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ANDERSON, Raymond Colin:
4.2.1945 – 6.1.2021
Peacefully, at Townsville Hospital, Australia, after a short illness. Loved youngest son of William* and Annie* Anderson (Gore). Loved brother of Colleen and Maurice Humphries (Townsville), Brian and Margaret* (Gore), James and Claire Harrow (UK). Loved Dad and Grandad of Shane, Danika, Tanner and Rylan; Regan (Both of Townsville). Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Good friend of Melvin and Marie Gentle. Messages to 15 Elsie Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).

CALDWELL, Merle:
Passed away at Southland Hospital, on Monday, January 11, 2021, in her 87th year. Loved wife of the late John (Jock), loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Alison (Seaward Downs), Lynley and Robert Robinson (Cromwell), Alan (Jock) and Deidre (Edendale), loved Gran of Matthew, Reuben and Rachel, Jordan and Amy; Hannah and Clement Lind, Sandra and Chris Campbell; Bevan and Anita, Brent, Douglas and Emma, and a loved great-Gran of her 11, almost 12, great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Merle’s life will be held at the Edendale Presbyterian Church, Brydone Street, on Friday, January 15, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Edendale Cemetery. Special thanks to Edendale First Response, Hokonui St John Ambulance and Southland Hospital doctors and nurses for their care. Messages to 161 Tramway Road West, Seaward Downs, RD 3, Wyndham 9893.

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CAMPBELL, Michael John:
(of Bluff) on January 8, 2021 passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Messages may be sent to the Campbell Family, 214 Findlay Road, Invercargill 9810.

DRYDEN: Wilson Peter (Peter):
Died unexpectedly but peacefully at CCU, Southland Hospital on Monday, 11 January 2021. Aged 84 years. Adored and devoted husband to Lois for 66 years. Much loved and special Dad of Susan and the late John MacDonald (Christchurch), Lynne and the late Johnny Ferguson, John and Jocelyn (Australia). Special Pop to Christopher, Katie, Timothy and Kristina, Daniel, Jenna and Robert, Nic and Monique. Loved Great- Grandpop to Harrison, Hunter, Brianna, Oliver, Oscar, and Beau. Much loved brother to Elizabeth (Betty) Early (Australia). RIP. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the St Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 2.00pm. Thank you to the special staff at CCU who looked after Peter and his family. Messages to 112B King Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

KENNEDY, Ray Robert:
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Monday 11 January 2021; in his 92nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Flora for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Vicky Kennedy, Robyn and Robert Guyton, and Raylene and Alastair Carston. Much loved grandfather of Terry, Adam, Rachael, Glen, Christopher, Hollie and Sophy and their partners. Loved great grandfather of 11. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday 14 January beginning at 1:30pm; refreshments to follow. Private cremation afterwards. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance. Messages can be sent to 50 Louisa Street, Invercargill or to Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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PADDON, Natalie:
Peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Clare House, in her 94th year. Much loved wife and best friend of the late Blake. Amazing and loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Sally, Prue and Bob, and Willis and Kathleen. Cherished nana of Katie, Shelley, Kyle, Bridget, Daegan, Sam. Great nana and Grandma of Kayla, Indie, Maia; Abbey, and Lucas; Charlotte and the late Angela. A great companion of Val. To the staff at Perriam wing Clare House who cared for Natalie for the past 2 and a half years, words will never be enough to thankyou for the love and support you all gave Natalie. A service to celebrate Natalie’s life will be held In the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St Invercargill on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation, Messages to 187 Paddon Road, Branxholme 9874, RD4. avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

PINKNEY, Graeme George:

In memory of a dearly loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who sadly passed away January 12, 2020.
Always Remembered. A special thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past year. Ngaire, Joanne, Philip, Andrew and Holly

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 12th January

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