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GOODWIN BEVERLEY (Bev):
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th May 2026 surrounded by her family at Windsor Park. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Roland (Rol)*much loved Mum of Dianne Jones, Graeme*and Jan-Marie Goodwin, Jan Stratton and Petrina, Lynette and Bruce* Graham, Russell and Angela Goodwin. Special Nan to her grandchildren and loved great Nan. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Devon Street, Gore at 1.00pm on Friday 5th June 2026, followed by a private interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to Lynette Graham, 4A Eccles Street, Gore 9710, or you can go to Bev’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bev * If you are unable to attend the service please go to Bev’s tribute page where a link to the livestream will be available. Denotes deceased.
MCGOWAN, Anthony Neil (Tony):
It is with great sadness that we announce Tony’s passing on Monday, June 1, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn for 56 years. Treasured son of the late Neil and Gladys. Loved brother to Bernard and much loved father and father-in-law of Shaun and Kelli, Anita and Pete, Michael and Nicki, and Chris and Nick. Treasured Poppa to Josh and Summer, Tom and Emma, Lily and Josh, Mac, Archie, Sophie, Keeley, Louie, Roca, Jax, Jamie and Monique. Dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the St Theresa’s Church, Perth St, Invercargill on Monday 8th June 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by a private burial. Messages to the McGowan Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Tony’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/tony
WILLS, Catherine (Joyce):
Passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on 2 June 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Brian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dallas and Kate. Loved nanny of Jared, and Aaron, and sister of the late Colin. A dear friend of Wendy and Gerald. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Peacehaven Village and to those at Southland Hospital for their loving care of Joyce. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 5 June at 10.00am. Messages to the Will’s family, 9 Baird Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810