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BROWN, Hugh Smith:
Peacefully, on 9 May 2023, at Rowena Jackson. Beloved son of Alexander* and Agnes* Brown, dearly loved husband of Joan*, much loved and respected father of Sandy, Ian, and Lorne. A loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thanks to Rowena Jackson staff for their care of Hugh.
In accordance with Hugh’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to “Brown Family” c/- PO Box 632, Invercargill or may be left on Hugh’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/hugh * denotes deceased

CLARKE, William Gellatly (Bill):
On January 21, 2023, died peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father of Fiona and Earl, step-father of Diane, Russell and Lisa, Helen and Gordon, special grandad of Ian, Neil, Amy and Brian; Adelaide and Emily; Ruby and Charlie; and Grace. In accordance with Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held. His internment of ashes will take place at the East Winton Cemetery at 12.00pm on Saturday 27th May 2023 followed by a memorial service at the Winton Top Pub, 327 Great North Road at 2.00pm. Messages to C/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

COOK, William Herbert James (Bert):
Peacefully, on May 18, 2023 at Yvette Williams Retirement Village; in his 82nd year. Loved and loving husband of Carol, loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Grant, David and Jackie, Paul and Matt, grandad of Rebecca and Jason, Anthony, Holly and Ciaran; Tamara and Mitchell, Corbyn and Chelsea, Brenna and Chris, great-grandfather of Brayden, Lucas, and Chloe; Lailah, Nixon, and Harper; Addisyn; and Gracie May. Special thanks to the caregivers and staff of the special care unit at Yvette Williams for the care and support that they have shown to Bert and family over the past two years. A service for Bert will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2.00pm on Tuesday, May 23, followed by private cremation. Messages to 1 Dundee Road, Mosgiel 9024 or by visiting Bert’s page at www.tributes.co.nz where the live-stream of the service may also be viewed.

HENDERSON, Catherine Agnes (Cathie):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Thursday, 18th May 2023. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Leo. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne & Sue Edgerton, Maree Kerr, Julie & Greg Erskine, and Richard & Susie. Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Cathie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 24th May at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Cathie’s page. Messages to 52 Montrose Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810

INGRAM, John Francis:
On Wednesday, May 10th 2023 at Bupa Longwood in Riverton, aged 76. Loved husband of Lorraine, and father of Wayne, Sandra, Bronwyn, Darrin, Andrew, Suzanne and Stephen. Loved father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother in Christ, health advisor and friend to many. Now at peace awaiting the resurrection. As per John’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to Ingram Family, c/- D Ingram, 181 Hundred Line Road West, RD 1, Otautau 9689, or may be left on John’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/john

McLEOD, Terry Brian:
We are deeply saddened by Terry’s unexpected passing on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, aged 64. A friend to many and much loved by his family: Robyn, Denique, Nicole, Aaron and Amelia; Shirley and the late Brian McLeod, Morris Orr; Rae and Jim Hunter, Gary McLeod; Daphne and the late John Smillie, Helen and Barry Brown, Lynette and Cameron Takurua; and to all those who called him Uncle Terry. Following Terry’s wishes a private memorial celebration of his life has been held. Our very special thanks to everyone who has supported Terry in the past few months

NICOLL, Brian Fletcher:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital on Thursday 18 May 2023. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Sarah, and Katrina and Jason, adored Grandad of Felix, Quinn, Neela,
Parker, and Tate. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 23 May at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. If you wish to join the service via livestream, go the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Brian’s page. Messages to the Nicoll Family C/- P.O. Box 1345 Invercargill 9840 .

NICOLL, Brian Fletcher:
Loved brother and brother-in-law of June Ramage, Ewen* and Norma, Ross and Helen, Wayne and Sharyn, Brent and Lyn, Diane McNeilly; brother-in-law of Rose* and Fred* Ridder, Ron* and Shirley Chilton, Ann and Jim* Braven, Sue Chilton, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

O’BRIEN, Dennis John (Silver fox):
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill. On Sunday, May 14, 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Prentice and Claire (Invercargill). Cherished granddad of Tim, Harry, Ollie, Lydia, William, Christopher, and Philippa. A private burial has been held. Family warmly invite you to a memorial service for Dennis at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday, May 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Southland Hospice. Tributes may be left on Dennis’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

SERVICE, Brent Raymond:
04.10.1965 – 13.05.2023
After a long courageous battle, Brent passed away with his dearly loved wife by his side in Brisbane. A much loved husband of Julia. An amazing Dad and father-in-law of Daniel and Emma, Nicole and Troy, Mark and Leanne, Michelle and David, and a doting grandad to all his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed beyond words. A special thanks to the palliative care ward at Saint Vincent Hospital in Brisbane. Service details to follow. Messages to 18 Rata Street, Otatara RD9, Invercargill 9879, or can be left on
Brent’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
We love you so much dad xx

SHAW, Norman William:
It is with great sadness to inform our Normie passed away suddenly on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Dunedin, aged 77 years. Adored, loving husband and soulmate of Sheila (nee Lawrie), much loved Dad to Jason and Jonelle; Melanie; Sonya; Craig and Jane. Forever loving, cherished, fun and proud Granddad, Grandpop and Normie to Kayla; Chloe and Talia; Becky, Peter, Baylee, Bentley and Riley Spencer; Tyler and Allie de Clifford and the 3 rascals Conrad, Alfie and Wyatt. Loved son-in-law of Jessie Lawrie. As per Normie’s wishes a private family cremation was held in Dunedin. He has left a huge hole in each and everyones hearts. “Happiness is a journey not a destination ” Messages (cards or letters) can be sent to 83 Dunstan Road, Alexandra which will be forwarded to me.

SWAIN, Kenneth David (Ken):
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at home, aged 77 years, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Loving husband and soulmate of Jenette, adored father and father-in-law of Jason and Gillian, Nicola Swain and Chris Smith, and loved Grandad of Allie; Kate, Quinn, and Tessa Campbell, and Ben Swain-Smith.
“If it’s going to be, it’s up to me.”
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held in Lake Hayes Pavilion, on Thursday, May 25, at 1.00pm. Livestream available www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Queenstown Trails Trust at the service or online, reference Ken Swain.

TODD, Robert Thomas (Bob):
On May 18, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family; aged 87 years. Loved husband of Grace for 62 years, loving and devoted Dad of Michelle and Barry Dyer, Grant, Ross and Sue. Dearly loved and loving grandad of Natasha, Timothy and Kate, Camryn, Olivia and Josh, and Vinny. Special great-grandad of Emily, Ivy and Ellie. Bob’s family wish to acknowledge Dr Rob Van Rij (retired) for 33 years of care and the staff
of Ward 23, Christchurch Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation NZ would be appreciated
and may be made at the service. Messages to the Todd family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for Bob will be held in Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Tuesday, May 23, at 11.00am. Interment thereafter at Shands Road Cemetery.

WELLS, Maureen Jean (nee McColgan):
Of Invercargill, formerly Kaiapoi. Passed peacefully at Peacehaven Invercargill on Monday 15 May, 2023, aged 93. Loved by her extended family and special friends. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes a private farewell and cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 160 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Maureen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

In Memoriam

JENKINS, Peter:
May 21, 2016
Time passes, Memories stay,
Loved and remembered
every day.
Maureen and family.

Acknowledgement

NYHON, Henry James (Jim):
Margaret, Patrick, Linda and families would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported them with phone calls, visits, flowers, food, cards and messages. Thank you to those who attended the service in Bluff for Jim, and a special thank you to the staff of Rowena Jackson who cared for Jim during his final few months.

ROHAN, John Theodore (Hog):
Margaret (Stotty), Lawrence and Nicki, Dave and Helen and Kevin, and their families, sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support on the passing of a much loved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. The visits, flowers, food and cards are much appreciated. We would like to thank the medical staff at Critical Care and Medical Ward for their care and compassion of Hog while he was in their care, and the support they gave to us as a family. Thanks to Rochelle and the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home. Please accept this as a personal thank you from all of us.

ROONEY, Gloria Ann (Chief):
Mick and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support in the sudden loss of a dearly loved wife, mum, mother in law, nana and great- nana. We have been overwhelmed but very appreciative of the many beautiful flowers, cards, gifts of food, phone calls, visits and messages. Thank you to everyone who attended Mums service particularly those who travelled far or attended via livestream. A special thank you to Father Brendan Ward for conducting a wonderful service and to the Marist Rugby Club for their support and respect shown to our family. We will miss her everyday but treasure the precious memories we all have. Please accept this as
a personal acknowledgement and a heartfelt thank you from all of us.
We love you Mum,
rest in peace.