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ENGLAND, Edyth Glenys:
28/10/36 – 12/12 /21 age 85. After a short illness.
Loved wife of Robert William England * and mother and mother-in-law to. Joanna and Peter Simpson (Winton). Ian and Heather England (Auckland). Grandmother to Amy Jared and Brigitte Simpson and Alister and Morgan England and Louise England. Mother to many dogs and some cats.
Thank you to Southland hospital medical ward for their care. Lots of thanks to Edinburgh Wing staff at Rowena Jackson for their patience and care over the last 18 months.
As per Glenys’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 48a Egerton Rd, RD1 , Winton 9781, or can be left on Glenys’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

GALLAGHER, Lorraine Dorothy:
Peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday 10th December 2021, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Friday. Cherished mother and mother in law of Cheryl and Graeme, Graham (Axle) and Ronnie, and Lisa and Jason. Dearly loved Nana of Becks and Les, Taryn and Darren, and Shelbie. Loved Gran-Nan of Alissa and Riley. Adored Big Sis of Rodney, Russell* and Glenys*, Ken, Eileen, Carolyn and Owen. Loved sister in law of Friday’s brothers and sisters. Loved Aunty Ranie of all her nieces and nephews.

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Goodbye my family, my life has passed, I love you all to the very last,
Weep not for me, but courage take, Love each other for my sake,
For those you love don’t go away, They walk beside you everyday.
“Bye Bye Deary”

As per Lorraine’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
Messages to PO Box 68 Mossburn 9747, or to Lorraine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

GEARY, Maree Annis (nee Sandri):
Tragically died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dearly loved daughter of the late Henry and Annis. Beloved partner of Shane. Much loved Mum to Josh, the late Brad, and their partners Hannah and Daneille. Adored Nana to Lachie and Jamie. Loving sister of Ellenor, her husband Leslie, and Geoff. Aunty to Lisa and Shelley.
Selfless, caring, creative genius.
“A very special lady adored by many, taken too soon and will be deeply missed.”
A service to celebrate Maree’s life will be held at Charlemagne Function Centre, 2 Loop Road, Te Puna, Tauranga, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 1.00pm. A Vaccine Pass will be required to attend this service. Please arrive early to allow time for this. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. Please contact the family for details. Messages to the Geary family, c/- 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.

HARVEY, Geoffrey Charles (Geoff):
Peacefully passed away at Longwood Care Home on Thursday, December 12, 2021. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia for 61 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Pete Egerton, the late Bruce, Logan and Debbie. Loved Grandad of Liam and Ben and loved Grundy of Shaz. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colleen*, Doug and Liz*, Russell* and Bev*, Pam and Keith* and brother-in-law of Eddie* and Joyce* Bacon. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, December 17, at 10.00am. A My Vaccine Pass is required to attend this service. Messages to 134 Ferry Road, Edendale 9825, or to Geoff’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
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AWSEY, Mary Margaret (nee McCann):
At home surrounded by her loving family, on December 12, 2021, aged 77. Loved wife of John for 55 years, dearly loved mum of Marie and Trevor and the late Murray, Erna and Chris, and Ed, cherished and devoted Nana of Lauran and Dylan, Ashleigh, Stuart and Rosie; Fergus, Jess, and Avah, and Jack; Ben, and Riley. Thank you to Sherri Jarvis and Dr Lewis Arundell for their special care of Mary. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be held at St Patricks Church, Gall St, Fairlie, on Friday, December 17, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Fairlie Cemetery. Vaccine passes will be required to attend this service. Messages to 30 Clayton Rd, RD 17, Fairlie 7987.

PUKI, Tui Jean:
At Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home on Friday, 10th December 2021. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ricki and Dennise, Boo and Glenda, Rangi, Mereana* and Chris, and Ra. Loved friend of Susan, Lynn, Joanne, and Belinda. A loved and adored Grandma and Great Grandma of all her Grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, 15th December at 2:00pm, if you wish to watch the service via livestream at https://livestream.com/accounts72885/tuipuki Messages to 51 Short Street, Invercargill 9810.
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WALDRON, Frederick Rodger:
Treasured son of the late Fred and Florence Waldron. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine and Malcolm McLean, Lindsay Waldron, Daryl and Kareen Waldron (Aust), & Diane and Dennis Hughes. Messages to 162 Chelmsford Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810.
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Funeral Notices – Tuesday 14th December

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