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AITKEN, Robin:
On June 3, 2026, peacefully at Marne Street Hospital, Dunedin, with family by her side; aged 86 years. Dearly beloved wife of Wallace Keown, loved step-mother of Joanne, and Christine and loved "Robbie" of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and the late John, Alastair and Jenny, and loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. A private family service has been be held. A Memorial service to celebrate Robin's life will be held in St Paul's Cathedral, the Octagon, Dunedin, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, June 10. Messages can be left on Robin's page at www.hopeandsons.co.nz where there is a link to view the Memorial Service.
TAYLOR, Gwendoline Frances:
08/08/1946 – 04/06/2026
Peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Wally. Loved and cherished mother of Brent. Loved daughter of Tom* and Elizabeth* McGill. Sister and sister-in-law of May* and Jack* Bateman, Jimmy* McGill, Judith* Henderson, Margaret and Errol* Dawson, Dorothy and Bruce* Stirling, and Geoff and Diane McGill. A loved aunty Gwen to all of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home, for their care of Gwen and continuing support to Brent. A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 10th June at 10:00am. To view the service via livestream please visit the Avenal Park website and click the link on Gwen’s obituary page. Messages C/- Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home, 25 Ruru Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
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