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BRAVEN, Ray:
Passed away peacefully at his home in Okiwi Bay surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Treasured husband of Joey, loved Dad of Karen and Terry, Andy and Nicola, Sally and Nathan, and the late Sandra; Tish and Burt, Tash and Grant, and Ben and Kiley. Loved Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, at 2:00pm TODAY Wednesday, July 28. Messages for Ray’s family can be left online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz or sent 90 Hope Drive Okiwi Bay RD3 French Pass 7193

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DRUMMOND, William Kenneth (Bill):
Passed away on July 26, 2021, in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Teresa (Terry) for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gael and Michael Hansby, and Greg Drummond and Karen Lloyd (Wellington). Cherished Grandad of Michael, Alex, and Ben. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Keith and Jean, and Dorrie and Harold Raines. Loved brother-in-law to Doreen and Peter Tutty, Noleen Cotterell, and the following deceased family; Mavis and Bob Campbell, Joe and Joy Cotterell, Tony and Betty Cotterell, Sr M Dorothy RSM, Alister and Mary Cotterell, and Denis Cotterell. A much loved uncle to the Drummond and Cotterell families. Messages may be addressed to the family C/- 317 Kennedys Bush Road, Christchurch 8025. A funeral Service for Bill will be held in the Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Christchurch, on Friday, July 30, at 10.30am. Private cremation thereafter.

EVEREST, Owen Wilfred:
On July 25, 2021, at Ashburton, passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 86 years. Adored and much loved husband of Robin (Bridget) for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Phill and Jos, Di and Nev (Australia), and Sue and Phil. Loved Grandad of Mark and Mel, Anna and James, Paul and Sarah, Loz and Jacob, Brit, Lucy, and Ben, and special Great-Grandad of Arthur, Emma, William, Patrick, Frank and Max. Messages to the Everest family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Monday, August 2, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JENNINGS, Lenore Winifred:
Peacefully on Thursday 22 July 2021, in the care of Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of George* Jennings and Robert* Hall. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Christine Hall, Janet and Keith Harvey, David and Diana Hall, Kathryn and Neil Robertson, and Bruce and Pam Hall. Loved Nan of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Lenore’s family would like to thank the staff of Vickery Court for their wonderful care of Lenore and her family. At Lenore’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to 108 Grant Road, Otatara 9879.

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JENNINGS, Lenore Winifred:
Loved step-mother and mother-in-law of June and Murray Stratford, Shirley and George*, Neville and Penny, Harold and Jill, Rosemary and Brian Duggan. Loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

MILLS, Kenneth Rangi (Ken):
Suddenly at home on Friday, 23rd July 2021, aged 63 years. Loved partner of Sheryl Wood. Loved son of Valda and Archie*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Wendy and Steven Chalmers, and Gaynor and John O’Connor, and a loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Ken will be resting at home, 19 Stephen Street from Tuesday afternoon until his service at the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 29th July at 2:00pm.

SPENCER, Clare:
In the care of Enliven Peacehaven Rest Home on Friday, 23rd July 2021. Dearly loved wife of Morris. Loved sister of Frances and John Cadman. At Clare’s request a private cremation has been held. Morris would like to thank the wonderful staff at Peacehaven Iona Wing for their care of Clare and Morris over the last five years. Messages to 157 Bowmont Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

TODD, Dania May:
Peacefully on Monday 26th July 2021 Dania passed away with her loving husband and best friend Darren of 32 years by her side, at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved mum of Tamara and Alex Sargent, Brandon and Rachael. Devoted nana of Hunter, Lacey, and Arlo. Dearly loved daughter of Eric and Eleanor Evans. Loved sister of Dean and Leona Evans, Vanessa and Michael Dawson, Kris and Sarah Evans. Loved daughter-in-law of the late Raymond and the late Gail Todd. Loved sister-in-law of Shane and Rosemary Todd. A loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Dania’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill on Saturday 31st July 2021 at 10 am, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to “Todd Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill.
“As Dania favourite colour was purple, it would be lovely if you could wear or carry something purple at the service”.

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In Memoriam

MURCH Yvonne Margaret (nee Porter):
27/08/1945-28/07/2020
First heavenly year Mum.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still…
In our hearts you hold a place
no one else will ever fill.
Remembering you is easy,
we do it every day.
Missing you is a heartache that
never goes away.
Love Naomi & Family xx

VAN DIJK, Tessa (nee Marshall):
Remembering with much love, a very special daughter who died 10 years ago today. Wife of Brian, darling daughter of Chris and Marilyn, gorgeous sister of Amanda, Howard and William.
She is in our hearts forever.

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 28th July

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