Funeral Notices – Wednesday 15th June

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CAVANAGH, Mary Elizabeth Kitson:
Peacefully on Sunday, 13th June 2022 in the care of Hospice Southland, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Frank. Dearly loved and treasured mother of Elizabeth Olsen. Loved sister of Jack Holz*, Danny Holz*, Russ Holz*, Bill Lay, and Shirley* Scott. Loved aunt of all her many nieces and nephews. Loved friend and confidant to everyone who walked in her door, a trusted friend. Best mate of her cherished cat, Mr. Puss. As per Mary’s wishes a private graveside service has been held. A celebration of her life and refreshments will be delayed until her birthday in November. Messages to 68 Palmerston Street, Riverton 9822. avenalpark.co.nz

CURRY, Michael David:
Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at Hospice Southland on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Loved son of the late Isobel and Bernie Curry (late of Heriot). Loved father of Daniel (Australia) and dearly loved friend of Judy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and John Robertson, Patrick and Karen, Susan and Kim Booth. Loved uncle of Jamie and Rebecca, Natasha and Amanda, and great-uncle of Kyrin, the late Hunter and Jackson. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Saturday, June 18 at 10.00am. Donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 21 Gordon Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Michael’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

DOHERTY, Marian:
Peacefully at home on June 12, 2022. Loved partner of Stuart Collie and loved wife of the late Patrick Doherty. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Maree and Donald Fleck; John Doherty and Maureen Anderson; Paul Doherty; and the late Anna Doherty. Much loved Nanny of Emma and Liam Howley, Katie Fleck, Fianna Doherty, Patrick Dohertry., Loved sister of the late Bill Oliver. Funeral Details to be advised. Personal tributes may be left on Marian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

EARLEY, Phyllis Ruby:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 11 June 2022, aged 96 years. Loved wife of Bill*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Lyn, Graham and Jill (USA). Loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister and sister-in-law of Les and Ann Ramage, also good friend of June Ramage. The family wish to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson for their love and care of Phyllis especially the O’Byrne wing. As per the family request a private service has been held. Messages to 12 Hillbrae Rise RD2 Invercargill 9872. avenalpark.co.nz

HARRISON, Owen Kilgour:
Peacefully, on June 13, 2022, at Dunedin Hospital; in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Pat for 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of *David, Adrienne and Steve Lee, Stephen, Carole Harrison and Ray Hookham (Canberra), Joy and Jason Ford and a dear friend of Judi, loved Grandad of Joshua and Lily, Richard and Asta; Carrie and Pete; Kelsey and Ben, Michael and Jess, and Shannon; *Erin, Connor, Riley, and Jack; loved great-Grandad of Ayla, and Hayden; William; Fletcher, and Charlie; August, and Ruby; Grayson, and Beauden. A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”. Owen’s family would like to thank the Owaka St John Ambulance, Ward 8B Dunedin Hospital, and the Otago Rescue Helicopter for the wonderful care given to Owen. At Owen’s request, a private family service will be held. Messages to 23 Stuart Street, Owaka 9535. (*denotes deceased).

JONES/CAMPBELL, Joyce Shirley (nee Muir):
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the loving care of her family at home, Dunedin; aged 94 years. Much loved wife of Arnold, and Bill* Campbell. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce* and Beverley, Wayne and Beth (Gore), Barbara and Hamish (Benio). Loved Grandmother of Shaun and Helen, Jane, Erin and Peter, Angela and Dan, Marcus and Jeremy, Mikaela and Patrick, and Leanne, cherished great grandmother of Noah, and Max, Hugo, and Trixie, Goldie, Liko, Florence, and Delilah, Jacob, Bria, and Caitlin, also our Australian family Brent and Sally, Laurel, Rosemary* Jones and their children.
‘In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there’
A service for Joyce will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue on Saturday, June 18, at 11.30am. A private family interment. Messages to 133 Charlton Road, Gore 9704. (*denotes deceased)

LANG, Helen May:
Aged 74, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Monday 13 June 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Earl. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Aaron and Diane, Lisa and Jason Kingi-Potiki, Barry and Krystal, Gary and Marise. Much loved Nana and Great-Nana of her grand and great-grandchildren. Loved “sister of mine” of Pat and Fraser Lamb, and the late Ken. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the Salvation Army Church, 29-31 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill on Friday 17 June at 10am followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 87 Prospect Terrace, Invercargill 9812, or to Helen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the Livestream of the service.

MOLLISON, Lewis Giffen (Lew):
On June 13, 2022 peacefully at Oxford Court Resthome; in his 92nd year. Loved husband of the late Betty, loved father of Barry, Dennis, and Sharon, loved father-in-law of Jane, and Rob, loved Grandad of Scott, Jessie, Blair, and Max, proud Great-Grandad of Millie, Lewis, Macie, and Isla, and a great mate of Gus. A service for Lew will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin at 10.00am on Saturday, June 18, followed by private cremation. Messages to 45a Lochend Street, Tainui, Dunedin 9013.

POCKLINGTON, William Colin:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 12 June 2022; aged 77 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Lynette, much loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Darryl and Leah, Sheree and Dave, Pania, Jamie and Juanita, a loving and awesome Grandad to all his grandkids. “Thank you for the wonderful memories” A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Peacehaven Chapel, 498 Tweed Street Invercargill, on Wednesday 15 June at 1.00pm, private interment to follow. Messages to 91 Ball Street Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

VISSER, Peregrine Walter:
Suddenly at home after a short illness, on Monday, June 6, 2022, aged 22 years. Precious only son of Johan and Yvette. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Abigail and Gabriel Garcia. A very loved part of the Wyndham Evangelical Church. A service to celebrate Peregrine’s life will be held in the Wyndham Presbyterian Church, 76 Balaclava Street, Wyndham, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10.00am, followed by an interment at the Wyndham Cemetery. If you would like to watch the service via livestream, please go to: https://livestream.com/accounts72885/peregrinevisser Messages to “Visser’s Family’ PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Peregrine’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/peregrine

WOOD, John:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 11 June 2022, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol. Loved father and father in law of Paul and Rachel, Kelli and Shaun McGowan, Tracy and Lindsay Shorten (Brisbane) and Lea-Anne and Peter. Loved Grandad John of Natasha and Cam, Josh and Summer, Tom and Emma; Samantha and Zoe; and Kaleb and Damien. Loved Great grandad of Roca. A Memorial Service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday 17th June, 2pm at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 16 Wellesley Avenue Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WHYTE, Richard Alexander (Dick):
(Unexpectedly) on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at home, in his 91st year. Loved husband of the late Helen. Much loved father of Jane (Dunedin), and Peter (Dunedin). Loved son of Laurie* and Heather* Whyte. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan* and Eion Jackson (Gore), loved brother-in-law of Marion* and Colin Davenport (Picton), Forrest and Joan McDougall (Waikawa) and a much loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
‘Forever in our thoughts’
Privately cremated. A memorial service for Dick’s life will be held in the Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Saturday, June 18, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations for Hokonui St John Ambulance, Gore. Livestream link for those who are unable to attend
https://livestream.com/accounts72885/richardwhyte Messages to 133 CentennialAvenue, Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010.
(*denotes deceased)

In Memoriam

BEATTIE, Stanley David:
15 June 1994
“Never forgotten”