Funeral Notices – Thursday 25th July
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COOPER, Colin.
Passed away at Hospice Southland on Saturday, July 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Margaret for 59 years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Conrad and Karen (Invercargill), Neil and Anne (Great Dunmow-London). Loved Gran Colin of Kaleigh and Brittanny. As per Colin’s wishes a private service has been held. Online tributes may be made on frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
CRANSON, Wayne Dennis.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Adored husband of Cushla. Hero dad to Dean and Yvonne, Leah and Greg, Shane and Kirsty, Kim and Murray, Dave and Hannah. Legend grandad to Chantel, Ethan, Lamina, Angus, Conner, Hayden, Aaron, Nicholas, William, Preston, Bailey, Jasmine and Reece, Jaylah, Caleb; Aleeah, Max, Sophie, Madison. Loved great-grandad of Charlie, Jane. As per Wayne’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 33 Nicholson Rd, RD 3, Brydone 9893. mwfunerals.co.nz
DURHAM Sylvia Catherine (nee Horne): Peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Wednesday, July 24 2019, aged 89 years. Loved wife of Arthur*. Loved mother and mother-in law of Richard and Frances, and Christine Uren. A beloved grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Loved sister of Dick*, Daphne Connor, Betty Ludlow, and Dorothy Sloper. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 151 Bainfield Road, Invercargill 9810 (* denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz
McGOWAN, Wayne James.
Passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Gore Hospital, after a long illness supported by his family and hospital staff; In his 72nd year. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Mark and Lisa, Janine and Kevin, loving Pop of all his grandchildren. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Dellwyn, and Graeme. Brother-in-law of Angus and Margaret, Stan and Key, Allan and Marilyn, Graeme Katon, and uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
‘You fought a courageous battle. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts’
At Wayne’s request a private service will be held on Friday at the Mataura Community Centre, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 15 Doctor’s Road, Mataura 9712.
TAYLOR, Thomas Mowat (Tom): Peacefully at Clare House on Tuesday, July 23 2019, aged 89 years. Loved husband and best friend of Val for 66 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Lynley and Tom*, Stephen and Jill and Meagan*, Carolyn*, Kristine and Brendon. Loved Poppa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved son of Peter* and Lily* Taylor (Duntroon and Oamaru), brother of Maurice, and Lil. We would like to thank staff of Clare House for all their love and support of Tom. A funeral service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, July 26 at 12:00 noon. The service will conclude with a committal at the Southland Crematorium. Messages to 31 Sydney Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
WHIPP Thelma Grace Lorraine (Grace).
(Peacefully) on Monday 22 July 2019, at Albany House, Gore. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Malcolm Hardy (Gore). Loved Grandma and G.G. of Simon and Dee, Adalynn, and Layla; Bridget and Matt and loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephew. A private service has been held. Messages to 28 Anzac Street, Gore 9710.
