Funeral Notices – Thursday 1st August
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ALLAN Henrietta Mary (Rita): Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, July 29 2019 in residence at Clare House (formally of Guthrie Lane). Loved daughter of Mary* and Frank* (Otautau), loved sister of Frank* and Betty, Craig* and Monica*, Jean* and Alan* Broomfield, Vivien*, Winston and Marjarie Colhoun. Lifelong friend of Shenna* Reid. Dearly loved auntie and great auntie of all her many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, August 2 2019 at 10.00am. The service will conclude with a private interment. The family wishes to thank Clare House for their compassionate and loving care of Rita. Messages to D Schmidt, 82 Fleming Road. RD1, Woodlands 9871. “Forever remembered with love”. avenalpark.co.nz
BRUNTON, Malcolm John.
Peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn, loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Trish (Christchurch), Gayle and Trevor Ross (Gore), Sandra and Roger Welsh (Christchurch), and a loved Grandad and great-Grandad of all his grandchildren. A service for Malcolm will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, August 6, at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be left for St John Ambulance. Messages to 3 Lock Street, Gore 9710.
EDWARDS, Jill Frances.
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Wednesday 31 July 2019; aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Noel, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicholas (Nick), Jane and Shane Edmonds, dearly loved nana of Campbell and Teagan, Hayden, Lisa and Cameron; Emma and Andy, and Greta. A special thank-you to the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Donavan and O’Byrne Wings for their loving care of Mum. A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, cnr of King and Antrim Streets, Invercargill on Monday 5 August at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 7/40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz
EDWARDS, Jill Frances.
Loved daughter of Flo* and Frank*, loved sister and sister-in-law of Mary* and Herb* Morris, Fay Parker, Jack and Janet Earl, Deidre and Colin* Smith, Mervyn* and Cheryl Earl, loved sister-in-law of the Kennedy families and a much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz
McNAUGHTON, Douglas William (Doug).
On Monday, July 29, 2019, unexpectedly, at his home; aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Fiona, much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn and Julie, Craig and Martine, and Heather and Thomas Gallant (Christchurch), loved Poppa of Alex, and Sara; Peter, and Ashleigh; Erika, and Heath.
‘May the pastures always be Green’ ‘Our Angels are Re-United’
A service for Doug will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.00pm on August 14, followed by interment in Allanton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 150 Hagart Alexander Drive, Mosgiel 9024.
PRENTICE, Myrtle. Peacefully in the care of Rose Lodge on Wednesday, 31st July 2019, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Keith for 69 years. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of James and Janyce (Brisbane), Judy and Pat Dunick (Ettrick), and Christine and John Agnew (Otatara). Loved and cherished Nana and Great Grandma of her 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian* and Bev Broomhall, Bob* and Ruth* Broomhall, and Brian and Lorraine Broomhall (Auckland). A loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Myrtle’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 3rd August at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with a private interment. Messages to Unit 3, Rose Lodge Rest Home, 129 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
SEWELL, Lillian Avis (Avis)
Passed away on Tuesday 30 July 2019 at Wesley Care, Christchurch.
Sister of Olive Hellier (Balclutha) and Edward*, Morris*, Ron*, Bruce*, Reg*, Lewis*, May*, Mona*, and Winnie*. Mother and mother-in-law of Katrina and the late James Harper, John and Brenda Sewell. Carolyn and Doug Foster, Brent and Angelica Sewell, Debra, and Grant Sewell. A loved Granny, Great Granny and Aunty to many lovely children. A service for Avis will be held in the Salvation Army Church, Irwell Street, Gore on Monday August 5 at 10.30am then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to c/- 3 Surrey Street, Gore. (*denotes deceased)
