Funeral Notices – Thursday 12th March

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BOOTH, Allan Douglas:
Peacefully on Sunday 8 March 2020 at Southland Hospital; aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Isabel for a wonderful 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Simon, David and Lou, and Graham and Di, a dearly loved grandad of Jo and Flynn, Matt and Alice, Emma and Jon, and Tenielle, much loved brother of Helen and the late Thelma, and a loved uncle. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Thursday 12 March at 11.00am, interment will follow at the Otautau Cemetery arriving approx 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance Winton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 13 Yellow Bluff Road RD 3, Otautau 9683. avenalpark.co.nz

COCHRANE, Elma Violet (nee Roberston):
Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home with family by her side, on Friday, March 6, 2020, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Murray and Shona (New Plymouth), and Judy and George (Scotland). Loved Grandma of Craig and Laura (England), Paul and Hiroko (Japan), Euan and Courtney (USA), and Tim and Anna (England). All messages can be sent to Elma’s family at 5 Azalea Place, Brooklands, New Plymouth 4310. Elma’s family would like to thank the staff of Tainui for their care of mum. In accordance with Elma’s wishes an intimate family gathering has been held.

HEADS, Daphne Frances:
(Late of Speargrass Flat). With her family at her side, on March 9, 2020 at Clare House. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Douglas*. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Ross and Ginni (Hokonui), Betty Cleaver* (Colac Bay), Jill and Bill Taylor (Kelvin Heights), Avis and Geoff* Jackson (Invercargill). Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Gweneth McMillan (Invercargill), and loved and respected friend of Norman and Donnah Cleaver. Messages to 389 McKenzie Rd, 2 RD, Winton 9782. The family wish to thank the staff at Clare House for their care and support of Daphne. At Daphne’s request, a private service has been held. (*denotes deceased).
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HUMM, George Ronald:
On March 10, 2020 passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny for 49 years, much loved father to Nathan and his partner Nicola, and Kerrin and his partner Bridget. Loved Grandad to Zaylie (Perth), and Holly; Cailtin and partner Liam, Georgia, and Sam. Loved eldest son of Ron and Avril Humm (both deceased). Loved brother and brother-in-law to Heather and the late Wally Garland (Rakaia), Beverley and Murray Gilbert (Taitapu), Rex and Elemai Humm (Auckland), brother-in-law to Linda and the late Dick Tautari (Invercargill), Norma and Stewart Barron (Invercargill), Peter and Christine Crosbie (Tokauni), and much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
”We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain,
You walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.”
Messages to 70 Fergusson Street, Rakaia 7710. At George’s request, a private cremation has been held. Jenny, Nathan, and Kerrin invite family and friends to a celebration of George’s life to be held at the Railway Tavern, 124 Railway Terrace, Rakaia, on Thursday, March 19, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

JOHNSTONE, Sharon Gail (nee McClenaghan): 12.02.1955 –06.03.2020
Unexpectedly in her element fishing the canals in Twizel. She leaves behind Ray, a much-loved husband of 44 years and soulmate for over 52 years. Much loved and best mum and mother-in-law of Carl and Dierdre; Guy and Charlotte. Much adored Nana of Crysta, Hannah, Maya, Thane, Rhia, Reeve, and Jack. Much loved sister of Robyn and Sandy, Lance, Yvonne and Chris, Helen and Roy, and Lisa and Tomo. Loved sister in-law of Ian and Margaret, Colin and Judy, and Noelene and Allan, and all their families. Much loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A dear friend to many. A service to celebrate the life of Sharon will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church on Friday 13 March at 11.00am, followed by a burial at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 1 Douglas Street, Winton 9720or Sharon’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SELL, Doris May (Dorrie):
Peacefully in the care of Calvary Hospital on Wednesday, March 11, 2020; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Jackie, Lindsay and Dawn, the late Bev and Doc, Steve and Denise, Robbie and Debbie, a much loved Nana and Great-Nana of all her Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Dorrie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday, March 16, at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Wyndham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 1723 Edendale-Woodlands Highway, RD 3, Wyndham.

TAIT, John Kerr:
Suddenly at Southland Hospital, on Monday, 9th March 2020. Aged 80 years. Loved husband of Wilma*. Loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Phillip, Darien, Hamish and Alastair; Norris, Sally, Christina and Mitchell; Jeff; Rodney, Diane, Zac, Kendal and Alex. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Jack* Heath, Betty and Adie* Diack, Robin and May* Tait, and Carol* and Geoff* Trim. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11 am, on Friday March 13. Private thereafter. (* denotes deceased.)  Messages to 86 Rosewood Drive, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, online tributes can be made at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes