What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 26th October

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 or PDF to [email protected]

ADAMS, Gaylene:
Peacefully in her sleep, at Gore Hospital, Gore, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother of Brenda, Lynley*, Diane*, and Alisha, loved step-mother of Billy, Dean, Susan, and Marlene. Loved daughter of George*, and Frances*, dearly loved Nana and great Nana of all her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held for Gaylene. Family warmly invite you to share further memories with them at RSA, 49 River Street Mataura, doors will be open at 12.00pm. Special thankyou to all the staff at Gore Hospital. Messages 34 Carlyle Street, Mataura 9712.
(*denotes deceased)

BARCLAY, Wallace Laurence (Laurie):
On Monday 21st October 2024, in Gore Hospital. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Kevin* and Ruth* Barclay, Elaine and Arthur* Miller, Nancie and Stewart* Allison, Kathleen* and Peter* King, Gillian and Geoffrey* Vine, David Barclay, Cheryl and Robert Rutherford, Alec and Raewyn Barclay, and Nadine Barclay. Also a much-loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. * Denotes deceased.

DIVERS, Devon:
It is with much sadness we advise Devon passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Ranui Rest Home, Alexandra, surrounded by love after a short courageous battle with cancer, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz (Boylan), for 40 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Bec (Mosgiel), and Nich, adored Grandad of Cooper and Abigail (Mosgiel),and Addison. Loved son of Arnold* and Billie*, dearly loved brother of Sharon*, Lynne and Arthur Klap (Wellington), Kent and Gloria (New York), Tina Divers and Colin Ross (Christchurch), son-in-law of Terry* and Mary* Boylan, brother-in-law of Kathy and Robert Buchanan (Hamilton), Terry and Robyn Boylan (Invercargill), loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews.
“One trail ends, a new one begins – keep on biking Devon”
As per Devon’s wishes a cremation has taken place. A celebration of Devon’s life will be held in Cromwell Town and Country Club, (due to construction work, entry off Butcher Drive, from Barry Avenue), on Saturday, 9 November, at 10:00am. If desired donations to Otago Community Hospice are welcome at otagohospice.co.nz/support-us/make-a-donation
Messages to 23 Cairnmuir Crescent, Cromwell, 9310. (*denotes deceased). Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra/Cromwell, FDANZ

HOWDEN, Beverly Anne (nee Milne):
Passed away on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at Rose Lodge. Loved wife of John*. Loved daughter of Kit* and Vic* Milne. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Neville and Joon. Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Barry and Sue, Paul and Dalene, Vicki Maynard and Jill. Treasured Nana of her 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. As Bev wished, a private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to Distinct Funerals 69 Bond Street, West, Invercargill 9810, or can be left on Bev’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased)

JONES, Jennifer Ellen Inga:
Jennifer passed away peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill on 17 October 2024. Aged 85 years. Jennifer has gone to be reunited with her best friend and husband, the late James William Jones (Bill), formerly of Gummies Bush. Jennifer was a loved Mother, Nana, and Great Nana. She was the daughter of the late Ellen and Edward Church of Riverton. A private burial service has been held for Jennifer at the Riverton Cemetery on Thursday 24th October 2024. Jennifer’s family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Paul and Helen Jackson for all their care and support to their mother. All messages to be sent to 156 Gimblett Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. Avenal Park Funeral Home.

JONES, Jennifer:
A longtime and loved friend to Helen and Paul, Georgia, and Laura Jackson. Be eternally happy in your favorite place in Riverton.
“Forever in our hearts”

TANGNEY, Ian Gordon:
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Dearly loved youngest son of Lila* and Frank* Tangney. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Fran* and Doug* Tomlins, Syd* and Joy* Tangney, Cyril* and Jean* Tangney, Noelene* and Bill* Lindsay, George* and Jina* Tangney, Alan and Pauline Tangney. Much loved special Uncle of all his niece’s and nephew’s. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Tuesday 29th October at 1pm. Messages to the “Tangney” Family to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Ian’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ian. *Denotes deceased.

WILLETT Raymond William (Ray):
Died on Saturday 19th October 2024. Aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Helen. Loved brother of Patrick, and Chris. A memorial service to celebrate the life and times of Ray will be held at 1pm, Friday Ist November 2024 at the Fiordland Events Centre, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau. Messages to 24 Charles Nairn Drive, RD 1 Te Anau. 9679 or to Ray's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream can be accessed.

WILSON, Carolyn Betty, (Betty):
Dearly loved daughter-in-law of the late Alice and Alan Wilson. Much loved Sister-in-law of Elizabeth and Donald Mackenzie (Cromwell). David and the late Nancy Hamill (Ingill). Brigit and the late David Wilson (Roxburgh). Alison Thompson (Chatto Creek). Shirley and Trevor Parkinson (Temuka). Kevin and Jenny Meikle (Ingill). The late Hazel Meikle. Janice and Murray Gray (Alexandra). Kevin and Sandra Wilson (Ingill). Denise and David Gibson (Rimu). A much loved Aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

WILSON, Carolyn “Betty” on 22 October 2024, cherished daughter of the late Lilian and Norman Kidd, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Alex (deceased) and Allison, Raymond, and Fay; and much loved "Aunty Betty" of Jillian and Lynley, Tia and Rui, and all her grand nieces and nephews.

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]