Funeral Notices – Tuesday 3rd March
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BYARS, John William.
13.2.1946 – 27.2.2020
Of Tapanui. Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital with family at his side; in his 74th year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Laura (Helsinki, Finland), William and Jules, Emily, and Kris Donovan, and adored grandfather of Luca, Elsa, Eva, Zack, Hannah and Ben. Loved brother of Geoffrey, Tony, Rodney, Chris, Susie, and their families. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at the Tapanui Community Centre on Friday, March 6, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to West Otago Health Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to family, 208 Tapanui-Waikoikoi Highway, RD5, Gore 9775. [email protected]
CONLON, Carl Roderick.
Peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Friday, February 28, 2020, aged 37 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Janelle, devoted father of Ethan Jay, and loyal companion Sally, loved son of Eddie and Judy, loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Andy, Georgina and Kerry, and a much loved Uncle of James, Sam, and William. A celebration of Carl’s life will be held in Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, Bury Street, on Friday, March 6, at 3.00pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes NZ may be left at the service. Messages to 943 Waikaka Valley Highway, RD5, Gore 9775.
FERGUSON, John Patrick (Johnny).
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at Hospice Southland on Monday, 2 March 2020. Beautiful Irish soulmate and best friend of Lynne. Loving and proud father of Timothy, and Daniel, special friend of Jenny, and Kristina. Loved son of the late Michael John and Mary-Ann Ferguson (Ireland). Adored twin brother of James (Jimmy) and his 10 brothers and sisters (Ireland). Loved and adored son-in-law of Lois and Peter Dryden, brother-in-law of Susan and the late John MacDonald (Christchurch), John and Jocelyn Dryden (Australia). Dearly loved and adored uncle of all his nieces and nephews around the world. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held in the St Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Perth Street on Thursday, 5th March at 2:00pm followed by a private cremation. A huge thank you to Peter Wards and the staff of Hospice Southland for your special care of Johnny. Thank you to Bernadette and Debbie for your support. Messages to 73 Catherine Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810
FOSTER, Gwendaline (Gwen)Pamela (nee Watson).
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Peacehaven on Friday 28th February 2020 aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) – formally of Ohai. Deeply loved mum of Ernie and Valmai, Gordon and Wendy (Havelock North), Rose and Tony Snell, Albert and Nicky.Loved Nana and Great Nana. Family wish to thank the staff of Peacehaven for their kindness and amazing care of Gwen. Donations to the Blind Foundation would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. A Celebration of Gwen’s life will be held on Thursday 5th March, 10.30am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private Internment will follow. Messages to 64 Scandrett Street, Invercargill or to Gwen’s tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
FOSTER, Gwendaline (Gwen)Pamela (nee Watson).
Loved sister of Jack* and Doris* Watson, Jimmy* and Nellie* Watson, Tinker* Watson, Mary* and Ivan* Welsh and the late Walter Barclay, Margaret* and Harold* Jenkins, Audrey* and Cyril* Shuttleworth, Wattie* and Betty* Watson. Peggy* and Tommy* Forde, Nancy* and Ken* Holmes, Bill* and Betty* Foster, Jimmy *and Marion Foster. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz
PETERS, Mary Elizabeth.
Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday 28th February 2020, in her 85th year. Adored wife of the late Rex. Much loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Russell Drake, Philip and Glenys Peters, Linda* and Neville Tomlins, and Nicola and Aaron Galloway. Dearly loved nana of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the St Stephens Church, North Road Invercargill on Wednesday the 4th March at 1.30pm. Donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 62 Gloucester St, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
WESTERGAARD, Ian Andrew.
Ian passed away at his home in Westport on Monday, March 2, 2020. Aged 87 years. Loved husband of Margaret, loved father of Helen, Erik and Trudy, and the late George, loved grandfather of Sean and Louise, Cameron, Rachael (Deceased), and James, and great-grandfather of Kallen. Messages to 183 Utopia Road, RD 2, Westport 7892. A private cremation has been held. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z.
