What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 13th October

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LEMIN, Bruce Frederick:
Sadly passed on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny. Cherished and respected father and father-in-law of Janet and Gary Evans (Lower Hutt), Antony (Tony) and Pia, Graeme and Mel, Louise Lemin Pratt and James Pratt (Aotea, Wellington). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noeline and the late Brian Carter. A loved Grandad to all his grand children. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday, October 16 at 1.30pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 25 Roslyn Road, RD 6 Invercargill or to Bruce’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available

McWILLIAM, Patricia Rose:
Trish passed away peacefully in the care of Perriam Wing, Clare House, Invercargill, on Sunday 8 October 2023. In her 70th year. Loved wife of Ken for 50 years. Much loved Mum of Brendon and Carolyn (Blenheim) and Paula and Craig Anderson (Orawia) and the late Jason. Devoted Nan of Ben and Hayden; Jake and Libby. Much loved daughter of Allan* and Marley Spence. Sister and sister-in-law of Keith and Dianne Spence, Irene and Trevor Hansen, Bruce Spence and Paula. Much loved daughter-in-law of William* and Catherine* McWilliam. Sister-in-law of Sylvia and Jim* McKee, Stanley* and Faye McWilliam, Iris and Colin* Marshall, John* and Jean* McWilliam, David and Kristine McWilliam. Much treasured friend of Erin. Loved family member and friend to many. A service to celebrate Trish’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11 am, on Saturday 14 October. The funeral then leaving for the Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approximately 2.30pm. Messages to 65 Bainfield Road, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Trish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available. (*Denotes deceased)

SMITH, Nelson John:
Aged 84 years, passed away on the 10 th October 2023, peacefully at Rose Lodge Rest Home, Invercargill. Eldest son of the late David and Gladys Smith. Loved husband of the late Lorraine Smith (nee Harvey), loved father and father-in-law of Jackie and Hoeta, Anthony and Penelope, Tracy and Brian. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Greta and Jeffrey Buckingham, Jimmy* and Beverley Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Jean* and Graeme Gimblett, Glenice and BrianAgnew, Dorothy and Antonio Direnzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. Brother-in-law to Brett and Maureen Harvey, Harry and Judith, Raymond and Sue , Stewart and June, Graham and Wendy, Lindsay, Coral and Arnold Crosbie, Jan* and Wallace Durham. A loved uncle and great-uncle. The family would like to thank Rose Lodge for their care of Nelson and a special thank you to Aunty Alice McKenzie who has been our rock over the years. The family have respectfully requested a private service and wish to invite those to share memories with the family, at the Ascot Park Sports Bar from 3.30pm onwards, on Monday 16th October 2023.

THOMAS, Noel Andrew (Hoch):
Noel passed away peacefully with his loving family on Tuesday 10 October 2023 at his home. Aged 64 years. Loving husband of Cheryl. Loved Dad of Adam and Holly, step dad of Pera and Vicky, and Logan. Special granddad of Bryce and step granddad of Tainera. Loved son of the late Lynn and Rosemary Thomas. Loved brother of Julie and Neil, Hugh and Ann, Marie and Ken. Loved son-in-law of Malcolm and the late Leila Johnston. Loved brother-in-law of Wayne and Robin, Dean and Sue, Sheryl and Adrian. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm, on Friday 13 October. Private cremation thereafter. Messages to 71A Counsell Road, Makarewa RD 6 Invercargill and tributes may be left on Noel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.