What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 27th November

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COLLIE, Neil David:
Suddenly, but peacefully, the culmination of a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, at Rowena Jackson (formerly of Kauana) on Friday, November 24, aged 73. With Lyn, his loving and devoted wife of 46 years by his side in a special last moment together. A much loved father and father-in-law of Jared and Prue (Kauana), Kirsten and Tim (Christchurch), Bridget and Leon (Christchurch). Super proud Grandad of Tom, Angus and George Collie, *Toby, Lyla, Penny, Kipp and Greta O’Sullivan, Felix, Zara and Harriet Head. Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Owen and Barbara, Fergus and Lynette, Hugh and Lynley, and Donna and Wayne Whitburn. Loved Uncle Neil to all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, November 29 at 1.30pm. This will be followed by a private family cremation. The family would like to thank all who have been involved with Neil’s care throughout his Alzheimer’s journey over the past 11 years, especially his most recent carers at Gaius Cottage and Rowena Jackson. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, Southland, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. ‘Alzheimer’s doesn’t erase the person you were; it just makes it harder to remember’ Messages to the Collie Family at 22 Inverurie Drive, Waihopai, RD 2, Invercargill 9872 or to Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available. ( Denotes Deceased).

MILLS, David:
At his home, Gore, on Thursday, November 23, 2023, aged 67 years. Survived by Natalie, step-daughters; Cindy Borgman, and Jenny Borgman. Son of the late Pauline Mills (nee Reid), brother of the late Jeffery, Tony, Vivienne, Shane, Shanla, Lee-Anne, sister-in-law Helena, and nieces and nephews. In accordance with Dave’s wishes an informal gathering will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, November 28, at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea, when Dave leaves to be privately cremated. Messages to 68 Hamilton Street, Gore 9710. Livestream link can be found at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz

PATERSON, Mary:
NZ Land Army of Greenvale, Waikaka – Peacefully at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill, on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Loving wife of the late Eric, loved mother and mother-in-law of Allison and Walter Buchan (Wellington), Laurie and Sharon (Greenvale), loved Lala of Ross and Steph, Bill and Rebecca, loved great-grandmother of Ollie, Emmie, Jimmy and Leo. Private family interment. A remembrance service will be held in the garden of 162 Greenvale School Road for Lorraine, on Thursday, 30 November, at 2.30pm. The family would like to thank all those who have contributed to Lorraine’s marvelous care whilst at home, Resthaven and then Peacehaven. Messages to 162 Greenvale School Road, RD5, Gore, 9775