What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 16th September

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BENFELL, Fredrick William Donald (Fred):
After many a battle with my health, I let go this time on Monday, September 11th , 2023, to join my parents Bert & Isabelle Benfell and my top working dog “Darky”. Thank you to my amazing wife, Jeanette Benfell. Your love, devotion, kindness, and support
allowed me to live a longer life, more than I could imagine. I would like others to show support and love to my two sons, Nathan Benfell & Hamish Benfell, my sisters Lorrianne Borthwick, Joy Murray, Irene Benfell – Herron, my brother Stewart Benfell and all their families in my absence. I didn’t want fuss nor sorrow, so I chose to have a private burial with my family and close friends. I would also like to acknowledge all the district nurses, carers and the team at Baillie and Lewis Pharmacy who offered such
amazing support to me over a number of years. Until we meet again, Fred Benfell.

BENFELL, Fredrick William Donald:
8 January 1951 – 10 September 2023. Dearly loved son of Isabella and Albert (Bert) Benfell. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine Borthwick, Stewart Benfell, Joy and Colin Murray, and Irene and Dave Herron. Loved uncle and great uncle.
“Rest in Peace”
Private interment has taken place.

BIRCH, Neil George:
Passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, September 13th 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Shona. Adored father of Maria and Aaron. Much loved father in law of Natasha. Much loved Grandad of Hayden, Jessica and Cory, William, Olivia and Jahan. Loved Great Grandad of Harley, Clayton, McKenzie, Jack, Riley, Louie and George. Loved brother and brother in law of Errol and Frances Birch, Nancy and Neville Horton, Roger and Elaine Birch, Brian Birch, Bill*and Charmaine* Holland, Ernie and Glenys Holland, Norman and Colleen* Holland and Ken and Pauline Holland. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Southland Hospital medical ward and Hospice Southland. Donations to Hospice Southland can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets on Wednesday, September 20th at 1:00pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 3 Kildare Drive, Invercargill 9810 or to Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available. (*Denotes deceased).

CAVANAGH, Shaun Francis:
Died at South Care Rest Home and Hospital, Dunedin on Friday, September 8, 2023. Aged 55 years. Dearly loved son of Nola and Ted*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Mark (Auckland), Louise and Greg Olsen (Wellington), Justine (Dunedin), Adrienne and Logan Smith (Whanganui), cherished uncle of Monique, Timothy and Reuben Smith, loved nephew of Barby* and Charlie* Giles, Barry and Judy Guthrie, Russell and Kathleen Scott, Marie and Barry* Hanson, Tom and Roz Cavanagh, and Frances Law and loved by his many cousins. Loved grandson of Ivan* and Irene* Guthrie, and Frank* and Madge* Cavanagh.
A deep thinker, Champion for the planet.
He fought the good fight.
RIP
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shaun’s life will be held at St Theresa’s Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Monday, September 18, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Otago Region of New Zealand Brain Injury. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and click on the link on Shaun’s page. Messages c/- 44 Chapman Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)

COOPER, Athol Andrew:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Thursday 14 September 2023, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette. Loved stepdad to Aaron, and Tony Newman. Much loved grandad of Rakarna, and twins, Rhiannon, and Braedon. Brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Glenys Cooper, Anne and Robbie Jones, Ronald* Cooper, and Adrian Lillicrapp. Loved son of Dorrie* and Andy* Cooper. Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Athol’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, September 19, at 2.00pm; the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages 298 Centre Street, Heidleberg, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased).

DENNIS, Irene Elizabeth (nee Anderson):
Passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on September 11, 2023. Much loved wife and best friend of Ron, beloved mum of Vicky, and Tony*, cherished sister to Robert*, Jennifer, Kathleen*, Joan, and Dorothy, adored aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Irene’s family wish to sincerely thank all the Doctors & Nursing staff at Southland Hospital for their special care and support of her.
Irene was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all that knew her. Ron & Irene recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary, Irene was a keen gardener and was a resident of Stewart Island for over 40 years. Thank you all for your continued support at this time.

As per Irene’s wishes a private family gathering has been held. Messages to: 35 Jackson Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)

GIBSON, Alexander Richard Robert (Alec):
13/03/1940 – 12/09/2023
Alec passed quietly at home with family. He was the youngest son of the late Henry Osborne and Julia Winifred Gibson. Loved brother of Dorothy*, John*, Erin*, Clare*, Jean*, Bill, David*, and Diane. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. As per Alec’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Our thanks to Southland Oncology and Southland Hospice staff for their care and kindness to Alec. Messages to 40 Melbourne Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810 or on Alec’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

HILL, Graeme Richard:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graeme Richard Hill on Saturday the 9th of September 2023 aged 82 years. Graeme is the dearly loved husband of Rowena and Father of Suzanne (deceased), Andrea, and Miranda. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shane and Tracey, Hayden and Sara, Charmaine, Kaysee and Marcus, and Brittany and his great grandchildren Brooklyn, Willow, Lachie, Sienna, Reed, Harlow, Briar, Erica and Jett. Graeme was a much loved brother of Shirley Sellars. A service for Graeme will be held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion Arrowtown at 1:00pm Saturday the 16th of September 2023.Followed by a private family interment. In lieu of flowers donations to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses, the 20 years support from Dr Simon Davies and David Mitchell from the Arrowtown Pharmacy. You are invited to join the service if you are unable to attend via livestream by going to the J Fraser’s and Sons website/tributes where messages may also be left or Tributes to [email protected]

HOGAN, Melva Dawn (nee Morton):
Aged 63, wife of the late Leon Hogan, loved partner of David Blain and very much loved mother of Dayna Hogan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lindsay and Jill Morton, Rosaleen and Russell Adamson. Loved Aunty of Hayley and Nathan Henderson, and Andrew Morton. As per Melva’s wishes a private cremation will be held. Friends of Melva are invited to a celebration of Melva’s life on Monday the 18th of September 1 pm at Club Southland Leet Street, Invercargill. All correspondence to 193A Ritchie Street, Invercargill 9810.

KEMPENAAR, William:
Peacefully, in the care of Southland Hospital, on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Much loved son of the late Doetje and Pieter Kempenaar, and brother of the late Loekie, Gellie and Gerben. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff of Southland Hospital for their care of Willie. In keeping with his wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to Stephen Neilson, 86 Felton Road, Bannockburn, Cromwell 9384, or Tony Neilson, 14 Dundee Street, Stewart Island 9818.

WARD, Davina Margaret (nee Clarke):
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a dearly loved wife of Colin, for 64 years on Thursday 14th September 2023. Dearly loved Mother of Leonard, Christine and Phil Crawford, the late David, Diane and Cris Clyma, Robyn Ward and Leigh Murray, Graham and Vicki, Nicola and Cody Hartvigsen. Dearly loved Nan of Jack, Cole, Sarah, Alice and Ryan, Mathew and Chantelle, Jason, Emma, Sam, Tom,Harriet, Jordan, Lucy, Hannah, Georgia, Lottie, Olivia, Maia, Indi. Proud Great Nan of Bella, Van and Penelope. The family wish to thank the staff of Johnstone Wing at Clare House for their love and caring support to our Mum over the last 15 months and we wish to acknowledge the Invercargill Medical Centre for their care of Mum. A sevice to celebrate Davina`s life will be held on Tuesday 19th September 2023, at 11.00am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Followed by a private family interment at Edendale Cemetery. Messages to Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Appartment 418, 40 O`Bryne Street Invercargill or to Davina`s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

Acknowledgement

CAUGHEY, Sydney:
Mansel, Dorothy, Grenville, Gileen and families would like to express our gratitude and sincere thanks for all who sent cards, messages, beautiful flowers and delicious food after Maurice’s passing. Also, the Southland Hospital Home Team, Home Team NZ and the Hospice team for all the help and support which enabled us to look after Maurice at home, where he wanted to be. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement, your help and kindness was very much appreciated.