What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 20th January

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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CROSBIE, Daphne:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Much loved and cherished wife of Mervyn. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Janice, Brendan*, Nathan and Megan. Adored Nan of Sam and Charday, Corey, Luke, Jordan and Jacinta and Lochie. Loved daughter of Ivan* and Jane* Leith. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Colin and Isabel* Leith, Cyril* and Maureen Crosbie, Arnold and Coral Crosbie, Bev and Jimmy* Smith, Yvonne and Les* O’Donnell, Russell and Sharon Crosbie. Loved aunty of all nieces and nephews. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 166 Gimblett Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Daphne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased).

KERR, Aldyth:
Peacefully, at Ribbonwood Country Home on Friday, November 24, 2023, in her 103rd year. Much loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather*, Ian (Vanuatu), Alister*, Russell and Heather (Tapanui), and loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Aldyth’s life is being held at Church On The Way, 27 Sussex Street, Tapanui, on Saturday, January 27, at 2pm. Messages to 47 Brookside Road, RD2, Tapanui 9587. (*denotes deceased).

MILLER, Colin:
15/11/1941 -18/01/2024
Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday January 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Colleen, Loved father and father-in-law of Rex and Anne-Marie, Neil and Mhel, Darren, Vicky and Trevor Forde. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren NZ and Australia. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Alwynne and *Lenny McWilliams, *Murray and Elen, Harold and Gloria, Ian and Judy. Robin and *Bridgit Blight, * Sharon Kean,*Michael Kean *Pauline Trott, Allanah Kean, Kathleen and Gary Fraser. In the wonderful care of Calvary Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Anaesh Chatterjie , Dr Dana Moore and Hospice Southland. A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at The Invercargill Workingmens Club, Tuesday, January 23, at 1.30pm. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland. (*Denotes Deceased).

TE AU, Martin Springford (Marty):
Marty’s Whanau advise the following:
Marty’s ashes will be laid to rest alongside his beloved father and brother in a graveside service/korero. The service will be held at the Eastern Cemetery Block 41 on Saturday 27 January at 11.00am. Following the service, you are warmly invited to the Newfield Tavern to further share memories, bar available and nibbles provided. Messages to 60b Janet Street, Appleby Invercargill, 9812.

TOOGOOD, Mary Teresa:
Passed away peacefully on January 18. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor and loved mother of Allan (along with partner Betty) and the late Elizabeth. Cherished mum of the late Peter Toogood, mum-in-law of Jo, and Nan to Gemma and Danielle – who have fond childhood memories of Easter egg hunting and ice-skating. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews.
‘How old are you, Nan?’
‘I’m as old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth’
Rest in Peace.
At Mary’s request there will be no service, however donations can be made to Southland Hospice (www.hospicesouthland.org.nz/pages/donation/). Messages can be sent to 23 Matai Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Mary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WATSON, Alan:
After a short illness, Alan passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gail for 51 years. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Lance and Belinda (USA), and Natalie and Daniel Rosel. Treasured and adored Poppy of Vanessa, Faith, Mya, Stephanie and Phoenix, and great Poppy to Eli, Arlo, TeAria and Naveah. Alan was a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Southland Hospital Medical Ward for their care and compassion of Alan and his family. A Celebration of Alan’s life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private committal will follow. Messages to 43 Louisa Street Invercargill or to Alan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

WEAVER, Raymond Bruce (Ray):
Raymond passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday, January 12 2024, aged 65 years. Eldest son of Norman* and Fay Weaver. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lester and Leanne, Kerry and Roger Wolf. Loved uncle of Bryce, Kiera, Aidan, Caleb and Holly. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 in the East Lounge at the Invercargill Working Men’s Club, Esk Street, Invercargill. Messages to Weaver Family C/- PO Box 175, Invercargill 9840 or may be left on Ray’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ray. A livestream of the service will also be available via this link.

WEEDON, Harry:
Peacefully at Kew Hospital on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Edna, loved father of Geraldine and Raymond, and loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Our gratitude and thanks go to medical and nursing personnel in both Dunedin and Kew Hospitals for their care and compassion during Harry’s illness. In accordance with Harry’s wishes a cremation has been carried out. Messages to: Weedon Family, 50 Moulson Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812.

Acknowledgements:

BIRCH, Neil:
Neil’s family wish to express their appreciation to everyone who showed their love and support during his short illness and death. We were overwhelmed and humbled by the many flowers, visits, phone calls, cards and gifts of food. Thank you to everyone who attended his funeral and burial. It was so good to see so many people who have been part of our lives in many ways. We were sorry that we didn’t get a chance to speak to you all. Thank you to our friend Ruth Spain and Rachel Oxley who supported us during Neil’s last days at Kew Hospital and Hospice Southland. Our thanks also to Deb Shirley, Allison Kidd, Ngaire Cameron and Ross Thomson who helped make Neil’s farewell such a memorable one. We feel very blessed and will be forever grateful to you all.

BRUCE, Lynette Ann:
5.8.1949 – 20.1.2023
Mum / Nan / Wife
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. Miss you soo much.
Your always in our hearts and minds.
Love from all the family.

CROW, Albert:
Ruth, Sandra, David, and Barry would like to sincerely thank everyone for the support and kindness shown at the time of Sonny’s passing. The flowers, cards, letters, phone calls, text messages, baking and visits were very much appreciated. Our many thanks to the Health Care ladies who called each day, Dr Nic Norman and nurses from Alexandra Family Medical, Dunstan Hospital, St Johns and Alexandra Pharmacy for all their help and care during the past few months. Also to Shirley for your presence and help when it was most needed. Thanks to Heather and Whitney at Central Otago Funerals for your help and compassion shown during this time. To those that shared their memories at the service your kind, sometimes humorous words, were much appreciated. Also to the Masonic Lodge members for their tribute. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our appreciation.

RUSSELL, Andrew:
03.09.1936 – 14.11.2023
Ina and families would like to express their gratitude for all the support and care given following Andy’s death. Thanks to all who shared memories and who supported us with visits, phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, baking and meals. Grateful thanks for the care given and kindness of Hato Hone St John’s, to all who assisted at the time, to Southern Funeral Home and to Rev Ken Williams.

Memories are the loveliest thing,
They last from day to day.
They cannot get lost, they don’t wear out
And they can never be taken away.