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BUCKINGHAM, Geoffrey Lawrence, (retired JP):
We are sad to announce the passing of Geoff on Friday 3 May 2024, born 16 November 1934. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Greta for 66 years. Loved Dad and Granddad of Lyn and Neil Butters, Elizabeth, Sam and Ashlie, Emily and Hayden, Abigail and Andrew; Julie and Peter Keast, William, Oliver and Aly; Steven and Karyn, Jess and Ben, Sarah; Kathryn and Allan Marshall, Spencer and Abbie, Paigan and Stanley, Elliott and Lana, Flora and Brad, Dee and Lachie, Bruno and Kate; Thomas and Sandra, Claudia, Rosie, Evelyn, Taylor, Mackenze and Rhys, Mitchell and Holly; Roger and Cala, Jesse, Ben and Eden, Kaelan. A loved Great-Grandfather. Loved son of Thomas and Ellen. Brother and brother-in-law of Herbert and Marjory* Buckingham, Ellen* and David* Jack, Rosalie and Colin Walker. Loved son-in-law of David* and Gladys* Smith, and brother-in-law of Nelson* and Lorraine* Smith, Jimmy* and Bev Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Jean* and Graham* Gimblett, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Glenice and Brian* Agnew, Dorothy and Tony Di Rienzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 13 May at 10:30am, followed by interment at Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approx. 1:30pm. Messages to The Buckingham family Quarry Hills, RD 1, Tokanui 9884, or to frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

GILMOUR, Hector McDonald:
In the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Monday 6th May 2024, aged 85 years. Loved son of the late James (Jack) and Hazel Gilmour (late of Glencoe). Loved brother and brother in-law of James* and Iris, Colin, Kevin and Norma (Aust). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A very special friend of Bev McLean. A memorial service to celebrate Hector’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday 15th May at 1.30pm If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Hector’s page. All messages to be sent to 11 Koa Street, East Gore, Gore, 9710.

GORDON, Marion:
After a long illness, Marion passed away, at St Andrew’s Home and Hospital, April 29, 2024. Loved wee mum of Fraser Gordon and Joanna Mullenger, sister of John Blair, Rob Blair and Kate O’Connell, and grandma of Robbie. A get-together to celebrate Marion’s life will be held on Saturday May 18, 1.00pm at the Wanaka Outlet Beach (weather dependent) and then Wanaka Community Hub. Messages to Jo Mullenger ([email protected]), 6 Pollock St, Alexandra 9320.

HAYWOOD, Gay Yvette:
Peacefully after a long illness with her loving family by her side, at Gore Hospital on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, aged 75 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne-Marie, Carmen and Torbet McLeary, and Vicki Toogood. Much loved Nan of Bryce, Devon, Kaitlyn, Shanan, Kieran, Layton and Great Nana of Jackson. Loved daughter of Gladys and Norman Haywood. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Mickey and Snowie, Janice and George, Lyn and Duncan, Robbie, Joy and Danny, Raymond and Lorraine, and Judy and Ian. Loved Aunty of her Nieces and Nephews. As per Gay’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 6 Weka Street, Gore 9710

McCALLUM, Beverley Margaret (nee O’Kane):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Southland Hospital, on Sunday 5th May 2024, aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Trevor. Dearly loved Mum of Dianna and Dez, David and Teresa. Loved Granny of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved daughter of Bill and Lena* O’Kane. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Annie and Joe Edwards, Jim* and Audrey* O’Kane, Bill* and Joyce O’Kane. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the staff at Clare House (Perriam Wing), and Southland Hospital for their care of Bev. As per Bev’s wishes a private family service and cremation has been held. Messages to 46 Kildare Court, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810, or to Bev’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

MILNE, Edith Eva:
Passed peacefully away at home with family on the 9/5/2024 a month short of her 90th Birthday. Dearly loved wife of Alan* loved and treasured mum and mother-in-law of Shirley & Bruce Hay, Grant & Liz Milne, Gordon & Maria Milne, Craig Milne *, Kerry & Rainer Klebert, Debbie & Kerry Honotapu, Loved Nana of Nathan & Anna Hay, Brendon & Hilary Hay, Gemma & Quinton Dixon, Sarah & Scott Satherley, Josh Milne, Liam Milne, Tammy Honotapu & Jaye Thompson, loved Invercargill Nana of Millie & Bode, Willa & Sophia , loved Great of Zoe & Ellie, Maddison & Gracie, loved Old Nan of Theo & Bailey. Dearly loved by her Scottish family. As per mum’s wishes a memorial will be held at a later date to be advised. Messages to 43 Elgin Street, Invercargill 9810.

MORTON, Ann Ella Forrest (nee Spooner):
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Resthaven on Monday May 6, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette and Doug Broome, Glenda and Keith Muir, Denise, Deborah and Lindsay Young, loved Nana and Nanny of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild. As per Ann’s wishes she has been privately reunited with her husband at the Mataura Cemetery. Messages to 120 Robertson Street, Gore, 9710.

SCOTT, Margaret Christina (Peggy):
20/07/1939 – 08/05/2024
Unexpectedly as the result of a fall. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Ron. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stuart, Wayne and Sashi, Richard and Debbie, Geoff and Rua. Adored Nana of Rebecca and all her grandchildren. As per Peggy’s wishes a family service has been held. Forever in our hearts. Messages to 10 Wellington Street, Invercargill, 9812 or can be left on Peggy’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

Acknowledgements:

HOFFMAN, Daphne:
11/05/2018
Fondly remembered on this day and everyday
Kevin and Judy
Thomas and Marie