Funeral Notices – Saturday 8th September
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GOLDSMITH, Irene. (nee Roberts) Peacefully in her sleep at Southland Hospital on Friday 7thSeptember 2018. Loved wife and soulmate of the late Barry. Loved mother and respected mother-in-law of Andrea & Leighton Sparks. Loved nana “baa” of Brendon & Rebecca Sparks, Emma-Lee & Evan Stringer. Great nana “baa” of Elise & Esmèe Stringer.
“Peaceful at last, together again with Barry”
A graveside service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at the Lynwood Cemetery, Te Anau on Tuesday 11th September at 1.30pm. Messages to 376 Centre Street, Rockdale, Invercargill 9812
FREW, Christine. Ms. Christine Denise Frew, born on November 3, 1955, in Invercargill. Daughter to Dorothy Frew and the late Angus Frew, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at age 62, on August 30, 2018, in Southland Hospital. Christine is survived by her sons, Corey Young and partner Caro, Nathan Menpes and wife Monique, children Hailey, James and Lauchlan, Gargz Young and wife Tracy, with their son Duqe, with whom she loved as much as a Mum/Nana could possibly love children and grandchildren. We all knew this as we were told daily. Christine Frew, our Mum, Nana, Aunty, friend was simply one of God’s gifts, a pure angel full of love, especially for her Mum in Peace Haven, Dot Frew. Thank you to Jolene and Hayden, Sally and Nathan, Carolyn, Christine’s nieces, for your friendship and love to our Mum. You know it was dearly reciprocal. With an abundance of special love to Kobe, Kiera, Khellsey-Anna, Kaytlin, Ella Rose, Taylor, Callum and Stella. A special thank you to Robert and Brenda for looking out for our Mum. We love you Mum, Nana, Aunty, we miss you and thank you for showing us what pure, uncomplicated, unconditional love is.
Your life motto lives in your boys, “Live, Laugh, Love”
Any messages can be sent to [email protected]
KING, Peter Ashley. Peacefully after a long illness at Clare House on August 30, 2018, in his 67th year. Loved son of the late Eleanor and Philip King (formerly of Woodlands). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Glennis, Lloyd and Pam, and Shona and Brent Andrews (Christchurch). A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Peter’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to King Family, C/- 199 McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.
GENTLE, Derek Edmund. Passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. In his 91st year. Loved husband of the late Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Patrice and the late Brian Shaw (Gore), the late Melanie and Steve Brown (Christchurch), Deborah Swanson (Invercargill), Alison and David Dickson (Christchurch). Loved Poppa of his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Takitimu Anglican Home and Calvary Hospital for their special care of Derek. Messages to 9 Salford Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810.
‘At peace with Shirley
and Melanie’
The friends of Derek are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be held at J. Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, commencing at 11.00am.
Respectfully cared for by
J Fraser and Sons Ltd
F.D.A.N.Z.
www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
FITZPATRICK, Alina Iris. Of Kaitangata. Unexpectedly on September 3, 2018, aged 51 years. Dearly loved and much missed Mum of Billie Sothern (Christchurch), loved daughter of Margaret Gorrie (Dunedin) and the late Perry Fitzpatrick. Big sister of her late brothers George and Aden, and former partner of Terry Sothern (Lumsden). At Alina’s request a private service has been held. Alina was strong, beautiful, intelligent, caring and has left us far too soon.
Peace at last.
Messages to Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.
Gillions Funeral Services Dunedin FDANZ NZIFH
Acknowledgements
BAIRD, Rowena Isobel. The Baird family wish to thank everyone for the messages, cards, phone calls, and the support they received following the passing of Rowena. Special thanks to the nurses at Vickery Court, Darrin Christie, J Fraser and Sons, and Judy Gregory celebrant.
“The Piano Playeris now at Rest”Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.
CUSHEN, Ronald Alexander (Ron).
19 December 1928 – 26 April 2018
CUSHEN, Margaret June (June).
4 June 1932 – 22 August 2018Wayne, Jan and Mike, Esther-Rose and Samuel would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support before and after the loss of our loved father, mother, poppa and nana.
Thank you to the following for their care, understanding, guidance, compassion and dedication to their work during what were at times difficult times.
Ron Cushen
Professor Walker and all the team at the Renal Unit along with the nurses and staff in Ward 7 in Dunedin Hospital.
The doctors, nurses and staff in the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit of Southland Hospital.
Dr Chatterjee and all the team along with the nurses and staff on the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital.
Dr Pat Hastilow.
The management, nurses and staff at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill.
Wilson Fraser, Craig Stoneman and staff from J Fraser & Sons.
Rev Peter Taylor, Margaret Brass and staff at the Lindisfarne Methodist Community Centre.
The staff at the Invercargill Crematorium.
June Cushen
Dr Meyer and other specialists at Southland Hospital.
The doctors, nurses and staff on the Surgical and Rehabilitation Wards at Southland Hospital.
Dr Pat Hastilow.
The management, nurses and staff at Clare House, Invercargill.
Dr Janine Searle.
The management, nurses and staff at Bishop Selwyn Lifecare, Christchurch.
Lynn and staff at Christchurch Crematorium Funeral Services, Christchurch.
Wilson Fraser and Craig Stoneman from J Fraser & Sons.
We would also like to thanks all the friends and neighbours who supported Ron and June in their latter years and to all who sent cards, made phone calls or who visited after the deaths of Ron and June. While there were many who were involved with Ron and June over the years, to those who we may have missed, please also accept our thanks for your support and friendship.
Please accept this as a personal thanks from us all.
