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BRASH, William Louis (Bill):
Suddenly at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, aged 81 years. Loved eldest son of the late Tuddy and Mabel Brash, respected brother and brother-in-law of of the late Patricia, Robin and Lynda, Wyniss, Allan and Diane. Loved uncle of Sharyn, Haidee, Grant, Mark, Emma and Tony, and great uncle and friend of young Hunter. After resting at Conyers Street Bill will be farewelled at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, April 19 at 11.00am. A private interment at the Eastern Cemetery will follow. Special thanks for all the love, care and attention that was given to Bill from all at Rowena Jackson for the last 16 years, his second home since leaving Scotts Gap. Messages to 239 Conyers Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

BRINSDON, Neville Gordon:
Suddenly but peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Wednesday, 12 April 2023. Dearly loved husband of Lynne (for nearly 50 years). Dearly loved Dad, father in-law & Grandad of Michelle and Marty, Finn, & Emma McArthur; Craig and Julia, Stella, & Harriet; Aaron and Leanne, & Bailey. Dearly loved son of Gordon* and Daphne*, brother, brother in-law of Ken and Barbara, Barbara* and Cliff McCauley, loved uncle & great uncle. A private family service will be held. The family wish to thank Dr Robert Bester, St John Ambulance, NZ Fire Service & the staff at Southland Hospital for all their care of Neville & his family. Messages to Brinsdon Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9810.
Rest in Peace

BRINSDON, Neville Gordon:
Dearly loved husband of Lynne, son in-law of Derek* and Margaret* Morris. Brother in-law of Susan and Barry Phillips, Barbara and Paul Crooks, Gerard and Mami, Paul and Anne, Bernard and Lynn, Mary and Warren Grant, Angela and David Kendrick. Loved uncle & great uncle.
Rest in Peace

BUTT, Brian Robert:
9/2/1941 – 10/4/2023
After a long illness, Brian passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Phyllis, father and father-in-law of Nicola and Andy, Michael and Cass, and Jackie and Glyn, grandfather of Mikayla, Georgia, and Olivia, and uncle to all his loved nieces and nephews. As per Brian’s wishes, a private burial has already been held.

CARTER, Kaylene Sandra:
It is with a broken and heavy heart that we let family and friends know our beautiful mum has passed away, on Thursday, 13 April 2023. Kaylene was a dearly loved wife of Bernie, and much loved mother of Donna, and Daniel, and loved Nan of Kayden, Eleanor and Nathaniel. A service for Kaylene will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 1pm on Friday, 21 April, followed by a private interment. Messages to 56 Kew Road, Invercargill, or to Kaylene’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CONNER, Alan Mervyn:
Alan passed away peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Southland on Friday, 31 March 2023. Dearly loved husband of June for 58 years. Much loved father of Joanne and David, grandad of Andrew and Chloe, and Victoria and Lee, and great-grandfather of McKenzie, Lachie, and Elsie. According to Alan’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to 185 Bainfield Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

CORKE, Dorothy Ann (Dot):
On Thursday, 13 April 2023, at Southland Hospital; aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Simon. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 33 Balaclava Street, Wyndham.

EASTLAKE, Eric Lawrence:
On Monday 10 April 2023, peacefully at Peacehaven Resthome, Invercargill, in his 85th year. Dearly loved son of the late Doreen & Laurie, loved nephew of the late Betty Inglis & loved cousin to Robyn, Lesley, Jan and their families. At Eric’s request, a private service has been held.

ELDER, Anthony John (Tony):
Perth W.A., Good Friday, April 6, 2023. Unexpected and suddenly of cardiac arrest at his home in Perth. Loved husband of Frankie. Father of Nathan (QLD), Jason (UK) and Bridget (QLD). Loved son of Jack* and Win Elder*. Loved brother of Barbara*, Denys (QLD), David (Invc) and Stephen (Vancouver). Loved brother-in-law of Robyn, Barbara and Christine. Loved uncle of his eleven nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held in Perth on Friday, April 21, at 2.00pm NZ time. Service will be live-streamed. Link available from David 021-315855 on Friday morning. Messages to : Elder Family, 193 Chelmsford St, Windsor 9810. (*denotes deceased).

FORDE, William Francis:
11.3.1939 – 14.4.2023
CMT 928706 (Private).
Beloved husband and friend of Jennifer married almost 54 years. Loving Dad to Bryan and Charlene (Milton), Helen and Mike (Lower Hutt) and Chris and Tony (Milton). Best granddad ever to Briarna (Christchurch), Liam and Kaitlyn (Milton), Rose (Sydney) and Lily and Megan (Lower Hutt). Special friend to Kelvin, Tash and Darcy. Private cremation had been held.

GILMORE, Donald William:
A Memorial Service to honour the life of Don will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Avenue, Hamilton at 2.30pm. His wife Dawn and daughters Donna and Anne-Marie would like to invite friends, acquaintances, and work colleagues to share in this celebration.

HARDING, Lucy Naomi (nee MacDonald):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucy. A dearly loved daughter of May and Peter MacDonald (deceased). A beloved wife of the late Stanley Harding loved companion to “Cocoa”, and a very dearly loved Aunty to all her nieces, nephews, Grand nieces, and Grand nephews. A service to celebrate Lucy’s amazing life will be held at the Riverton RSA at 11 am on Tuesday 18th April 2023 followed by a get-together for light refreshments at the Lodge, Riverton.
“Fly high with the Angels Aunty and rest in Eternal Paradise alongside your beloved Stan and Cocoa”
Forever Loved Never to be Forgotten.

JOHNSTONE, Thomas William Edward:
Service No. 283856. RSA members are invited to attend the funeral service. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10.30am
to be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church and later at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank.
Medals may be worn and you will be invited to form a guard of honour.

JOHNSTONE, Thomas William Edward (Tom):
283856 2NZEF GNR
It is with sadness that our beloved Uncle Tom passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in his 105th year. Loved and respected brother of Francis (Eddie)* and Bell, Catherine (Cis)* Taylor, Allan, Bob* and Myra. Cherished uncle of Ian and Margaret, Noelene and Allan Stirling, Colin and Judy, Ray and Sharon*, Beverley and Bob Cole, Joyce* and Neville Walsh, Robert* and Audrey Taylor, and Bill Taylor, and great-uncle to five generations of nieces and nephews, and devoted friend of Esther. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by an interment at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank.
‘Held in the highest regard by many’
Messages to 24 Prince Street, Winton 9720, or on Tom’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found. (*denotes deceased).

KEMPTON, David Andrew (Dave):
On Monday, April 10, 2023, after a tragic accident; aged 48 years. Loved husband of Nic, devoted father of Liv and Shaun and his best friend Jess. Much loved son of Maureen and the late Maurice; and stepson of Mark Gill. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Vanessa, Roger and Shelley (Invercargill). Loved uncle of Mitchell, Payton, Sam, and Emily. Messages to the Kempton family, c/- P.O. Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation will take place. A memorial service and celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Friday, April 21 at 2.00pm, at the Rolleston College Auditorium, 631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston. The celebrations will continue at the Rolleston Rugby Club, Foster Park, Dynes Road.

MOORE-CARTER, Desmond Alexander:
Des sadly passed away at Southland Hospital at the age of 93 on the 9th of April. Beloved husband of Barbara for 73 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Anne, Roger and Yvonne, Debbie and Michael and Craig. Loved brother of Brian and Dianne and Norma and Peter (deceased). Loved grandfather of Jamie and Eden, Lana and Paul, Daniel and William, Kelly, Jolene, Justin, Joanna, Caleb, Braden, and Alex. Loved great-grandfather of Charlie, Neve, Carter, and Mackenzie. A private service for Des has been held.

ROHAN, John Theodore (Hog):
Passed at Southland Hospital after a brief illness on Tuesday, 11 April 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Stotty). Loved son of the late Anthony and Delia Rohan, and son-in-law of the late Roland and Maureen Stott. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lawrence and Nicki, Dave and Helen, and Kevin. Loved uncle of Mathew and Debbie, Jamie and Alex. Loved great-uncle of Ella. Loved brother-in-law of John* and Mary Stot (Christchurch), Brian Stott and Diana* Reidy, Barbara Saward (Tauranga), Paul and
Cheryl Stott (Newcastle), Terry and Fay Stott (Gore), Kathy and Kerry Burke (Tauranga), Rose Barnes (Mapua). Loved uncle and great-uncle of Margaret’s family. Beloved founding and life member of his SMD Family.
Rest In Peace
A requiem mass to celebrate Hog’s life will be held in the St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 15 April at 10.30am. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Hog’s page. Messages to 26 Eden Crescent, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810.

WILSON, Margaret Ann (nee Mackay):
Peacefully on Friday, 7 April 2023 in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Alistair and Suzanne, Marguerite and Barry Leitch, Jo and Steve Blakie, Kate and Craig Cunninghame. Adored Grandma of her grandchildren and their partners, Angus and Erin Blakie, Thomas and Megan Blakie, Hannah and Gareth Price, Emily Wilson, Haydon and Sarah Cunninghame, Chelsea Cunninghame, Damon and Brittany Leitch, and Brendon Leitch and Reija. Loved Great Grandma of Baxter and Adalyn, Elliot and Isla, Xavier and Taylor, Theo, Beau, and Lilly. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Salisbury Wing, Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their amazing care and love shown to Margaret.
In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a family celebration of her life has been held. Messages to 44 McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876. or may be left on Margaret’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

In Memoriam

CUNNINGHAM, Ross Alan:
27.09.1959 – 15.04.2020
Missing you on your third anniversary.
A dad’s love is special
A gift beyond compare
You only know the meaning
When he is no longer there.
A special time
A special face
A special Dad
We can’t replace.
Love you always
– Lyn, Trudy and Alice.

KELLY,David Howard (Pops)
You are resting in Mum’s arms now, in a place of peace and love
Where you both are watching over me, from heaven up above
So when tomorrow comes without you, we shall not be far apart,
For you are always here with me, tucked deep within my heart
May the winds of Heaven blow gently and whisper in your ear,
“Angie loves and misses you, and wishes you were still here”
Goodbye is not forever Dad, no goodbye is not the end,
It simply means I will miss you, until we meet again
Miss U Angie xxoo
We miss you Pops!
Rest well in eternal love with Granny Ann
Lynzy, Kodi, Rebecca, Bea, Ceci, Ethan, Jessica, Macie and Ruby xxoo.

MOUAKARERE, Darlene (Darls):
17 years ago today, a true and special family member.
Love from us all.

Acknowledgement

HANNAH, Ivy Joyce (nee Duthie):
Ivy’s family wishes to sincerely thank those who supported them by sending flowers, baking, cards, messages and visiting following her passing on March 16, 2023, in her 105th year. Thank you to those who attended the funeral service in person or via Livestream to celebrate Ivy’s life. She was an inspiration, not only to her extended family but to all who knew her. We also extend our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Resthaven, Gore, for the wonderful care and friendship during Ivy’s 8 years with them. Please accept this is as a personal acknowledgement.