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McRAE Don:
Passed away at Ascot Care Home in his 95 th year. Loved husband of the late Dot. Loved father and father-in-law of Diane and Noel, Wendy and Bruce, Heather and Neil, and the late Donald. Loved Pop of Lauren and Jodi. Loved great-grandfather of Hayden and Emily. Food mate of Terry and Jenny. Thanks to the staff in the
hospital wing at Ascot Care Home. As per Dad’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 289 Mabel Grove Bush Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872
avenalpark.co.nz
THOMSON, Keith Alan:
16.7.1938 – 16.4.2020
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Marlene. Loving father and father-in-law of Susan and Brendon Brice (Australia), Lincoln and Amanda (Te Anau), and Fiona (Australia). Loved Grandad of James, Anna, Shelby, Lucas. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob* and Martha, Noeline and Duncan* McGregor and brother-in-law of Athol* and Heather* Alsweiler. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and adored by all his furry friends. The family wish to thank Hospice Southland, Tuatapere Medical Centre and District Nurses and the Tuatapere Ambulance Service. Special thanks to Amanda, Jane, Helen, and great friend Shona – you were all amazing. Due to the current restrictions, a private burial has been held. A farewell to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at a later date.(*denotes deceased) Messages to 5 Birch Street, Tuatapere 9620 or to Keith’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
TIPPETT, Yvonne:
Sadly passed away on April 21, 2020. Daughter of the late Jean and Ray, loved partner of Tom, loved mother of Sarah, Jason and Robin, Debbie and Scotty, Kylie and Matthew, grandkids and great-grandkids, and loved sister of Diane, Barry, Peter, Kevin and Leeanne.
TURNBULL, Raymond James (Ted):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital after a mighty long battle on Tuesday 21
April 2020, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosena. The best Dad
and Dad-in-law of Carrie & Isaac, Abby & Evan, Kyle & Cherie, and Blair
& Leanne *. Much Loved Poppa Ted of Vadim, Trulee, Alexiarose, and
Laicey. Loved 2 nd son of Ruth* & Lex*, brother of Noel*, brother and best
friend of Peter (Peachey) & Pam. Loved uncle of all his nieces and
nephews. A very missed member of the Waikaia Sunday School – have a
drink in remembrance of me. Rosena and family would like to thank the
Oncology Department and CCU staff for being there for Ted and his family.
Due to Covid-19, Ted will be buried in a private service with his brother
Noel and a shindig will be held at a later date. Messages to 1953
Lorneville-Winton Highway, Makarewa 9876.