Funeral Notices – Tuesday 11th January

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CUSHEN, John Macdonald:
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of John, on Friday, 7th January 2022, at Calvary Hospital. John was husband and best friend of Mary (nee Restall), and loving father to Andrew and Holly, Karyn and Kate, Joanna and Phil, and Jennie, and extremely proud Poppa J of Grandson, Emery John. There will be a private memorial service for John at a later date.
Messages to 57 Abbot Street, Waverley, Invercargill 9810.

CUSHEN, John Macdonald:
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of John, after a long illness. John died on Friday, 7th January 2022 while in the loving care of staff at Calvary Hospital. John was the only son of Murray and Clarice Cushen (deceased), and loved brother of Ann (deceased), Jan Watkins, and special twin brother of Barbara Cushen. Loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces. There will be a private memorial service for John at a later date.
Messages to Barbara Cushen, 491 Brighton Road, Westwood, Dunedin 9035.

LOUDON, Helen Dawn:
Of Alexandra. Passed away suddenly, aged 55, on January 8, 2022 in Dunstan Hospital. Dearly loved mum of Cameron and Hayden. Cherished partner of Russell. Much adored daughter of John and Sheila, and sister to Wendy and Angus. As best described by long-time friend Mel, Helen was “tiny in stature but huge in spirit, tenacity, humour, goodness and compassion” and will be sorely missed by all. An intimate service for close family and friends will be held at Affinity Funerals in Alexandra, at 1.30pm on Saturday, January 15. All communications to Affinity Funerals, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320, or to [email protected]. Vaccination Passes will be required to attend.

WHITE, John Young (Scotty):
20.02.1943 – 10.01.2022
Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, in Campbelltown Hospital (Sydney, Australia). John was the loving husband of the late Margaret Ann White, and dear father to Julie, Caroline and Susan. Father-in-law to Eric, Darryl and Robert, and very much loved grandad to Ashley and Chloe Hughes. A much loved brother to Agnes, Hughie, Roslyn, Margaret*, Mary* and James*. John’s last 15 years were spent with Caroline and Darryl, Ashley and Chloe in Sydney and he will be particularly missed by them. Messages may be sent to D J and C Hughes, 46 Agostini Circuit, Oran Park, NSW 2570.
*(denotes deceased).

In Memoriam

McCOLGAN Alice:
Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.
“Miss and love you”
– Lee, Wendy and Shaun, Cory and Saskia, Brannon, Eden, and Moss.

McCOLGAN, Alice Elizabeth:
Two years and we still miss you and love you so much.
You will always be in our hearts.
Loving mum to Kay, loving Nan to Alyse and Jesse, loving Great-nan to Jaxson and Rauiri, and loving Nan to Christopher.