Funeral Notices – Tuesday 19th May

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DUNCAN, Peggy Marlane (nee MacDougall):
It is with great sadness our family lost our beloved mother and grandmother, after a courageous and determined fight Peggy peacefully passed with family by her side on Thursday 14 May 2020; aged 74 years. Loved and cherished wife of Kerry*, loving mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Bethany, Ray and Karen, and Karyn Maree and Glenn, cherished grandmother of Georgia, Connor, Jordan, Bridget, Taylor, and Morgan. Dearly loved sister of Pam, Colin*, Roy*, Betty*, Beryl*, and Gordon* and their families.

“Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again”

In light of the current circumstances a private service will be held to farewell Peggy, you are welcome to be part of the service by viewing online at the address – https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/events/9132271 On Wednesday 20 May at 10.00am followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery with her beloved Kerry. Message to 42 Arthur Street Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

GRAHAM, Isabel May:
It is with great sadness we advise that Isabel passed away peacefully at the Salisbury Wing of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Saturday, May 16, 2020, in her 98th year. Loved wife of the late John (Jack), much loved mother of Stuart, Anita Brown and Nana of Gareth. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Harry*, Mabel* and Jeanette* Jukes, Mervyn* and Helen* Jukes, Don* and Margaret* Jukes, Betty* Jukes, Dorothy*, Campbell* and Margaret Macdonald, Margaret*, Sid* and Majorie Cunningham, Eric and Till* Jukes. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Our special thanks to the staff of the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson’s Retirement Village. Due to the current restrictions a private family service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 2.00pm. Messages to 34 Belgrave Drive, Rangiora 7400, email – [email protected] (*denotes deceased).

HASLER, Daphne Mabel:
Peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Rayleen, John and Rose, Diane, and Alan, and loved by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held. Messages to 19A Albany Street, Gore 9710.

PEARSEY, Allan Grant:
1.1.1960 – 15.5.2020
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his biggest love his wife Mareeka, and loving children Emma, Jed and Ethan, grandchildren Jacob and Natalie. My husband, protector, best friend and true love of my life.
Our hearts may be broken
But our memories will always be kept alive.

RYDER, Thomas George (Tom):
18.02.1927 – 16.05.2020 in his 94th year.
It is with great sadness the family would like to announce the passing of Tom, in his 94th year, at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Very much loved husband of the late Shirley Ryder, adored father of D’Lice and Paul Phelan (Dunedin), Stephen (Nelson), fantastic Pop to the late Kane James and Monique (Adelaide, Australia). Formerly of Dunedin and Te Anau and lately Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Many thanks to the Critical Care and Recovery Unit staff at Kew Hospital for their gentle care of our Dad. We would also like to acknowledge the fantastic staff at Rowena Jackson for his special care and support over the last 6 years. Tom has been cremated and a casting ceremony will be held at a later date. Messages may be sent to 104 Doon Street, Waverley, Dunedin 9013 or E: [email protected]
“Always a glint in your eye,
a smile on your face, a quick wit and a chance for a cuddle never missed. You made us laugh, such a gentle man,
it’s time to fly free”.
You will be so dearly missed.