Funeral Notices – Wednesday 14th November

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TODD, Catherine Ann (Kate). Passed peacefully at Hospice Southland on Sunday 11 November 2018, amongst her family, aged 78. Dearly beloved wife of Wattie. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Diane, Shelly and Trevor Mollison, Murray, Allister and Pam. Very special Nana of Sarah, Andrew, and Allan; Melissa and Rebecca; Nathan and Emma. Nana Kate of Kitione, Nemani, and the late Tevita. Forever in our Hearts. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 84 Great North Rd, Winton on Friday 16 November at 11:30am followed by p

rivate cremation. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday 15 November at 6pm also in the church. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 3 Niddry Crescent, Winton 9720.

TODD, Catherine Ann (Kate). Dearly loved daughter of the late Bill and Vera Devery. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Len* and Bell, Dot* and Derek* Fairbairn, Marion and Ian* McRae, Ron*, Alan* and Nora*, Shirley* and Allan* Bennie, Ray* and Daphne, Elaine* and Robin Faulkener and Margaret, Arthur and Pauline, Kevin and Marion*, Vin and Daphne, Colin and Lynn, Angela McKerchar*, Sharon and Murray Woods. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased)

SULLIVAN, Desmond Henry (Des). 15.09.1930 – 12.11.2018 Des passed away on Monday, November 12, at Hospice Southland, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ngaire. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ann Sullivan-Jones, Debbie Sullivan and James Prendergast, Donna Pay and Andy Evans, Paul and Liz, Trish and Peter Sherriff, Joseph and Denise. Beloved Pop of Courtney Robertson-Jones and Greg, and Ryan Jones, Sarah Hannah, Peter and Grace Prendergast, Ben and Rebecca Pay, Sam and Charlotte Sherriff, Jacob and Megan Sullivan. Thanks to Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for all the support they provided to Des. R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Desmond’s life will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill, on Thursday, November 15, at 2.00pm. The service will conclude with burial at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 356 Herbert Street, Invercargill.

TAYLOR, Allan Ronald (A.T.). 7.5.1937 – 11.11.2018 ‘Beautiful memories silently kept of one that we loved and will never forget’ Loved Dad of Diane, Janice and Sharon. Stepdad to Isis. Loved Grandad to Alisha, Sharlene, Lacey, Jolene and Zivana. Proud and loving Great-Grandad. A private service has been held at the families wishes. Messages to 67 McQuarrie St, Invercargill.

McMURDO, Monica Ellen. Suddenly at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 12, 2018. Dearly loved wife of Bruce. Much loved and respected mother of Dion and Leah, loved mother-in-law of Wendy and Donna. Cherished gran of Dalia and Kayla. Loved daughter of the late Mary and Joseph O’Neill. Loved sister-in-law of Trevor and Susan McMurdo, Roger and Cheryl McMurdo, Heather and Ian Hawthorne, Allan and Lois McMurdo, Grant and Robyn McMurdo. Loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Waikaia Volunteer Fire Brigade and First Response. A service to celebrate Monica’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Friday, November 16, at Hawthorne Gardens, 173 McIvor Road, Myross Bush, RD 6, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 20 Mill Road South, RD 1, Invercargill 9871.