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CREIGHTON, Leslie Albert (Digger):
Peacefully in the care of staff at Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, aged 93 years. Loved husband to the late Daphne, loved father and father-in-law to Wendy and Peter Becker, Sue and Alister Stuart, Patrick Creighton and Sue Clarke. Loved Grandad of Sean, James, Bridget, Scott; Paula, Brad; Lee and Jack, loved Great-Grandad to his many grandchildren, and uncle to his nephews and nieces, hunting and fishing buddy to Noel and John. Digger’s family thank the staff at Maniototo Hospital for their loving care of Digger during his time there. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 41 The Dunes, Cromwell, 9310.

DAVIDSON, Douglas Stuart (Doug):
Surrounded by his loving family at home in Invercargill. On Monday May 4, 2020. Loved husband of Anita. Dearly loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Louise Davidson – Nunns and Steve Nunns. Dearly loved and respected grandfather of Raymond Davidson – Nunns. Funeral details to follow due to Covid 19. J Fraser and Sons.

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HOGG, Mary Hay:
Passed away on May 5, 2020, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, Christchurch, after a long and love-filled life, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late George; mother of Colin, and the late Laurie; mother-in-law of Philippa, Raelene, and Jan; grandmother of Summer, Gemma, Elizabeth, Rima, Jamie, Uma, and Maddy; great-grandmother of Kobey, Miharo, Kura, Carter, Noah, Maia, Tiaho, Manawa, and Olive.
Much loved, much missed.
Many thanks to the caring staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mary Hogg, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held, with an informal gathering to take place at a later date.

HUMM, Patricia Joan (Pat):
Passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Russell. Loved mother of John, the late Anne Howe of Invercargill and Robin of Napier. Loved nana of Nathan, Kim, Jonathan, Gareth and Caley. Loved great-nana of her many great-grandchildren. A private burial has been held. Messages can be addressed to the Humm Family c/- 19 London street, Christchurch 8013. A memorial service and will be held in Christchurch at a later date.

LAURIE, Verna Margaret:
21.11.1936 – 5.5.2020
Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Laurie. Loved daughter of the late Syd and Frances Brown. A loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Valmae*, Ngaire and Graeme*, Errol*, Wynis* and Glen*. Much loved and missed by her nephews, nieces and cousins.
“Forever Remembered” Messages to 337 Oteramika Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871. avenalpark.co.nz

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MILNE, Hazel Lorraine:
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill. Hazel peacefully passed away at the age of 80. Much loved wife of the late Bert, loving and proud mother of her children, Annette, Peter and Sheila, Alan and Camille, Sue and Craig, Barry and Sonia, and Kris, and a very proud grandmother of Grace, Georgia, Ruby, Millie, Betsy, Lewis and Tegan. We wish to sincerely thank the special staff of Rowena Jackson for their care, kindness and compassion in caring for our mother and grandmother over the past five years, particularly those in the Donovan and Salisbury wings. Due to current restrictions, funeral details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society, donations@alzheimers.org.nz Messages may be sent C/- B & S McDowell, 71 Gladstone Terrace, Invercargill 9810, or to Hazel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PAISLEY, Joan (nee Mills):
In her 90th year. With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our adored Mum and much loved wife of the late Jack. Wonderful Mum and mother-in-law to John and Adair (Dunedin), Glenys and Kerry, Julie and Dick, Ali and Edge. Second Mum to her nephews and niece Barry, Richard, Carolyn, and their families. Adored Grandma to Jacqui, Marcus, Jared, Emma, Aaron (deceased), Natalie, Ethan, Riki and Luke, and their partners . Great-grandma and GG to Jed and Milla, Fletcher and Hadley, Jack and Olive. Special thanks and much appreciation to Dr Lay and the team at Whitestone Family Practice, Bridget and the Oamaru Nurses. Messages to the family, C/- 49 Humber Street, Oamaru 9400. A notification of the date of Joan’s memorial service will be published at a later date. Wall’s Funeral Services 49 Humber Street Oamaru (03) 434 8266.

RIDDEN, Stephen Kevin:
Suddenly at home with Jill, 7 May 2020, Aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Jill and the late Ainsley. Loved father and father-in-law of Nicki and Gavin Angus, Briget and Trevor Prescott. Adored G D of Harlow and Verity. Loved eldest son of Kevin and the late Betty Ridden. Brother and brother-in-law of Christine and the late Vaughan Smith, Denise and Harold Schreurs, Mark, Tony and Sharon, David and Christine and John. Loved son-in-law of Sylvia and the late Graham Dyer, brother-in-law of John and Jane Dyer. Loved son-in-law of the late Roy and the late Ruth Miller, brother-in-law of Barbara and Alan McKinnon and Jane and the late Win Miller. A loved uncle and friend to many. Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Steve will be sadly missed. Funeral details to follow. Messages may be sent to 92 Terrace Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Steve’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

REDMILE, Sandra Jane (Sandy):
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Sandy who passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was a generous and loving mother and mother-in-law to Craig and Shani, Blair and Fliss, Joanne and Matt; adored Nana to Hayley, Connor, and Sophie; Anna, Elizabeth, and Joseph; Toby, and Riley; wife and good friend to Mike. Funeral details to be announced next week. Messages to the Redmile Family c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444.

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ROBERTS, Elizabeth Janice (Jan):
Passed away peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth on May 6, 2020, aged 77. Dearly loved partner of Mal Crawford (Nelson Creek) dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Grant, Megan and Graeme, Bronwyn and Arthur, and Casey and Debbie Crawford, loved Nana Jan of her seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and a special friend of many. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Granger House for their wonderful care and support of Jan over the years. Messages to Megan Reinds, 115 Alexander Street, Greymouth 7805. As per Jan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

SMITH, Frances Roena, (nee McKay)
Unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Wednesday 6 May 2020; aged 53 years. Loved and cherished wife of Murray, loving and caring mother of Justin and Fay, Steven and Fiona and Alex, loving eldest daughter of Neil and Roena McKay, sister of Vaughan, Phillip and Nicola, Joanne, and Katrina and Steve, sister-in-law of Margaret, Ron and Amy, Gordon and Debbie, Bruce and Avis, Alan and Bronwyn, Lynn and Bint, Glenda and Neville, Russel and Joanne. Funeral arrangements to be advised on Tuesday 12 May. Messages to be sent to 54 Filleul Street Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

WALLACE, Adrianne Marie:
Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital (Hilton) on Thursday, May 7, 2020, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late David (Sonny) Wallace, loved mother and mother-in-law of Niccolette (No. 1) and Gigs, Melonie and Lucian, Jamie and Cindy and very loved by her grandchildren – the favourite Kimmy and Brent, CJ and Patrick, and Laurette, and a loved Grandma of Rose; Kaitlin and Liam. Special thank you to all the nurses that came into her life and the doctors for persevering with her care, also for the great care she received at Resthaven Village, Gore. Private cremation has been held and a private family gathering will be held at Gig’s. Messages to 2 Culling Terrace, Mataura 9712.

Acknowledgement

CROFTS, Lynette Marie (Lyn) (nee Thomson):
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair,
Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there,
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, that a friend could say,
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day,
Whatever you did to console us all,
We thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support, love and kindness shown following the loss of our dearly loved Lyn. Special thanks to all of the medical professionals for their wonderful care of Lyn, Dr Peter Finlayson, Dr Chris Jackson and his team and the staff on the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital. We would also like to acknowledge the support, compassion and kindness from Southland Boys’ High School and their community, thank you. We are extremely grateful for the donations for the Blair Vining Charitable Hospital, from both Lyn’s service and the Southland Boys’ High School mufti day. Thank you to J Fraser & Sons for your impeccable care of Lyn. Megan McKenzie, thank you for the beautiful words you spoke of Lyn at her service, she would have been honoured and touched by such a special service. Also thank you for the love and support you gave us all during this time. Rachael Crothers, you were our rock throughout this time, your professionalism, your compassion, guidance, and huge heart helped us through this most difficult time and we can’t thank you enough. Lyn is very deeply missed by us all, she has left a large hole in our lives forever. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to all who have supported Lyn’s extended family in some way, there are so many of you, it has been so overwhelming, humbling and much appreciated, with sincere thanks from us all.
Lyn, sadly missed and in our hearts forever…..

DRUMMOND, Peter Andrew John:
24.12.1939 – 15.02.2020
Peter (Junior), Kathryn, Julie, Roly and families, would like to extend their sincere thanks, following the passing of Pete. There have been so many kind people, helping and giving support over the recent weeks. A big thank you to all the staff at Southland Hospital, especially the Medical Ward, Oncology department, as well as Dunedin Hospital Oncology department, for their care of Pete. Also thank you to the Winton Medical Centre, and the Winton District Nurses who ensured Pete could stay at home. Thank you all the ladies at Access Home help, for their care also. To the club members of the Winton Harness Racing Club, thank you for allowing us to have Pete’s farewell at the racecourse. It was a very fitting place to farewell him, as he spent many happy hours there. To Clyde MacClure- you led a lovely service for Pete, and we are very grateful for your kind words. Also to Neville Skinner, who spoke on behalf of the Winton Racing Club, and Neil Hammond, who spoke on behalf of the Limehills Bowling Club, thank you. Thank you Ross from Frasers Funerals, you were very professional and caring, which we really appreciate. Finally, thank you to Pete’s neighbours and friends, who have helped him at home over the last short while. Thank you also to all those who have sent so many lovely messages, cards and flowers, and who have provided meals. We are very appreciative.

HICKS, Samuel Anthony (Sam):
Brenda and family (Stewart Island) would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers, SPCA donations and attendance at Sam’s service. Special thanks to Avenal Park Funeral Home and celebrant Gwen Neave. We have been overwhelmed by the love and support from friends and family. Please accept this as acknowledgement of our appreciation.

HISHON, Ione:
The family of the late Ione want to say thank you to extended family, friends and to the Winton Community for the many kind words, the baking, cards, flowers and phone calls received about our very special Mum. The support for Mary in these difficult times has been amazing. A Special thank you to Doctor White and The District Nurses for their care and support for Mum during her final days.

In Memoriam

CHRISTIANSEN, Ross Jens:
10.05.2019
“Eternal rest grant to Ross dear lord. May perpetual
light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.”
Always in our hearts
Love Bev, Phillip, Sonja,
Marg and families.

SINCLAIR, Graeme John:
19.09.1938 – 09.05.2010
In loving memory of a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, granddad and great-granddad.
‘Remembering you is easy
We do it each day
Missing you is the heartache
That will never go away’
Love forever
Doreen, Cheryl and Danny Janette and Brian, Murray and Libby and families.

ZEESTRATEN, Leo Petrus:
Son of Charlette and Rico, brother of Nikita and Oliveah (dec). Stillborn May 8, 2018, happy heavenly birthday little one.
Forever Young

Funeral Notices – Saturday 9th May

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