Funeral Notices – Thursday 8th October

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DUNN, John Grahame:
Grahame passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital on October 5, 2020, aged 79 years. Dearly loved and adored husband of Jan for 53 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Stuart and Rebecca (Invercargill), Alistair (Dunedin), Sharyn (Timaru), David and Charlotte (Alice Springs). Loved and treasured Grandad of Jackson, Coltrane, Connor and Sonny. At Grahame’s request a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Canterbury Cancer Society would be appreciated. Messages to: 25C William Street, Timaru 7910.
“In knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.”

GIBSON, Robert Bonar (Bob). Lions International PDG 202F:
Passed away on October 7th 2020 at Southland Hospital. Aged 83 years.
Dearly loved husband of Pauline.
Loved father and father in law of Vicky and Graeme Woolhouse (Perth), Wayne and Cheryl Gibson and Diane Manson (Invercargill) A much loved grandad and great grandad.
Messages to 10 Albany St, Kingswell, Invercargill.
The service for Bob will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, King St Invercargill, on Monday October 12th 2020 commencing at 2.00pm. His service will be livestreamed and can be viewed from his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where personal tributes may also be left. A private cremation will follow.

GORDON, Eric David:
Tragically passed away in a vehicle accident on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the age of 36. Beloved partner of Mina. Much loved son of Ingrid and the late Stuart. Precious little brother and brother-in-law of Donald and Angela, and adored uncle of Eloise and Daniel. Loved step-son of Gillian. Eric died doing what he loved – riding his motorbike.
There will forever be a six-foot seven shaped hole in our hearts.
A celebration of Eric’s life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Contact [email protected] to send messages to the family, and receive livestream access.

In Memoriam

CUNNINGHAM, Donna:
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
In loving memory of our beautiful Mum who lost her battle one year ago today.
Forever in our hearts, Missed and loved so very much
Lyn, Trudy and Alice