Funeral Notices – Thursday 20th August

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CLODE, Donald Alexander ‘Don’:
Aged 90, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Friday 14 August 2020. Dearly loved husband for 62 years of Dot. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jenny and Cam Ronald, Denise and Richard Niederer, Raewyn and Keith Dodds, Geoff and Nathalie Wilson, Murray and Paula, and Neville. Adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Merle and Eric Clearwater; *Charlie and Marge, *Ian and *Doreen and *Mary Nicol, *Ron and *Dot Nicol, *Vera and *Gordon Wilson, *Rae and Pat Nicol, *Winston and Kathy Nicol. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held which you are invited to join the family via the Livestream link at 11am on Thursday 20 August at frasersfunerals.co.nz/livestreams. Messages can be sent to 177 Princes Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Don’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

CHARLESON, Marjorie Alexandra:
On August 8, 2020, in Perth, Western Australia. Born April 21, 1933. Loved daughter of the late Leslie and Aby Charleson of Wendon Valley, Southland, sister and sister in-law of Muriel and the late Robin Archer, aunt and aunt-in-law of Susan and Michael, Kate and Don, and Leslie and Katie, grand-aunt of Thomas and Alexandra, Georgia and Bridget, Isaac, Sarah and Matthew. A brilliant 60 year career from 4ZB copywriter to trail-blazing promoter of thoroughbred horse-racing in Australia. Messages can be sent to: Susan Archer, [email protected]

HARPER, Raymond Edward:
Peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2020 aged 84. Best friend and husband of the late Doreen. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Allan and Katie, Shiralee and Zalmon. Poua to Bliss and Jonnie, Jordan, Lane, Isabella, Mason, Riley and Dylan, Zach and Indie and the Watson Whanau. A service to remember Ray’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Friday, August 21 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Message to 19 Woodhouse Street Invercargill 9812 or to Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McCALLUM, James Neil (Neil):
CMT 969135 AC1 RNZAF 1st Intake. Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in his 89th year. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Merren for 62 years. Dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Lloyd and Kathy McCallum (Broadlands), Karen and Andrew Coleman (Wellington), Kristen and Campbell Weston (Dunedin). Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of Philip and Katherine, Timothy, Zachary and Emma McCallum; Mark and Trudy, Bryher, Lexi, and Ella McCallum; Catherine McCallum and Conrad Whanau, and Georgiana; Jennifer and Reuben Wallace and Theodore; Genevieve, and Anthony Coleman; Jasmine, Annabelle (Manchester) and Christina Weston. Sincere thanks to the staff of Southland Hospital for their wonderful care of Neil.
“Come unto me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions a private service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held in First Church on Saturday, August 22, at 1.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family via the Livestream link at frasersfunerals.co.nz/livestreams. Messages to 1100 Wilson’s Crossing, RD 1, Winton 9781 or to Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes