Funeral Notices – Thursday 16th January

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BROWN, Alan Robert.
208470 Gunner 2NZEF K.Force. Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Tuesday, 14 January 2020, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Florence and the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Jean and Rex Corlett (Christchurch), David and Karen (Gore), Andrew and Wendy (Colorado Springs), Malcolm and Jo (Gore), Richard and Trish (Kaitaia), and a much loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Wednesday, 22 January, at 1.00pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 141 Kakapo Street, Gore 9710.

MABEY, Lorraine Denise (formerly King).
Passed away peacefully at Longwood Care Home on Monday, January 13, 2020, aged 63 years. Loved mum of Charleen, and Elizabeth King, and Sarahlee Leith. Loved grandmother of Liam, Mark, Aidan, and Lincoln. A small memorial service for Lorraine will be held at 37 Avenal St, Invercargill, on Sunday, January 19, at 3.00pm. Messages to the above address. avenalpark.co.nz

REID, Douglas Malcom Mayo.
Passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Hospice Southland, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Aged 67. Beloved and cherished husband and best friend of Yvonne, for 40 years. Loved and adored father and father-in-law of the late Regan, and Sasha, Deborah and Robert Mooney. Beautiful and amazing poppa and great-poppa of all his grand and great-grandchildren.
“I love you all. It’s been a great trip. Lay me Down”
A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and can be made at the service. Messages to the Reid family, P.O. Box 632, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

TAIT, Noelene Margaret (nee Banks).
Taken from us tragically as the result of an accident in Queenstown, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Pete, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Margaret and Michael, Richard and Carmel, and the late Chris, and treasured Nanny Noels to Zoe, Matthew, Sarah, Josh, and Matt. Requiem Mass to celebrate Noelene’s life will be held at St Joseph’s Parish, 41 Melbourne Street, Queenstown, on Saturday, January 18, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to Margaret Boyce, 14 Thornycroft Street, Fendalton, Christchurch, 8052.

In Memoriam

BOLGER, Shaun Michael.
11.10.1998 – 16.1.2015
Five years have passed now, you are always in our thoughts and hearts.
– Love Gran and Granddad, Melissa, Flynn, Simon, Julia and Tegan

JOHNSTON, Donald Alexander.
06.07.1959 – 16.01.2019
One year since we lost you, parts of us were lost too.
But your soul forever strong, has been with us all along.
Guiding our way forward, our hearts so reassured.
To our dearest Don, we love you, to infinity and beyond.
– Sue, Hannah, Nicole and family.