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ALLEN, Frances Louise (nee Younger):
Passed away at home on November 4, 2021. Dearly loved wife of King Allen. Much loved mother to Suzie, Jimmy and Bridget and mother-in-law to Jo and Brian. Loved Granny to Harry, Louis, Otis, Walter, Charlie, Hannah and William. Loved sister of Glenys and Lynette. A private service will be held to celebrate Fran’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland https://
www.hospicesouthland.org.nz/
Messages to
jo@thevase.co.nz.

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BEARD, Lyell James Randal:
Passed away on October 27, 2021, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Ann, dearly loved and treasured Dad and father-in-law of Sasha, Steven and Richie, adored Grampsie to Indie and Lola. Lyell was loved dearly by his sisters, Lois and Marion, and his extended family in New Zealand and around the globe. Lyell was a kind and truly cherished friend to many.
“The true happiness in life is to love and be loved”.
We extend our sincere gratitude to those who cared for Lyell on Ward 25 at Christchurch Hospital. Our heartfelt thanks go also to our dear friends and family for their dedicated kindness and support for Lyell, and for us all, which has meant so much. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lyell Beard, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Emails can be sent to Sasha Holden at sasha_holden@yahoo.co.uk Lyell’s celebration of life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, cnr of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, November 11 at 10.30am. Due to current restrictions on large gatherings, attendees are asked to contact Lamb and Hayward prior to the service to confirm their wish to attend.

COLLETT, Charles Daniel (Charlie):
Peacefully on Friday 5th November 2021 at Mayfair Rest Home, Christchurch. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Loved father and father in-law of Charles, the late Ian and Tracy, Mark and Kath (Christchurch). Loved Grandad and Great Grandad. A service for Charlie will be held on Tuesday 9th November 2021 at 2pm, Due to Covid 19 regulations on gatherings, attendance is by invitation only. Messages to “Collett Family” PO Box 632 Invercargill.

COURTNEY, Bruce Edwin:
Peacefully at Vickery Court Rest Home, Invercargill, on Friday, November 5, 2021, aged 61 years. Loved son of the late Cyril and late Alice, loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Susan; Pam (all of Mataura), loved Uncle of Holly and Tom; and great-uncle of Isabelle (all of Australia). A memorial service for Bruce will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, November 8, at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service for the Hokonui St John. Messages to 3 Bristol Street, Mataura 9712.

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GREEN, Mary June (June):
Peacefully on Friday 5th November 2021. Dearly loved wife of Wallis. Cherished Mum of Sonia, Jennifer, Racheal, and mother in-law of Richard. Precious Nana of Poppy, and Oskar. Much loved sister and sister in-law of Meriel and John Thompson, Fiona and Ross Calder. The late Rueben, her K9 companion. A private service has been held. Messages to 11 Duke Street, Gore 9710. https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

KERR, Jeffrey Eric:
15.11.1940 – 02.11.2021
Of Wanaka. Peacefully and with family by his side on November 2, 2021. Treasured husband of Glenys; father and father-in-law of Quintin and Camilla (Perth) and Jason and Alex (Wanaka). Dearly loved grandfather of Ethan, Lauryn, Jamie and Ella. Fought the good fight and now at rest.
“Gone golfing.”
According to Jeff’s wishes, his immediate family will farewell him privately. Messages to: 7 Old Racecourse Road, Albert Town, Wanaka 9305.

LOW, Darryl Graham:
Graham and Jan, Karen and Russell, Gary and Michelle and our families would sincerely like to express our gratitude to family and friends who comforted us as we sadly farewelled our dearly loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle in September. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to Hamish MacPherson from J Fraser and Sons for his help with organising the service and just getting things done, and to Sharyn Payne for her compassion, love and hilarity in the lead-up to, and during, the service celebration. You are true professionals and we are extremely grateful to you both. To family and friends who sent messages, cards, flowers, gift baskets, dropped off baking or meals, attended the service or watched the livestream tribute – from the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely thank you for your love and support during this difficult time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our grateful thanks. May the special memories you have of Daz be filled with wine, laughter and tears. Forever with his special companion, Sophie.

ROBERTSON, Joyce Agnes:
It is with great sadness we advise the passing of Joyce 3.1.1933 – 17.10.2021 Joyce passed peacefully with family at her side. Much loved wife of Ronald* John Robertson. Loved daughter of William* and Flora* Brown. Joyce is the loved mother and mother-in-law of Shona and Lindsay, and Darryl. Loving Nan to her grandchildren and their partners, Emily and Ricky, Grace and James, Brent and Kerri, Scott and Danielle, and Anna- Jane. Loving great Nan to Meika, Jax, and Millie. Loved and cherished sister and sister-in-law to Winnie* and Wally* Wilkes, George* and Lila* Brown, Ian* and Joy Brown, Barbara and Ray* Wootton, Graeme and Avis Brown, Judith* and Rod* McLay, Allan and Pat Brown. At Joyce’s request, a private service has been arranged.
“Together again with Ronnie, though it felt like a lifetime apart, they now have forever in eternity to be together”
Joyce was cherished by many, leaving all, who had the pleasure of knowing her, with everlasting memories. Joyce will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Messages to C/O 42 Derby Road, RD3, Winton 9783.

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ROBERTSON, Joyce Agnes:
03.01.1933 – 17.10.2021
It is with great sadness we advise the passing of Joyce who passed peacefully with family at her side. Much loved wife of Ronald* John Robertson. Loved daughter of William* and Flora* Brown. Joyce is the loved mother and mother-in-law of Shona and Lindsay, and Darryl. Loving Nan to her grandchildren and their partners, Emily and Ricky, Grace and James, Brent and Kerri, Scott and Danielle, and Anna-Jane. Loving great-Nan to Meika, Jax, and Millie. Loved and cherished sister and sister-in-law to Winnie* and Wally* Wilkes, George* and Lila* Brown, Ian* and Joy Brown, Barbara and Ray* Wootton, Graeme and Avis Brown, Judith* and Rod* McLay, Allan and Pat Brown. At Joyce’s request, a private service has been arranged.
“Together again with Ronnie, though it felt like a lifetime apart, they now have forever in eternity to be together”
Joyce was cherished by many, leaving all, who had the pleasure of knowing her, with everlasting memories. Joyce will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Messages to c/- 42 Derby Road, RD 3, Winton 9783.
(*denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz

RYAN, Gordon Patrick:
Passed away unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday 4th of November, aged 88 yrs.
Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, and father and father-in-law of Judith and Kevin, Valda, Graeme and Michelle. Loved Pop and Great-Pop of his many Grand and Great-Grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in law of Keith and Margaret, Jeanette and Tom*. Dearly loved brother-in law of Bert* and Lorna. Much loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held on Monday 08th November at Ascot Park hotel, commencing at 12 noon, followed by private cremation.
Please be mindful of the Covid restrictions. The service will be live streamed and available for viewing at the following link https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/colinharvey
Messages to Unit 68, Peacehaven Village, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill, 9812 Or can be left on Gordon’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

SMITH, Robert Charles:
At home with his family on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband for 59 years to Ngaire. Much loved Dad of Karen, Gayleen, and Darryl. Father-in-law of Adrian, and Steph. Much loved Grandad to Alanna, Shannon*, Tegan, Shea, Max, and Jules. Son of William (Bill) and Gladys. Brother to Everard* and Lindsay. Brother-in-law to Betty and Garry, Maureen*, Trevor and Shona, and Alison. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.”
A funeral service will be held at 11.00am on Friday, November 5, 2021 (attendees by invitation only due to Covid19 Level 2 restrictions). Tributes may be left on Robert’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available. Messages to 137 Bourke Street, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased).

TE RA, Emma Wikitoria:
21.7.1965 – 23.10.2021
Much loved and loving daughter of Jenny Campbell and Arthur*, step-daughter of Isaac*, sister of Mandy and Steve* Newall, Louise*, step-sister of Sonya and Tyrone, aunty of Corwin and Fiona, whanau and friends. Emma’s whanau appreciate the care and support from mental health services personnel over many years and te manaakitanga o Te Tomairangi Marae. A service of celebration for her life has been held with whanau and friends.
“Rangimarie Emma”
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rwenzori Special Needs Foundation. Messages to Te Ra Whanau, PO Box 71, Mossburn 9747.
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WEIR, Ivy Georgina:
On October 29, 2021, passed away peacefully at Taieri Court Rest Home; aged 92 years. Much loved mother, mother-in- law of the late Rodger, Gloria and the late John, the late Janice, Brenda and the late Neil, Sharron and Lindsay, the late Denise and Trevor, the late Terry and Karen, Gary and Jenny, and Pauline. Much loved grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren.
Forever loved and missed.
A private ceremony was held for Ivy on November 3 at Campbell and Sons, Mosgiel. The family thanks Mary and all the staff for the wonderful care during her time with them. Thank you also to Dr Ben Hayward and Mosgiel Medical Centre staff.

In Memoriam

MCLEOD-YOUNG, Brian Edward
1.5.1983 – 7.11.2016
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
But all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame
Your resting place we visit
And put flowers there with care
But no one knows the heartache
As we turn and leave you there
“Loved by all Missed on a daily basis” Helen, Alana, Sarah & Grace

DODD, Alan Howe:
27.12.1931 – 6.11.2011
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves memories no one can steal.”
– Dorothy and all your family including the 11 great-grandchildren you never got to meet.

JOYCE, Kay Louise:
1.10.1962 – 7.11.2011
Ten years ago tomorrow.
Still loved and always will be.
– Trevor

Acknowledgement

NIND, Ronald Frederick (Ron): QSM
(21.2.1937 – 22.9.2021)
Barbara, David, Jeff, Derek, and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the service for Ron. Also those who visited, sent cards, messages, flowers, baking and food. Such kindness has helped us cope with the sudden loss of Ron; our much loved husband, Dad, father-in-law, Grandad, Great-Grandad, brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. Many thanks to the staff and residents of the Arrowtown Lifestyle Village for all their support.

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