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CAVANAGH, Richard Norman (Dick):
Of St Bathans, passed suddenly at Kakanui on November 1, 2020. Treasured husband of Joan, respected father and father-in-law of Liza and David (Melbourne), Hamish and Anna, Kate and Steve (Geraldine), and Grandad Dick of Anabelle, Mae; Simon, Richie, Marie, and Emma. In lieu of flowers a donation may be left for First Response. Funeral details to be advised.

JACKSON, Averley Dawn (nee Waldron):
(Of Gore) Aged 76 years. (Peacefully) On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde. Loved and treasured wife of Tommy* Jackson. Adored and respected mother of Phillip. Loved daughter of Charles* and Nellie* Waldron. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John* Waldron, Grace* and Alan* Green, Bernard* Waldron, Philip and Margaret Waldron. Loved sister-in-law of Mary* and Joe* Keown, Vi* and Norman* McPherson, Ian* Jackson, Annie and Stan* Black, Daphne* and Mick* Perry, Karen and Ernie Byars, and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Averley’s life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue, Gore, on Thursday, November 5, at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 57 Newcastle Street, Clyde 9330. (*denotes deceased)

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MINCHER, John Calder (Chum):
Passed away November 1, 2020; in his 90th year.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Valmai, and father and father-in-law of Anthea and Russell Wylie (Rangiora), and Linda and David Heath (Cromwell). Loved Granddad of Christopher and Shelley, Matthew, Joanna and Kurt, John and Toni, and loved great granddad Chum of Hayley and Evie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Doreen* Martin and Iris and Bob* Cowie, and Lois Prebble, and Tom Cholomdeley, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr, Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 11am on Wednesday, 4 November, followed by John’s interment at the Dipton Cemetery. Messages to Ascot Retirement Village, Unit 39, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810 or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PYPER, Christine Isabella (nee Phillips):
The family are devastated to announce the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Christine on November 1, 2020, aged 61 years old. Loved daughter of Russell and Valerie Phillips. Adored mum of Melissa, Troy and Nicholas Pyper. Super proud nanny of Dylan and Ryah. Loved number one sister and sister-in-law of Carol and Stuart Cappie, Julie and Kenny Beck, Roger Phillips, Kerry and Lloyd McLean, Tracey and Graeme Neilson. Much loved Aunty to all her 14 nieces and nephews.
A beautiful soul who cared and loved many.
Christine will be at her castle, 164 Ross Street, Tuesday afternoon until her service. Funeral details to follow.

ROY, Lindsay James:
Tragically as a result of an accident, aged 52 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Victoria, cherished Dad of Jessica and Nicholas, loved son of Shirley and the late Kevin Roy, loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Lesley Roy (Albury), Pauline and Malcolm White (Longridge North), loved son-in-law of Joanne and the late Roger Bamford (Christchurch), brother-in-law of Fleur and Alex McPherson (Christchurch), and special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A great friend and member of the community. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to PO Box 87, Riversdale 9744.

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SUTTON, John Melvin:
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, 29 October 2020, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nevill and Jo-Anne (Wellington), Loved father and father-in-law of Mel (Melvin) and Deanne (Melbourne, Australia), loved Poppa of Zach and Kate (Texas, USA), Aja and Edgar (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Blaize and Tess (Melbourne, Australia), Season and Josh (Melbourne, Australia), loved great Poppa of Henry and Beatrice (Texas, USA), and Yves (Amsterdam, Netherlands). Loved father and father-in-law of Nan and Michael Broughton, and Poppa to Charles, Oliver, and Thomas. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 141 Tanner Street, Invercargill, or to John’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes echo adrotate_group(13, array("fallback" => 0, "weight" => 0, "site" => "no"));

SYME, Keith Davidson:
Peacefully in Barbara’s arms, surrounded by his loving family at home, Frankton. On Sunday November 1, 2020. In his 80th year. Devoted and loved soul mate of Barbara. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of David and Charlotte Syme (Christchurch) Russell and Tracey Syme (Auckland) Raewyn and Philip Brown (Invercargill) Kerrie and David Chisholm (Queenstown) Shane Gerken (Invercargill) Grant and Sonya (Invercargill) Dean and Mel (Invercargill). Loved Granddad of Kathryn and Brett Langford, Danielle and Daniel Wilson, Elliott Syme, Zara, and Campbell Syme, Travis and Nickie, Ashleigh and Jordan, Courtney, Hannah, Michael, and Matthew, Jacob, Alisha, Laura, Thomas, and Briar. Loved great Granddad of Ben, Mac, and Peyton. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left to the Cancer Society (Wakatipu). A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton, at 1 pm, On Wednesday November 4. Messages to 15 Stewart Street, Frankton or to Keith’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

THOMSON, Florice Mary (nee Dawson):
Peacefully passed away at Peacehaven on Sunday 1st November 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late John Duncan (Dunc). Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Robin (Wellington), Karen and Darryl, Barry and the late Lyn Crofts. Special Nana to Megan and David, David and Louise, Craig and Anna, Jon-Paul and Cass, Kelly and Daniel, Tony and Jaz, Amy and Sam, and Hayley and Chris. Special Great Nana to Cooper, Sophie, Callum, Ava, Frankie, Maddilyn, Millie, Lucy, Lucas, Jackson and Koby. Loved sister and sister in law of Errol* and Nancy* Dawson, Joan* and Fred* Wass, John and Leonie Dawson(Waikanae). Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Peacehaven Village for their care of Florice during her time with them. Donations to the Blair Vining Charitable Hospital would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A Celebration of Florice’s life will be held on Thursday 5th November, 1.30pm, Peacehaven Village Chapel, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 245 John Street, Invercargill or to Florice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 3rd November

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