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BOOTH, Sharon Gweneth.
Peacefully at home in Cromwell surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2019, in her 66th year, following a short battle with cancer. Loving wife of John for 46 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jamie and Harriet, Craig and Kelly, Glenn and Alex. Loved Granny of Sam and Charlotte, Ava, Harrison and Eden, Elijah, Niamh, Jude and Saoirse. Daughter of *Ian and *Gweneth Crosbie, sister and sister-in-law of *Brian and *Joan, *Wayne and Marg, Kent, Cindy and Tony, daughter-in-law of *Herbert and Ngaire, sister-in-law of Peter and Maureen, Vicki and Brendon, and a special Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Very good friend of Karen and Peter Hall. Many thanks to Dr Greg White, palliative care nurse Gayle McCormack and oncology. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Cancer Society maybe left at the service. A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held in Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell on Friday, May 24, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 47 Ray Street, Cromwell 9310. (*denotes deceased)

BOYLE, Damian Peter.
Peacefully with his loving family by his side and in the care of Hospice Southland, on Monday, May 20, 2019, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Margaret and the late Jim Boyle. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bernadette and Bryan Gourley, Elizabeth and Joe Milich, Brendan and Louise, Kathryn and Alastair Hewitt, Virginia, Eugene, Rose and Gary Davis. Loved uncle and great-uncle of his nieces and nephews. R.I.P.
Funeral and Rosary details to be advised. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 3/30 Antrim Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

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GLOVER, Graham Colin.
Peacefully at home in Quail Rise, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband for 55 years of Irene, much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Sandra (Garston), and Wayne and Trudy (Riverton). Adored grandfather of Hayden and Kelsey, Luke, Zac, Katie, Abbey, Zara and Alex, and loved great-grandfather of Hunter, Charlotte and Mackenzie.
“Forever in our Hearts”
A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in Lake Hayes Pavilion, 1/719 Gibbston Hwy, Frankton, on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 2.30pm, followed by private family burial. Special thanks go to Dr Val Miller for her exceptional care of Graham. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance are appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 10 Portree Drive, Lower Shotover, Queenstown 9371.

HAZLETT, Nick.
Passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack while on holiday in Cambodia on May 18, 2019. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Justine; Adored dad and buddy of Nash; Dearly loved son of Karen Officer and Geoff and Trish Hazlett; Dearly loved grandson of Val Officer and the late Gordon Officer, the late Emily and the late Ralph Hazlett; Loved brother of Hayley and loved brother and brother-in-law of Lisa and Simon Anderson. Much loved by extended family and friends.
Will be sadly missed, and forever remembered by all.
Messages to Geoff at 36 Maslin Street, Geraldine 7930, or Karen at 9 Waverley Street, Invercargill 9810.

HOGG, Ian Angus (Gus).
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019, after a short illness, at Gore; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Sylvia (Pearl) Hogg for 66 years. Loved and treasured Dad and father-in- law of Cheryl and Neil, Stephen and Fliss, Grant* and Sharon, Joanne and Stephen, Ian and Toni, and Rosy, a beloved friend of the family. Much loved Grandad of Demelza, Shayne, Tracey, Kirstie, Julie, Michelle, Nathan, Justin, Ben, Michael, Nicole, Danielle, and Olivia, and his 13 great-grandchildren. Dearly loved son of Janet Begg* and Arthur Clarence * Hogg. Dearly loved brother of Marjorie* Luscombe, Joan Robinson, Leona Reynolds, Malcolm* Hogg, and Anita Norton. Much loved brother-in-law, and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“Always in our thoughts – forever in our hearts”
A service to celebrate Gus’ life will be held in the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Friday, May 24, at 1.30pm. Private family interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 16 Fairfield Street, Gore 9710.
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MACDONALD, Doris.
(formerly of The Plains Station, Te Anau) On May 14, 2019, at Nurse Maude Hospital. Loved wife of the late Hamish Campbell Macdonald, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alastair and Sharon, Anne and Iain Harvey, and the late Angus. In accordance with family wishes, a Private Service for Doris has been held.

SIM, Josephine Frances Rae (Jo) (nee Wilson).
Of Alexandra, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 19, 2019, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Ivan of 66 years. Cherished mother of Fr. Michael Mary (Greg), Tony, Susanne, Deborah, Angela, Alex and their families. Loved sister of Nuala (Temuka), and the late Alex, Dick, Jack, Brian, Kay, Mary, Thora, Rosalie and Bernadette. Requiem Mass for Jo will be celebrated at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3 Killarney Street, Alexandra, on Saturday, May 25, at 1.00pm, followed by an Interment at the Alexandra Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr Greg Hunter and the wonderful care of the Ranui Staff. Messages to 23 Fastnet Street, Alexandra 9320. R.I.P. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

SMITH, Geoffrey Brent (Geoff).
On Monday, May 20, 2019, at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Lenka (Stockholm). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Anthea (Auckland), Jenny Drew (Dunedin), Neroli Wood (Perth), and a much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1 Camp Street, Queenstown on Thursday, May 23, at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages to ecsmith@iinet.net.au

TRIGWELL, Betty (nee Bricknell).
On May 19, 2019, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Peter. Very special thanks to all Betty’s caregivers. Messages for Betty Trigwell may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Funeral Service will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Friday, May 24, at 4.00pm.

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 21st May

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