Funeral Notices - Wednesday 11th March

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CAVANAGH, Darrell Wayne:
Aged 53 years. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Dearly loved son of Sue and Lloyd Cavanagh (Gore). Cherished father of Kyle, Levana, and Memory, precious Grandfather of Lincoln. Loyal brother of Craig, and the late Glen, and loved uncle of Darren, Moana, and Cruz. ‘You are loved more than you will ever know’
Romans 5:8 A service for Darrell will be held in the Salvation Army Church, Irwell Street, Gore, on Thursday, March 12 at 2.00pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery.
‘Aroha Darrell, go with our love’ Messages to 7 Tamblyn Drive, RD 1, Roxburgh 9571.

FERGUSON, Peter (Wayne):
The Ranfurly Fire Brigade welcomes all fire brigade members to attend Station Officer Wayne Ferguson’s funeral at Maniototo Stadium, 1 Dungannon Street, Ranfurly, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 1.00pm. All members are advised to be wearing their full undressed uniform for a guard of honour. Chief Fire Officer James Hazlett.

FERGUSON, Peter (Wayne):
Taken so suddenly as the result of an accident on Sunday, March 8, 2020, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, awesome Dad to Jane, Shane and Anne-Marie, dearly treasured Grandad of Grace and Samantha; Zivana and Jaedyn; and Great-Granddad to Cyrus and Thorn. A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held in the Maniototo Stadium, 1 Dungannon Street, Ranfuly, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations are gratefully accepted for the Maniototo Volunteer Fire Brigade and may be left at the service. Messages to 3 Stafford Street, Ranfurly, 9332.

McLAREN, Agnes Rhoda (Ag):
Died November 9, 2019 at Christchurch. Loved wife of the late Rodney James McLaren. Mother and mother-in-law of Ricki and Kerry McLaren, Daryl, Janelle and Steve Todd, Sonya and Paul Wood, and Dwayne. Treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. The family invites you to join us as we inter Mum’s ashes with her beloved Rod at 3.00pm on Saturday, March 14, at Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, in a brief informal service. All welcome.

MOLLOY, Trevor Wayne William:
Suddenly on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Dearly loved son of Wayne and Moira. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Hannah and Ben, Emma and Chris. Loved uncle of Charlotte, and Olivia; Noah, and Jax. Loved grandson of Isla and the late Trevor Molloy, Ruby and the late Willy McConnaughie. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at the family home, 11 Galletly Road, St Andrews, on Friday, March 13, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

MURRELL, Pearl Scott (of Dunedin).
(of Dunedin). On Saturday, 7^th March 2020 in Invercargill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham* & Liz, Tony, Elisabeth*, and Craig. Loved Grandmother of Hollie, Annaliese, Lauren, Nicholas, Tam, Darcy, Jaden, and Grace and Great Grandmother of all her great grandchildren. At Pearl’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 37 Galway Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

ROBERTSON, Carole (nee Hood):
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020, surrounded by love. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Robertson (Ocean View), proud and loving mother and mother-in-law of Carla and Robbie Holmes (Leithfield). Dearly loved youngest daughter of Bert and Myrtle (Milton) and dearly loved sister of Illa Foster (Turangi) and the late Joffre, Phyll, Reg, Joy, Ron (Hone), Myrtle, Delcie, Alan and Beryl. Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by her dear friends Kerry and Trevor. A graveside service for Carole will be held at the Milton Cemetery at 1.30pm on Thursday, March 12. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated. Messages to 414 Terrace Rd, RD 1, Amberley.

SIMPSON, Ian William Joseph:
Peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) for 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Lyn, Pat, Ann and Richard Mallon, Catherine and Tim Roxburgh, Mark and Paula, and Margaret. Much loved and adored grandfather and great-grandfather. R.I.P.
A Mass of thanksgiving for Ian’s life will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill, at 10.00am, on Saturday, March 14, with a private cremation to follow. Rosary will be held in the Church at 7.00pm, on Friday, March 13. No flowers please, but donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated to whom we are very grateful. Messages to 101 Mary Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SKERRETT, Daisy Isobel:
07.03.2020
Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Max Skerrett. Adored and treasured mother of Eve, Anna and Andrew, and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Simon. Loved grandmother of Tony, Paula, Rachel, Sam and Max. Loved great-grandmother of Hemi, Charlie, Lucy and Macey. Treasured sister and sister-in-law, of Frank and Margaret, Reg* and Sheila*, Oswald* and Alice*, and Ray Baxter*. Following her wishes, a private ceremony and cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to 453 North Road, Invercargill, 9810.

TAIT, John Kerr:
Suddenly at Southland Hospital, on Monday, 9th March 2020. Aged 80 years. Loved husband of Wilma*. Loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Phillip, Darien, Hamish and Alastair; Norris, Sally, Christina and Mitchell; Jeff; Rodney, Diane, Zac, Kendal and Alex. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Jack* Heath, Betty and Adie* Diack, Robin and May* Tait, and Carol* and Geoff* Trim. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11 am, on Friday March 13. Private thereafter. (* denotes deceased.) Messages to 86 Rosewood Drive, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, online tributes can be made atfrasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes