Funeral Notices – Thursday 17th October

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CHURCH, Wendy.
At her home in Mosgiel. On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, aged 77. Loved wife of Alistair. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carl and Elizabeth (Wellington), and Nicola and Grant Neal (Oamaru). Loved Gran of Oliver, and Charlotte; Loved Grancey of Quinn, and Greer. Special thanks to Dr Cynthia Buchanan of Albany Street Medical for her ongoing care of Wendy. A service for Wendy will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11.00am, on Monday, October 21, followed by private cremation. Messages to 23a Forth Street, Mosgiel.

FOSTER, Elizabeth Sarah (Betty).
On October 15, 2019, peacefully at Leslie Groves Home and Hospital; aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Fred, treasured Mum of Colin and Vicki (Alexandra), Sharyn and Ross Wilson, and Craig and Nichola, much loved Nana Betty to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a loved sister of Andy and Daphne Lamont. Betty’s family would like to thank the staff of Maybank and Leslie Groves for their loving care. A Memorial Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm, on Friday, October 18.

HAWKINS, Samuel Weymouth (Sam).
On October 16, 2019. Dad’s final race has been won – the final dash down the last furlong to the home straight was a long one. Loved husband of the late Mildred, loved dad of Jack (Wendy) and her partner Tia, a loved grandad and pop of Shannon (Hosa) and Andy, and great-grandpop to Stevie Autumn. A race day memorial service for Sam, to celebrate his winning post, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 1.30pm, in the South Otago Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha. Those attending this last race should dress accordingly. Track conditions – please bring a clover leaf. No flowers by request. Messages to 7 Start Street, Kaitangata 9210.

HUNT, Lucy Ann (nee Jones).
Peacefully in the care of Ascot Care Home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Les and Hazel (Rockhampton); Judy and Ken Lawrie; Susie and Nik Vaalele (Sydney). Loved nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff on Waikaia Wing and Dr T Luecker for your care. A service to celebrate Lucy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Monday, October 21, at 11.00am. The service will conclude with a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to J & K Lawrie, 41 Carron Street, Invercargill 9810. [email protected]
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SHAW, Hunter.
The Mighty Kahikatea has fallen. The Warrior Hunter Shaw has gone for his final hunt. October 15, 2019 surrounded by family. Loved husband of Claire, Father and Granddad of Rick, Anna, Fabian and Lily, Kerryn, Hunter, Morgan, Zac and Jesse, Phoebe and Joe, Courtney and Nick. Son of the late Lucky and Kath, Stepson of Margo, brother of Lance and Liz. Loved by all. The Whnau invite you to join them in a celebration of his life at the Te Anau Airport, Manapouri, Saturday, October 19 at 2pm.
Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa, pounamu te roto,
Kia tere te krohirohi i mua i thuarahi.
May peace be widespread, may the lake glisten like greenstone,
And may the shimmer of light guide your way.

WADDELL, Rona Maureen.
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Parata Rest Home, Gore, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, aged 95 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late James and Mary Waddell, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Josie, *Bill and *Marge Hewitt; *Clare and *Ivan Brass, *Kath, *Val and *Ray O’Brien, *Jim and *Anne Waddell, and cherished Aunty Rona of the Brass, Hewitt, O’Brien and Waddell families. A special thank you to Parata for the wonderful care given to Rona over the years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 10.30am, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Rosary in the Church, Thursday, 7.00pm. No flowers on request. Messages to Greg Hewitt, 18C Antrim Street, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)

WILES, Janet Lindsay (Jan) (nee Wallace).
On Monday, October 14, 2019, suddenly, as a result of an accident, aged 70. Loved wife, for 49 years, of Ralph. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janine and Steve, Nat and Ali, Jeremy and Barbara, Phil and Lucy. Loved Nan of Kiri, Cullen, Matthew, Albert, Reuben, Clara and Raffa. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marian and Simon, David and Karel, Graham and Jill, Anton and Bron, Jenni, and Robyn. A much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Jan will be held in the Presbyterian Maori Mission Hall, King Street (next to the Fire Station), Opotiki, on Saturday, October 19 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Middlemore Hospital Respiratory Research and Education Fund, Private Bag 93-311, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640 or may be left at the service. Communications please to the Wiles family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.