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HEWITT, Mervyn Ernest (Merv):
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court on Friday 21 July 2023; aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Norma, loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Margaret, Diane and David, and Barry, a loved Grandad of all of his Grandchildren, and great Grandchildren. Loved son of Ernie* and Alice*, brother and brother-in-law of Alan* and Melva, and Norma*.
“The Electrician has wired his last plug”
A service to celebrate Merv’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 31 July at 1.00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Merv’s page. A special thanks to the staff of Vickery Court for all the love and care shown to Merv. Messages to 64 Lagan Street Bluff 9814. (*denotes deceased)

MacKAY, Finlay:
Peacefully on Sunday July 23, 2023, Surrounded by his much loved family at Gore Hospital. Funeral details later.

McLELLAN, Alan:
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, much loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Julie, Gregor and Karen, Shaun and Rachel, Rory and Karen, Bresita and Wayne Paton, cherished grandfather of his twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Loved brother of David* and Valerie*, Jean* and Ron Pilcher*, Grant and Shirley, loved brother-in-law of Owen* and Ann Crooks, Robert* and Judy Crooks, Jen and Les Booth*. “Fly High Grandad – Scotland Forever!” Special thanks to everyone who was involved in Alan’s care. As per Alan’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 43 Aronui Road, Alexandra, 9320. (*denotes deceased).