What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 23rd March

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
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BAKER, Jeanne Carol:
Physiotherapist.
Passed away peacefully 16.3.24 at Southland Hospital after a short illness, aged 81 years. A private service and cremation has been held. Jeanne will be repatriated back to her family in England. Messages can be left on her tributes page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BATT, Judith:
(of Cromwell, formerly Makarewa) After a well fought battle with cancer, Judy passed away at Golden View Life Care, Cromwell, on Monday, March 18, 2024, in her 72nd year. Dearly loved wife of Bill for over 50 years, loved Mum of Lynette; Graeme and Emma, loved special Nana of Molly and partner Jack, and Toby, and extended family. At Judy’s request, a private service has been held. Special thanks to the Oncology/Chemo Team and District Nurses at Dunstan Hospital, and also Cromwell Family Practice, Hospice, Central Otago Pharmacy and Golden View Life Care. Messages to 3 Ash Lane, Cromwell 9310 or email [email protected]

BUTLER, Janice:
Passed away unexpectedly at her home in Greymouth, on March 16, 2024, aged 73. Deeply loved wife of the late Wayne, dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Stephen (Balfour), Grant and Amanda (Perth), and Nathan and Rachel (Waikouaiti), loved Nana of Aroha, Stevie, Jake, Grace, Molly, and Jacob; Ella, and Samuel; and Caihro, loved daughter of the late Gordon and Una Cook, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ann Taylor, Gavin and Carol Cook, and the late Chris Cook, loved sister-in-law of Pat and the late Ron Butler, and the late Keith Butler, a loved aunty, cousin and friend. Messages to 2 Seddon Street, Waikouaiti 9510. A private funeral service to celebrate Jan’s life has been held followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium. Jan’s ashes will be interred with her late husband Wayne in the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill at a private graveside service. The family warmly invite friends to a farewell gathering to remember Jan at the Northern Tavern on Monday, March 25, at 3.00pm.

EAVES, John Leslie Charles:
2-5 -1942 to 16-3-2024. Passed peacefully at home. A private cremation has been held and a public memoriam will follow at a future date. Messages to 30 Raceway Lane, 2 RD Gore 9772.

FARNAN, Judge Bernadette Ann:
Peacefully surrounded with the love of her family on Wednesday, 20th March 2024, at Hospice Southland. Loved wife and friend of Ross for the past 50 years. Generous and loved mother and mother-in-law of Emma and Ben, Tom and Emma, Hannah and Carl, Lu and Pete. Loved B to Maggie, Theo, Nico, Seth, and Ollie. Loved daughter of Gabrielle and the late Noel. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Christine and Steve, Nick and Larissa, Janice and Robert, and Bruce. Loved Aunty to Frances, Gus, and Liv. Friend to many. A Service to celebrate Bernadettes life will be held in the Civic Theatre, Tay Street, Invercargill on Saturday 6th April 2024 at 1 pm. If you are not able to attend you can view the livestream of this service via Bernadettes tribute page. In place of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages to the” Farnan Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or can be left on her tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bernadette

GIBSON, Douglas Graham (Doug):
Doug passed away at home on Friday, March 15, 2024 with his family by his side. Loved husband of Maureen, loved father of Bruce, and Scott, loved Pop of Josh and Maisie, Emma and Robin, Sam, and William, great Pop of Bodhi, Teddy, and a dear friend of Denise. Loved brother- in -law of June and John Ngatai, and Euan and Kay Dickson. In accordance with Doug’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Family and friends are invited for afternoon tea to celebrate Doug’s life at the Gore RSA, 12 Bowler Street, Gore, on Saturday April 20, at 1.30pm. Messages to 158 Whiterig Road, RD3, Gore 9770.

KINDGON, Nola:
28/08/1949 – 05/02/2024. Rex, Susan, Nick and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support following the loss of our dearly loved Nola. To all the people who visited during her illness, brought meals, baking, flowers and sent cards, kind thoughts and attended her funeral, we thank you, Thank you to Hospice Southland and District Nurses for their kindness and care of Nola during her short illness and to Avenal Park Funeral Home for your wonderful care of Nola. Special thanks to Sharon Payne for your heart felt service it was a tribute to a very special lady. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment from the Kingdon, Calvert and Shirley Families. Love you long time, Rex xxx

Acknowledgements:

HILL, Edward:
21.07.36 – 07.02.24
Sharron, Shane, Heather, Mike and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy following the passing of Ted. Thank you to those who visited, sent food, messages and cards, also to those who joined us for the funeral service.
We took great comfort from your kindness. Our thanks to Southland Hospice and Calvary Hospital for your compassion and caring for Ted. Please accept this as a personal message from Ted’s family.

KETT, Bernie:
Peter Kett, Jan O’Callaghan and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness and support shown to us on Bernie’s passing. All of the cards, food, flowers, visits, emails, texts and phone calls were very much appreciated. Thank you to all those who attended Bernie’s funeral especially those who travelled some distance to be there. A heartfelt thanks to the many medical personnel and healthcare providers in Southland and Dunedin for their care and support of Bernie in later years and to the wonderful team in Dunedin CCU for their constant care of Bernie in her final days. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to you all.

MILLER – Colin James: 15/11/1941 – 18/01/2024
Colleen, Rex and Anne-Marie, Neil and Mhel, Darren, Vicky and Trevor Forde would like to thank everyone who attended the celebration off Colin’s life, also the many messages and baking received.
Special thanks to Dr Dayna Moore, Dr Chatterjie, Hospice Southland and Calvary hospital for the care taken of Colin during his courageous battle.
“Gone from our sight, but never our hearts” – He’s Gone Fishing.

McKenzie, John:
29.6.52 – 11.2.24
John’s family wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported us at the time of John’s death, Thank you for the phone calls, cards, flowers, baking; meals and tributes. Thank you to the many people who attended John’s funeral service and those who watched the livestream. Thank you to John’s bowling friends for the guard of honour. We thank Roger Wilson for leading the service and for the help John’s church friends gave him over the years. Also thanks to the staff at Calvary Hospital for the care of John. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from John’s family.

SWINNEY, Robert:
29 March 1927 – 1 March 2024
Ken, Sandra, Robyn, Heather and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support following the passing of Bob, a loved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Thank you to those who visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers, and joined us for Dad’s funeral service, celebrating a life well lived. A special thanks to the staff of Cargill Lifecare for their kindness and loving supporting to Dad for the more than 2 years he was in their care, and latterly to Clare House for care of Dad during his last weeks. A huge thanks to the members of the Waverley Bowling Club for their support, sharing their reflections, and as hosts to the family at the Club. Thanks to Avenal Park for looking after Dad, to Deanna for her amazing support and to Ngaire Cameron for conducting his service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Swinney family.

YOUNG, Dorothy:
Of Rose Lodge, formerly of Rata Road, Otatara. Passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of Jim*; cherished mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Anne, Stephanie McLaughlin, Maria and Alec* McNee, Mark and Jude, John and Xiaolu, Paul and Gail, Andrea and Allan Ladbrook, Richard and Sheryl, Christine and Peter Pryde, Brendan and Donna, Louise and Bruce Alsop, Owen and Sarah. Much loved Nana of her 44 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the Greer and Young families. Special thanks to Rose Lodge for their wonderful care and loving friendships she made during her last few years. A service to celebrate the life of Dorothy will be held in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill on Monday, March 25, at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to either 89 Ruru Ave, Otatara or 106 Oreti Road, Otatara, Invercargill, or to Dorothy’s tribute page where there will be a Livestream link to the service.
(*denotes deceased)