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BOWER, Heather May:
Passed away at Peacehaven on Thursday, 3 February, 2022. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Tony and Marissa, and Dean. Loved Grandma of Beth, Samantha and Isaac. At Heather’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
CLARK, Denise Irene:
Unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday February 6, 2022. Dearly loved and totally devoted wife of Terry. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Richard (Gus) Ronald, the late Jan and Phillip Douds, Rob and Jan, Jamie (Jim) and Leanne, Andrew (Gus) and Juliette (Jul), and Rebecca (Becks). Dearly loved Nan of all her grand and great-grandchildren. Due to Covid19 Restrictions a private service will be held. Messages may be sent to 26 Marama Ave South, RD 9, Invercargill 9879 or a digital tribute may be left on Denise’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
CLARK, Denise Irene:
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian* and Miriam* Gerken, Kenny and Elva Gerken, Berys* and Eddie* Shuttleworth, Vivienne* and Morris* Ereckson, Jimmy* and Barbara Gerken, William and Dawn Gerken, Raymond and Muriel Gerken, Lavinia and Neil MacPherson. Greatly loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
CLARKSON, Jennifer Ann (Jenny):
Peacefully after a very short illness, on Sunday 6th February 2022 at Peacehaven Village. Adored and treasured wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mother of Jackie and Chris, Brad and Mel. Loved Nana of Kylie, Ben, and Bella. A loved great-grandma.
“Jenny and Bob, Together again at last”
As to Jenny’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Clarkson Family” PO Box 632 Invercargill or to Jenny’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jenny
COCKERAM, Elsie Dorothy:
In Christchurch, formerly of Lora Gorge and Alexandria. Dorothy passed away peacefully in the care of the compassionate staff of Victoria Care Rest Home, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in her 98th year. Much loved wife of the late Bert Cockeram, mother and mother-in-law of Les and Ali (Masterton), Jenny Bodger (Christchurch), and Brian and Jan (Lincoln). Sadly missed by her 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and her only surviving sibling, brother Ern Stevens. A private family cremation has been held in Christchurch with a memorial service to be held in Winton at a later date. The family wish to thank the staff at Kauri Lodge and Victoria Care for their care and compassion for mum. Messages to 14 Trainor Street, Lincoln 7608.
DOWDEN, Gladys May (nee Perkins):
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 1, 2022, in her 80th year. Faithful wife and treasured companion of Bill for over 57 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Joanne, Jason and Jacqui, and grandmother to their children. Second daughter of Aubert* and Gladys* Perkins. Sister and sister-in-law of Stan* and Jennifer, Harvey and Isabelle*, Elizabeth and Alistair* McLennan, Dianne and Bill* Ward, Alf Pope*, Dorothy and Sam Esler, Johnny and Ava*. Thank you to the members of the St John’s Ambulance and Fire and Emergency, that come to our assistance so quickly in the early hours of the morning. You are indeed the salt of the earth. Thank you to the emergency department staff at Gore and Invercargill Hospitals, you are awesome. As per Gladys’ wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 23 Albany Street, Gore, or [email protected] (*denotes deceased).
DOWLING, Jeremy John:
As the result of a tragic accident on February 7, 2022. Aged 27 years. Dearly loved and treasured son of Rodger and Susan and their partners Wilma and Garth. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jamie and Jay; Dale and Maegan. Loved grandson of Mervyn and Mary* Harris; Reg* and Vi* Dowling. Loved nephew of Colin, and the extended Harris and Dowling families. Due to covid restrictions a private service will be held at 11.00am on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Messages to 1 Mary Street, Otautau 9610 or on Jeremy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes when the livestream can be accessed. (*denotes deceased).
HANSEN, Cherie Dawn (nee Cooper):
Passed away peacefully with her loving husband Nicky at her side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Aged 68 years. Loved wife of Nicky, adored and much-loved Mum of Justin and Mariesa and loved mother-in-law of Melissa and David. Devoted and much-loved Nana of Loryn, Jacob; Tayla and Jack. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Dianne and Winston Kemp, Gaylyn and Billy Brown, Gary and Gaye Cooper. Much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages can be sent to the Hansen family, c/- 110 Aldinga Ave, Stoke, Nelson 7011 or online at www.shoneandshirley.com/online-tributes where the service can also be viewed via live-stream, and will be available to view following the service also. In lieu of flowers donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice. These can be made online https:// www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/donations/donate-funds/ or at the service. A service to celebrate Cherie will be held at 2.00pm on Friday, February 11, 2022. Due to the current restrictions the service will be a private family service.
LOWE, Edmund (Eddie):
Born January 27, 1941. Passed away on February 5, 2022. Aged 81. Loved brother of Gavin, Linda, Raymond, Desmond, Sherman (dec), Simon, Richmond, Joy, Pauline Leeman and will be sadly missed by all their families.
R.I.P. Ed
Service in Wanaka, Thursday, February 10, at 1.30pm. Live-streaming https:// livestream.com/accounts/72885/Edmundlowe. In lieu of flowers donations may be mae online to Wanaka St John Ambulance. All messages to 22 Mokomoko Road, Wanaka 9305.
MAXWELL, Peter Anderson:
Peter passed away after a brief illness on Friday 4th February 2022 at Southland Hospital surrounded by his family.
Dearly loved husband of Rosalie for nearly 60 years. Cherished dad of Allan and Julie, Douglas and Glenda, Graham and Tara, Anne and Trevor Clearwater, Leigh and Alan McKay. Adored Grandad of Aimee and Matthew, Ryan and Ann-Marie, Jordan, Sam, Shannon, Ali, Jess, Victoria, Grant, Blythe, Kieran, Kimberley, Briley, Faith, Madelyn, Lachlan, and Great-Grandad of Dallas, Thomas, Oliver, and Theo.
In accordance with the family’s wishes a private service will be held but the service will be available to view on livestream at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes/livestreams on Thursday 10th February at 10.30am
Messages to c/- 135 Millwood Glen, RD 1, Invercargill, 9871.
MILNE, Anthony Raymond (Tony):
6th February 2022 at 76 Years. Passed away unexpectedly at Southland Hospital following an illness. Dearly loved & cherished husband of 53 years to Dale, dearly loved & adored Dad of Shane, Scott, & Cindy, loved father-in-law of Fleur, & Aidan, loved Grandad Tony of Lucan, & Jesse, and loved Pappy of Keira, Flynn, Krystal, & Johan. Loved eldest son of Alec* & Ray* and eldest brother of Michael*, Geoff, & Allan, loved brother-in-law of Kerry, Dana, Karen, Suzanne and their families, and loved by extended family & friends. Special thanks to all dedicated staff at Southland Hospital. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 10th February at 2:00pm. Followed by private family committal. Due to Covid restrictions Vaccine Passes are required and numbers are limited to 100. To view the livestream link please go to the Avenal Park web site obituaries and click on the link. Messages to 278 Gore Street, Bluff 9814. avenalpark.co.nz
PATTERSON, Grant John:
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, aged 63 years, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved son of the late Alexander and Maureen. Loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Olive and Ray*, the late Stuart and Myrle, the late Valmai and Hugh, Marion and Alastair, Anita and Frank, Joy and Mike, Judy and Stewart, Liz and Mike, Robyn and Ray*. Precious Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and his great niece and nephews.
“So dearly loved”
Messages to the Patterson family may be sent C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Grant’s request a private service has been held.
(*denotes deceased)
