What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 19th August

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ANDERSON, Katrina:
(Formerly of Wreys Bush) Peacefully on Friday. August 11, 2023 at Nelson Hospital. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Albert. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Wayne and Maree, Aaron and Lynne, Wesley and Paula, and Larina. Loved Katie of Summer, Cameron, Joshua, Oliver, Pippa, Cody, and Ruby, and special mate of Freddie. In accordance with Katrina’s wishes a private family service has been held at Golden Bay. Messages to 65 Trewavas Street, Motueka 7120.

CLIFFORD, Andrea Kristine:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, 16th August 2023. Loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend. At Andrea’s request a private service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would been appreciated.

HARVEY, Ian George (Sam):
927334 2nd Battalion NZ Regt
Peacefully on 14 August at Peacehaven Village aged 85 years. Loved father of Karen and Grant, Michael and Alice, and John. Cherished Poppy to Ruby, Maggie and Ella. Former husband of Maisie. Sam was the loved son of Bob and Ena Harvey, and loved brother of Garth and Sue, Jennifer and Peter, Ken and Agnes and Lex, Denise and Ian, and Neville and Shirley. Much respected Uncle to his nieces and nephews,and a friend to many. In keeping with Sam’s wishes a private service has been held. Please join us for a celebration of Sam’s life Saturday 16th September, 2pm in Cromwell. Contact Karen for details [email protected]
Messages to The Harvey Family, RD2, Invercargill 9872 or to Sam’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

LEITH, Isabel:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Aged 77 years. Much loved wife of Colin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Cheryl, Nigel and Suzie, and the late Dawson. Adored Nana of Josh and Laura, Cody, Jacob, Erika and Korbin and Nana Isabel to Charlotte and Sienna. Loved Daughter of Eric* and Ivy Crosbie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Cyril* and Maureen Crosbie, Arnold and Coral Crosbie, Mervyn and Daphne Crosbie, Bev and Jimmy* Smith, Yvonne and Les* O’Donnell, Russell and Sharon Crosbie. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. In accordance with Isabel’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 16B Sydney Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Isabel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

LIDDELL, James:
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Rowena Jackson on Monday, August 14, 2023. Loved husband of the late Catherine. Loved father of Caroline, the late Bruce, Alistair and Denise. As per Barrie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to Liddell Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or Barrie’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/barrie.

SAMPSON, William John (Bill):
Peacefully on Tuesday, 15th August 2023 at Bupa Longwood Care Home, Riverton, after a long and wonderful life. Last Sunday Bill celebrated his 96th birthday, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Pat Killeen (Te Anau). Loved grandfather and great grandfather Bill of Danny and Monika, Oliver and Philippa (Waiheke Island), Chris and Ilona, Molly and Moss (Invercargill), Ben and Kirsty, Sam, Charlie and Grace (Te Anau).
The family would like to thank the staff at Bupa Longwood Care Home for their love and care of Bill over the many years.
A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Village Community Centre, Bupa Longwood Retirement Village, 10 Albany Street, Riverton on Saturday 19th August at 1.00pm. Messages to Sampson Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or they may be left on Bill’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bill

SANDERSON, Lara:
It is with deep sadness that our family want to inform you that Lara passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home in Dunedin. Dearly beloved daughter of Chris and Denise, beloved special twin sister of Matthew and Susan, loved Aunty of Elodie and Conor (Perth). Loved niece of all her Aunties and Uncles – Peter and Daphne Sanderson, Judy Finnerty, Kitty McDowell and Kevin Higgins, Paul McDowell, Rob and Nancy Marshall, John and Ngaire Marshall, and David Marshall and Sarndra Henderson. Loved cousin of all her cousins in New Zealand and Australia. A loving friend to many. Lara was a beautiful soul, her humour, kindness and brilliance were gifts that made the world brighter. Her love for her family and friends was all encompassing. A service to celebrate Lara’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Thursday, August 24, followed by a private interment at Tuatapere Cemetery. Messages may be sent to 22 Lees Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810, or to Lara’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link will be available to view the service.

TIPPETT, Lee-Anne:
Tragically taken from us too soon, on Sunday 13 August 2023 in Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved partner of Andy Payne, mother of Tony, Danny and Malea Robertson, Nan of Tahlia, sister of Diane, Yvonne, Barry, Peter and Kevin Tippett. Auntie to many nieces and nephews. From midday Saturday 19 August Lee-Anne will be resting at her home. A service to celebrate Lee-Anne’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 1:30pm, on Tuesday 22 August, followed by a private family cremation. Messages to 4 Hamilton Street and tributes may be left on Lee-Anne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

VARLEY, John:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, aged 75. Beloved father of Pauline, Pablo, Karl and Luke and their partners (past and present) Grandad to Rashauna, Hamish, Letitia, Adele, Sam, Jonno, Lavanya and Dontae, Great-grandad to Theo, brother to Esma, Joy and the late Bob, Mary and Pauline. The family wish to thank Central Otago Hospice and Aspiring Enliven for their support during his journey with cancer. In accordance with Johns wishes, a private cremation will be held, with a small “Ode to John” gathering at the Hawea Hotel on Friday August 25 2023 from 6pm. Messages to either Pablo 0212472256, 44 Plantation Road, Wanaka, 9305, or Pauline on 0211170644, 3 Bevan Place, Wanaka 9305.

WYLIE, Hazel:
Allan, Janice, Russell, Virginia, Wilson and Merril, together with their families, wish to extend our sincere thanks for your kindness, condolences, and support that we received following Hazel’s recent passing. Thank you to Jeanette McIntyre for her assistance and special deliverance of Hazel’s celebration service and to the Calvin Church team for the beautiful afternoon tea. A special thank you to The Windsor Park Care Home for the love, respect and care you have shown Hazel over her final years and especially to Sandy Soper for her devotion and friendship. To our family and friends, thank you for the food, flowers, cards, messages and visits that were so appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from our family.

In Memoriam

ANDREWS, Robin:
August 19, 1998 Foveaux Strait He was a pilot and a gentleman and I miss him dreadfully. Anna.