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COURNANE Janeece. Passed away surrounded by her loving whanau after a courageous and admirable journey on 24 November 2018. Aged 63 years. Janeece was a loved and loving wife of John Cournane, loved and loving mother and step mother of Rachel*, Teri and Dan, Leisa and Guy, Richard and Julie, Maria and Shane, Nicole and Brent, and Bridget, loved and loving nana to Paige, Alie, Mac, AJ, Georgia, Harry, Maggie, Kaius, and Mason. Special auntie of Rakoa, Tauhei, TeMaaka, and Tutaapiki, Kim, Craig, and Artie. A so very loved and caring sister and aunt of so very many. Janeece is now at rest at the beautiful home created by herself and John. RIP our beautiful Janeece x
A service to celebrate Janeece’s life will be held in the Ascot Park Hotel, Racecourse Road Invercargill on Thursday 29th November at 11am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 69 Totara Street Invercargill 9812 (* denotes deceased)
COURNANE Janeece. Loved sister-in-law and auntie to Margaret and Bari, Shirley and Paul, Helen and Jelle and their children. You and John made the best team. We’ll always remember our many adventures with you at the helm. You put the doey into our hui. R.I.P
LENNON, Taika Theodore. Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, with Shelly by his side. Loved son of the late Marjorie (nee TeAu) and Bert Lennon. Loved brother of Alma, Ann, Alan (all deceased), Bruce (Kaiapoi), Shelly Hesson and brother-in-law of Archie Byron (Christchurch). Dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Taika will be resting at home, 27 Digby Place, Bromley. Messages may be addressed to the Lennon family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/ttlennon2511. A service for Taika will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Friday, November 30, at 11.00am.
McLEOD, John Charles (Jack). 637964 2nd NZEF. On November 26, 2018, peacefully at the Observatory Retirement Village, Oamaru, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dolcie, much loved father and father-in-law of Athol, Cheryl, Robert and Carole, loved granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jack’s funeral service will be held at the Orwell Street Church, Oamaru, on Monday, December 3, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 1 Bywell Street, Oamaru 9400.
OLIVER, Edwin Murray (Murray, Muzza, Ollie). It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Murray on November 23, 2018. Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lorraine, much loved father and father-in-law of Shannon and Jason, Renee and Haydyn, and Michael, and a much loved Grandad of Lochey, Tommy and Maeya. Loved brother and brother-in- law of Judy and Bill Thornbury, Trevor and Noeline Oliver, a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and deeply missed by his many friends. In accordance with Murray’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 208 Gala Street, Invercargill. At Rest.
WILLIAMSON, Noeline Margaret (Betty). On Thursday, November 22, 2018, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loved mother of John (dec) and Sandra (Invercargill), Bryan and Fay (Mosgiel), Noel and Georgie (Oamaru), a loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Harbour View Rest Home for their loving care of Noeline. A private family service will be held.
WHIPPS, John Robin (Aussie). Judy, Daryl & Wanda, Donna & Steve and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for the love and support following the recent passing of John. We were overwhelmed with flowers, food, cards and messages. We would like to thank the staff at Gore Hospital for their kindness and care of John. Special thanks to Gore RSA and St Johns Ambulance Gore. A very special thank you to Sharron & David from Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home for the love, care and guidance. Please accept this as a personal thank you.
In Memoriam
DRUMMOND, Lynda Rosalie (nee McFadzien).
15 May 1944 – 28 November 2008
“Remembered with love”
HORRELL, Brian Arthur. 17.1.1956 – 28.11.2008
In loving memory of Brian, who died 10 years ago today near Perpignan, in France.
Always remembered, with love, by his family