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BLYTH, Hazel Ann:
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Hospice Southland on the 23rd of February 2022, aged 74 years. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Maaki Duff. Cherished wife and best friend of Peter. Loving mother and mother in-law of Tania and Marcus Swan, Michelle and David Deepak, PJ Blyth and Steph Freeman, Jay and Sarahjane, Roeli and David Fallow. Loved Nana and Tawa of her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dearly loved sister and sister in-law of Moira and Richard, Vivienne and Michal, David, Trish, the late Judy, and Robert. “Friend to Many”
A private family service has been held. A Memorial gathering to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held at 290 Bain Street, Clifton Invercargill, on the 5th of March 2022 at 2pm. Due to COVID 19, restrictions on the gathering will apply, a vaccine pass will be required to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 121 McQuarrie Street Invercargill, or you can go to Hazel’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/hazel

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HASSED, Susan Angela (Susie):
Peacefully on Tuesday 22nd February 2022, aged 57 years. Cherished daughter of the late Margaret and the late Walter Hassed. Loved special sister of Adrian and Anne (UK), and Keith (NI). Loved Aunty of Sarah and family (UK). Treasured Susie of Jean and Skip, and buddy of Marilyn.
“Special thanks to Susie’s carers and family at Idea Services, Venus Street and Willis Street Invercargill”
A private cremation and then interment will be held. Messages to “Hassed Family”, 306 Tay Street, Invercargill, or you can go to Susan’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/susan

LEDBROOK, Sharon:
Peacefully at home on Saturday 26 February 2022. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved wife of Rick, much loved mum of Stacey, Daniel, and Shenae, much loved close friend of Judy and Jamie Ashbrook, and Shivy Ashbrook. Due to COVID restrictions a private service
will be held to celebrate Sharon’s life on Thursday 3 March at 2.00pm, a private cremation will follow. You are warmly invited to join the service via livestream on the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page. Messages to 24 Glenalmond Crescent Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

SMART, Sheila Alice:
Peacefully at Invercargill, on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Les. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Sharon (Otautau), and Raewyn (Melbourne). To all past and present medical staff, caregivers and grounds people at Longwoods Home, our sincere thanks for your love and care of Sheila during her stay with you. The support and care given to Sheila during her last hours in the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital was deeply appreciated. God bless you all. In accordance with Sheila’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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WILSON, Joanne (Jo) (née Prest):
Peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Hospice Southland. Much loved wife and soulmate of Ricki. Precious Mum to Billie-Marie and Devon. Loved daughter of Billy and Dianne (Bunbury WA) Loved sister of Tracey and Linda. Much loved auntie of Maxx, Jack and Ruby, Haley and Jarrod. Precious granddaughter of Nana and Pop Martin and her many aunties and uncles and cousins. Great friend of Trudy. Heartfelt thanks to all the team at Southland and Dunedin Hospitals. Special thanks to the wonderful team at Hospice Southland. No flowers please, however donations toward Jo’s flowering cherry tree lined driveway, in her memory would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. The Service for Jo will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, commencing at 2.00pm. Those attending are invited to bring a flower, photo or small memento to place on her casket as a tribute. Due to Covid restrictions attendance at Jo’s funeral is limited to 100 and vaccine passes will be required. You can register your wish to attend on Jo’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to a live stream of her service is also available and personal tributes can be left. Messages to 704 Woodlands Morton Mains Rd 9871 Invercargill.

In Memoriam

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 1st March

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