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

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BOYLE, Tania:
23.06.1979- 16.09.2023 Tania left this world under her own terms and conditions. Tania was a much loved wife and respected partner. A loved Mother, a loved and treasured sister-in-law and Aunty, and a special friend to Anna. Unfortunately, I can’t say Tania’s last wishes were respected. R.I.P

BLONDELL, Arthur Lyall:
Born 5/12/1939, passed away 10/09/2023 at Southland Hospital “Peace at Last” of Invercargill, formally of Gore. Loved and loving husband of Heather Mable (née Halford, formally McIntyre). Friend of Angus, and Bruce McIntyre. Loved stepdad and Poppa of Shirlene McIntyre, Amber, and Aria. Proud Step-Grandad of his 7 Grandkids and 14 Great Grandkids. Brother and Brother-in-law of Graham and Lorraine* (Gore), Doug and Gaye (Gore), Sally and Russell (Christchurch), Dawn and Owen (Dunedin), Joan* and Bill (Cromwell), Raewyn and Paul (Winton), and Ken* (Gore). A private cremation, service and interment has been held. Messages to Unit 40, 1 Cargill Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810

COOPER, Athol Andrew:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Thursday 14 September 2023, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette. Loved stepdad to Aaron, and Tony Newman. Much loved grandad of Rakarna, and twins, Rhiannon, and Braedon. Brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Glenys Cooper, Anne and Robbie Jones, Ronald* Cooper, and Adrian Lillicrapp. Loved son of Dorrie* and Andy* Cooper. Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Missed by his special mate, Maddy. A service to celebrate Athol’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, September 19, at 2.00pm; the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages 298 Centre Street, Heidleberg, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased).

FRASER, Barbara:
Left us on September 19, 2023, and is now with her husband, Allan. She will be missed by her children Sandy and Steve, Viv and Jim, Willie and Lauretta, her grandchildren Sean, Tara, Xavier, Sam, Charli, and her brother Ian, sisters Marj, Dot, Avis, and extended family and friends. Please join us to say goodbye to Barbara at J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday, September 28, at 1.30pm. Messages to 55 Joseph Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Barbara’s page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link will be available.

GREER, Freidericka Ellen (nee Williams):
Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Monday 18th September 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith Lawton Greer and the late John Fergus Greer. Loved mother and mother in law of Nyrelle, Mark, the late Craig, Rodney and Helen. Loved Nan of Arion, Jake, Tamika Emily, Stephen, Lily and Levi. As per Freda’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 117 Ythan Street Invercargill.

KANE, Joyce:
Peacefully, at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray, loved mother and mother-in-law of David* and Robyn (Invercargill), Beverley and Brian (Australia), Joan and John Davidson (Hamilton), Robert and Mary-Anne (Tapanui), and a much loved and cherished Nana and Granna of her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the West Otago Community Centre, Tapanui, at 2.00pm, on Monday September 25, then leaving for the Tapanui Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Many thanks to Ribbonwood staff for their wonderful care of Joyce. Messages to 1 Durham Street, Tapanui 9522. (*denotes deceased).

LAWRIE, Margaret:
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Stuart Low, Geoff and Kim (Auckland). Loved Grandma and Great-Grandma of Hamish and Lisa, James and Charlotte Low; Jonathan and Serena, Amelia and Carter Low; Sam and Caitlin, Harvey, and Grace Lawrie; Nick and Danielle, Hugo and Walter Lawrie. Loved younger sister of May Berg and her late brothers. A loved sister-in-law and Aunty. Special friend of George (Nelson). Sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at Rowena Jackson for their kindness and care given to Margaret. A service to Celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 10.00am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 31 Alice Street Invercargill or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

RUTHERFORD, Alistair:
Unexpectedly, at Gore Hospital, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Brenda, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Paul and Brenda (Otautau), David and Mary Ann (South Australia), Tony and Kerry (Riversdale), Vanessa (Queensland), and much loved Grandad of Dylan, Sophie, Lykan, Macie, and Kai. A service to celebrate Alistair’s life will be held at the Gore RSA Clubrooms, 12 Bowler Avenue, on Tuesday, September 26, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 235A Waimumu Road, RD4, Gore 9774.

SINCLAIR, Stuart:
1953 – 2023 Peacefully after a long battle, Stuart passed away on Monday, September 19, 2023, at home in a loving embrace. Dearly loved father of Nick Sinclair and Emma Morgan, father-in-law of Leona Dyson and proud grandpa of Carmen Sinclair. Inspirational brother, devout uncle, respected friend, colleague and mentor to many. A gathering to celebrate Stuart’s life will take place at Club Southland, 115 Leet Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, October 3 at 3.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland or the Cancer Society. Dad, you took so little and gave all Messages to Stuart’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

TODD, Sheila Margaret:
Peacefully in the care of Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home on Wednesday, 20th September 2023, with her loving family by her side, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Davie Todd. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Rosalie, Gregory and Helen, and Juilene and Trevor Sheat. Cherished Golden Gran of Rachael, Jonathan and Amy, Daniel and Emma, Timothy and Sam, Leanne and Matt, Emma and David and her 16 great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of her extended Todd and Gainfort families. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 25th September at 10:00am. Sheila’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Vickery Court for their care of Sheila and her family. Messages to 51 Glenroy Park Drive, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

WEBB, Anne:
Greatly loved by family and friends. Died peacefully in her own home, surrounded by whanau, on the evening of September 20, 2023. Service at Argyle Cottage Gardens, Argyle-Otahuti Road, Waianiwa, on Wednesday, September 27 at 1.00pm. Messages can be left on Anne’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

In Memoriam

Acknowledgement

FREW, Dorothy:
Dot’s family would like to thank all those who attended the recent Memorial Service, and the fabulous afternoon tea, which was in typical Dot’s style, the “icing on the cake”. Thanks to all those people that helped put this special day together. To those who sent messages, and gave support from near and far. A big thumbs up to all the staff at Peacehaven for taking care of Dot over the years. She was a special lady. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment as many addresses are unknown.

MUIRHEAD, Donald:
22.9.1950 – 5.8.2023 Shirley, Gillon and Kirsty, Karla and Oliver and their families would like to express their gratitude and thanks to all who attended Donald’s funeral service, viewed it online, sent cards, flowers, plants and baking, your love and support were much appreciated. Bevin on behalf of George, Bryan and Max, thank you for sharing your memories of Donald with us at the service. Thank you Lynley for leading the service with compassion and a little humour and for Hamish MacPherson and the staff at J Fraser and Sons for your caring support. Thank you also to the Oncology and Haematology staff at Southland ( Kew) and Dunedin Hospitals, for your care and compassion for Donald over the last 3 years. As we are unable to thank everyone in person, please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our sincere thanks.

ROSS, David:
Sharon would like to thank family and friends for the overwhelming support after the sudden passing of David in Auckland on 27.7.23. Especially to Jodi, Kelly and Kurt for taking control in Auckland (I couldn’t have done it without you) and to Bruce and Pam for organising everything in Invercargill. Thank you for all the kind messages, phone calls, visits, beautiful flowers, lovely food, gift baskets, vouchers and other gifts. It was very much appreciated. Thank you to Rachael Crothers and Sharyn Payne, you are both amazing ladies. Thank you to the Waikiwi Bowling Club for hosting us after David’s service and to everyone that attended his service or viewed it online. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement. Your kindness will never be forgotten, kind regards.

TEMPLETON, Nancy:
Andrew and Vicki, Moria (Antwanene) and Garry and families would like to thank everyone for their phone calls, food, flowers, visits etc and attendance at Nancy’s private farewell. Thank you to the staff at Southland Hospital for their care and compassion, Annie you are amazing. Thanks to Marshall and great the team at Fraser’s Funeral Home & once again Lynley McKerrow thank you so much. Your kindness will always be remembered.