What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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DUNN, Dorothy Janice (Jan):
Jan passed away, peace- fully, at The Croft, Timaru, on July 25, 2024. Dearly loved and adored wife of the late Grahame, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Rebecca (Invercargill), AI (deceased ), Sharyn (Timaru), and David and Charlotte and (Melbourne), loved and treasured Grandma of Jackson and Risa; Coltrane, Connor; e Sonny, and River. – A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, August 1, at 11 a.m., followed by a private burial at the Fairlie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Presbyterian Support South Canterbury would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to The Dunn Family, c/- P.O. Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
“Always in our hearts

HUGHES, Noel Charles (Bones):
Bones sadly passed away on Sunday 28th July 2024, aged 77 years. Loving dad of Marie and Trish*. Doting grandfather and great grandfather to all. Loved brother and uncle. Bones is lying in state at his family home, 205 McQuarrie Street, Invercargill. Bones’ service will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Wednesday 31st July at 10.30am. Messages can be sent to 205 McQuarrie Street, Invercargill, 9810

MASON, Gary Alfred:
On the 27th of July 2024 Gary passed away after a battle with cancer, aged 64 years. Devoted and dearly loved husband of the late Helen Mason. A much-loved father, grandfather and father-in-law to Luke, Lisa and granddaughters Chloe and Charlotte (Invercargill), Aston and Ana (Invercargill), Stasha and Jaemin (Wellington), Dorian (Invercargill) and grandsons Tyler and Jamie (Auckland). Much loved son to the late Mary and Alfred Mason and son-in-law to the late Noeline Gaudin. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to Russell, Loll & Brian, Marj & Ross, Shirley & Wayne, Sandy, & Rodney & Alison. Also, brother-in-law to Wayne & Karina, Ray & Cindy, Stewart*, Nola and Dave, Malcolm, & Penny & Malcolm. A loved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. A service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held on in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 2 nd August at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s name to the St Andrews Scout Group can be made at the service if you wish. Gary’s service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend, you can join by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Gary’s page.

Rev. Airdry Dyson-Leask: (1929-2024)
The Reverend Airdry Dyson-Leask passed away peacefully on Friday, 19 July 2024, at Vickery Court in Invercargill at the age of 95. Born in Invercargill on May 3, 1929, Airdry discovered a love for singing at a young age. This passion blossomed into a fulfilling career as a vocalist, where, as Airdry McKenzie, she graced the stage in countless leading roles. She sang broadcast recitals throughout her life culminating in a series with the NZ Symphony Orchestra. Her children fondly remember sharing their mother’s talent, joining her on stage in performance. Later in life, Airdry moved to Rakiura-Stewart Island, where she was asked to become the Parish Priest of St Andrew’s Anglican Church, and was ordained as a priest on 29 May 1988. After serving her community on Stewart Island, Airdry eventually relocated back to Invercargill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Dyson and Mary Geddes, and husbands Graeme McKenzie and John Leask. Airdry’s legacy lives on in her children Glenn McKenzie (Sydney, Australia) and Fiona (Mike) Floyd (Huron, Ohio, USA), grandchildren Sarah (Alex) Igo (Lafayette, Indiana, USA) and Emma (Matthew) Bernotas (Columbus, Ohio, USA), and great-granddaughter McKenzie Igo. A private funeral service was held per Airdry’s wishes. A celebration of life will be live-streamed on Saturday, 24 August 2024, from Christ Church in Huron, Ohio, USA. To participate virtually contact [email protected] for her USA service, to share a message visit Airdry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes