What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 13th July

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
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ADAMSON, June:
Passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. Loving wife to her late husband Robin. A loving mother and mother-in-law to Tony and Sharon; Rodney and Trudy; Lynn and Paul; and Sandra (Kate). A cherished Grandy to her 7 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Goldenview Lifestyle Village and Hospital, Cromwell. A private Family service has been held. Messages to PO Box 594, Wanaka, 9343.

BELLEW, Shirley Margaret (nee Forde):
On Thursday, 11 July 2024, in the care of the fabulous staff of Ascot Bupa Rest Home, aged 89. Loved wife of the late Peter. She was a fighter to the end. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Jan (Nelson), Terry (Wyong), Joanne and Glenn Buckingham (Kaitaia), Sean and Becky (Invercargill), Nichola and John Blue (Christchurch), Jacqui van Dam (Invercargill). She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass for Shirley will be celebrated in St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 16th July at 10.30am. Private cremation will follow. Special thanks to the Ascot Bupa Rest Home whose care has been impeccable. They have helped Shirl run her last race. Messages to 176 Ward Street Invercargill or to Shirley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

BLAIR, Neville John:
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Calvary Hospital on Thursday 4th July 2024. Loved husband and friend of Jillian (Jill). Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Claire, and Nereda. Stepfather of Donna, Guy, Lauren and Gareth, and Amy. Loved Grandad of Cam, Matt, and Seb. Step Grandad of Corbyn and Fox. A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. As per Neville’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to Blair Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill or on his tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/neville

BLAIR, Neville John:
Loved brother-in-law, special friend and uncle of Susy, Willy, Robyn, Paul, Dean, Zivvy and their families

BOYLE, Michael Francis:
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael on Monday, July 8, 2024. Much loved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend to many. A private creamtion will be held on Saturday July 13, followed by a social get together at the Waikiwi Tavern from 2.30pm onwards to share memories and celebrate his life. R.I.P. Mick. See you on the other side.
Messages to Michael’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

GRIFFIN, Christopher:
Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Queenstown: aged 69. Son of the late PC and Vesper Griffin, and brother of the late Wayne Griffin. Dearly loved brother of Micheal (Spike) Griffin, Barbara and Ross Millard. Loved Uncle Gro to Ashley and Ricky Rodgers, Jervase and Shaun Kincaid, Amy and Andrew Meikle, Tom and Ella van Bohemen, Lilly Griffin, Meg Griffin and Olly Dyet.
Loved Great-Uncle to Beau-harper, Maisie, Ardie, Charlotte, Marlow, Lexie, Willow, Ellie, Maverick and baby van Bohemen. A heartfelt thank you to Rex and Anne Duncan and the team at the Lakes District Hospital. A special thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island and the wider grocery industry for bringing such joy and passion to his work life. There will be a private cremation as per Grocers request, Messages to 20 Bell Ave, Cromwell 9310.
Giddy up, Gro!

HAMMOND, Joy Myrtle (nee McGregor):
Joy passed away at Vickery Court, Invercargill on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Ron and mother and mother-in law to Lyne and Adrie, Robyn and Jeff, the late David, Joanne and Wayne, Vicky and Howard, and Louise. Loved grandmother to her grand children and great- grand children. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Vickery Court for their kind care of Mum. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street on Friday, July 19 at 1.00pm. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery to follow. Messages to Vicky Hammond, 173 Tippett Road, Winton 9782 or to Joy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

HEWITT, Sandra:
Peacefully after a short illness at Ross Home and Hospital on July 8, 2024; in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Graeme, loved mother and mother-in-law of Cathy and Steve, Alastair and Kathy, Liz and Mike, loved Gran of Calum; Kadin, Rylee; Tom, and Ben, loved sister of Ian, and the late John, cherished best friend of Jeanette. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ross Home and Hospital for their care and support. A private family farewell will be held.

JACKSON, Edward:
Passed away in his 89th year on July 4, 2024 in Alexandra. Dearly loved husband of Cynthia (deceased), much loved father and father-in-law of Bruce (deceased), Toni-Marie and Richard, Grant and Sue, loved grandfather of Oliver, Barnaby, Charles, Paige; Caitlin and Connor, Flynn and Ella, loved step-grandfather and step-great grandfather of Sue’s children and grandchildren, Courtney and Les, Nick, and Jake; Taylen; and Fletcher. In accordance with Dave’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 17 Bodkin Road, Alexandra, 9302 or on Dave’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

JOHNSTONE, Elaine:
Sadly passed away on July 4, 2024, at Kew Hospital, aged 84 years. Cherished wife of Ronald*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn* and Robert. Cherished grandmother to Danielle and Annika. A private cremation was held on July 8, and a memorial service will be held in Wyndham at a later date. Messages to 77 Adamson Cres, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased).

MacGREGOR, Edith Joyce:
Passed away peacefully at Albany House Rest home, on Thursday July 11, 2024, with her best mate John of 60 years by her side; aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved Mum of Andrew and Fiona (Oamaru), Ken (Auckland), Jo and Terry (Lake Hawea), much loved Nana of Callum, Lachlan and Isabel, Larissa and Daniel, Regan and Charlotte, treasured wee Nan-Nan of Isla, and Maddi. Dearly loved special sister-in-law of Duncan* MacGregor, Jim and Margaret Lamb and family, dearly loved daughter of GwenMurray, loved sister of her 4 brothers and their extended families. (denotes deceased)
“Farewell my love, part of me went with you, until we meet again”
A service to celebrate Edith’s life will be held on Thursday July 18, at 1pm, at the Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. To view on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/edithmacgregor In lieu of flowers donation to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages to 5A Grant Street, Gore 9710.

McLACHLAN, Wynette Audrey (nee Walker):
Peacefully on July 3, 2024, at Gore Hospital, with her loving family by her side; aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Wynston for 57 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nigel and Mia, Ian and Toni, cherished Gran of Rebecka, Anna, and Josie; Cade, and Mitchell, loved sister and sister-in-law of Les* and Cis Walker, sister- in-law of Russell* and Philippa McLachlan and a loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) The family wish to thank Chris Jackson, Mercy cancer care staff, and Gore hospital for their wonderful care given to Wynette. A service of farewell for Wynette will be held on Tuesday July 16 at 1.30pm in the Clinton Community Centre, Clinton, then leaving for the Clinton cemetery. To view the livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/wynettemclachlan In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages to Windsor Park Village, Villa 10/ 9 Reaby Road, Gore 9710.

MARSHALL, Robina:
Passed away peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in her 100th year. Loved wife of the late Keith, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Mervyn and Marjorie, Stephen and Beryl (Middlemarch), and Ainslie and Murray Davidson, proud Grandma of her 9 grandchildren, Keith, Blake, Karen and Paula; Matthew, Stephanie and Alison; Emily and Sarah, and great-Grandma of her 9 great-grandchildren. ‘Tis grace that kept me till this day’ and will not let me go. A private family interment will be held at Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, prior to a memorial service for Ruby will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, on Monday, July 15, at 2.30pm, with light refreshments to follow the service. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home for their compassion and care for Ruby. Messages to 21 William Street, Gore 9710.

MELHOP, Eunice:
Peacefully, and with her loving daughter by her side on July 10, 2024, at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, Dunedin; aged 100 years. Greatly loved wife and best friend of Alan*, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Philip* and Rosie, Celeste and special friend to Lyle, wonderful friend and Grandma of Pippa; J.Henry and Elle, Andrina and Emilio, Mischael and Janaya, Octavia and Richard. Precious great-grandma to Emilia; Christopher, Lola, Rowan, Zöe; Tama, Brooklyn and Trinity. “Steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord”
A service to celebrate Eunice’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 16, in the Elles Road Bible Chapel, 158 Elles Road, Invercargill at 1.00pm. Donations to the Elles Road Bible Chapel would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages may be sent to the family of the late Eunice Melhop C/- Leishman Funeral Services, P.O Box 171, Balclutha 9240.
(*denotes deceased).

THOMAS, Stephen Russell:
Peacefully at Invercargill on Monday 8 July 2024, aged 77 years. Loving companion of Lorell, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jamie and Jessica Thomas (Rangiora), and Michelle and Warrick Roberts (Drummond). Loving grandfather of Amonet and Milan Thomas; Thomas, Richie and Hannah Roberts; loving Grandad Stephen to Lorell Junior. Eldest son of John* and Betty* Thomas, brother of Liz Douglas, and Paul* Thomas. Uncle of Nikki Douglas and Michael Douglas. Brother-in-law of Warwick Douglas, Helen and Arthur* Ischia and Maree and Russell Jones. Friend of Rae. Loving companion of “Bob” and good friend for many years of Lex. (* denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel on Wednesday 17 July at 2pm followed by refreshments, then to Southland Crematorium. Since 1995 Stephen has been wearing red socks as a tribute to the “lucky red socks” campaign for Kiwi yachties. Jamie and Michelle would love to see everybody wearing red socks at the service. Messages to Family of Stephen Thomas, c/- 15 Memorial Avenue, Drummond, RD 3, Otautau 9683. A digital message may be left on Stephen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

WILLS, Selwyn John:
Passed away peacefully at home in Windsor, Invercargill on Tuesday, 9 July 2024; aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Lou. Cherished father of Cindy & Graeme, Kelly & Tim, Scott & Andrea and Anna & Cam. An inspirational and loved ‘Grandy’ to Maria & Elliot, William & Maggie and Isabella; Sam, Alice & Tai, Kate and Meg; Rosa, Archie and Zara. Dearly loved son of *Olive & *Hector Wills. Adored brother of Doreen & Ron, *Leone & *John and Pam. As per Selwyn’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. We will be having a celebration of Selwyn’s life for family and friends at The Ave, 67 Avenal Street, Invercargill, from 3pm on Saturday, July 13. Bring your best stories and sense of humour. All welcome. Messages to 31 Catherine Street, Windsor, Invercargill. (Denotes deceased)