Funeral Notices – Wednesday 23rd September

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BATT Jillian Anne (previously Jill Story, nee Excell):
Died 19 September 2020. Much loved mother and mother- in-law of Helen and Russell; David and Diane; Robert and Elaine. Loved grandmother of Alis and Aaron, Thomas and Vicky, Jorge, Lauren, Luke, Lachlan, and Daniel; and great-gran of Arthur, and Jed. Loved wife of John, and previously of Bruce. Dearly loved sister of Gaye.
“Our dear wee mum at rest.” Sincere thanks to the staff of Rowena Jackson for their excellent care of Mum. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service will be held. Messages to Venlaw Station, R D 2, Wyndham 9892.
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BURGESS, Sharon June:
Passed away in Christchurch on Saturday, September 19, 2020, aged 67 years. Much loved wife of Ivan, much loved mum and mother-in-law to Greg and Anna, Dwayne and Angie, and Tania and Alessandro. Vibrant Granny to her 6 grandchildren. Loved sister and aunt, and great friend to many.
Sharon will be deeply missed and is now at peace.
Messages may be sent to the Burgess family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Friday, September 25, at 3.30pm. Private cremation to follow.

JAMES, Jula:
At Southland Hospital, Invercargill. On Thursday, 17th September 2020. Aged 96 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lester. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Glenda (Invercargill). Cherished Grandma of Mark* and Jo, Kelly and Jason Nicolson. Adored great Grandma of Kaydn, Rylan, Tate and Nash. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Gwen and Barry Mould (Christchurch). A private service has been held. Messages to 93 Russel Street, Invercargil 9810 or to Jula’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PAYTON, Fenwick William (Fen):
On September 21, 2020, Fen passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Penny, much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Sarah, Andrew and Katy, and Sarah, much loved ‘Popa’ of Lily, Ruby, Max, Sam, and Georgia, loved brother of Phil, Ivy (deceased), Harold (deceased), and Lynda, loved brother-in-law of Edwina, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and all round good bloke and mate to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Fen Payton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Fen’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Saturday, September 26, at 10.00am.

PEARCE, Heather Mary:
Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital after a short illness, on Monday, September 21, 2020; aged 70 years. Loved daughter of the late Don and Win Pearce, loved sister and sister-in-law of Anne and Daryl Coup, Joy and Jim Creighton, loved Aunt of Jessica, and Elizabeth; Ian, and Karen; loved Great-Aunt of Matthew, Jake, Alice, and Madeleine. A service for Heather will be held in First Church of Otago, 411 Moray Place, Dunedin, at 11.00am, on Friday, September 25, followed by private cremation. Messages to 43 Patrick St, Mornington, 9011.

TRAYNOR, Reverend Father Brian Allen Joseph:
22 September 2020 at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill. Priest of the Diocese of Dunedin for 60 years. Son of Thomas* and Hazel* Traynor. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Patricia* and Tony* Chiaroni, John* and June*, James* (Brother Daniel), Anthony*, Margaret and Keith* Brown (Christchurch), Ruth* and Brian Lysaght (Timaru), and Robert*. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Theresa’s Church, Perth Street, on Saturday 26 September at 10.30 am. The funeral leaving at the conclusion for the Eastern Cemetery. Evening Prayer of the Church in Sacred Heart Church, North Road, on Friday 25 September at 7.00 pm. Messages can be sent to Fr Brian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

In Memoriam

Brownlie, Brendon.
10-7-1966 – 23-09-2019
1 year ago today.
Sad are the hearts that love you,
Silent are the tears that fall,
Living without you is the hardest part of all.
Love always – Raewyn, Shane, Mike.