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ADAM, Charles Ferguson (Charlie):
Passed peacefully, in his 96th year, on Monday, October 5, 2020, at Peacehaven. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, and the late Elvia. Dearly loved father of Margaret, Paul, Colin (Coke), Raewyn, Kevin, Bernadette, Eileen, Terry, Brendan; and also Patricia, and Wendy. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren.
R.I.P.
“Meet and Greet” from 11.00am, on Wednesday, October 7, in the Elms Meeting Room at Peacehaven, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill, followed by Requiem Mass in Iona Chapel, at 1.30pm. Eastern Cemetery thereafter. Messages can be sent to 97 Oreti Road, Otatara, Invercargill 9879, or to Charlie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
ANDERSON, T.D. (David):
On October 4, 2020, passed away surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Gormack), much loved father of Julie, Grant, and Cameron, loved father-in-law of Mike, and Jeanette. Adored grandpa of Connor, and Lachy; Georgie, and Charlie. Brother-in-law of Murray and Gabrielle (deceased) Gormack, Russell (deceased) and Joy Gormack, Avril and Trevor Wilson, and Arthur and Anne Gormack. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late David Anderson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service to remember David’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Saturday, October 10, at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.
CHISHOLM, Alister Rex (Rex):
Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020. Aged 80. Dearly loved husband of Judy, and the late Jean. Cherished father and father-in-law of Kerry and Jeremy, Robyn and Craig. Adored Pop of Jacob, Milly, and Mitchell and Judy’s grandchildren. Special thanks to the caring staff of the Tuarangi Rest Home, Ashburton. Messages for Rex’s family may be posted to the Chisholm family, C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine. The Service to celebrate and remember Rex’s life will be held at the Geraldine Funeral Services Chapel, 186 Talbot St, Geraldine, on Thursday, October 8, at 11.00am.
HARPER, Valerie (Edna):
Mum passed away peacefully on Monday 5th October 2020 at Southland Hospital after a short illness, with her family at her side.
Loved wife of Stewart*
Loved mother, mother in law and friend of Robyn and Murray Mitchell, Neville and Raewyn, Jeffrey and Deanne, David (Australia), Stephen and Alison.
Much loved grandma, Nana and Great Gran to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Graeme*, Ken and Anne.
A Memorial service for Edna will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon St Invercargill on Friday 9 October 2020 commencing at 1.30pm.
Messages to 151 Great North Rd Winton 9720. Online tributes may be made to her tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
HARPER, Valerie Edna:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on 5th October 2020.
Loving sister and sister in law of Anne and Colin Brown.
Loved aunt and great aunt of Trevor, Shiree, Michelle, Janine and Families.
ROWSELL, Cathryn Anne:
Peacefully on October 3, 2020 at Southland Hospital after a short battle with cancer, aged 60 years.
Dearly loved daughter of Norman* and Renetta*. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Susan, Elizabeth, Andrew and Yanti, Renetta and Garrie Ford, Fiona and Darrell Sutton. Cherished Aunt of Sharmaine, Cindy, Jessie, Daniel, Joshua, Jonathan, Robert, Shannon, Naomi and Rhys. A service for Cathryn will be held at 11.00am on Friday, October 9, in the Grace Presbyterian Church cnr Yarrow Street and Adamson Crescent followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blair Vining Charitable Hospital Trust would be appreciated. Messages to 25 Ash Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812 or to Cathryn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
SHIELDS (PAENGA), Theresa Dulcie:
Peacefully at home on Sunday evening, October 4, 2020; aged 79. Loved daughter of the late Thomas and Dulcie Shields. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michele and Brent Ballantyne, *Manuel Paenga, Cala Paenga and Roger Buckingham. Loved grandmother of Morgan and Kara, Kirby and Aaron, Jesse and Lara, James, Azure, Ben, and Kaelan. Loved great-grandmother of Ethan, Jaxon, Alexander, McKenna, Theodore, and Lucinda. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Valmay and *Doug, *Ramon and Heather, Maureen, Veronica and *Jack, Bernadette and *George, John and Bernie Rae, and Pamela and Hans. A service to celebrate the life of Theresa will be held in the J Fraser and Sons Chapel, 199 Esk Street, Invercargill, on Friday, October 9, at 10.00am, followed by an interment at Eastern Cemetery. Her service will also be available on live-stream at frasersfunerals.co.nz/livestreams. Messages can be sent to Theresa’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased)
In Memoriam
CUNNINGHAM, Daphne Dawn:
In loving memory of our wonderful mum, mother-in-law and grandmother who passed away 20 years ago today.
Close to our hearts she will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
A grin, a laugh, a joke or two,
That’s the way we remember you.
Our love is strong, our sadness deep,
Our hearts are with you as you peacefully sleep.
Sadly missed
– From all her family.
SNODGRASS, Ruth:
“Gone from our eyes,
but not from our hearts”
Five years have passed since God called Ruth home. Fondly remembered by her husband Paul and children David, Karen, Andrew and Linda, and their families.
