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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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COYLE, John David (Dave):
(Peacefully) on Sunday 4 August 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Bupa Windsor Park Rest Home, Gore; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Claire for 56 years. Loved dad of Kevin, Stephen and Debbie, Michael and Dee, and Jenny. Loved grandad of Michelle and Matt, James and Chelsea, Scott and Hannah; Thomas and Danielle; Jake, and Hannah. Loved great grandad of Tyler, and Jordan; Hamish, and Henry; and Ruby ‘Rest In Peace’.

The family would like to acknowledge the special care shown to Dave from Albany House and Windsor Park Staff. (* denotes deceased). Requiem Mass for Dave will be celebrated in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on Thursday August 8 at 1.00pm, the funeral leaving thereafter for the Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Hokonui St John Ambulance. Rosary will be held in the Church on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. Messages to 144 Kakapo Street Gore, 9710.

EVANS, Schroeder:
It is with broken hearts we share that Schroeder passed away peacefully this morning August 3, 2024. Schro was the loved husband of Tania Burgess, and devoted father of Otis and Arlo. Much loved son of Louis Evans and Trish Boyle, and the treasured stepson of Simon Boyle and Georgie Baker. He will be dearly missed by his sisters and brother Cressida, Louise, and Jeremy Evans, and his nieces and nephews, Emily, Archer, Raven, Shaun, Callum and Rhianah. A loved cousin and nephew. A private cremation will be held in Whangarei. With love, The Evans and Boyle Families. Messages to 165 Chelmsford St, Invercargill.

NORMAN, Colleen Ann (née Young):
We sadly announce the sudden passing of Colleen, aged 71 years, on Thursday 1st August 2024 after a courageous battle following illness at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. Beloved wife of Forrester Norman. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Christopher and Christy, Matthew and Anthony, Philip and Eve, Margot, and Alison and Craig. Loving grandmother (Nana) to Tilly, Jonty, Indiana, and Madison. Her siblings and in-laws will deeply miss her: Danny and Anne Young, Margaret and Bernie Brown, Bruce and Rosemary Young, and Ashley Cummings. She was a treasured aunt to her nephews and nieces Antoinette, Paul, Louise, Dominic, Luke, Hannah, Laura, Amy, Olivia, and Tere.
She had many special friendships through nursing, the Catholic Church, and school, and was loved by all.
A funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill at 10.30am on Wednesday 7th August. A private burial will take place after that. Messages to 213 Queens Drive, Invercargill and digital messages may be left on Colleen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STIRLING, John Alexander (Jack):
Dearly loved cousin of the Sproat, Smaill, Graham, Jefferis, and Stirling families.

SWALE, Ferguson Clark (Clark):
Peacefully at home with his loving partner and soulmate, Lynne Kane, by his side on Thursday 1 August 2024. Adored dad and father in-law of Juliearna and Warren, and Jason and Julie. A loved grandad of Dillon and Michelle, and Eden, much loved great-grandad of Hazel. Treasured son of the late Jack and Janet, dearly loved brother of Jeanette, John, Garth and their families. Dearest friend of Maitland* and Vera*. As per Clark’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to “The Swale Family” c/- Avenal Park Funeral Home, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

SWALE, Ferguson Clark (Clark):
Adored father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surrounded by his loving partner Lynne, his daughter Juliearna and good friend Beth. A great man, adored by many who will be deeply missed. On his final journey Clark was serenaded by a chorus of bird song. “Time to paint and ride those bikes Dad”
Love, Juliearna, Warren, Dillon, Michelle, Eden, and Hazel; son Jason and his partner Julie.

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