Funeral Notices – Wednesday 29th April

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ANDERSON, DOROTHY Grace:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 25 April 2020; aged 92 years. Loved wife of Peter*, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rae and Bob Woodcock,
John*, Robert, Colin, Trevor*, Bruce, Glenda and Barry Warnock. Loved daughter of Elsie* and James* (of Cardrona), loved sister and sister-in-law of Lassie* and Bruce*,Celda* and Dave* Mackie, Jim* and Mima* Little, Bob* and Iris* Little, Dorothy and Bert* Thomson, Moira* and Bob* Scott. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A much loved Gran of Michael, Craig, and Kimberley; Dion, Barry, James, and Megan; Rose, and Sarah; Aaron; Andrew, Tim, and Donna, and a much loved Great Gran. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to 72 Grant Road, Otatara, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

CONWAY Josephine (Joey):
It is with heartbreaking sadness and Embraced by the aroha of her whanau that we announce the passing of our beautiful mum Joey, on Thursday 23 April 2020.
Beloved wife and soulmate of Des. Loved and adored Mum of Desi & Maddi, Tina & Shannon, Mike & Waiinu, Davey, Jodi & Rob. Adored taonga & Nanny GG, of all her treasured mokos. “Moe Moe Ra our ataahua Mum”

In accordance with Mum’s wishes a cremation has taken place.
A memorial to celebrate Mum’s life will be held at a later date.avenalpark.co.nz

McDERMOTT, David Trevor:
David sadly passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, aged 61, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Anna, Hayden, Simon, and proud grandfather (Pop) of Finn. Loved son of Joy and the late Rex, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Neil and Susan, Robin and Joanne, John and Diane, Pauline and Ronnie, Blair and Selyna, Fiona and Craig, Kerry and Michael, Janice and Ron, Bill and Marilyn, Tom and Judy, and the late Shirley. Much loved uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and a cherished friend to many.
He will be deeply missed. A private memorial service is planned at a later date. Details will follow. Messages to 14 Kotuku St, Lincoln 7608.

MOFFITT, William Lindsay (Bill):
Passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 24, 2020, at Ranui Home, Alexandra, in his 86th year. Dearly beloved husband and soulmate of Sibylla for the past 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael; Stephen and Annie; and James and Justine. Very special and adored grandfather of Mils, Flinn and Jai; and Jessica. Dearly loved only child of James and Lindsay Moffitt, late of Alexandra. Special thanks to Ann Nichol, Bill’s carer when he was at home, and to all who looked after Bill at Ross Home and Ranui Home. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service for Bill will be held at a later date. Messages to 18 Bruce Place, Alexandra 9320.

PROCTOR, Douglas Robert (Doug):
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia. Treasured dad of Alistair and Michelle (Sydney) and Christine (Melbourne). Cherished granddad of Lara and Hayley (Sydney). Loved brother David and Jennie (Melbourne), Diana (Christchurch) and Philip (Palmerston). Messages to the Proctor family, PO Box 5389, Christchurch 8542. Private cremation. A memorial celebration of Doug’s life will be held at a later date. ‘Reached the chequered flag’.

WRIGHT, Roy Frederick:
Queenstown, formerly of Dunedin. Peacefully on April 24, 2020 in Dunedin, after a short illness and with his family by his side, Roy has gone to try out the fairways and putting greens in the sky. Much loved husband of the late Dorothy and adored father, father-in-law and Granddad of Lynda, John and Amelia. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, who will remember his generosity, loyalty, humour and keen interest in life. A private cremation has been held, with a celebration of his 91 years to be held at a later date at the golf club. Our thanks to the Holden family, Roy’s golf buddies, Dr Elenor Slater (Queenstown), Dr Susan Grindlay (Dunedin), Otago Hospice (Shireen) and the district nurses Sarah, Debbie and Ben for their care and compassion during the past few weeks.
Dunedin Cremations (03) 455 0787

In Memoriam

CHURCHILL, Melanie (Mel):
1988 – 2019
We miss your laugh, your voice so dear
The way you joked, your constant cheer
If we could have just one more day
We’d beg you Mel please, please stay
We’d wish you back but not in pain
Wish the Rainbow not the rain

We have been deeply touched by the continued love and support shown since Melanie’s passing. To know that she impacted, inspired, and bought joy to so many lives gives us a great sense of pride, tinged with sadness that she is no longer here to cast her ‘Mel-Spell’ upon us. Mel would want you to remember her for all the good times shared … that smile! So speak her name, share happy memories, & reminisce over favourite photos & songs. Her legacy lives on. With love from her family Andrea, Mark, Jena and Matt [email protected]