Funeral Notices – Wednesday 21st October

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BEADLE, Bettina Ella (nee Erskine):
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Hospice Southland on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late William, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Joss, Shelley and Ross Coutts, Felicity Beadle and Jason Roberton. Cherished ‘Nanny B’ of Tom and Hamish, Lucy and Katie and Jamal and Bella-Luna. A special friend to many We will be forever grateful for the love, care and support provided by the Hospice Southland Team. In accordance with Bettina’s wishes a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 118 Gladstone Terrace, invercargill.

CLEAVER, Murray Allan:
14.05.51 – 19.04.20, Eileen, Tania, Nigel and families invite you to join us in a Farewell Celebration for Murray on Saturday 31st October 2020.
Starting at the Riverton Cemetery at 3.30pm, thereafter at the Riverton Volunteer Fire Brigade – Murray’s shout!

DOHERTY, William Bernard (Bill / Doc):
Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, October 19, 2020; aged 79 years. Loved son of Bernard* and Delia*. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary and Alan* Cuthbert, Tony and Margaret, Trish* and Dave* Kyle, Bernadette and Brian* Cairns, Jenny and Stan Milne, Dianne and Tom Langford, and John*. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and friend to many. R.I.P.
A Rosary will be recited in the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton, on Thursday, October 22, at 7.00pm, followed by a Requiem Mass to celebrate Bill’s life in the church on Friday, October 23, at 1.30pm. The service will conclude with the burial at East Winton Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined but donations can be made at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to the Doherty Family, 408 Great North Road, Winton 9720. (*denotes deceased).

EALES, Suzanne Mary (Sue):
Peacefully in her sleep on Saturday October 17, 2020. Loving soulmate of the late Dick Eales, and dearly loved best friend of Graeme Jackson. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Braden and Jacqueline, Mark and Sally. Much loved nanny Goose of Bruce, Bonnie, and Moana-Alev. Loved eldest daughter of the late Bruce and Peggy Rutter. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Linda and Jim Blythe, and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
‘Forever walk straight and tall’
At Sue’s request a private ashes interment will be held at the Tapanui Cemetery. Messages to 118 Wentworth Street, Gore 9710.

GRAHAM, Glenda Mary:
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 18th October 2020.
Much loved sister, mother and Grandmother.
A farewell for Glenda will be held on Thursday 22nd October, 1.30pm, Ascot Park Hotel, Corner Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill. A private interment will follow.
Glenda served as a valuable member of many community groups, and in her professional occupation helped people regardless of circumstances.
Messages to 33 Rakiura Parade, Otatara 9RD Invercargill 9879.

HYDE-David (Davy) William:
Of Invercargill on 19th October 2020, husband of the late Robynne (nee Coard), beloved father of Nicholas, Kirsty, and Jacqueline – father in law to Elizabeth and Robert. Pop to Christopher, Hayley, and Thomas.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at Methodist Church, Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill on Friday the 23rd of October at 1 pm, followed by private cremation.
Messages to Distinct Funerals – 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated.

McNAUGHT, Mervyn Stewart:
Aged 74 years. Dearly loved son of the late Don and Gladys, loved twin brother of Bruce, loved brother of Raelene Jenkins, Nola Jelley, Trevor, Lindsay, and the late Yvonne Earl, loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews.