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McDOWELL, Robert Walter:
Peacefully at home aged 82 years. Loved husband of Kay (nee Dixon). Loved father and father in-law of Mark*, Dion and Linda, Aaron and Rebekah and Jason*. Proud and much loved Pop of Hannah and Chris, Breanna and Marcus, Teegan and Riley. Best friend of Geoff. Respected family member of the Dixon and McDowell families. A graveside service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at the Tuatapere Cemetery on Wednesday 3rd May at 2pm. Messages to 37 Papatotara Road, Tuatapere 9260 or you can go to Rob’s Tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rob (*denotes deceased).

KATON, Angus Vincent:
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden View Care Home, Cromwell, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Marg, loved father and father-in-law of Carina and Stu, Dean and Shirley, and Justine, much loved Poppa of Jess; Bradley, and Seren, Ashlea, and Meihana; Mike and Lisa, Jayden and Tarryn, and great-Poppa of Casey, and Mikaere. As per Angus’ wishes, a private family gathering and cremation has been held. Messages to 20 Matthews Crescent, Printers Bay, Cromwell 9310.

MORTIMER, Hilary Christina:
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 29 April 2023; aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Ted Mortimer loved and best Mum and mother-in-law to Angela and Pete, Karen and Trev, Scot, Yvette, and Watson and Christine, dearly loved Nana Dear of Kim, Todd, Ginia, Amanda, Mac, Tiffany, Garrett, Michael, Thomas, Kayla, Jasmine, Caitlyn and her 13 great grandchildren. Loved daughter of Chas* and Alice* Archer, loved sister of Robin*, Rayna*, Linley*, Watson*, Nancy*, Jill and Alwyn*, loved daughter-in-law and friend of Lizzie* and Tedo* Mortimer, and sister-in-law to Denny* and Wattie* Muir, a loved auntie Hill to her many nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to Evelyn and the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson who took such great care of Hilary for the last 6 years. At Hilary’s request a graveside service will be held on Tuesday 2 May at 2.00pm at Eastern Cemetery Block 53. If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link Hilary’s page. Messages to the Mortimer family, 736 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased).

WILL, Charles Stuart (Stuart):
Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Resthaven Gore. Loved and cherished husband and best friend of the late Shirley. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Fiona and the late Peter, Lynette, Daryl and Charmaine, loved Grandad of Emma, Campbell and Casey; Mitchell and Aimee, Morgan and Rebecca. Loved Great-Grandad of Frankie-Mae and Liah. Loving friend of Dave. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Will and McBain families. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Thank you for the loving care shown to Stuart from the Resthaven staff. Funeral information to follow. Messages to PO Box 166, Riversdale 9744.

WILSON, Terence Glynn:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 29, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, beautiful father of Michele, Brendon, Paul*, and Sarah-Kate. Loving Grandfather to Olly, Josh, Ruby, Maddy, Sam, Lily, Stella and Mae, and best father-in-law to Steve, Sharon, and Dan. We will be celebrating Terry’s life at Mt Maude Vineyard, 161 Maungawera Valley Road, RD 2, Wanaka, at 1.30pm on Thursday, May 4. Messages to 161 Maungawera Valley Road, RD 2, Wanaka 9382. (*denotes deceased).