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Loading...JOYCE, Terrence (Terry):
Peacefully at Ripponburn Home and Hospital, Cromwell, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and wonderful husband of Mary (Queenstown), for 46.5 years, much loved Dad and wonderful father of James (Cromwell). Loved 2nd son of Harry* and Mavis* Joyce, brother and brother-in-law of Lance and Joyce* (Dunedin), and Susan*, Neil and Margaret Chapman (Christchurch), and loved uncle of Steven and family (Perth) and Brenda and family (Auckland).
“We loved him very much” A service to celebrate Terry’s life, will be held in Wakatipu Presbyterian Church, Cnr Ross and McBride Streets, Queenstown, on Friday, 24th July at 1.00 pm, followed by interment, at Frankton Cemetery. Special thanks to Rev. Clay Peterson and our local church family, thank you all for your support and help the whole way through, it meant so much and we are very grateful. Please refrain from visiting or leaving flowers. Messages to mary.joyce864@gmail (*Denotes deceased).
MILNE, Carolyn Joy:
Passed away peacefully by her loving husband’s side, on Saturday 18th July 2026. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Neil. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Lana, Kristy and Stefan, and Nigel and Ange. Cherished sister, sister-in-law, and grandmother. Special thanks to Carol and Valerie, along with the Oncology Team at Dunedin Hospital for their compassionate care. Strong, independent, and wonderfully stubborn, Carolyn faced life on her own terms while always keeping her family, friends, and community close to her heart. In accordance with Carolyn’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 14 Factory Road, Hedgehope or to Carolyn's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
HAMILTON, Shirley:
On July 19, 2026 at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown, aged 99 years. Dearly beloved wife of William (Bay)*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Barry*, Judith*, and Karen. Cherished Nana of Rebecca and Ben, and Megan and Jeremy. Treasured Great-Grandma of Alyssa and Ada. In lieu of flowers, donations to Macular Degeneration New Zealand are most welcome mdnz.org.nz/donate-master. At Shirley's request, a private cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather for afternoon tea at the Arrowtown Bowling Club at 3.00pm on Friday, July 24, to celebrate and remember Shirley. Messages can be sent to 9 Kent St, Arrowtown 9302.
(*denotes deceased).