Funeral Notices – Wednesday 29th May

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BAXTER, Heather Jean
Passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Gore Hospital, with her family by her side, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, a much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Billy, Alan and Lorraine (Alexandra), Hughie and Sharen (Tasmania), Annette and Mike Hannan (Mosgiel), Leslie and Lynn (Gore), Mary and Donald Ramsay (Middlemarch). Cherished Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, May 30, at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment. Donations to St John Ambulance, Gore. Thank you to the Windsor Park Care Home Staff, Gore Hospital doctors and nurses for their wonderful care of Mum. Messages to 64 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.

BLAKELY, Lesley Christina.
Formerly of Gimmerburn, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019, aged 92. Much loved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Warren and Wendy, Philip and Mary, Guy and Bea, Richard and Jo and Sara*, treasured Gran of Emma, William, Simon, Jonty and Lily, and great-gran of Alex and Isla, loved sister of Marion*, Stewart*, Hugh*, Keith* and Donald. A celebration of Lesley’s life will be held at the Ranfurly Presbyterian Church, Northland Street, Ranfurly, on Friday, May 31, at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment at the Gimmerburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ranfurly are welcome and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank Dr Verne Smith and the staff of the Maniototo Hospital for their wonderful care of Lesley. Messages to 100 School Road North, RD2, Mosgiel 9092. (*denotes deceased). Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

BROWN, Marion June.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife and friend of Eric, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gemmell and Corey and Natalie. Treasured toa to Claire. A loved sister, aunty and friend to many. Marion’s family wish to thank the staff at Nurse Maude and Gillian Brown Belfast Mediqual for all their care shown towards Marion. Messages c/- of the Brown family to PO Box 35046, Christchurch 8640. At Marion’s request a private family service has been held.

CAMERON, Catherine.
Peacefully with her family, on Monday, May 27, 2019. Aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late David. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Eileen, David and Sue. Much loved Nana of Kimberley, Bridget, Shea, and Great-Grandmother to Briana, Dartanyan and new born Arron. Dearly loved by her extended family and friends. A service to celebrate Catherine’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, Friday, May 31, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 8 Seddon Place, Invercargill 9812. frasersfunerals.co.nz

GEANGE, Marc Blair.
Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, aged 44. Loved son of Neville and Shirley. Dearly loved soulmate of Jackie. Amazing father of Renee and Brittany. Loved Pa of Mason. Loved brother and brother-in-law Aarron and Zeda, Kerie, Danny and Sarah. Loved son-in-law of Ann and Gavin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A loved friend to many. Funeral details to be advised. frasersfunerals.co.nz

MELLOR, Patricia Theresa (nee Murphy).
Peacefully at Hutt Hospital on May 27, 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick; mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Ed, Peter and Alex; grandmother of Eva and Alice; Henry, Joseph and Nico; sister of Brida and Gerald Dyer, the late Mary and Jack Duffy; auntie and great-auntie. In lieu of flowers, donation to St John’s Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
May She Rest in Peace
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the church of St Theresa of Lisieux, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Friday, May 31 at 10.30am and thereafter interment at Eastern Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

RAMSAY, Neville John.
Peacefully, on Monday, May 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Clare House. Much loved husband of Rosealea (Rose), loved father and father-in-law of Dawn and Richard Botting, Janice and Jahn Bullough, and Susan and Mike Horne, much loved grandad of Emma and Mat Hill, and Connor Franzi. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Janice Ramsay, Peter and Maree Hilston, Janice and Graham Low, and David and Georgina Hilston. A funeral service for Neville will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, May 31, at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Many thanks to the staff of Perriam Wing at Clare House for their fantastic care of Neville. Messages to 10B Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz