Funeral Notices – Tuesday 28th April

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ANDERSON, Dorothy Grace (Topsy):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 25 April 2020; aged 92 years. Loved wife of Peter*, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rae and Bob Woodcock, John*, Robert, Colin, Trevor*, Bruce, Glenda and Barry Warnock. A much loved Gran of Michael, Craig, and Kimberley; Dion, Barry, James, and Megan; Rose, and Sarah; Aaron; Andrew, Tim, and Donna, and a much loved Great Gran. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to 72 Grant Road, R.D.9, Invercargill, 9879. avenalpark.co.nz

ANDERSON, Dorothy Grace (nee Little) (Topsy):
Loved daughter of Elsie* and James* (of Cardrona), loved sister and sister-in-law of Lassie* and Bruce*, Celda* and Dave* Mackie, Jim* and Mima* Little, Bob* and Iris* Little, Dorothy and Bert* Thomson, Moira* and Bob* Scott. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. avenalpark.co.nz

BOYES, Sister Mary RSM:
On April 26, 2020, at Nazareth House, Christchurch, supported by staff, her Mercy community and family. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 60th year of her Religious Profession. Messages to PO Box 6095, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442. A Memorial Mass for Mary will be celebrated in Christchurch at a later date.
Kia okioki ia i runga i te rangimarie. May she rest in peace.

FREW, Beatrice Grace (Beaty):
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Longwood Lifestyle Village, Riverton, aged 83 years. Beaty will be sadly missed by her three sons Brent, Callum and Dwight. Loved mother-in-law of Maria and Leanne Frew, and Peter Tiller. Dearly loved ‘Beaty’ to Thomas, Maddy, Gracie and Charlie. Loved sister of Marjorie Welsh, Oliver (dec) Gibson and Neill (dec) Gibson. In loving Memory R.I.P. A beautiful mother,
mother-in-law and grandmother to all. A celebration of Beaty’s life will be held at a later date in Riverton. Messages to 433 Dee Street, Invercargill, or to Beaty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McLEAN, Alastair Ramsay:
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital, on Friday, April 24, 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Ann for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Gillian and Jack Cooper (Gore), the late Lachlan and Julie (Timaru) and Leith and Dale Atkins (New Plymouth). Loved and respected Al-Pal of James, Hamish and Hannah; Michelle, Mark and Beccie; Alexandra and Hamish and their spouses and partners. Beloved Al-Pal of his great-grandchildren Cooper; Noah and Lucas; and Annabel. A private cremation will be held followed by a memorial service with a date to be notified. Messages and flowers to 35 Railway Esplanade, Gore 9710.Betts Funeral Services.