Funeral Notices – Wednesday 17th April

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BEATTIE, Joy Isobell (nee Hastie).
Peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Gore Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley Beattie. Much loved Mum of Warren and the late Kaye (Mataura), Paul and Kay (Cromwell), Clive (Christchurch), Sonia and John Craig (Gore), Vicki and Michael O’Neill (Gore), and special friend of Sue (Christchurch). Loved and special Nanny and Grandma of her 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Much loved sister-in-law and lifelong friend of Betty Hastie, a loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
‘Will be sorely missed, but together again with Stanley’
In accordance with Mum’s wishes a private service will be held. Special thanks to Shirley and her team at Parata Resthome, and to the staff of Gore Hospital. Messages to 12 Ontario Street, Gore 9710.

DORRICOTT, Daniel Joseph.
Tragically taken on April 13, 2019, as a result of an accident. 23 years young. Loved and respected son of super proud parents Andrew and Liz. Dearly loved brother and friend of Toni and Chris. Adored Uncle Daniel of Ryan and Cayden. Much loved grandson of Pam and Roger Thomlinson, the late Ian and Bev Wisely and the late John Dorricott. A true friend to so many. A sincere thank you to the emergency services in Western Australia and the Queensland and Western Australian Police. Funeral details to follow. frasersfunerals.co.nz

KLEMICK, Martin (Marty). 27.11.1935 – 13.4.2019
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on April 13, 2019: aged 83 years. Dearly loved son of the late Phil and Nellie Klemick. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gerard and Noeline. (Mary, Bill and Rea, Peggy and Bill Duncan, Bob and Cath, Keith, Theresa and Jack Fowler, Pat and James Neylon, Imelda and Fred Booth, Anne and Dempsey Magee, John and Rae, Kevin and Margaret and Allan (Fisher) (all deceased). Loved uncle of all his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and special friends. A Rosary will be recited at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nightcaps, on Monday evening, April 15, at 6.00pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the church on Wednesday, April 17, at 2.00pm. The service will conclude with the burial at Nightcaps Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service for NZ Cancer Society.
R.I.P.
Messages to 119B Carnarvon St, Invercargill.

LECKIE, John Hinton.
On Monday, April 15, 2019, passed away at Peacehaven Resthome. Survived by his wife Hazel, son Andrew, daughter Sharron, and grandchildren Clint, Nathan and Richard. A special thank you to the staff at Peacehaven for their care of John. As per John’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. avenalpark.co.nz

QUIN, Richard Philip (Dick).
Passed away on April 13, 2019, at home in Christchurch, aged 79 years. Formerly of Tapanui and Methven. Cherished husband of Margaret (nee Ellis), dearly loved Dad of Chris, Jo and Vicky, and father-in-law of Julia and Ian. Adored Papa of Jessica and Matthew, and Oscar, Kate (passed), Charlie, Max, and Leo. Loved son of the late Philip and Mona Quin (Tapanui); loved brother of Bill and Kathleen (deceased), and Sheila Young (Auckland), and loved by his nieces and nephews and their families. Loved son-in-law of the late Dr and Mrs W Ellis (Bill and Kath), Christchurch. Loved brother-in-law of Tish (Rangiora) and the late Tony Ellis, Theresa Mora and Allan Young (deceased). Messages may be addressed to the Quin family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Wednesday, April 24, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be made at the service.

WOTHERSPOON, Gavin Neil (Gav/Big Gav).
Suddenly while working on the farm, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, aged 72. Dearly loved partner of Judy Hollows (nee McNatty). Loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Colin, Julie and Martyn, and Karyn. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Karen, Janice and Art*, Marion and Phil, Robin and Ngaire*. Cherished grandad of Josh, Tash, Shannon, Jaryd, Sari, Jessica, Kaitlin, Ben, and his great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Loved friend of Julie, Gary, Mara and Kylie. Loved poppa of Jaimee, Tane, Liam, Daniel, Ellia, Elisha and Alexia. Loved friend and brother-in-law of Rell* and Marilyn*, Garry and Teresa, Lyn and David, Karen and Mike, Noel and Heather and their families. Our family thanks the emergency services team and the kindness shown by the policewomen. We would also like to thank Ryal Bush Transport for completing the task. A service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, April 20, at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 8 Dunns Rd, Otatara.
(*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz