Funeral Notices – Wednesday 2nd November

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BONE, Maree:
Passed away at her home in Christchurch, aged 56 years. Loved daughter of the late Gordon and Thelma, loved sister of Peter, and Terry. Loved sister-in-law, auntie, and friend. A service to celebrate Maree’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 1.30pm, Hope Funerals Chapel, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby. A private cremation will follow. Messages can be sent to 41 Beachville Crescent, Nelson 7010.

FELTON, Christine Margaret:
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Invercargill. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Don. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Maria (Rakaia) Sue and Andy (Ashburton) and the late Robbie. Loved Grandmother of Imogene, Genevieve, Ricky and Maura, Logan and Cheyenne, Christie and Michael, and Rebekah. Loved great-Grandmother of Oliver and Lucy. Good friend of Dave Tippett. A service to celebrate Christine’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 11.00am, on Wednesday, November 2. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 464 McIvor Road, Myross Bush, RD 6, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Christine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

JAMIESON, Lynne Mary:
Peacefully on October 31, 2022. Dearly loved and cherished sister of Carol, Karen, Lee and Daryl, Chris and the late Garth. Dearly loved daughter of the late Treasure and Bob, and loving mother of the late Erik. Loved aunty of Yonina and Aaron, Tyson and Christina, Carey and Mark, Bevan and Tash, and their children. Loved by many friends. Many thanks to all those who cared for Lynne. Reunited with loved ones, in the care of the Lord.
Private cremation, memorial service details to follow.

McNEILL, Russell James:
Passed away peacefully at home, with his girls at his side, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Beth (nee Harrison) for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Ben Calder, and Julie and Clark Taylor. Adored grandad of Mark and Toni (Invercargill), Nicole and Jason (Auckland); Caitlin (Edinburgh), Harrison (Wellington), and loved bonus grandad of Nick and V (Canada). Loved GG of Lucy and Imogen (Invercargill); Milo and Felix (Canada). In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service for Russell will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to Russell’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MURRAY, Evelyn Jane Kerr (nee O’Hara):
Peacefully, on November 1, 2022 at Clutha Health First; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of *John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ellen and Alan Barclay, Ken and Astrid, Joss Murray and Glen Park, Trish and Ross Campbell, and *David, cherished Grandma of Jason, Tracey and Keith; Alice, and Jack; Reuben and Heidi, Eva and Tim, and Cullen; Adam, and John; adored Ma-G and great-Grandma of Hunter, and Henry. Loved sister of *Alice, *Neil, *Mary, and David and Jeanette O’Hara and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 11.00am in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, then leaving for the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. The Murray family encourage those attending Evelyn’s service to please wear a facemask. Messages to PO Box 133, Balclutha 9240.

MCNEILL, Russell James:
Passed away peacefully at home, with his girls at his side, on Tuesday 1st November 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Beth (nee Harrison) for 61 years. Much loved father and father in law of Karen and Ben Calder, and Julie and Clark Taylor. Adored grandad of Mark and Toni (Invercargill), Nicole and Jason (Auckland); Caitlin (Edinburgh), Harrison (Wellington), and loved bonus grandad of Nick and V (Canada). Loved GG of Lucy and Imogen (Invercargill); Milo and Felix (Canada) In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service for Russell will be held on Friday 4th November 2022, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to Russell’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MCNEILL, Russell James:
Loved brother and brother in law of Elva* and Russell* Brash; Anne* and Albert* Cassidy, and Max* and Vesper* Harrison, and a loved Uncle.

PILE, FRANK (Peter):
Passed away peacefully on Friday 28th at Southland Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 96. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Kevin and Phillipa Pile (Sydney), Daryl and Michelle Pile, Jayne and Davey Teviotdale (Cromwell). Loved Grandad of Beatrix Pile, Chantelle and Bradon Duff, Aliesha and Virginia Pile. Loved Grandad Fixit of Scott, Kirby, and Ben Teviotdale. Cherished Great Grandad to Alec, Quinn, and Elyssa Duff. The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Rehab Ward and Southland Hospice. Our appreciation and thanks to his homecare team, Blind Foundation, Meals on wheels, Age concern, and Waikiwi Gardens. With your help and love, Frank got his wish to stay living at his own home. Messages to 141 Mcivor Road R D 6 Invercargill. At Frank’s request, a private service has been held. distinctfunerlas.co.nz