Funeral Notices – Wednesday 4th December

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BLAIR, Kathleen (Kathy).
Passed away peacefully on the morning of November 30, 2019, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Wattie for 56 years, dearest mum of Jayne and Peter, loved mother-in-law of Aaron Mulcay and Sirena Blair, cherished nana of Emma, Laura, Billy, Daniel, and Kate, sister of Ray, Graham, Pat, Ian, Heather, Shirley, Elaine, Scott, and Stanley, loved sister-in-law of Colin Blair. The family would like to thank Dr Cohen for his years of ongoing support, and the staff of Christchurch Public and Burwood Hospitals during her illness. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kathy Blair, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Friday, December 6, at 2.00pm.

FOSBENDER, Russell John (Watt).
18.11.1938 – 29.11.2019
The Fosbender family would like to thank everyone who supported Foss in the last few months leading up to his passing. They would also like to make a special thanks to the wonderful staff at Talbot Park, Timaru. We are forever in your debt. Messages can be sent to 129a Otipua Road, Timaru 7910. At F

JONKER, Rochelle Abby.
With great sorrow, our Rochelle sadly passed away Sunday night. Super loved daughter of Des and Gayle and their partners Annmarie and Ken. As well as a cherished sister of Jaimie and Daniel and their partners Nathan and Georgia. A special friend of George, also the endless people whose lives she touched. Funeral details to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Spina Bifida association would be appreciated.
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McCAMMON, Brian James.
Suddenly in his home in Fairfield Dunedin on December 2, 2019, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret, dearly loved father of Ross and Sheryl, Julie and Geoff Crosswell, Rowan and Georgina (Australia) and loved grandad of Rhys and Tess Crosswell, Jed and Chas, Micheal and Richard. Brother of Doug and Ann, Alison and (the late) Desmond, brother-in-law of Bill and (the late) Jean Swale, Graeme and Val Swale (and the late) Faye Swale. Messages to 28 Howorth Road, Fairfield, Dunedin. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held Saturday, December 7, at 1.30pm at Gillians Funeral Services, Hillside Road, Dunedin. Gillions Funeral Services Ltd NZIFH, FDANZ

MURDOCH, Vere Cassels.
Passed away in Auckland, November 23, 2019. Most dearly loved father of Liane and Mark Brookland, Darren, Richard, Tristan, and Adrian. Loved brother of Garth and Bev, Gael and Gary Main. Messages to 269 Orion Road, RD6, Invercargill.

NICOL, Shirley Norene (nee Carson).
On December 1, 2019, at Clutha Views Lifecare, Balclutha; aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Don, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Fay and Gary Maguire, Murray and Jenny, Sharon and Michael, and the late Donna, much loved Nana Nic of Gavin and Shelley, Kelvin and Cheryl; Katrina and Dain, Royden and Dee; and Regan; Great-Nana Nic of Jayden, Sam and Amanda, Sean, Kobi, Keanu, Ollie, Bella, and Isla, Great-Great-Nana Nic of Bailey, and Archie. Much loved sister of Spencer, and Gilda and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service of farewell for Shirley will be held on Friday, December 6, at 1.30pm, in the Kaitangata Community Centre, Exmouth Street, Kaitangata, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Balclutha St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at Shirley’s service. Messages to 20 Wyre Street, Kaitangata 9210. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd
Balclutha, Milton.

RUTHERFORD, Robert Maxwell (Max).
Peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Dunedin Hospital with his loving wife at his side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband and organiser of Carol for 48 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tania and the late Dallas Leebody, the late Maree, Lisa and Josh, and Karen. Loved son of the late Jim and May, and brother of the late Jimmy. Loved Grandad of Nicole, Sarah, Josh; Zane, Kyle; Dylan, Tayla; Brooke, Jacob, and Tyler. Loved great-Grandad of Sophia. A service for Max will be held in the Milton RSA, 31 Union Street, Milton, at 1.30pm, on Friday, December 6, 2019. Followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance Milton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 2a Lisburn Street, Milton.

In Memoriam.

MINTY, Lynn Rae.
In loving memory of our beautiful, dear Lynn Minty, departed December 4, 2018. Lynn you were a shining light in all of our lives, a true, honest and loyal soul. Best friend to us all. You have left a great hole in all our hearts, but we go on forever remembering and cherishing the beautiful person you were. Ride high in that saddle Lynn, till we meet again. Love Struan, Christina and Tyson, Glen and Shannon, Lenore and Mike, Richard and Ashleigh, and Grand babies, Bailey, Cameron, Tristan, Harper, Jack and Baby Kade.

SARGEANT, Mary Isobel Grace.
1936 – 2018
One year ago today you left us,
We know you’re now at peace,
If only we could phone you,
And hear your voice again.
Remembered andmissed every day Love – Your family Charlie, Kerrie, Debbie, Mark, and families.