Funeral Notices – Wednesday 2nd March

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DONALDSON, Murray John:
Late of Hervey Bay, Australia, and formerly of Invercargill and Alexandra, New Zealand. Passed away surrounded with love on February 22, 2022. Loving husband of Jacque. Loved father and father-in-law of Ken, Amber and Jai, and Kimberley and Dave. Grandpa of Cole, Carly, Lucy and Marcus. Murray’s funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4, commencing at 2.00pm (AEST) and can be watched via live-stream at rossfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/ Ross Funerals, Hervey Bay. [email protected]

HESSELIN, Shirley Mavis (nee Hastie):
9.4.1927 – 26.2.2022
(Peacefully) with family by her side in the loving and special care of all the staff at Resthaven, Gore. Dearly beloved wife of the late Don for 66 years. Much loved, caring and treasured mother and mother-in-law of the late Ian, Pat and John (Melbourne), Noel and Jean (Oamaru), Alan (Sam) and Robyn (Gore). Loved and adored grandmother and great-grandmother of Chris, Jonathan and Ying; Hamish and Sarah, Alex and Thomas; Roy and Victoria; Claire; Bryce and Cara, and Beau; Anna and Chris, Spencer and Noah; Loved sister and sister-in-law of Russell* and Daphne*, Colin* and Avis*, Bob* and Betty, Joy* and Stan* Beattie. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A private family cremation will be held. Messages to 1 Milton Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

MATHIESON, Beverley Anne:
Passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2022, with her loving daughters by her side. Loved wife of the late Bruce, mother of Sonya, Louise, and Craig, adored Nana of Regan, loved sister and sister-in-law of Doreen and John, Evan and Maree, and loved and cherished friend of Ross, and the late Angus McCutcheon.
We hold you close within
our hearts, there you will always remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.
It was Bev’s wish to have a private cremation followed by a private gathering at her home. Messages to 69 Main South Road, East Taieri, Mosgiel 9024.
Rest easy in peace Mum, you have made it to Tipperary.

MILLER, Tracey (nee Huson):
It is with great sadness Tracey’s family Michael, Meaghan, Amanda, and Doug announce her peaceful passing at her home in Canada on February 25, 2022, with all at her bedside. Loving daughter-in-law of Onawe and Murray Miller, and sister-in-law of Dianne Bringans and Petrena Miller. Messages to 506 Ryan Rd, RD3, Winton 9783.

WALKER, Josephine Mary (nee Kennard-Belsham):
Sunrise: Monday, June 23, 1943 at Dunedin. Sunset: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Motueka. Loved wife of the late Len Walker, loved mother and mother-in-law of Duane and Hiroko (Japan), loved daughter of the late Pat and Murray Kennard, loved big sister of Brian, Michael (dec), Murray (Dec), Peter, Rosemary Stebbings, Bernadette Fransen, and Maria Ferris. Much loved Aunty and Nanni Jo to all her nieces and nephews. Very special mumma bear to Bernadette. Donations to Doctors Without Borders would be gratefully received and may be made online at bit.ly/jmwalker2302. At Josephine’s request a private family service has been held. “Forever loved”.

In Memoriam

REINKE, Basil Arthur:
One year ago today
‘Always Remembered’
With love – Thelma, Judith, Phillip and families.