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Loading...DAVERS, Robert Barbour: (14 April 1935 - 14 September 2026)
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family with his favourite music playing softly beside him. On Monday 14 September 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Elaine for 52 years. Loved father and father in law of Kenneth*, Blair and Michelle, Shaun and Maria, Anita and Richie. Very proud Grandad of Joshua and Ryan and Harm. Loved eldest son of John* and Mary* (Scotland) and son in law of Ken and Coral Pawsey (Christchurch)*. Brother and brother in law of John and Annette (Timaru), Raymond* and Alysoun Pawsey*. Loved uncle of all of his nieces and nephews.The family would like to extend their appreciation to all of the team at Windsor Park Care Home and Annette and the team at Wyndham Rest Home for their care of Robert. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Friday 18 September at 2.30 pm followed by a private cremation. The family warmly invite you for light refreshments there afterwards. Donations to be made to Edendale First Response. Livestream available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz Messages to 26 Melvin Street, Edendale 9825. (*Denotes Deceased)
FORD, Lynda Joy:
After a courageous battle, Lynda passed away with Des by her side, at home in Invercargill on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, aged 59 years. Dearly loved wife of Des. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Albie and Anna, Harry and Melissa, Jack and Josh (Auckland). Loved Nana of Alice, Matilda and Ollie. Loved younger sister and sister-in-law of Debbie and Brian McEwan. Loved sister-in-law of Mary and Jim* Fensom (Invercargill), Anne and Henry Siave (Christchurch), Claire and Martin Chamberlain (New Plymouth), Jim and Jude Ford (Drummond), Joe and friend Christi (USA), Colleen and Chris* Burdon (Gore). Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lynda’s life will be held on Saturday, 19th September at 10.30am in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. No flowers by request, but donations can be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 206 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Lynda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)
GORDON, Janice Crawford (nee King):
Passed away peacefully with family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Saturday 12th September 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Charles Robert Gordon. Cherished mother, mother in law and Gran of John and Lynn, Jemma and Jupiter Gordon (Dunedin); Graham and Prue, Penny-Jane and Jay, Oliver and Ainsley, and Amelia (Winton); Kathryn and James, Charlize and Morgan Miller (Whangarei). Dearly loved Great Gran of Josie, Patrick, Ellie and Alby. Thank you to the staff of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their compassion and care of Janice for many years. As per Janice’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Messages to Janice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
NEWLANDS, Gerald Stuart (Ged):
Of Mossburn. Passed peacefully in the care of Longwood Rest Home on Saturday 12 September 2026, just shy of 82 years old. Dearly loved husband of Jann (Mossburn), Deeply loved and respected Father and Pops of Karl & Lisa (Te Anau), Heidi, Mike & Lola (Kapiti Coast) Maia & Harry (Wellington), Georgia (Nottingham UK). A service to celebrate Ged’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1pm, on Monday 21 September. Digital messages may be left at Ged’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available. Messages to PO Box 32, Mossburn, Southland 9747
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