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BULLING, Evelyn Mary; 18/9/1935 – 19/10/2026.
Passed away peacefully with family by her side aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Russell Bulling. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette, Graeme and Maxine, Faye and Steve, and Karen and David. Loved Grandmother of her 14 Grandchildren and her 21 Great Grandchildren. Loved daughter of Ethel and Simon, and stepdaughter of Eunice. Loved sister of Russell, Arnold, Colin, Gwen, Joan, Audrey, Doug, and Wallace. Loved sister-in-law of the Bulling family. A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Saturday, 24 October at 1:00pm. All messages to 49 Oteramika Road, Rockdale, Invercargill 9812.
COUBROUGH, Pamela Patricia: (Nee Flowers):
Passed away at Southland Hospital on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Mother of Jacquie Cook and mother-in-law of Craig McNaughton. Much-loved Nana of Jamie and Kelsey, and cherished Great-Nana of Alexis, Mya and Lincoln. As per Pamela’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place, and she has been laid to rest with her loved ones. May she rest in peace. Digital messages may be left on Pamela’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
COUBROUGH, Pamela Patricia (nee Flowers):
Passed away suddenly on 17 October 2026. Beloved Daughter of Patricia* Flowers, loving Sister of John*, and loved Sister of June (Australia).
“Rest in Peace little Sister
You have earned your Wings
Always in my Heart”
Love June
A Private Cremation and interment has been held. (* denotes deceased)
DAWSON, Lewis Joseph:
Formerly from Hedgehope, Invercargill, Auckland, Christchurch and Turangi. It is with a very heavy heart we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Lewis, on the 11th of October at his home in Turangi. A loved and adored father of Joseph and husband to the late Stephanie. Son of Lillias and the late Ian Dawson, brother to Julie and Diana, a much loved uncle to Georgina, Jeffrey* and Michael. A nephew and cousin to many, and much loved lifetime friend of Eddie and John. Messages for the Dawson Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840. *denotes deceased.
DONALDSON, John Gavin:
Finally at peace, after a long illness, in Invercargill on Sunday 11 October 2026, in his 79th year. Pre-deceased by his parents John Gavin Donaldson (Gavin) Oreti Beach, and Rita Mary Keen. Loving husband of the late Maxine Donaldson. Brother and brother-in-law of Blair* Haberfield, Glamis* and Russell* Braithwaite, Raeburn and Neville* Stenton, Daryl and Pauline Donaldson, Kaelene Churton, Marvin and Jan Donaldson. Dearly loved step-father of Chris and Alice, and Karin and Hamish. *Denotes deceased. A loved uncle, great uncle and great great uncle.According to John’s wishes, a private cremation was held without ceremony. The family wish to thank Rebecca and the team at Hospice Southland for the care and attention they gave John throughout his illness, and also wish to acknowledge staff at Peacehaven for providing much needed care just prior to his death. Messages to Raeburn Stenton, 29 Shannon Street, Invercargill 9812.
HALL, Graeme Lindsay:
Peacefully on Thursday, 22 October 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Lois. Adored father of Malcolm and Alison, and Adrienne and Chris. Loved Grandad of Kaitlin, Liam, Connor, and Quinn. A loved brother and brother-in-law of the Hall and Chisholm families. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Tuesday, 27th October at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donation on behalf of Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to G L Hall Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
KEARNEY, Brian William:
Peacefully, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Wendy for 58 years, adored father and father-in-law of Tony and Julie, and Deidre and Scotty Perkins, loving Poppa of Sam, Paige and Tori; and Emily, Angus and Bede. A special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Maniototo Hospital for their care and support. A private service will be held, messages to – 70 Caulfeild Street, Ranfurly, 9332 - Central Otago Funerals, FDANZ.
OLSON, Dawn:
A Memorial service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club, Esplin Room, 2 Bury Street, on Wednesday November 4, 2026, at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 9 Churchill Avenue, Gore 9710
SCOTT, Leslie James “Brigsy”:
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with family by his side, at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, on Thursday 22 October 2026. In his 99th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Alison for 73 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Heather (Te Anau), Barry and Pam (Manapouri). Loved Grandad of Christine and Mark, Tracey and Ricky, Aaron and Kymm, Mark and Shanelle, and a loved Great- Grandad of 10. Special thanks to Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland, Tuatapere Medical Centre, and Longwood Care Home for their special care of Les. Thanks also to Mel and Les’s many carer’s. A service to celebrate Les’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere on Saturday 31 October at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at Les’s service. Digital messages can be left on Les’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes