mum, Dad, and Fox

RYAN, Gordon Patrick:
23.05.1933 – 04.11.2021
1 year ago on November 4th our dear Gordon passed away suddenly. We think of you every day and continue to treasure the memories and appreciate how you influenced our lives.
Miss you always.
Love from Dorothy, Judith,Valda, Graeme and families.

Acknowledgement

DONKIN, Lesley Ray:
Sue, Bruce and family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, messages and flowers after Mum passed away. Your kindness was much appreciated by all of us. Special thanks to Darrin Christie for his advice and thoughtfulness. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

TREWIN, Graeme James:
3.11.1958 to 10.8.2022
Hamish, Campbell, Jeanette, Yvonne, Colleen and Malcolm, Joanne and David, Andrea and Chris and extended families wish to sincerely thank all those who have acknowledged the passing of Graeme, a loved dad, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Our special and sincere thanks to the following: The staff of the former Rannerdale Veterans Home and staff at Aldwins House for your caring and compassionate care – we were touched by your support and will ever remember your guard of honour for Graeme. To Liz Mills and the team, Lamb and Hayward funeral directors, Christchurch and Hamish MacPherson and the team at J Fraser and Sons funeral home, Invercargill for your loving care of Graeme and for working together seamlessly to ensure that Graeme was cared for respectfully from the time
he left Aldwins House, Christchurch to his final resting place at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill and for your helpful advice and guidance. To Pastor Taka Denny, Pastor Doug Hurley for officiating at the celebration of Graeme’s life, Phil Shears Organist and Graeme’s many friends from the Ilam Seventh-day Adventist Church, Christchurch. Thank you for your support and for the lovely lunch following the service, that continued to sustain us on our hkoi south. To Dr Thomas Joseph, for officiating at the Committal Service, Invercargill and supporting members from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Invercargill. To Ian Trainor, Maiden Stone Monumental Masons for your artistic flair in creating Graeme’s headstone. To Paul and Celia Watson, Owen and Gay Thwaites and Liz Mair for the lovely meal at Curio Bay Church that sustained us on our journey south. To Evelyn and Jimmy Shefford for your thoughtfulness and support and being there for us all. We thank everyone most sincerely for your wonderful caring, shown through attendance at the celebration of Graeme’s life in Christchurch, joining us for the hkoi south, attendance at the committal service in Invercargill, messages received, visits, cards and beautiful flowers. These will always be remembered with deep appreciation. It would be impossible to thank all individually, so please accept this notice as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all.
God has him in His keeping
We have him in our hearts.