Funeral Notices – Wednesday 12th December

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ASPINALL, Nola June.
Peacefully in the loving care of Vickery Court on December 7, 2018, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Frisby and the late Miles Aspinall. Loved mother, stepmother and mother-in-law of Allan and Sue Frisby, Simon Aspinall and the late Jane Aspinall. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of Robert, Lauren, Keegan and Isla; Morgan, Dale and Payton; and Miles. Cherished friend of Norma McMeeking. According to Nola’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to A. Frisby, 997 Lorneville-Winton H/way, RD 1, Winton 9781. frasersfunerals.co.nz

BLACK, Margaret Rose (nee Hayward). In her 72nd year. Peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, and in the special and loving care of all the staff at Wyndham Resthome. Loved eldest daughter of the late Charles (Fred) and Sarah Hayward (Waimumu). Loved partner of David McDonald. Much loved Mum of Deborah, and Brendon (Auckland). Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Ken and Adrian (Brisbane), Valerie and the late Bruce Tucker (Blenheim), Beverley and Steve Rhodes (Temuka), Graham and Heather (Invercargill), Robin (Sydney). Loved friend of Sandra and Steve Dyke (Wellington), Wade and Penny Hill (Maitland), and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. ‘Your love now lives in our hearts’
A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, Bury Street, Gore, on Saturday, December 15 at 1.30pm, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for the Wyndham Resthome. Messages to 99 Robertson Street, Gore 9710. In the care of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd Gore, FDANZ NZIFH

BOOTH, Joyce Ann. Following a brief illness and short stay in the Dunedin Hospital Oncology Ward, Joyce passed peacefully at Kew Hospital on Saturday December 8, 2018. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Bryon and Nobuko, Paul, Denise and Dave; much loved nana to George, Alan and Carter. Loved daughter of Colin* and Linda* Burgess, cherished and loved sister of Allan and Gordon*. Loved friend of Ian* and loved sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. At Joyce’s request a cremation has taken place with a private family gathering to be held. Messages c/- PO Box 3788, Richmond 7050.

DORE, Margaret June. Passed away peacefully in Invercargill on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, aged 82 years. Loved and treasured wife of Bill* Dore. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Glenys and Chris (Sydney), Nicky and Dale (Invercargill), and Carolyn and Andrew (Christchurch). Loved Nana of Cody, Sam, and Max and loved Great-grandmother of Bailey, and Naia. Loved daughter of Margaret* and Frank* Shallard, sister and sister-in-law of Keith* and Dorothy, John* and Carol, and Jan and Gerald. A service for June will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, December 14 at 1.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 203 Wilton St, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

GRIEVE, Linda Mary Caroline (nee McDermott).
On Monday, December 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of the late Roland (Dick), a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony, Caroline, Pauline and Rangi Toma, and Trudy McCallum, a loved nana of her 13 grandchildren and nana nan of her 17 great- grandchildren, a much loved sister. A service for Linda will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Friday, December 14, at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 316 Stirrat Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

HILLIS, William James (Jim). Peacefully at ‘Armadale’, Seaward Downs, after a very short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 10, 2018, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband for 57 years of Beverley, loved father and father-in-law of Gaye and Andrew Falconer (Kaiwera), Bill and Sharon (Mataura), much loved Grandad of Thomas, Emma, and Sarah; Melanie and Josh Lilley, Charlotte, Harrison, Isla, and Maya; Anna; Philip, and Nico; Adam, and Luke, and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Edendale Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 14 at 1.00pm, then leaving for Edendale Cemetery. Messages to 466 Seaward Downs Road, RD 3, Wyndham 9893

KANE, John Joseph (Jimmy). Suddenly at his home in Winton surrounded by his family on Monday, December 10, 2018, aged 68 years. Most dearly loved husband of Margaret for 50 wonderful years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Maria (Winton), Paul and Jodi (Makarewa), Simon and Arianna (Browns). Loved grandfather of Terri and Tappeh, Joseph, Selina and Hugh; Kendra, Georgia and Kurt, Willis, and Kate; Eli, Bonnie, and Caleb. A Service for Jimmy will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church, at 1pm, Friday, December 14, 2018. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 17 Grange Street, Winton 9720.

KNIGHT, Cyril David John. 634897. Pvt. WWII and 2NZEF (Japan) – J Force. Surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of Ascot Care Home, Invercargill. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine. Loved father and father-in-law of Ray and Denise (Rimu), Les and Carole (Mokotua), the late Kevin, Maureen and James Kevern (Ingill), Gwenda (Tiny) and Bruce Marshall (Dunedin). Dearest Grandad of Mark and Fiona; Brent, the late David, Rachael and Shane Sievers (Canada), Paul and Anita (Christchurch), Renee Kevern (London), Michelle Kevern (Wellington). Loved great-grandad of Cameron and Myah; Reuben, Joel, Reilly and Harry; Oliver, George, Sophia and Hannah. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Cyril’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 10.00am, on Saturday, December 15. Private cremation thereafter. Messages to 69 Dart Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz

MAINLAND, Joseph John (Joe). Reluctantly, but peacefully, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Southland Hospital; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Valda, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo-Ann and Roy, Garry and Petrina, Lynley and Herman, Jeff and Jacqui, much loved Granddad Joe of Katie and Matthew, April, Kelvin, Callum, Beth, Travis, and great-Granddad of Lilyana, Caleb and Jacob; respected friend of Tony, Sammy, Hailee, Olivia, and Alyssa. A service for Joe will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Saturday, December 15, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined, but donations to St John Ambulance may be left at the service. Messages to 158 Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz

MILNE, Jamie Francis (Jimbob). Tragically taken December 6, 2018, aged 35 years. Beloved son and stepson of Kelvin and Monique. Loved brother, brother-in-law and stepbrother of Corey, Sarah, Brodie, Monique, Cathy-lee, Anthony, Jodie, James, Waylan, and Glen. Loved father, grandson, uncle, cousin and nephew. “Rest in Peace JaeQ”
Messages for the Family may be sent C/- 89 Govan Road, R.D.3, Alexandra 9393. A Celebration of Jamie’s life will be held in our chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, Christchurch, on Friday, December 14, at 2.00pm

SINCLAIR, Pastor Ernest James (Pastor Ernie). Passed away peacefully to be with his precious Lord, from his home in Invercargill on Monday, December 10, 2018, surrounded by his adored wife Pastor Lorraine and his loving family. Loved father of Bradley and Nicola Dovey and loved Pop of Matthew Dovey. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Dulcie and *Alton McRae and *Des Branks, Ngaire Hicks and Cliff, Yvonne and Graham Matthews, Beverly and Rick Penrose (USA), Marilyn and Hugh Fox, Kenneth and Dell, Joyce and Jenkins Evans, Neville and Luzvie, Lindsay and Cheryl Troon, Kayleen and Russell Smith. Loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Gail and Tai Ellia. Eldest son of Eugene and Rose Troon (Sinclair) and stepson of Alf. A celebration of Pastor Ernie’s life will be held at the Liberty Christian Fellowship Church (corner of Tweed and Ethel Streets, Invercargill) on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 47a Mavora Crescent, Invercargill 9812. No flowers by request, donations to the St John Ambulance may be left at the service.