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COTTERELL, Anthony Ambrose (Tony).
#656106 J Force. On Sunday, September 15, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Betty (who passed on August 19, 2019) for nearly 68 years, and dearly loved and special Dad and father-in-law of Maureen and Mark Gane (Invercargill), Gerard and Frances (Auckland), Peter and Pip (Palmerston North), Stephen and Charlene (Leithfield), Maree and Murray Gray (Wellington), Katrina and Brent Borcoskie (Sefton). Loved Poppa and great-grandfather of Michael and Siena, Nicola, Matthew and Dylan, Andrew, Jo, Cameron and Ellie; James; Matthew and Timothy; Jack and Jessica; Catherine, Raponi and Noah, Robbie, Hannah and Georgia; Tessa and Katie.
“Rest in peace”
Messages may be addressed to the Cotterell family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/aacotterelle1509. A Requiem Mass for Anthony will be Celebrated at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 10.30am. A Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, This Day (Tuesday), at 7.00pm.
DAWSON, Barry William.
Suddenly at his second home, Fiji, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Kaye (Blossom), loved father and father-in-law of Brett and Leah and Kali and Scott MacDonald, adored Grandad of Whitney and Lei, Clay, Bronte; and Van, loved great-Grandad Barry of Miciah and Noah. Loved eldest son of the late Frank and Joyce Dawson, loved older brother of Steve and Cheryl, a loved brother-in-law and uncle. Barry was cremated in his beloved Fiji, and at his request, a private family service will be held. Messages to 49 Jollys Road, Cromwell 9310.
GORTON, Wilma Margaret.
(Of Milton). Peacefully, on September 16, 2019, at Holmdene Rest Home, Balclutha. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ivan and Isabelle (Invercargill), Kevin and Susan (Milton), cherished Nana of Michael and Kylie, and Kyle, loved great-Nana Lollo of Maddie, Ruby, Charlie, and Archer. A service of farewell for Wilma will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 1.30pm in the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Co-Operating Parish Church, Union Street, Milton, then leaving for the Fairfax Cemetery, Milton. Messages to 16 Raeburn Ave, RD9, Otatara, Invercargill 9879. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha, and Milton.
HYDE, Robin Lionel (Robbie).
Passed away on September 14, 2019, aged 73. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Esther Hyde, Todd Hyde and Stephanie Salvatori, grandfather of Eva Grace and Elijah Hyde, son of the late John and Violet Hyde, brother and brother-in-law of Valerie, the late Beverley, Alister and Carol, Graeme and Lesley, Murray and Jeanette, David, and uncle of nieces and nephews and much loved friend. There will be a celebration of Rob’s life from 2.00 – 4.00pm, Wednesday, September 18, in Rangiora, 25 Palm View Drive, and his Burial at 3.00pm, Saturday, September 21, at the Eastern Cemetery in Invercargill, followed by refreshments at 114 Kew Rd.
McCREA, Mark.
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Sunday, September 15, 2019, aged 37 years. Dearly loved son of Shirley (Hale). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stacey and Nathan Nelson, and uncle of Archie and Neve. Mark’s life will be celebrated in Central Baptist Church, 11 Deveron Street, at 11.00am on Friday, September 20. Private cremation thereafter. Donations to IHC (Southland) may be left at the service. Online tributes can be made at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Messages to 215 Layard Street, Invercargill 9810.
ROSS, Dorothy May (nee Hall).
Passed peacefully after a short illness at Resthaven, Gore, on Monday, September 16, 2019, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel Ross. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen Broome and Gill Richardson, Stanley and Eve*, Gavin and Donna, Doug and Sally, Errol and Janine, Keith and Tania, Brent and Kylie Penson, respected mother-in-law of Ray Broome. Loved and cherished Nana and Great-Gran of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and cousin. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes a private graveside service will be held. Dorothy will be resting at 201 Paterson Road, Waimumu, until Thursday 5.00pm. Messages to 201 Paterson Road, RD 4, Gore 9774. (*denotes deceased)