Funeral Notices – Wednesday 16th December

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BARRINGER, Paul Leslie:
On December 13, 2020, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family; aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved father and father-in-law of Jenni and Terry, Mark and Sarah, and Amanda and Mark, loved Pa of Liam, and Lukas; Samantha, and Cody; and Chanelle, and Rosie, also a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A service for Paul will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11.00am on Saturday December 19, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance or Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9054.

BROWN, Florence Edith (nee Hamilton):
Called home to be with Jesus, after a brief stay at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in her 87th year. Loved wife of the late Alan, friend and encourager to Jean and Rex (Christchurch), Elijah and Karen (Gore), Andrew and Wendy (Colorado Springs), Malcolm and Jo (Gore), Richard and Trish (Kaitaia), and their children. Loved sister to Dorothy and *Henry, *Murray and Bev, and a loved Aunty to the wider Hamilton and Fowle family, also respected friend to the Nepalese and international community far and wide. A memorial service and celebration of Flo’s life will be held at Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Friday, December 18, at 1.00pm. Messages to 143 Kakapo Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

CHEWINGS, Elsie Elizabeth:
Passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Lake Wakatipu Home and Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Victor, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Janice, Robin and Peter Cox, Wendy and the late John Crawford, the late Jennifer, and Barbara and Jarrad Murray, loved Gran of Barrie, Jane, Rebecca, David, Ingrid, Michael, Nicola and Isabella, and great-grandmother of Hope and Miles. A celebration of Elsie’s life will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton, on Friday, December 18, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Lumsden Cemetery, at 2.30pm. Special thanks to all the staff at Lake Wakatipu Home and Hospital for their wonderful care of Elsie. Messages to Southern Lakes Funerals, 1076 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300.

FITZGERALD, Aaron John:
18/10/1973 – 11/12/2020 Suddenly at Southland Hospital on Friday, 11 th December 2020. Dearly loved partner of Dawn, loved father of Anton, and Rebecca and Great Grandad of Ella-Rose, and Lily. Dearly loved son of Joan and John* Fitzgerald, brother to Simon, nephew to Nicholas, loved friend of Dean and Georgia, Kevin, and of Hugh Robertson (Roxburgh). A graveside service will be held at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill on Thursday, 17 th December at 11:00am. Messages to 501 Seaward Downs, Gorge Road, RD 3, Edendale 9892 or 4459 Roxburgh Ettrick Road, RD 2, Roxburgh 9572.
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HAWKES, Allison Ethel
Allison’s family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the love and support shown to them following Allison’s recent passing. For the phone calls, visits, flowers cards and food thank you.
Thanks to the staff in Critical Care Unit and Hospice Southland. To Ross and Hamish along with the team from J Fraser and Sons for your care and compassion we thank you. Thanks to Sally Tily for the beautiful service and fitting farewell.
A special thanks to Allison’s friends for sitting with her while she was ill particularly the night shift.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all.

KILKELLY, Lynette Gladys (nee Johnston):
21.02.1949 – 14.12.2020 Dearly loved wife of the late Jock, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tannia, Deborah and Cooney, Brian and Tracy, and Stephen and Trudy, dearly loved Nana of Abbylee, Payge, Curtis, Alisha, Thomas, Jacob, and Matthew. Loved daughter of the late Raymond and Vera, loved sister and sister-in-law of Karen and David, and Lorraine, a loved sister-in-law of the Kilkelly family and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service for Lynette will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Friday 18 December at 10.30am. Messages to 19 Mavora Place, Invercargill.
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MACPHERSON, Athole Helen:
Peacefully on Monday 14 December 2020, in the loving care of Cargill Resthome; one day short of her 95th birthday. Dearly loved daughter of James* and Isabella*, loved younger sister of Arch*, Ivan*, and Isabel*, loved aunt of Athole McNaughton, and Airdrie and Doug Cooper, great aunt of Diane*, Jacqueline, Scott, Helen, Alice and their families.
“Truly one of a kind”
A service to celebrate Athole’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street Invercargill, on Friday 18 December at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 202 John Street Invercargill 9812.
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In Memoriam

IRVINE, David William (Dooley):
In loving memory of our dear friend and cousin Dave who passed away before his time one year ago today. Miss that cheeky grin, that infectious laugh, those good times out hunting and fishing, having a few laughs and a beer round the camp fire.
Forever in our hearts,
Love from Bill, Vicki, Kevin, Diana, Jan, Shane, Aunty Robin and Jim.

MARSHALL, Noeline:
02.08.1947 – 16.12.2015
Noeline left us 5 years ago.
“We treasure her
memory in love”
– Lewis, Emily and Jeremy, Timothy and Kara, Anna, Jonathan, Joshua, Hannah, Laura, Logan, Hemi, and Oliver.