What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 22nd July

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BUCKINGHAM, Owen:
1946 – 2023 Mary, Cheryl, David and families would like to offer our thanks to the many people who showed great kindness and support during Owen’s illness and in the time since he left us on May 25, 2023. For the compassionate medical care of Owen we are truly indebted to Te Anau Nurses Bernie and Leigh and Doctor Paula King. Also thanks to Ross Thomson at J Fraser & Son. Finally, thank you to all our friends and family who visited, called or sent cards and flowers, dropped off meals and baking in his last days and, following his passing. We truly appreciate all your support and love. Forever in our hearts.

BURNETT, Ross:
Jude and Grant, Graeme and Cindy, Sharon and Jonathan and families wish to thank everyone who attended Ross’ service, those who sent flowers, cards, food and for the many messages, calls and visits. Thanks to Jeanette McIntyre, Rachel and David of Frasers and Alison Ure for the lovely service and farewell. Thanks to the Woodlands Church community for your great assistance and support. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff in Surgical Ward for your wonderful care of Ross and his family during his final days. Special thanks to Clare House staff and residents for being part of Ross’ family for the past six years. Please accept this as a personal and sincere thanks to you all.

DAVIDSON, Myrtle:
Wallace, Lex, Lynda and families wish to thank relatives and friends for their love and kindness in the loss of their dearly loved Mother, Mother-in-law, Nanny and Great-Grandma. Thanks to those who sent flowers, cards, phoned and bought food it was much appreciated. Special thank you to Bupa Windsor Park Retirement Home for the care of Myrtle over the last 9 years. Thanks to Jeanette McIntyre for officiating at the Service at the Gore RSA and special thanks to Marie Knight and staff at Hammond and Ryder for your care and guidance. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

GUISE, Elaine:
On July 20, 2023, aged 85 years. Passed away peacefully. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Lisa Swann, Joanne and Olaf Jensen. Loved Nanna of Nicole, Charlotte, James, Luke, Amelia and Oliver. Loved wife of the late Ian Guise, and stepmother of Raewyn and Roger. Beloved sister to Beverly Winter, Adrienne van Drimmelan, and Audrey Johnstone (The Powell Girls). Many thanks to the staff of Colwyn House for their care and support. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Elaine’s life in the Trinity Methodist Church, 32 Clive Square East, Napier on Tuesday, July 25 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Swann Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140. ‘We will not grieve, rather find strength in what remains behind.’

HAMEL, Joan :
(Previously of Te Anau). On June 20, 2023, peacefully in care at Summerset at Bishopscourt; in her 89th year. Loved daughter of Ted and Hazel Hamel, loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Bruce Hormann (Whanganui), and Murray and Allannah Hamel (both deceased), loved aunt of Stephen and Sabine Hormann, Michael and Gill Hormann, and Jane and Jason Mallasch, Sue and Keri Tuna, Raewyn and Dion Rowe, and Nola and Allan Willoughby, loved great-aunt of Louisa and Kristina, James and Robert, Ashley and Paige, Jaimee, Daniel and Tom, Ethan and Jacob, and Brooke and Jared. With grateful thanks to the staff at Summerset who cared for Joan over her time in residence. Resting in God’s Garden – A memorial service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held in Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 112 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau at 2.00pm on Friday 28 July. Messages to 20 Irwin Logan Drive, Mosgiel 9024

KEEN, Wilma:
Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, aged 84 years surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved and adored wife of Vic. Dearly loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of John, Jackie and Lynette, Carolyn and Rhys. A much loved and adored Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. ‘Rest in Peace and Love’ In accordance with Wilma’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 47 Eton Street, Otautau 9610, or can be left on Wilma’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

McMILLAN, John:
Edna, brother of Crawford and Janice (Otautau), Rhoy and Margaret (Invercargill), Peter and Lyn (Ohope), uncle and great uncle to his many nieces and nephews. A link in our chain is now missing.

STEWART, Gerry:
Suddenly at home on Tuesday, 18th July 2023. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lesley. Loved father and father-in-law of Ian & Jenny, Kirsty & Rob Maxwell, Fiona & Bruce Cushen,, and a loved Grandad to all his grand and great grandchildren.
Loved Stepfather of Donna & Ross, Linda & Wayne, and dearly loved Goog’s of Josh. Loved friend of Vinny & Shelley, Libby, and Emma. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joanna & Keith Barclay, and Simon & Danny Stewart. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Gerry’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 27th July at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Gerry’s page. Messages to 130 Gimblett Place, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

SMITH, Thomas Andrew (Tom):
On July 18th 2023; aged 89 years, Tom passed peacefully at Clare House surrounded by his family. Tom was the dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Joan, father and father-in-law to Greg & Nicola, Jocelyn & Eric Todd, Scott & Gillian. A much loved and special Grandad to Courtney (Melbourne), Rebecca (London), Jessica, Mitchell, Kristen & James Schrader, Liam & Megan Todd (Nashville), Sophie & Nina, and great grandad of Marley Schrader. A dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to Irene* and Jack* Keown, Zena* and Graham* Klink, Fred* and Shirley*, Jack* and Lesley, Edna and Jimmy* Pinn, Hilda and John* Fyfe, and Bill* Dobbie, brother-in-law to David and Lakkhana Fergie, Judith Lloyd, and Allison and John Roberts, loved uncle to all of his nieces & nephews. In respect of Tom’s wishes, a private service will be held. Correspondence to Scott Smith, 96 Hoffman Court Invercargill 9810. A special thank you to the staff of Johnstone and Perriam Wings at Clare House for their loving care of Tom. (*denotes deceased)
“At Peace, reunited with his beloved Joan”.