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COSGROVE, Carol (nee Kennedy, formerly Brown):
Passed away at Rowena Jackson – Donovan Wing with family by her side, on Tuesday 13 January 2026, 89 years young. Dearly loved wife of *John Cosgrove. Loved wife of *Paddy Brown. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Pepi Pikia, Paddy and Juliet Brown, Sharon Brown, Murray and Michelle Cosgrove, Rex and Gina Cosgrove. Loved Nana, Nan nan of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved daughter of *George and *Irene Kennedy. A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Saturday, January 17, at the J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 10.00am. Followed by the interment at Eastern Cemetery. Carol's family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Donovan Wing for their devoted care of Carol and her family.
R.I.P.
Messages to 30 Milford Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Carol’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)
MINEHAN, Paddy (Patrick Michael):
Peacefully at home on 14th January 2026 aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Polly (Pauline). Very loved stepdad of Jo and Hayden, Carolyn and Derrick, and Ness. Loved Paddy-Pop of Khellsey-Anna and Matt, Kaytlin and Mike, Ella and Dante, Taylor and Savarna, Kiera and the late Kobe, Alb and Elijah and great-granddaughter Phoebe. Loved son-in-law of Margaret and the late Gerald Leonard. Loved son of the late Margaret and Patrick Minehan. Loved brother-in-law of Diane and Allister Gibson, Noel and Sandra Leonard. Also brother and brother-in-law of Patricia and the late Lyn, Ann and Colin, Des and Cheryl, Denise and Alan and the late John. A loved friend to many. As per Paddy’s wishes, a private cremation will be held on Saturday. Messages to 25A Meldrum Street, Winton 9720 or on Paddy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
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