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HASTINGS, Geoffrey William Russell:
29/7/1950 – 8/10/2026
Geoffrey William Russell Hastings passed away peacefully on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at Southland Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie Hastings, loved Dad of Tracy Toomey, Lisa Hastings and Melanie Frazer. Father-in-law of Jason Toomey, Brent McKay, Bob Frazer and Nicky Brewster. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather. As per Geoffrey wishes, a private cremation has been held.
ROBERTSON, Margaret Jean (nee Bruce):
Passed away peacefully, at Bupa Ascot Care Home on Friday 9 October 2026, aged 94 years. Loved wife of Keith. Cherished mum and mother in law of Margaret and Stephan van Os (Whanganui), and Bruce and Pip (Te Anau). Loved Granny of Anna and Jackson, Caroline and David, and Tristan; Jess and Dani, Bonar and Laura, and Bede. Loved Great Grandma of Arthur, Peter, Leif, and Hugo. Margaret was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. A special thanks to all who have cared for Margaret. ‘At Peace With Her Lord’.
A service for Margaret will be held on Friday 16th October 2026, 11.30am at St Margaret's Church, 50 McBride Street, Frankton. Interment at Frankton Cemetery will follow. Messages to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.
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