Funeral Notices – Tuesday 13th November

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McNAUGHT, Brian Douglas. Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, November 8 2018. Father of Tina, Mason, Emma, and Brian and grandfather of Ethan, Royden, Sadie, Jim, Alice, and Freyja. “Rest in peace, Dad.” avenalpark.co.nz

REECE, Jillian Marie. Peacefully at home on Sunday 11 November 2018.
Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Bronwyn Reece and Martin Forde, and the late Darren, loved Nana of Ioane, Savannah Reece (Australia); Ilanda, Anastazya, McCabe Forde. A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held in the
Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 15 November 2018 at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Orepuki Cemetery arriving approxiamately 2pm. Messages to 116 Garden Road, RD 1, Riverton 9881. avenalpark.co.nz

REECE, Jillian Marie (nee Alexander). Loved daughter of the late Arthur and Irene, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Cheryl and Ronga Cleaver, twin sister of Duncan, the late Heather and Wayne Dixon, and the late Hamish, a favourite aunty
of all her nieces and nephews. avenalpark.co.nz

MESMAN Johannis Cornelis (John). Suddenly but peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday 11th November 2018, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Ceciley. Loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Lindsay Hazley; Trudy Kemp (Queensland); Andrew and Donna Mesman; Hamish Mesman (Perth); and Loanna Butt. Loved Grandfather of Lauren and Keitha, Haylee, Nathan and Ethan, Lauren and Hannah, Mikayla and Georgia. Loved Great Grandfather. In lieu of flowers donations to Furever Homes can be left at the service. A service for John will be held on Friday 16th November, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 153 Ness Street Invercargill. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ

MESMAN Johannis Cornelis (John). Loved son of the late Cornelis and Johanna Mesman (Netherlands) Loved brother of the late Henk. Loved brother-in-law of Roena and Neil McKay, Phyllis and the late Graham Donaldson, Leona and the late David Henderson (Temuka). Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

BEGG, Harold William. On November 10, 2018, at Dunedin Hospital; in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of *Myra, much loved father and father-in-law of *Bryan, Trevor and Allison, Rosemary and Michael Maley, and Murray, cherished Grandad of Mark, and Lisa; Jeanine, and Donna-Maree; Carla, and Nicola, Tania, and Shaun; a proud Great-Grandad of Aida, and Brydon; Cody, and Luke; Cole; Dylan; George; Maggie, and Walter; and Lainey, and a wonderful friend to many. A service for Harold will be held on Friday, November 16th, at 2.00pm, in the South Otago Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by a private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at Harold’s service. Messages to 3 Harvey Terrace, Balclutha 9230. (*denotes deceased) Doug Nesbit  Funeral Services Ltd
Balclutha and Milton

CASSIDY, Lesley Dawn Catherine. Peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Clyde, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Colleen and Chris (Invercargill), Dairne and Steven (Alexandra), and a much loved Grandma of Rosie and Hamish. Adored by Jimmy, Meg, Missy, Mac and Pearl. There will be no service to follow as Lesley was privately cremated. A big thank you to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Dunstan Hospital. Messages to: 426 Manuherikia Road, RD 3, Alexandra 9393. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago &  Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

GRAY,  William Alister (Alister). Peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018, surrounded by his family at Wyndham Rest Home. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 62 years, much loved Dad of Susan Henderson, Kerry and Donald Calder, Wendy and Earl Veint, loved grandad of Katrina Henderson and Ian Singleton; David and Joanne Calder, Scott Calder, Alison and Anil Patel, Judith and Tim Bullin; Melissa and Zac Wilson, Jonathan and Grace Veint, loved GG of Harry, and Isla; Hunter and Archie, and Leighton. Shirley and family wish to thank the staff at Wyndham Rest Home for their wonderful care of Alister. A private family service for Alister will be held. Messages to 19 Ferry Street, Wyndham 9831.  Southern Funeral Home Gore, F.D.A.N.Z.

MESMAN, Johannis Cornelis (John). Suddenly but peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2018, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Ceciley. Loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Lindsay Hazley; Trudy Kemp (Queensland); Andrew and Donna Mesman; Hamish Mesman (Perth); and Loanna Butt. Loved Grandfather of Lauren and Keitha, Haylee, Nathan and Ethan, Lauren and Hannah, Mikayla and Georgia. Loved Great-Grandfather. In lieu of flowers donations to Furever Homes can be left at the service. A service for John will be held on Friday, November 16, at 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 153 Ness Street, Invercargill.

MUNRO, Richard Grant (Dick). Peacefully at Southland Hospital on November 10, 2018, with his dearly loved wife and travelling mate Betty, at his side. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Ivan* and Nell*, Margaret* and Don* Jukes, Dorothy and Alex* Evans, Russell and Nancy Munro, Mavis and George* Hall and Gladys and Bill* Tickle. Special uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, November 15, at 2.00pm. Donations to St John Ambulance may be left at the service. (*denotes deceased)

TODD, Catherine Ann (Kate). Passed peacefully at Hospice Southland on Sunday 11 November 2018, amongst her family, aged 78. Dearly beloved wife of Wattie. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Diane, Shelly and Trevor Mollison, Murray, Allister and Pam. Very special Nana of Sarah, Andrew, and Allan; Melissa and Rebecca; Nathan and Emma. Nana Kate of Kitione, Nemani, and the late Tevita. Forever in our Hearts. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 84 Great North Rd, Winton on Friday 16 November at 11:30am followed by private cremation. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday 15 November at 6pm also in the church. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 3 Niddry Crescent, Winton 9720.

TODD, Catherine Ann (Kate). Dearly loved daughter of the late Bill and Vera Devery. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Len* and Bell, Dot* and Derek* Fairbairn, Marion and Ian* McRae, Ron*, Alan* and Nora*, Shirley* and Allan* Bennie, Ray* and Daphne, Elaine* and Robin Faulkener and Margaret, Arthur and Pauline, Kevin and Marion*, Vin and Daphne, Colin and Lynn, Angela McKerchar*, Sharon and Murray Woods. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased)

In Memoriam

GRAHAM, Dougald Eade. 13 November 2014 As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever.
– Jocelyn and family. Always remembered.