What's On Invers Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word doc or PDF to [email protected]
BROOKLAND, Beverley.
Peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, in comfort and peace after a short illness, at Bupa Ascot Care Home. Mother to Nyall and Ann-Marie, and their extended families. As per Bev’s express wishes, a private family farewell has already been held.
A hard life lived with dignity.
BROOKLAND, Beverley (Bev, Nana Bev) (née Tuckey).
13th October 1933 – 10th October 2025
Three days shy of her 92nd birthday.
Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Annie and Phil Marshall; treasured Nana and Nana-in-law of Kate and David McAnelly, and Steven Marshall; and cherished great-grandmother (Granna) of Stephen, Micah, and Isabella McAnelly. Nan-Nan of her fur grandson Axl. Sister of the late Bill and Nancy Tuckey, and Valda and Bob Wills. Loved Aunty and Nana Bev to many. Our family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the team at Bupa Ascot Care Home for their care and compassion, particularly in making Bev’s final day comfortable.
Rest well, Mum x
CHALMERS, Martin Lovett:
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, 09 October at the age of 81. Dearly loved Husband of Dorothy, loved Father and father-in-law of Murray and Rebecca, Stephen and Rachael, Christine and Andy, Craig and Philippa, as well as loved Grandad to Charis, Nathanael, Indie, Shaun, Annalise, Blake, Tim, Katie, Emma, Maddison and Gianna. A thank you to the staff from Hospice Invercargill for their support, as well as the Manager and staff at Vickery Court. A celebration of Martin's life was held on Monday, 13 October.
EVANS, Sylvia Margaret (formerly Fulton):
Passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Wednesday 15 October 2025; aged 88 years. Loved mother of her 7 children and a loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren. Sylvia’s family would like to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson for their loving care and attention of Sylvia. A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Lounge, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 21 October at 10.30am, with a private interment to follow. Messages to 209 McIvor Road, Waihopai, Invercargill 9810.
LAIRD, Jennifer:
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, on October 16, 2025, aged 79 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Suzanne and partner William, and Stephen, loved and treasured Nana of Jake. Special sister of Margaret and the late Mervyn Cousins, aunty of David and wife Sharon, Diane and husband Alan, and their extended families. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care and support of Jenny and her family.
I like to imagine you dancing in the clouds, no longer struggling. Just free.
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jenny Laird, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Jenny's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on Monday, October 20, at 2.30pm. Private cremation to follow.
SINCLAIR, James Ian (Ian):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home on Thursday, 16th October 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ivy, loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Ray McCulloch, Gayle and Wayne Stokes (Blenheim), Andrew and Linda Sinclair (Napier), Mandy Sinclair and the late Rodger Syme, Roger and Sharyn. Loved Granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and the late Simon de Ruyter, the late Arthur and Merle Cloake, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 24 October at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 9 Abbot Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Ian's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service will be available.
YOUNG, Errolyn Kirstine:
4.2.1941 - 13.10.2025. Sadly passed away at Southland Hospital peacefully. Loved sister of Miles Young and sister in law of Helen and the late Maree. Loved aunt of Cameron. Loved wife of the late Bill Young. Loved daughter of the late Jean Young and Harold Hisraelson and stepdaughter of the late Ken Young. Thank you to St Johns and all the staff at Southland Hospital Rehab Ward and Errolyn’s friends, Lynley and Juanita. A private cremation has been held.
Forever in our hearts
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
MCLEAN, Brian:
Judy, Megan, Sally, Jon and families wish to sincerely thank their extended family and friends for the love, kindness and support shown to them following the loss of Brian. Your messages, visits, flowers, food and thoughtful gestures have meant so much. A special thank you to Rachael (Frasers) and for her care and guidance which gave us strength during this sad time and also to Olive McCall who led the service. We are very grateful to all those involved in Brian's medical care. We would also like to thank all those that came to celebrate Brian's life at The Hideaway and to The Riverton Racing Club for respectfully performing a guard of honour for Brian.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt thanks, and please keep remembering Brian.
"In high tide or low tide, I'll be by your side".
O'Byrne-Roberts Cushla Ann:
Lilley - Graham Noel:
It is hard to believe 20 years have passed since you were tragically taken from us on the 19th October 2005. Never does a day pass that we don't speak your names or think of you. Your grandchildren, Cushla, who you never got to know, look to the brightest star in the sky at night and say, "That's Nana Cushla". You will always be so dearly loved and so sadly missed by your daughters, Dena, Ashlee and Gemma and Graham by his daughters, Sheree and Tania and all members of the O'Byrne and Lilley families.
