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COTTON, Robert Mark:
Of Arrowtown (formerly of Garston), on Saturday, March 18, 2023, aged 61. Dearly loved son of the late Herbert and late Trudy Cotton, brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Andrew (Wellington), and Nicky and Masato (Tokyo), and uncle of Kaito. A service in memory of Mark will be held in the Athol Hall on Friday 24 March at 1.30pm, with burial to follow at Garston Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Southland instead of flowers would be appreciated. Messages to PO Box 10425, Wellington 6140 or to Mark’s tribute page at J Fraser and Sons/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.
HOGG, Lynley Janice (nee Henderson):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 17, 2023. Devoted, treasured, and loved wife of Robert. Adored and loved Mum of Stephanie and Chris and soon to be nana to baby Penson, Marshall and Rose, Elliott, and Natalie. Loved daughter to the late Charlie and Annie Henderson, loved sister and sister-in-law of Arthur and Marilyn, Diane and Geoff, Stewart and Valmai, Sharon and John, Pam and Ewan. Loved daughter-in-law of Robert and Kathleen, sister and sister-in-law of Maree and Geoff Day. A loved auntie and friend to many. Lynley will be deeply missed. A service to celebrate Lynley’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 22, at the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, Bury Street, Gore, at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation. Donations would be gratefully appreciated for the Hospice Southland and may be left at the service. Messages to 68 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.
MARSHALL, Lena Marie (Marie):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 18th March 2023, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Marshall. Loved and respected mother and mother in law of David and the late Rei, Bruce and Hollie, Debbie and Paul, Donna and Brent, Jeff and Lisa, and loved step mum of Murray and Donna, Russell and Ellen, and Kathy and Callum. Much loved Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Russell* and Helen, brother Jack, and the Marshall extended family. A farewell for Marie will be held on Friday 24th March 2023, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 28 Rosewood Drive, Invercargill or to Marie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased).
SMITH, Victoria Mary (Vicki):
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 17, 2023, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Roly, precious Mum and Mum-in-law of Pete and Anna, Libby and Garry Jack, and adored Nana of Quintin and Izzy. A service to celebrate Vicki’s life will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Church Street, Queenstown, on Thursday, March 23, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Queenstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at
the service for Alzheimers Society Otago. Messages to [email protected]
In Memoriam
KEY, Kim Marie (nee Clark):
2-2-1969 to 20-3-2014
We could never forget someone,
Who gave us so much,
To remember them by.
We love you so much,
Our beautiful Angel.
Hugs and Kisses,
Mum and Ross, Doug,
Dad, Nathan and Family
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