Funeral Notices – Tuesday 6th September

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BROCK, Keith Randyford:
On September 4, 2022, at Dunedin Hospital, with family by his side; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Noeline for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Judith and Alastair Lines, and Richard and Genevieve, loved Granddad of Oliver, and Campbell. A service for Keith will be held in Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Street, at 1.00pm, on Thursday, September 8, followed by private cremation. The service will be available to view via the church’s live-stream youtube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o6p3HPCxR6UHwWXaC7edg Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 8B Rowan Place, Mosgiel 9024.

DRUMMOND, Esta Joan:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Esta passed away after a very short illness on Sunday. September 4, 2022. Aged 75 years. Much loved wife of the late Wallace. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gregory and Debbie, Rebecca and Kelvin McCorkindale, Craig and Hannah. Loved Nana of Harry, William; Rory, Todd; Briar, and Luke. A service to celebrate Esta’s life will be held in the Lumsden Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 10 at 11.00am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 1915 Mossburn-Five Rivers Road, RD 3, Lumsden 9793 or to Esta’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

EASTON, Ruth Theresa:
Beloved daughter of Ray & Pam Murray. In her 38th year. Loved by Craig and their son James. Much loved by sisters Katrina, Donna, Erin, brother-in-law Kenny, nephew Alex, and nieces Ella & Emily. A service for Ruth will be held at the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet St, Invercargill, on Thursday 8th September commencing at 2 pm. Communications to 021 02343972 or 021 1083536. Messages can be sent to 69 Bond St, Invercargill 9810, or can be left on Ruth’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

HOLLINGWORTH, John William:
After a courageous journey John passed away peacefully at home on Monday 5th September 2022, aged 86 years. Adored husband and best friend of Gail for 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neil and Susan, Brent and Vicki, and Chris and Crash.
Cherished Grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of George* and Pat Hollingworth, Judith and John* Wright, Norman and Shirley Hollingworth, Margaret* and Bill* Pennycuick, Joan and Alister Lamond (Australia), Bill and Jan Landrebe, and Murray and Marie Landrebe. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Family would like to sincerely thank Dr Roger Baillie and Dr Caroline Corkill for their special care and dedication of John. Donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday 8th September 2022, 10.30am at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow.
Messages to 138B Mary Street, Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

KILSBY, Patricia May (Pat):
Sadly, passed on Sunday, 4th September 2022 at Peacehaven Rest Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Ken and loved mum of Ian & Paula, Tracy & Grant Houston (Brisbane, Australia), and Debbie & Graham Wells. Much loved Nana of Courtney, Brad, Lauren, Callum, Tayla, Briar and Great Grandma of Eli, Bonnie, Levi, Jackson, and Maisy. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Saturday, 10 th September at 10:00am. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Pat’s page. Ken and family would like to thank the staff of Claire House and Peacehaven Rest Homes for their care of Pat and her family. Messages to 9 Boundary Road, Tisbury, Invercargill 9812.

RICHARDS, John Spencer:
On Father’s Day we lost our best mate, our rock, suddenly at home in the paddock doing what he loved, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Elayne for 52 years. Cherished Dad, father-in-law and Pop of Chrystine, Patrick, Daniel (Sydney), Allistair and Karen, Leigha and Jack (Otautau); Suzanne, Jason and Lachlan (Invercargill). Mate of Chase the dog and AB the cat. John was a loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday 9th September 2022, 2pm, Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere. Interment at Tuatapere Cemetery will follow. Messages to 86 Steel Road RD 4 Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where John’s livestream link will be available.

THWAITES: Elizabeth Rew, (Betty):
Peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday 3rd September 2022. Aged in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald. Treasured Mum and mother in-law of Dorothy and Ian Smith, the late Allan, Margaret and Ian McIntyre, and Helen. Cherished Nana of Ann, Wendy, Ross, Joanne, Craig, Paul, David, and Karen. Loved by her great and great-great grandchildren.
“A special thank you to all the staff at Peacehaven for their wonderful care of our Mum”
A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 10am on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at The First Church Invercargill, 155 Tay Street Invercargill. Messages to “Thwaites Family” C/- PO Box 632 Invercargill or on Betty’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/betty

TOMLINS, Alan Graham:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital after a long illness with his loving wife Fay by his side, aged 68 years. Father of Penny and son of Douglas* and Frances*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Liz, Lynley, Neville and Pam, Linda* and brother-in-law of the Crosswell Family. Loved grandfather of Samara, Jackson, Dejay, and Tia. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 7th September at 1:30pm, the service will conclude with the cremation at the Southland Crematorium. If you wish to view the service by livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website Obituaries page and click on the link on Alan’s page. Messages to 30C Lowe Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810.

In Memoriam

DUNCAN, Cassidy Elaine:
5.09.2018
It’s been 4 years now since you left us. Cassidy you would light up the room with your cheeky grin and laughter when DAD walk in the room to spend time.
Miss you love you DAD