What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 30th 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]

BRAITHWAITE, Stuart Gordon:
of Invercargill. At Peace after a long illness on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, aged 68. loved husband and soulmate of Diane. Cherished father and father-in-law of Cain and Sandra, Craig and Sue, and Fallon and Bjorn Graham. Adored Grandad of Calib and Niamh, Cooper, Bella, Fern, and Beau. Loved by his special mate Crumpet. As per Stuart's wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 14 Oreti Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Stuart's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

CARR, Josephine Aprill:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 with her children at her side. A loved Mother, and Nan to Hayley. A loved sister to Chris and Ruth Carr and loved aunty. As to Josephine’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Carr Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Josephines tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/josephine.

CONROY, Robyn:
28 October 2024, Peacefully Surrounded by whanau at Hospice Southland. Loving wife of Pedro. Mother to Marc and Tina, and Paula who is supported by Neke. Nan of Rautini, Liam-Kapua, Dakoda, Fern, Pedro, Crenshaw and Quincy. Sister to many, aunty to more. Robyn loved by many will be at home until Saturday morning, visitors welcome. Requiem Mass at the Church of The Blessed Sacrament at 10.30. At the conclusion of the service Robyn will be reunited with her beloved Pedro at Charlton Park Cemetery.
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BROWNING, Joyce Vivien (Viv):
Linda and Ian, Grant and Rhonda, Greg and Mary, Enid and Owen Graham, and families wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, love and kindness following the loss of Viv, a much-loved mum, nana and great nana. Thank you for all the lovely flowers, cards, baking, phone calls and visits, they were a great comfort to us all. We would like thank Jeff Rankin for leading the private service of Viv. Ribbonwood Country Home, Dr Fonz, Marie and Raewyn from Aurora for your loving care of mum. Please accept this as a personal and sincere thankyou from us all.

DIXON, Gillian Joyce (Gill):
Peacefully passed away on 28 October 2024, aged 78 years. Loving wife of the late Kenny Dixon. Cherished daughter of the late Doris and Peter Mallon. Beloved mother and mother in-law of Andrew and Vicky, Gareth and Jenna, and Matt. Adored nana of Emma, Ryan, Jack, James, Blake, Zoe, and Ben. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Fran and John Baird, Lesley and Mike Ford, the late Steve Mallon, Paul and the late Lyn Mallon, Barbara Mallon and Charlie Palmer. A special and precious friend of Kenny's family and numerous others.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass will be held to celebrate Gill's life in the St Theresa's Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 1pm. A special thanks to the staff at Clare House, Iona and Peaceheaven for their wonderful care and compassion. Messages to 34 Anglesey Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill 9810. Avenal Park Funeral Home.

EVERETT, Russell Leslie:
Loved and loving husband of Mandy, father and father-in-law of Matthew*, Jane and Colin, Liz and Snow, Rob and Kirsty, Angus and Jamie, and proud Pop of Sarah Pascoe; Liam, Caleb, Millie* and Maia Devery; Maddie, George and Cormac Everett and Zac, Sebby and Ollie Everett. In accordance with Russell's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 35 Loop Road, Queenstown or Russell's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased)

FITZSIMMONS, Douglas (Brian):
Passed away peacefully at Clare House on the 26th of October 2024. Loving husband of the late Cindy. Adored father to Shannon, and Keren. As per Brian’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to Distinct Funerals at 69 Bond Street, West Invercargill 9810 or may be left on Brian’s obituary page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

FOWLER, Joan Christine (nee Grant):
Born in Bluff, 22nd March 1943
Passed very peacefully at Waikiwi Gardens, Invercargill, on Monday 28th October 2024 with her kids at her side. Loved daughter of the late Chrissie and Dougal Grant. Beloved wife of the late Tawhiri Fowler. Treasured mum and mum-in-law of Lisa and Michelle Fowler-Stevenson and Aaron Fowler. Cherished Nana Joan of Kali*, Christie, Phoebe and Amelia Loved sister and sister-in-law of Noel and Maureen, Isla* and Eric Wiig*, Peter* and Ashley*, Bill* and Ivy* and Athol Grant*. Dearly loved Aunty Joan of all her nieces and nephews. Special Aunty to Erica Neilson. Lifelong friend/sister of Glenis Penny (nee Johnstone). A celebration of Joan's life will be held at Salvation Army, 29 Victoria Ave, Invercargill, 10 am, Friday 1st November. Joan will be resting at Lisa and Michelle's home at 30 Derwent Street Glengarry Invercargill where you are all welcome to visit. Messages to the above address or may be left on Joan's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

MCLENNAN, Bruce Kempton:
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bruce, a beloved partner, father, and grandfather. Bruce left us peacefully on Friday 25th October 2024 at Rowena Jackson, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on the 13th November 1945, he was 78 years old. Bruce was more than just a father; he was a friend, a mentor, and a steadiness in all our lives. His laughter filled his home, and his wisdom shaped our paths. As a devoted parent and friend, he showed us the true meaning of love, always putting his family first. Bruce leaves behind his cherished partner, Lorraine; his beloved sons Neil, Mark, Brent, and Tony; and his treasured stepdaughters Tina and Peti, along with their partners. To his grandchildren—Cameron, Hayden, Holly, Lucy, Abigail, Emma Jane, Samantha, Aaliyah, Hannah, Izak, Courtney, Aoife, Marea, and Nathan—he was a jokester, a supporter, and the coolest grandpa anyone could ask for. His legacy lives on in these beloved grandchildren and his great-grandchildren, who will carry a special piece of his heart. Friend to the mother of his sons the late Yvonne. Cherished son of Gordon* and Elizabeth* McLennan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm*, Marion, Irene, Ruth*, David*, Heather*, Ross*, Janet* and Gloria. Uncle to his nieces and nephews We invite all who knew and loved Bruce to join us in celebrating his life on Thursday 31st October 2024, at 11 am to Nga Hau E Wha Marae, 193 Connon Street, Invercargill. Let’s come together to honour the incredible man he was and the legacy he leaves behind.
The family would like to thank the staff and management at Rowena Jackson for their love, laughter, friendship, and care of Bruce.
In place of flowers, donations to Southland Help can be made at the service, which would be gratefully appreciated. Rest in peace, Bruce. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Messages to “ McLennan Family” PO Box 632 Invercargill or you can go to Bruce’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bruce (* Denotes deceased)

SMITH, Stella Wilma (nee Menlove):
Departed on 27th October 2024 at Nelson Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Don Smith. Loved mum of Murray and Karen, Colin and Kellie, Russell and Bridgette, Stella and Mike. Loved Nana (Narnie) of Emma, Cody, Sam, Stevee and Jesse. Loved Great GG of Cooper, and Milly. A service to celebrate Stella's life will be held at Waimea Richmond Funeral Home Chapel, 24 Champion Road, Richmond on Saturday 2 November at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. Messages to 11 D'arcy Street, Richmond 7020. In the care of Waimea Richmond Funeral Services, Tasman

TOMS, Catherine Margaret:
Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday, October 25, 2024, aged 53 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Chris, adored and devoted Mum of Jackson, Annabelle and Meg, much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Brian Hall (Wanaka), loved sister and sister-in-law of Doug and Rachel Hall, Chris and Rochelle Hall, Mike and Nicole Hall, loved daughter-in-law of Bev and the late Arthur Toms (Roxburgh), loved sister-in-law of Debra and Jerry Pearse-Smith and Angela and Ian Cahil, loved Aunty Cath of all her nieces and nephews, and a good friend of many. A service to celebrate Cath’s life will be held in Roxburgh Town Hall, 132 Scotland Street, On Friday, 1st, November, at 2:00pm, followed by cremation. Live stream available at – www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz. Donations may be given at the service for, Roxburgh Fire Brigade and St John Roxburgh, messages to 3570 Fruitland-Roxburgh Road, Coal Creek Flat, Roxburgh 9571 - Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra/Cromwell, FDANZ

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]