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BELL, Charles Albert (Bert). 1932 – 2020:
Peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, 14th April 2020, in the care of Claire House; in his 88th year.  Dearly beloved husband of Catherine for almost 60 years.  Dearly loved and loving father and father-in-law of Dawn & David Kennedy, Ken & Paula, and Ross & Robyna.  Loved Grandad of William & Louise, Andrew, Stephanie & Bayden, Sarah & Hamish, Georgina & George, Richard*, Christine & Michael, Hamish & Bridget and Proud Great Grandad of Zia, George, Tom, Ellie, Stevie, Charlie, Billy, Harry, Jonty, and Henry.  “I Beir The Bel”
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown a private family service has been held with a memorial service to be held at a later time.  Messages to 10 Steele Road, West Plains, RD 4, Invercargill 9874. avenalpark.co.nz

BELL, Charles Albert (Bert). 1932 – 2020:
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Frank* & Joyce, Graham* & Moira, Charlie & Jeanette, Vyonne & Ian, Thelma & Des, Madeline*, Richard & Jenny, Heather, Mark & Janice.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. avenalpark.co.nz

BROWN, Douglas Maxwell:
Peacefully, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Wakatipu Care Home, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Charlotte (Betty) (nee McKinstry), loved father and father-in-law of Nigel, Derek, Maurice, Julian, Bridget, Anna, Rachael and Julie, and a treasured Grandad to his many grandchildren. Special thanks to all staff at Bupa Wakatipu Care Home. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place, a service and celebration of Douglas’ life will be held at a later date. Messages to [email protected]

CLAY, Audrey Olive (nee Colvin):
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Clarence (Clarrie), late of Mokotua. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Jo (Oxford), Colin and Christine, Charlie and Ann (Cromwell), and Janice and Ross (Arrowtown). Loving Grandma and Great-Grandma of all her grand, great and great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to 38 McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876 or to Audrey’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CUNNINGHAM, Ross Alan:
Unable to bounce back anymore Dad passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 60 years of age. The dearly loved husband of the late Donna. The best dad to Lyn, Trudy and Alice, and father-in-law of Hamish, Daniel and Tim. Grumps to Sophie, Indi, Ollie, Connor and Lucy. Sincerest thanks to Julie and her team at Peacehaven (Iona Wing). Your support and care is truly appreciated and has been incomparable. A Memorial Service for Ross will be held at a later date. Message to 427 Racecourse Road, Invercargill, or to Ross’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

EDLIN, Buffy.
Suddenly at the Dunedin Public Hospital on Tuesday, 14th April 2020, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved wife of Phill.  Cherished mother of Ilana, Abbey, Gareth and mother-in-law of Mark, and Richard.  A precious Grandma of Sam, Ruben, Alice, Harriet, and Benjamin.  Loved daughter of Jock* and Ruby* Neill and sister, sister-in-law of Bill & Shirley*, David* & Mary, Graeme, Rosemary & Brian, and Janice.  Due to the Covid-19 lockdown a private cremation has been held.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Buffy’s family would like to thank the ICU staff of the Dunedin Public Hospital for their wonderful care of Buffy.  Messages to 28 Leith Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

McLAREN, Myra Rose:
Passed away peacefully at Ascot Bupa Rest Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020; in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Alex McLaren, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Darrell Moodie, loved mother of the late Dorothy Dwyer. Myra’s Family would to like to thank all the Ascot Bupa team for caring for Myra over the last 18 months, also many thanks to Dr Adam. A private family service, at Myra’s request, will be held at a later date to celebrate her life. Messages to 42 Stobo Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Myra’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

THOMSON, Paul Frank:
Passed away on April 14, 2020, suddenly, aged 67, in Sydney his home for many years. Loved long-time partner of Carmel and and loved step-father and Grandad. Son of the late Nora and Tom (Milton), brother and brother-in-law of Ian (Australia), Karl and Valerie (Invercargill), the late David, and Peter and the late Sandy (Queenstown). Private funeral arrangements have been made in Australia. Messages to 2 Watt Road, Otatara, Invercargill.

In Memoriam

BRADSHAW, Olive Moana:
17.09.1943 – 16.04.1976
BRADSHAW, Neill Peter Patrick:
01.08.1934 – 31.07.2016
Together in a better world than this one, since you are both Greenhills Grasshoppers.
Loved and remembered always
Your daughter Cassina xxox

GODBY, Bill:
April 16, 2016
No longer in our lives to share
But precious memories are there.
Dearly loved husband of Doreen dearly loved father, father-in-law to Grant and Natalie, Kim and Andy. Loved Grandad to Ashleigh, Blair and Pierce.

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