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KEEN, Earnest Graeme (Ernie):
19.03.1940 – 12.10.2021
Hard Worker has finally hung up his hat, surrounded by his loving family, dearly loved husband of Marion. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Adam, Liz and Don Michelle, Margie, Tony and Nadine Keen. Cherished Grandfather to Nic, Trev, Jlee,
Dan, Bailey, Brayden, Jack, Alex, Holly, Lucy and their partners, and a cherished Great Grandfather to his Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ernie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 15 October at
2.00pm. Private cremation will follow. Due to COVID restrictions of 100 people, the service will be by invitation only. You are invited to join the service via live stream, link provided below. https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/earnestkeen Message to Unit 1, Peacehaven Village, 498 Tweed Street Invercargill 9812.
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KEEN, Earnest Graeme:
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret* and Charlie* Ashmore, Gilbert*, John and Faye (Lumsden), Warren and Irene, Ray and Leah (Australia), a much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. KEEN, Earnest Graeme
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PULLEY, Robert Dickinson (Rob):
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Judith (deceased), much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Michele (deceased) and Janice, Murray and Tania, and Joanne. Loved Pop of Nikki, Shayne, Christopher, Ashleigh, Scott, and Olivia. Loved Great-Pop of Finn, and Bella. Messages may be sent to 1/2 Charity Lane, Spreydon, Christchurch. A memorial service for Rob will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 1.30pm on Friday, 15 October. Livestream viewing of the service can be accessed via Rob’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ROFF, Dawn Margaret (nee Watt):
Peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Southland Hospice, surrounded by family and loved ones. Loved wife of Bryan,* loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Felicity, Christine* and Pierre, Tamai and Philip, cherished Grandmere of Kelly and Derek, Jeremy and Lora, Amy and Blair, James and Maxine and Great-Grandmere of Rachel, Emily, Scarlett and Brooklyn. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bob* and Diane, Reg* and Betty*, Helen* and Jim, Caroline and David, Bevin and Colleen, Jenny* and Gavin*. A celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at Moonlight Stables, 69 Morven Ferry Road, Arrowtown Junction, on Monday, October 18, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John, Frankton may be left at the service. Special thanks to staff at Southland Hospital and Hospice. Messages to 240 Kaipara Road, RD2, Papakura, Auckland 2582. (*denotes deceased)

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SHEPHERD, James Peter (Jim):
Of Invercargill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Hospice Southland with his loving daughters by his side; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shona Shepherd, loved and cherished dad and father-in-law of Brent* and Lesley Shepherd, Megan and Miguel Millan, Rob and Hayley Grayling. Adored Pop of Marcus, Luna, and Bella. A private family service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 16 October at 2.00pm. Messages to 147 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810.
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SHEPHERD, James Peter (Jim):
Beloved brother of Bob* Shepherd, Doris* Shepherd, Annie* Henderson, Jessie* Yaxley, Jack* Shepherd, June Vossen, Chrissy* Soper, Mary Jack, loved brother-in-law of Neil and Joan Larsen, Merle and Jack Wilcox. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
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WOODWARD, Leslie Arthur (Les):
Our much loved Les aged 94 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday with his loving family at his side, while in the care of the special staff at Vickery Court. Dearly loved husband and companion of the late Jean for 70 years, A very special father and father-in-law of Wayne*, Paul & Karina, Gregory*. Loved Granddad of Nikolas, Vaughan, Dean, Danielle & Kane. Brother of Sylvie*, Thelma, Victor*, Shirley, Dawn* & June. A service to celebrate the life of Les will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday 15 October 2021. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, this service will be by invitation only, but you are welcome to join via Livestream at, https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/lesliewoodward Messages to “Woodward Family PO Box 632, Invercargill.href=”https://mwfunerals.co.nz/”>https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

In Memoriam

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ANDERSON, Henrietta Betty:
“Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure.
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.”
Aroha mai, aroha atu.
Forever in our hearts,
Your loving whanau.

DUNCAN, James:
22.5.31 – 14.10.18
Time Passes, Memories Stay
Loved and remembered
Every day
With love from Margaret, Penelope, James, Sandrina, Philippa and all the families.

Funeral Notices – Thursday 14th October

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