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ALEXANDER, George William:
(Formerly of Central and West Otago) â€” Peacefully, after a hard battle, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, aged 74 years. Loved husband of Jill, loved and respected father, father-in-law, and Pop of Mark, Gemma, and Tahlia (Perth), and Shaun (Blenheim); Steve, Sarah and Lily (Prebbleton); Craig and Heidi (Riversdale). A service for George will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, September 24, at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. In light of only 100 people being able to attend George’s service, a livestream link is available;
https://livestream.com/accounts/72885/alexander Messages to 37/9 Reaby Road, Gore 9710.

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CORCORAN, Pauleen. (Formerly Vear, nee Cubitt):
Peacefully on Wednesday 18 August 2021 in the care of Peacehaven Rest Home with her loving husband Stephen by her side. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne Clarke (London), Peter (Sydney), and Suzie and Bryan Roper (Auckland), loved Grandma P of Louie, Oscar, Sam, and Abby. Loved sister of Mavis*, Rona*, Doris, and Ron, loved sister-in-law of Lex Dyet, Faye Cubitt, and Jane Corcoran. Loved daughter of the late Thelma and Harold Cubitt. A memorial service to celebrate Pauleen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 30th September at 2:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream please follow the link below – https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1632138916708011 Messages to The Corcoran Family, P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
avenalpark.co.nz

DEVLIN, Daryl Anthony:
Suddenly on Sunday 19th September 2021. Loved brother of Michael, Jonathon, Peter, Kevin, the late Barry, and Lynella. Dearly loved by all his Whanau. “God bless, we will miss you dearly”.
As to Daryl’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to “Devlin Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill. https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

DONALDSON, Carson Warrick:
In Mosgiel on September 16, 2021, as the result of an undiagnosed heart condition; aged 51 years. Much loved youngest son of Sylvia and the late Graeme, adored brother of Stirling and Cindy, Vanessa and Owen Winefield, loved Dad of Nikisha, and Jasmine, greatly admired uncle of his nieces and nephews. A big thank you to all those who assisted Carson at the scene. A celebration of Carson’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 10.30am, on Saturday, September 25, numbers are limited to 100, so please call Hope and Sons, on 03 4555074, to register your attendance. No flowers. To join the service via livestream, or to leave the family a message visit Carson’s page at www.tributes.co.nz

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GILLETT, Jean (nee Maxwell):
At Strathallan Life Care on Saturday, September 18, 2021; in her 87th year. Loved and cherished wife of the late Clement (Clem). Dearly loved and special mum and mother-in-law of Diane Young and James Dixon, Jocey and Bill Phiskie, Gill and Gordon Handy, and Stewart Young. Treasured Nana of Renee, Leanne, Mark, David, Richard, Nicky, Laura and special great-nana to her 11 great-grandchildren. Thank you to the staff of Strathallan Life Care and Dr Griffiths for their wonderful care of Jean. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, on Friday, September 24, at 10.00am. Due to Covid restrictions we can safely seat 100 attendees. The team will direct you upon arrival. Livestream is also available, please phone 03 6862148 to arrange. Messages to Gill Handy, 40 Rolling Ridges Road, RD5 Timaru 7975.

HAMLIN, Dorothea Monica (Dot):
In her 96th year. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Percy. Much loved mum of Kevin and Hazel, Phillipa and Guy, Annette and Alistair, Bernadette and Brian, Lyndamary and John, Veronica, Michael and Wendy, Francis, Thirza and the late Anthony, Tim and Tania, Robert and Fridah. Loved and cherished nana Dot of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearly loved sister of Yvonne and Tony McCauley.
‘Rest in Peace’
Requiem Mass for Dorothea will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, September 23 at 11.00am, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. (Attendee numbers will be limited due to covid 19 restrictions) In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for St Vincent de Paul. Rosary will be held in the Church on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. Messages to 3A Canning Street, Gore 9710.

HARRISON, Daniel James:
Tragically taken on September 16, 2021, doing what he loved. Daniel was a dearly loved soulmate and dare-devil partner of Janelle, and soon to be Dad. Treasured son-in-law of Mervyn and Jane, and the extended Hazeldine family. Messages to 11 Coronation Court, Milton 9220.

MARSHALL, Murray James (Reverend):
Suddenly but peacefully at Peacehaven Rest Home, on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Loved husband of Ruth. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held this Saturday, September 25, 2021, by invitation only at 10.30am. This can also be viewed via Livestream at http:// livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/9849182. Messages to the “Marshall family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill.

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RUSSELL, Merven (Bing):
On September 17, 2021, at Dunedin Hospital, after a short illness; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Marion, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Sally, and Wayne and Nicola, also a loved Granddad of Georgia, Cassidy; Reuben, Melissa, and Nicole. The family wish to thank the dedicated nursing team and doctors at Ward 7A, Dunedin Hospital. At Merven’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to 8/38 Drivers Road, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010.

STEPHENS, Jennifer Ann (Jen):
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Waikato Hospital after a short illness. Much loved mother of Andrew and Ken, and mother-in-law of Kari and Cynthia. Adoring Nana of Angus, Hugo and Brodie. A special thanks to the team in Ward 4 that looked after Jen. A service to celebrate Jen’s life will be held at the Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Friday, September 24, at 11.00am. Due to Covid restrictions attendance is limited and the service may be viewed online at:
www.hamiltonfuneralhome.co.nz
Event ID: WoolertonsFH
Password: BNALAJ
In lieu of flowers please make donations to English Language Partners, Waikato, phone 078532188 to donate. Messages to the Stephens family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

TE MOANANUI, Benjamin Philip (Ben) (Banjo):
Unexpectedly on Friday 17 September 2021; aged 56 years. A loved and cherished father of Philip, the late Delphi, Kelsie-Ray, Karli, Ngawaea, Rose, Charnse, a much loved Popa B of his 6 moko, much loved by all his whanau and friends. Ben will be resting at Nga Hau E Wha Marae where whanau and friends are welcome to come to pay their respects. Due to COVID restrictions a farewell for Ben will be held on Friday by invitation. Messages to 2/145 Princes Street Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

THOMSON, William Leslie Stewart (Bill):
Formerly of Otautau. Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday, September 17, 2021, aged 91 years. Loved and loving husband for 67 years of Jean. Loved and respected father of Calvin (Otautau), and loved Grandad Bill of Matt. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Joy* and Jack* Parker. Loved Uncle of Neville* and Trixie Parker, Gay and Russell* Taylor, Warren and Gail Parker, and Brent and Leanne Parker. Loved brother-in-law of Louden* and Mavis* Wilson, Peg *and Fred* Eason, and David* and Gladys* Wilson. Adored Uncle of Norma and Terry Garven, George* and Margaret Eason, David* and Hazel Eason, Mary and Mike* Mangham, Janet and Neville Goodin, Barbara and Les* Tennant, Ken* Eason, Elaine Nicolson- Winter and Russell Winter, and Lynn and Trevor Morton. A much loved great, great-great and great-great-great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Monday, September 27 at 1.00pm, the service will conclude with the ashes interment at the Otautau Cemetery arriving at 3.00pm. If you would like to view the service via livestream, please follow the link view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1632149454708330 Messages to Cottage 39, Peacehaven Village, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz

VELLA, Murray Thomas:
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Loved son of *Frank and *May Vella. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anthony and *Val (Mount Tamborine), Moira and *George Tane ( Keri Keri), Hilary and Pauline (Oamaru), Mary and *Tony Lukic (Brisbane). A much loved uncle Murray of his nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass with his family will be held on Wednesday, September 22 at 11.00am. Interment at the Green Point Cemetery will follow at 12.30pm where friends are most welcome to attend. Messages to 7 Brent Street, Oamaru 9400 or to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 22nd September

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