Funeral Notices – Wednesday 12th August

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BALLANTYNE, Hamish John:
Passed away suddenly at Southland Hospital, on Sunday 9 th August 2020. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 29 Venus St, Invercargill.
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DYET, Rona Pearl (nee Cubitt):
On August 11, 2020, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital; in her 89th year. A much loved and loving wife of Lex, dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Adrienne, Robyn and James, Kerry and Donna-Maree. Much loved and devoted Nanny of Melanie, and Andrew, Emma, and Jade; Mark and Sara, Kimberley and Jordan. Loved great-Nanny of Oscar, Theo, Ryder and René.
Will be sadly missed but now at Peace
Thanks to the staff at Camellia Court Rest Home and AMU Ward 23 Christchurch Hospital, for their care and support. Donations to St John Ambulance Canterbury would be much appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Dyet family, c/- PO Box 1101, Christchurch 8443. A celebration of Rona’s life will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, tomorrow, Thursday, at 2.30pm.

DYER,  Sylvia Jean (nee McLeay).
25:08:1929 – 09:08:2020
Sylvia passed peacefully in Dunedin with John and Jill – aged 90 years.
Cherished wife of the late Graham. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Jane, Jill and the late Steve Ridden.
Special Nana Sylvie of Anna Dyer, Scott, Karla and Alexandra Hughes, Callum, Louisa, Isabella, and Imogen Hughes, Nicki, Gavin, Harlow and Verity Angus, Briget and Trevor Prescott.
Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Murdie and *Chrissie McLeay, *Pearl and *Ron Sleeman and *Jack Forbes, *Lochie and *Effie McLeay, *Ray and *Neville Lindsay, Joan and *George Moorhouse and *Harold Poole, *Heather and *Noel Lee, Shirley and John Brown. Jocelyn and *Allan Blair, Russell and Dianne Dyer, Barry and Margaret Dyer.
A loved auntie of her nieces and nephews. A friend to many.
A service for Sylvia will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 13 August, the funeral then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 92 Terrace Street, Invercargill, or to Sylvia’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions now in place, attendance to Sylvia’s service will be by invitation only. The service may be viewed on www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/funeral-services/live-streams/ *Denotes deceased

LLOYD, Barrington Dr (Barry):
Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday 5th August 2020. Loved and respected friend of Sue and Malcolm Templer and family. Mentor to many.
“Fly free Barry, no longer in pain”
As to Barry’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to: Sue Templer PO Box 632, Invercargill.
mwfunerals.co.nz

PASCO, Maire (née Hardy):
On August 6, 2020, in her 90th year. Loved wife of Jack. Treasured mother of Brenda, Mark, Stephen, Leon, Julie. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Cherished sister of Pat Hardy and Molly O’Neill. R.I.P.
A service will be held at J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, Esk St, Invercargill, at 1.00pm on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Messages to 60 Inglewood Rd, Invercargill 9810. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to Maire’s favourite charity – the Pacific Leprosy Foundation.

STEVENS, Annette:
At her home on Sunday, August 9, 2020, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of Rev. Ewing Stevens, loved mother of Jenny, Jane, Adam, and the late Jason and the late Rosemary, and grandchildren Jana, Billy, Sienna and Sonny, and great-grandchildren William and Beauden. Loved aunt to an extended family. A private service was held in her home at Alexandra, on Tuesday, August 11, followed by a cremation. Messages to 230 Hillview Rd, No 1 RD, Alexandra or [email protected]

In Memoriam

BLACK, John David:
In loving memory of my John who passed away on August 12, 2017. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. Always in my thoughts.
Love – Lucy and Cocoa.