Funeral Notices – Thursday 15th December

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DUNCAN, James (Jimmy):
Jimmy peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday the 13 December 2022. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Elizabeth Duncan (nee Kean). Loved son of the late Frances and David, brother to David (deceased) and sister Colleen (Scotland). Adored and loved Dad and father-in-law to David and Jessie, Kate and Grant, Hamish and Kari, Stephen and Alisa, Bridget and Aaron. Da to Jimmy, Harry, Alice, Frankie, Lars, Zita, Robbie, Angus, Bella, Ruby, Elizabeth, and Hazel. Jimmy was also adored and loved by all his nieces and nephews. We would like to extend a special thank you to all the people that cared for Jimmy over the years at Calvary. A service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, the 17 December at St. Thérèsa of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stroke Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

GAVIN, Dorothy Ruth (nee Gordon):
Peacefully at Lake Wakatipu Care Centre, Queenstown, on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Des, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicola (Wanaka), John and Sonja (Arthurs Point), cherished Nana of Mary, and Sam. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, 39 Melbourne Street, Queenstown, on Monday, 19 December, at 1.30pm, then leaving for Queenstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance Wakatipu. Messages to 107B Atley Road, Arthurs Point 9374 or email [email protected].

McDONALD, Robin David:
Peacefully after his illness at Southland Hospital on Wednesday 14 December 2022; aged 78 years. Dearly loved partner and companion of Alison (Ali) Jenkins, and loved husband of the late Heather. Much cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and the late Katrina, Craig and Shelley, Alena and Peter, Donna and Darryl, and Nikki and Dave. Loved Grandad of Brodie, Kieran, Adrian, Aleisha, Iraah, Conner, Carlin, Samantha, Elizabeth, Jemma, Hailey, Angus, Jed, Jarod, Finn, George, Maddie, Bethany, Charlie and their families. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and dear friend of many, good friend of Julie and the late Shane and family.
“His ship has sailed”
A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday 19 December at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 47 Ethel Street Invercargill 9812.

WITHEFORD, Murray Arthur:
Passed away on Monday 12th December 2022. Husband for more than 50 years of Margot, loving father and father in law to Ben and Sharon,Jon and Carleen, Simon and Charlotte and Juliet and Stephen and adored Mur to Hannah, Caleb, Ryan, Fraser, Carter, Izzy, Livvy, Lillian, Jack and Charlie. Much loved son of Arthur (deceased) and Eileen (deceased) and brother of Von, Lyndal and Peter (deceased). Son of Noel and Bessie (deceased), and brother of Peter(deceased), Timothy Robert, Ginny, Lyn, Bev, Alan and Euan His wisdom, humour, patience and love will always be remembered. A service for Murray will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Friday, 16 December, followed by a private cremation.
Donations to Hospice please instead of flowers. Messages may be sent to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
Murray’s tribute page provides an opportunity for you to register your intention to attend the service, and also provide a link to a Livestream view of the service for those unable to attend in person.

In Memoriam

BAGRIE, Nathan Albert John (Bags):
Tragically and senselessly taken as a result of an accident on December 15, 1996.
To my son Nathan,
If I could give you one thing in life,
I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes,
Only then would you realise how special you are to me.
I love and miss you so much
Take care Nathan
Love Dad xxx

BAGRIE, Nathan:
“Loving memories”
Love – Raewyn, Robert, Angela, and families xxx

GIVEN, Prudence Mary:
15.12.1991
”Forever in our hearts’
Love always, Shelley, Mareece and Alana