What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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ALLEN, Stewart Thomas King:
Friends and Family of Stewart are invited to a get together to remember Stewart with Jocelyn and the girls. This will be in Winton, on July 8, at 1.30pm, at the Salvation Army Hall. We would love to see you there to share a memory or 2. RSVP for catering to [email protected]

BROWN, Neville John:
After a long battle on Saturday 17 June 2023. In his 92nd year. Dearly loved soulmate of Gloria for 66 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Sue and Keith Buchanan, Karen and Paul Baker, and Phil and Raewyn Brown. Dearly loved Granddad and Great-granddad. Neville’s family greatly appreciate the love and respect shown to them by the caring staff of Iona Wing, Peacehaven Village. A private cremation has been held. Messages to PO Box 1380, Invercargill.

CONNOLLY, Eunice Margaret:
Suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Dearly loved partner of the late Donny. Dearly loved mother of Ken and Darren. Mother of Tony. Dearly loved only sister of Ngaire, and loved aunty of Jan and Lynn. As per Eunice’s wishes, a private burial has taken place. Messages to “Eunice’s Family”, C/- PO Box 63, Invercargill, or on Eunice’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/eunice.

FREW, Dorothy Christina (Dot):
Aged 89, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Peacehaven Rest Home on Monday 19 June, 2023. Daughter of *James and *Edith Corsan. Beloved wife of *Angus. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Jackie, *Christine, Lindsay and Suzanne, Mervyn and Barbara. Admired and loved Grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Loved sister and sister-in-law; and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Dot has been laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery; a Memorial Service will be held at a later date when all family are back in New Zealand. Messages can be sent to 156 Longbush South Road, RD1, Invercargill 9871 or to Dot’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

GARDEN, Eoin Reay Hamilton:
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, with his family by his side at Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Noeline for 55 years, loved father and father-in-law of Juanita, Shanon and Shelley, Austin and Victoria, Travis and Cathy, special Grandpa to all his grandchildren; Arlo and Abbey, Honor, Leo, India and Freida, Baxter, Freddy and Louis. A celebration of Eoin’s life will be held in Millers Flat Hall on Tuesday, June 27 at 1.00pm, private cremation. Livestream available www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz. Messages to 1535 Teviot Rd, RD 2 Roxburgh 9572 or [email protected]

HAMEL, Joan Barbara:
(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, Jane and Jason Mallasch, Sue and Keri Tuna, Raewyn and Dion Rowe, and Nola and Allan Willoughby, loved great-aunt of Louisa, Kristina, James, Robert, Ashley, Paige, Jaimee, Daniel, Tom, Ethan, Jacob, 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 for Joan will be held in Te Anau at a future date to be advised. Messages to 20 Irwin Logan Drive, Mosgiel 9024.

LANGEVELD-PREVOST, Wilhemina Adrianna:
Peacefully, at Bupa Ascot on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Tony Simmonds, John and Jan. Mother of Yvon and Peter. A cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. As per Wilhemina’s wishes a private service has been held. Thanks to the lovely staff at Bupa Ascot for their care of Wilhemina. Messages to “Langeveld Family”, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill, or on Wilhemina’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/wilhemina.

LINDSQAY, Noel Nicol (Les,Nick,Spook): 21/06/23
Passed Away Peacefully After a courageous battle Surrounded by his loving family at home in Ohai. Dearly loved Husband of Linda Nicol. Cherished Father and Granddad of all his Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Lindsay will be resting at his home 6 Dutchess Street ohai. Service for Lindsay will be held on Tuesday 27/06/23 at the Ohai Hall 10 Richmond Street Ohai at 11am followed by cup of tea. Followed by a Private cremation. Messages to 1 Birchwood Road Ohai or left on Lindsays tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers Donations to the Hospice Greatly appreciated.

MOFFATT, Heather Marie (nee Speden):
Passed away on June 13, 2023, with her loving family by her side, at Parata Rest Home, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Leo Moffatt. Loved mother of Vaila Eriha, Desly and Gordon Smith, Gaylene Davis, and Grant. Privately cremated in accordance with Heather’s wishes.

NICOL, Lindsay Noel (Les, Nick, Spook):
21.06.2023
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle surrounded by his loving family at home in Ohai. Dearly loved Husband of Linda Nicol. Cherished Father and Granddad of all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lindsay will be resting at his home 6 Dutchess Street, Ohai. Service for Lindsay will be held on Tuesday, June 27, at the Ohai Hall, 10 Richmond Street, Ohai, at 11.00am, followed by cup of tea. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 1 Birchwood Road, Ohai, or left on Lindsay’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice greatly appreciated.

SMITH, Hamish John:
Suddenly at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. On Wednesday 21 June 2023. Aged 43 years. Dearly loved son of Valerie and the late John Smith. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Cameron and Rachel (Christchurch) Loved uncle of Caitlyn and Zoe. A celebration of Hamish’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 27 June 2023. Private thereafter. Messages to 169 Inglewood Road, Invercargill 9810 and tributes may be left on Hamish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

TURNER, (nee Grieve), Margaret Anne:
13/8/1940 – 22/6/2023
Our unforgettable family matriarch with a heart of goldpassed gently on Thursday, 22 June 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Lex. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Leanne and Brent, Donna and Kerry, Kerri and Thomas, the late Peter Thompson, Bonnie and Chris, Brad and Awhina. Awesomely special Nana, Great Nanu and Great Great Nanato her many grandchildren and blended families who will all miss her terribly! Mum was very grateful for all her beautiful friendships and extended family. Our sincere thanks to the amazing caring team on the surgical ward at Southland Hospital who made her final days comfortable. Thanks to Distinct Funerals who showed remarkable respect to Margaret. A private cremation has been held as mum wished.
Messages may be left on Margaret’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nc

TYRIE, William Alan Irvine (Bill):
Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, to be reunited with his beloved wife, Beverley. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kat and Bill, Fiona and Bharat and loved Gramps of Natasha. In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private family interment has been held. Messages to 41 Lees Street, Invercargill 9810, or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

In Memoriam

BLACKBURN, Michael:
Happy birthday Mate,
Gone but not forgotten.
Love Tony (Hoe), Renita, and Rudy Girl.

McKINNON, Lynette Joan (nee Sherriff):
On June 23, 2018. All our love always from John, Janette, Craig, Margaret, Sue and Lyla.
Sadly missed,
but never forgotten.

THOMPSON, Catherine (Cat):
13/05/72 – 26/06/22
In loving memory of our mum
Alway’s on our mind’s
Forever in our heart’s
Love Ian & Hollie Dowse & family’s.

WATSON, Beverly (Milne):
26.03.1981 – 25.06.2013
10 years have passed.
Your smile is still missed
as if it was yesterday.
– Margaret and Ian Milne, Denise Milne, Charlie and Tania Milne, Caroline and Craig Shearing, and families.

WORTHINGTON, Henry David:
11/1/1974 – 23/6/2022
Your memory has walked beside us for a year now, and we are grateful for the company. You touched so many lives in your lifetime and even after your death, you live through your good deeds. Our whanau could not have wished for a kinder man, so loving and respectful. We are slowly accepting your departure from our world, but rest peacefully my love and know you won’t ever leave our hearts. Soar high in your paradise of eternal freedom.
Love you forever
Kirsten, Libby and Josh.

Acknowledgement

CLEAVER, Margaret Rose:
George, and family, wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences and support that we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Dr Jane Chalmers for her advice and concern over many years. Extreme thanks to the team at Calvary Hospital for the wonderful kindness and respect given to Margaret and family during her time there.
On this your birthday, and the rising of Matariki, we look to the stars and remember.

WILL, David Richard:
Robyn and family wish to acknowledge the love, kindness and support that they received at the time of David’s passing. The flowers, baking, cards, texts, emails and visits were very much appreciated. Thank you to those who were able to attend the service and helped celebrate the life of someone we cherished dearly. Thank you to he members of the golfing community for their Guard of Honour. Special thanks to Steve Compton and Aoraki Funeral Services for their efficiency and sincerity. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

WYLIE, Hazel Martha: (Formerly of Kaiwera).
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Friday, June 23, 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Sheryll, Janice and Richard Craigie, Russell and Anthea, Virginia Miller, Wilson and Angela, Merril and Bruce Catto. Dearly loved Nana to her 16 grandchildren and adored great-Nana Hazel to her 18 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held at Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Wednesday, June 28, at 1.30pm, followed by private interment. Live-stream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ronald McDonald Family Room, Southland. Special thanks to the Windsor Park team for the kindness and care shown to Hazel. Messages to Wylie Family, 92 Whiterig Road, RD5, Gore 9775.