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ANDERSON, Thomas:
Peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, Christchurch, on Saturday, 1 July 2023. Loved husband of the late Vera, father and father-in-law of Lloyd, Paul and Gael, Diana, Glenda, Heather and Russell, and loved Grandad of his grandchildren. In accordance with Tom’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 51 Fendalton Road, Christchurch 8014. – Central Otago Funerals, Cromwell, FDANZ

CRAIG, Pamela Joy (Pam):
It is with deep sadness that Pam passed away at Hospice Southland on Thursday 13 July, 2023; aged 62 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of James and Hannah, and Amanda and Wiremu Karetai. Loved daughter of James* and Myrtle* Craig. Special sister of Brian and Jill, Jude and Boof, Lindsay* and Glenis, Raewyn and Don, Julie and Hata. Cherished Nan of Anahera, Isaia, Boedin, Manaia, Geva, Selby, and Teddy. Much loved by her nieces, nephews, and cousins. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street on Monday 17 July at 1.00pm, a private cremation will follow. Messages to 15 Grace Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased).

FAIRWEATHER, Roger:
10/6/52-16/7/22 In loving memory of you. Just as you were, you always be a special part of our family. We will always love and remember you. With Love _ Jan, Kelly and Reece, Tim, Jeremy and Joleen and your beloved grandchildren.

HALL, Beverly Joy (nee Reynolds):
Peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday 11 July 2023; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 58 years, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie*, Reg and Simonne, and Julie and Mark Easton, a much loved Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Much loved by the Reynolds, Hall, O’Kane, Evans, Thomas, Strange and Karetai families. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 15 July at 10.00am,
interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Bev’s page. If you wish to pay your respects to Bev this can be done on Wednesday and Thursday between 8.00am and 5.00pm by appointment. Messages to 30 John Street Invercargill 9812.

HALL, Beverly Joy:
Passed away on Tuesday 11 July 2023. Loved sister-in-law of Violet Evans, Linda Thomas, the late Myrtle Karetai, Verna McCallum, Jill Karetai, Ivy Strange, and Thomas Hall.
“Cherished and remembered as a loving sister always”

JORDAN, Margaret:
Peacefully, on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clive. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Robyn, Ross and Jan, dearly loved grandmother of Mark and Sarah, Peter and Claire, Cathy and Dallas Peters, Becky, Debbie and Mat, Mandy and Ben, and Steve, and her 10 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to all the caring staff at Rowena Jackson.
A lovely lady at peace.
A service for Margaret will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 10am on Monday, 17 July, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 53 Waihopai Street, Invercargill or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a Livestream link will be available.

MANSON, Jessie (Westray) (nee Seator):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Rowena Jackson, on Thursday 13th July 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Treasured mother of Fiona and the late Andrew. Special Nana of Keegan, Holly and Maia. Loved Nan of Miranda, Jason, Hannah, Becky and Alex. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson for their compassion and care of Westray. Shirley, Mandy and Nicki for your dedication, commitment, and love. Westray’s Arrowtown community – your commitment, love and care we are sincerely grateful for. A Celebration of Westray’s life will be held on Tuesday 18th July, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 11 Oreti Street Invercargill, or to Westray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

MANSON, Westray:
Founding member of the Southland Spoon Club
R.I.P.

MANSON, Laurel Mae (nee Paskell):
Peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, Christchurch on Sunday 14 May 2023 in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian (DB) Manson Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Ray Kennedy (Christchurch), Stephen and Kaye Manson (Perth), David Manson and Janet Boyde (Invercargill), and Sue and Roger Bird (Brisbane). Loved Nana of Rochelle and Shayne, Laurie and Megan, Michael and Deanne, Carl and Alicia, Ashley and Monique, Hamlin and Fien, Richard and Enya, Eve and Ryan, Lisa and Roly, and Dion and Ann. Great Nana to her 18 great grandchildren. Sincere thanks go to the Staff at the Diana Issac Retirement Village, Christchurch for their care of Laurel. A service to celebrate Laurel’s life will be held on Thursday 20 July 2023 at 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill Messages to Box 534 Invercargill or to Laurel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

MANSON, Laurel Mae (nee Paskell):
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Evie* and Henry* Evans, Edith* and Tom* Halder, Bernard*, Naida* and Jack* Shields, Phyllis* and John* Halder, Florence* and Jack* McFarlane, Frank*, Mona* and Bert* Clark, Leslie*, Eric* and Faye, Lloyd* and Joyce*, Nancy* and Ray* Horton, Violet* and Fred* Herman, Kathy and Frank* Trainor, Ruby and Stuart Tecofsky, Ralph*, Daphne and Gordon* McLean, Bill* and Isabell, and Irene Kohi. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).

McCANDLESS, Yvonne:
Aged 79 years. Passed away peacefully at Aspiring Enliven Care Home, Wanaka, on July 10, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robin and Sarah. Grandmother of Jamie. Yvonne has been cremated and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, at 2.00pm, on Tuesday, July 18. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers NZ at alzheimers.org.nz would be appreciated and also may be left at service. Messages to 158 Aparima Drive,Te Anau 9600.

McKENZIE, Margaret:
Peacefully on July 12, 2023, at Holmdene Rest Home, Balclutha; in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of *Arthur, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Raymond and *Lynne, Margaret and *Sandy Jackson and *Barry Flavall, Colin and Elaine, Elaine and Les Coughlan, cherished Nana of Brad; Sally, Adam and Sandy; Scott and Jo, Melanie and Martin, Janelle and Shane, Ryan and Jennel; Clark and Cherie, and great Nana of her 15 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Peggy’s long life will be held on Wednesday July 19, at 1.00pm, in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by a private interment. Messages to 339 Kaka Point Road, RD1, Balclutha 9271. (*denotes deceased).

McMASTER, Heather:
Sadly passed away on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones in Australia, after a short period of illness. On the 54th anniversary of their wedding, we will be laying her to rest with her beloved late husband, Barry Stuart Maxwell McMaster. The family extends an invitation to all those who had the privilege of knowing Heather to attend the interment service which will take place at The Waimate Cemetery on Wednesday. July 19, 2023, starting at 10:30am. Following the service, everyone is invited to join us for [ight refreshments at The Waimate Hotel and to share precious memories of Heather and Barry. If anyone wishes to commemorate Heather by wearing something vibrant and cheerful, they are most welcome to do so. Those who had the honour of meeting her truly cherished her, and her absence is deeply felt.

MURPHY, Helen Marie (Marie):
Surrounded by her loving family at Hospice Southland, Invercargill, on Tuesday 11 July 2023. Aged 55 years. Loved wife of John. Proud mother of Rebecca and Annabel. Loved daughter of Nancy and the late John Graham. Cherished sister of Russel and Bronwyn, Allison, Lynne and Paul. Loved daughter-in-law of Mary and Arthur Murphy. Loved sister-in-law of Janice. Beloved Auntie of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Monday 17 July. Marie will then be laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 11 Dudley Street, Waianiwa and tributes may be left on Marie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

STUART, Murray Alexander:
On July 12th, suddenly and unexpectedly at home in Wanaka. Much loved Dad and Father-in-law of Kim and Jacob, and Bradley. Adoring Grandad of Skylar and ‘Murray’ to Billy. Gone on another adventure without us too soon. A service for Murray will be held in the Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, Invercargill, on Wednesday 19th July at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations towards Murray’s last ski lesson for the kids would be appreciated. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ski-trip-fund If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website obituaries page, and click the link on Murray’s page. Messages to 81 Cargill Street, Invercargill 9810

STUART, Murray Alexander:
Loved Son of John* and Joan* Stuart. Much loved Brother and Brother-in-Law of Doug and Deb and Fiona*; Alastair and Linda; Barbara*; Liz and John Parsons; Mary Ellen* and Murray Campbell and Sue; and Cynthia and Eric Reay. A very much-loved ski instructor to many of his extended family’s children.
*Denotes deceased.

In Memoriam

ALLAN, Audrey:
29.01.1933 – 25.07.2019 Allan, Doug: 06.08.1935 – 13.07.2020 In Loving memory of our much loved and adored Mum, Dad, Nana, Grandad and Great-grandparents. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide… Though we cannot see You, You’re always by our side, We hold you in our hearts every day, Your love and legacy in our lives in every way. “Loved and missed dearly ” Jane, Vicky and their families XX.

Acknowledgement

FERGUSSON, Donald:
Audrey, Rhonda, Mike, Scott, Kirsten and families wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, love and kindness following the sudden and sad loss of Don a much loved husband, father, father in law and grandpa. Thank you all for the lovely flowers, cards, baking, phone calls and visits, they were a great comfit to us all. We would like to thank all those who attended the service and a special thank you to Peter Garden for leading the service, Barbara, Des, Ben, Allan, and Anne for your memories of Don. To Kevin and Marie from Hammond and Ryder for making the service such a special occasion and who’s support and understanding was truly appreciated, thank you. Thanks to the Tapanui primary school PTA for the outstanding afternoon tea, Blue Mountain Nurseries for the plants and Gill and Brian for the cars. Please accept this as a personal and sincere thank you from us all.

HENDERSON, Catherine:
10.8.1940 to 18.5.2023 Wayne, Maree, Julie, Richard and their families extend appreciation and thanks to everyone who attended Cathie’s service, to those that sent flowers, cards and food and for the many messages, calls and visits received. It was heart-warming to know we were in the thoughts of so many as we faced the loss of a much loved mother, grand-mother and great grand-mother. Special thanks to Retha (Hospice), Aynsley (Cancer Society), Nigel and the Avenal Park team and John Munro for taking Mum’s service. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement for all you support and thoughtfulness. Mother’s hold our hands for such a short time and hold our hearts forever.