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DAVIDSON, Hilda Margaret:
QSM. Peacefully on April 12, 2021, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Raymond Irwin Davidson. Devoted and loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law to Christine and Murray, Gregory, Jonathan and Carolyn, Miley, Dani, Gary and Janice, Hannah, Grace, Julie, Irwin, Annette and Carlton, Verity, Dorian and Rupert. A service to celebrate the life of Hilda will be held in the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, at 2.00pm, on Thursday, April 15. Messages to 2638 Dipton Winton Highway, RD 2 Winton 9782 or on Hilda’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals/tributes.

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DONALDSON, Brian John:
Peacefully in the care of Lake Wakatipu Care Home on Saturday, 3 April 2021, aged 73 years. Dearly loved father of Rachel, Melissa, and Liam and father-in- law of Tom, Marcus, and Jessica. Loved Grandad of Teddy and Jet; Haru, Zabian and Meyka; and Iris and Sadie. Beloved son of Maurice* and Audrey* and brother and brother-in-law of Graeme and Jenny* and loved Uncle of Megan, Gareth & Georgina and Great Uncle of Emily, and Harriet. Respected friend and former husband of Dorothy. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 15th April at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Age Concern Queenstown would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thanks to both the staff of Lake Wakatipu Care Home and Dr Mador and her colleagues at Southland Hospital for their wonderful care of Brian this year. Messages to the Donaldson Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
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DUNCKLEY, John Howard, S46223 Captain:
1.5.1955 – 10.4.2021.
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Penney and much loved father and father-in-law to Rex, Brian, Christene and Richie, Granddad to Tristan. Loved son of *Jack and *Katie and brother to Norman (Auckland). A service for John will be held in Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, 15 April at 1.30pm. The family are grateful for the care and compassion given by the staff at Southland Hospital. Messages to 488 Queens Drive, Invercargill, 9810.
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EDLIN, Elizabeth Anne (Buffy):
7.5.48 – 14.4.20
One year today since you left us. We miss you dearly and are finally all together to celebrate your life. We invite you to join us this Saturday, April 17, 1.00pm at Repertory House as we remember Buffy. We would also like to thank everyone who has supported us through this past year.
Ngã mihi nui Edlin whãnau

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JONES, Estelle Hope:
On April 13, 2021, passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Mervyn for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and George Davison (Invercargill), Glenda and David Johnstone (ChCh), and Philippa Jones and Christopher Webster (ChCh). Loved Grandma of Richard, and Emma; Tane, William, and Alice; step-Gran to Anna, and Julia, and great-Grandma of Elise, Madeleine, Aidan, Estelle, Jack, and Arlo. Messages to the Jones family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Estelle’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton, on Monday, April 19, commencing at 2.00pm.

MILLS, Audrey M:
Peacefully passed away on Saturday, 10th April 2021 in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Home, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Val, and Peter and Lynette. Loved Nana of Karen, Ghisshan and Laura, Cheryl, Jared, Gemma and Glenn and Great Nana of Chase, Levi, Brody, and Benjamin. A loving aunt of Gael. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 16th April at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank the staff of Salisbury Wing of Rowena Jackson for their care of Audrey and her family. Messages to 83 Stobo Street, Invercargill 9810.
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THOMSON, Bert (Albert John):
Lenora, Kate, Helen, Karen and families would be honoured if Dad’s family and friends would join us at a celebration of Dad’s life to be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Saturday 17th April at 2.00pm. Message to 175 Dome Street, Invercargill or scotzbase@xtra.co.nz
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TURNER, Lesley Ewart Gladstone (Les):
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill on Saturday, 10 April 2021; in his 94th years. Loved husband of the late Kit, loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Alison (Australia), Lindsay, and Des and the late Jan Shaw, a very much loved Grandad and great Grandad. As per Les’ wishes a private cremation has been held. We would like to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson for their care of Les. Messages to 170 Stobo Street, Invercargill 9810.
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Wilson, Dallas Wade:
Suddenly at Lake Tekapo, on 9 April 2021. Aged 26 years. Dearly loved son of Yvonne and Murray. Best mate of Jaidyn and Tiegan. Best friend and partner of Nicole. Loved grandson of Mick and Joan* Wilson and Keith and Ruby* Butcher. The Funeral Service for Dallas will be held at ILT Stadium Southland on Friday, 16 April, 2021 commencing at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation. Messages to 117 Layard St, Windsor, Invercargill 9810 or to Dallas’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details of his funeral service will be available.

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 14th April

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