Funeral Notices – Wednesday 30th January
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BODDY, Julie Anne. 9.12.1970 – 25.1.2019 Unexpectedly, on Friday at her home in Balclutha. Dearly loved only daughter of Heather and the late Bill, treasured sister of Ricky, Craig and Pam, a special friend of Jason, and a much loved family member of her extended family. A service for Julie will be held on Saturday, February 2, at 11.00am, in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Balclutha Link Centre would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages to 3/134 Pomona Street, Invercargill 9812. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha & Milton.
GRANT, June. Peacefully at Lake Wakatipu Care Home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 28, 2019, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Bill and Tilly (Frankton), Lynne and Don Yeaman (Wanaka), Joan and Alan Gaunt (UK), Tricia and John Lacey (UK), and adored Nana of her 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of June’s life will be held on Friday, January 8, at 5.00pm, in the Queenstown Golf Club, Kelvin Heights. In accordance with June’s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held. Messages to 60 Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway, Queenstown 9300.
McLELLAN, Judy Helen. Suddenly on Monday, January 28, 2019. Dearly loved companion of Terry Dean. Loved mother of Steven, Tony and the late Christopher. Loved sister of Vivienne Crimp (Invercargill), Bruce Walkinshaw (Australia). A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Funeral details to follow. mwfunerals.co.nz
PEARS, Betty (Elizabeth Hazel). Passed away peacefully at Enliven Palliative Care Suite, Wanaka, on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Dearly loved wife of Richard Pears. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard, Rebecca and Neil, Andrew and Bridget, Anna and Phil and Diane Homer. Much loved grandmother of Tristam, Calum, Madeleine, Nicholas, Virginia, Charles, William, Ryan and Rose, and loved grandmother-in-law of Kim and Hannah. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Maida and Lewis, Jessie and Tom, Bill and Vivienne, and John and Violet. Special thanks to all Betty’s home carers, staff at Dunstan Hospital, Castlewood Rest Home and Enliven Palliative Care Suite, for their care of Betty. A service for Betty will be held in St Columba’s Church, cnr Upton and McDougal Streets, Wanaka, at 2.00pm, on Thursday, January 31, 2019, followed by a private cremation. Messages to Pears family, 10 Gawn Lane, Aspiring Retirement Village, Golf Course Road, Wanaka 9305. Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.
ROSE, Joyce Ray Caroline (nee Johnston). At 94 years old, Joyce peacefully passed away, Friday, January 25, 2019 (on her wedding anniversary), to join her much loved and missed husband, the late Stewart Stenning Rose. “Soulmates once again together”
A treasured mother of the late Carol, Dawn, Jan and Joy. Joyce will be missed by all her grandchildren, extended family, great-grandchildren and friends. Thanks to the Resthaven staff – you’re all special. A private service was held at Charlton Park Cemetery on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. “Our Mum is happy now”
THOMSON, Ngaire Kent. (late of Mataura) On January 25, 2019, passed away at The Village Palms, Christchurch, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianne (deceased), and Peter and Tracey, loved and mischievous Nana of Matthew, Christopher, Alexander, and Kate, and a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ngaire Thomson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Ngaire will be held in our Avon Park Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, Christchurch, on Monday, February 4, at 10.00am, private cremation thereafter.
STEPHENS, Gregory Lindsay (Greg). Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Monday 28th January 2019. Loved son of Adrian & Dianne. Loved partner of Paula. Proud father to Vanessa & partner Ash, Ashley & partner Bobby, and Jacob, and stepfather to Kimmy, and Woody. Proud Grandad to Maci-Jay, Nathalia, and Yuri. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Daryl & Debbie, Eugene & Amber, sisters Julie, and Sonya, and brother Jason. Longtime friend to Matthew Ballantyne. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Greg’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 31st January at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 234 Scott Street, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz
STEPHENS, Greg. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Julie and Mike Radley. Uncle of Tammie, Haley, Samantha, and Heidi. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Daryl and Debbie Stephens (Perth). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. avenalpark.co.nz
WARD, Irene Mary (nee Driver).
Our Mum passed peacefully at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late George. Loved mum and mum-in-law of Barry and Nan Ward (Nelson), and Suzanne and Eddie van der Meys (Riverton). Loved grandma of Nik Ward and Rose Allen (Nelson), Jenna Ward and Michael Nichols (Auckland), Mark van der Meys and Susie Acton-Adams, and Juliana and Rodney Hern (Christchurch). Loved great-granny of Ben and Macy Hern, Keira and Jarius van der Meys (Christchurch), and Jack Ward (Nelson). As to Mary’s wishes she has donated her body to the Otago Medical School. A memorial service to celebrate Mum’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 2.00pm.
“Suzanne and Barry would like to thank the nurses and carers at Longwood Care Home for their loving care and friendship shown to mum for the past nine months.”
Messages to Suzanne at 15 Marne Street, Riverton 9822. mwfunerals.co.nz
