What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 8th December

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GILBERT, Noel Dennis:
Passed away at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday, December 6 2023 aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Florence. Much loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Fiona and Roy Sloan, Murray and Terina, Mandy and Whatihoro, Simon and Kelly, and his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Loved and respected son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, to the Gilbert and Frazer families. A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at the Brown’s Pavilion, on Saturday, December 9th commencing at 1 pm, followed by a private family interment. Messages may be sent to Fiona Sloan at 265 Riverside Road, RD3 Winton 9783, or may be left on Noel’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

MILLAN, Desaray Dawn (Dee):
Darling Dee died on Monday morning, 4th December at her home with Cheyanne beside her. We are truly devastated. Dee was a deeply loved and cherished daughter of Johanna Paish and the late Lionel Millan and a precious mother to Cheyanne Richards. Dee was a loved sister of Shane and Mahay, Rowena and Tare and the late Shane John Charles (1st*). Dee was a cherished Aunty of Cody, Jesse, Mykah and Hunter Millan, Alice Ashwell, Lilly and Alex Carline and a loved niece of Annette, Leanne and Chris, Nick and Lorraine and Debbie. Dee was a beloved cousin and a friend to many. We welcome you to join us to celebrate Dee’s life on Monday 11 December at 2pm at the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill and invite you to write a message or draw on Dee’s coffin before or during the service. After the service please join us at 59 Nelson Street for refreshments (please park out on Nelson Street).

MORTON, Marie (nee Finn):
Unexpectedly, after a brief illness with her family by her side Tuesday 5th  December 2023, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jock and treasured mum, mother-in-law, and “Granny” of Virginia (Ginny) and Phil Botting, the late Win Murray; Graham and Sherilyn, Grayson, Taylor, and Brydie. A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of Barrie and Nola Finn and family, and the Morton families. A service to celebrate the life of this fun loving, vivacious, big hearted social butterfly will be on Saturday 9th at 1.30pm in the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet St., Invercargill. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Johns ambulance who helped Marie so much can be left at the service. The service can be viewed live at www.facebook.com/ICCNZ

SMART, Lillian Joy (nee MacMillan):
Aged 83 years. Peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. On Wednesday December 6, 2023, at home Mataura. Dearly loved wife of the late Albie Smart. Much loved Mum of Janice, Linda, and Helen* and friend of Daryl, and Chris. Loved and respected Nana of Aurelia, Natalie, Josh, and Rebekah; Jerome* and Kelly, Rowan* and Hayley, Liam, Sophie and Mitchell; Jason, Patrick and Tammie, Mathew and Steph, and Caleb. Loved Nan of her Moko Maddox, Gabrielle, Isabella, Jethro, Ruby, James, Arapeta, Taylor, Rubin, Aaliyah, Leroy, Lily, Larome, and Irie Jade. A loved sister, sister-in-law and Auntie of her nieces and nephews
‘A life well lived’.
A service to celebrate Lillian’s life will be held in the Mataura Presbyterian Church, Kana Street, on Monday December 11, at 1.30 pm followed by private cremation. Donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Mum will be resting at home with family at 9 Riverhead Lane, Mataura. For those who would like to view on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/lilliansmart (*denotes deceased).

Williams, Andrew Kevin:
Died 4 December 2023. Sadly after a medical event, Andrew passed away in Dunedin aged 37 years.
Much loved son of Michael and Susan
Loved brother and mate of Hamish
Loved by all his aunties, uncles, and cousins.
A service will be held at the Invercargill Crematorium on Saturday 9th December at 10.30 am. Messages may be sent to 5 Anglesey Street, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Andrew’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a live stream is available.