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GRANT, Bruce:
29.09.1950 – 17.07.2023 Unexpectedly at his home. Good friend and partner of Pauline. Dearly loved Dad of Brian (Masterton), Victoria (Tauranga). Much loved Granddad of Naomi, James, Fox, and Jett. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 254 Lynch Road. RD 1, Otautau 9680, or 0277784175, or to Bruce’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

HEADS, Ethel Lorraine:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson on the 20thJuly 2023. Loved wife of the late Craik Heads and the late James Alexander Walker. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Evelyn and Jimmy, Bruce and Julie, Douglas and Liane, and Linda and Brian. Much loved grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes a private service has been held.

LEISNHAM, Shirley Grayson (nee Deadmarsh):
After a courageous journey Shirley passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at Radius Fulton Rest Home, Dunedin on Wednesday 19th July 2023, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late John for 53 years. Most cherished and beloved mum and mother in law of Susan, Pamala and Mark Walrond (Dunedin), and Paul and Cara (USA). Adored and loving Nana and Nanie of Nicole, Anna, Lucas, Max and Skylar. Loved daughter of the late Alfred (Jack) and Joyce Deadmarsh. Much loved sister and sister in law of Gwen and Les Beer, John and Marilyn Deadmarsh, Judith and Jim* Wilkinson and Pixie* and Ian Lyver. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. As per Shirley’s wishes a private Memorial Service has been held. Messages to Shirley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes or to 5 Ridge St, Pûrâkaunui, RD1 Port Chalmers, Dunedin. (*denotes deceased)

LENNON, Stanley Gordon (Stan) of Lumsden:
Peacefully at home on Sunday July 23 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly beloved husband of Jill (Lumsden ), and loved father of Wayne and Nun (Thailand), Murray and Sarah (Roxburgh), Martin and Alexis (Wallacetown), and loved grandfather and great grandfather.
As per Stan’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 119 Flora Road Lumsden 9730.

McEWAN, Gary:
27.09.1941 – 23.07.2023 Cherished husband of Pam. Adored dad of Carrie-Ann and Mike, Becky, Angela, and the late Suzee and Glen. When I die, may I go where the racehorses go. I don’t want any harping, singing or speeches, such things don’t agree with my style. Where there’s sound of the horses hooves ringing, are the sounds sufficient for me. As per Gary’s wishes there will be no service. Messages can be sent to 23 Wyndham Letterbox Road, Wyndham or left on Gary’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

McDOUGALL, Holly Anne:
1981 – 2023. It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our amazing Holly. Suddenly at Southland Hospital on Thursday, 27th July 2023 surrounded with love. Loved soulmate of of Mikey, adored Mum of Bree-Zahn & Liam, and Sway. Loved daughter of Wynsome Adams & Gerrard, and the late Stuart McDougall. Cherished Sister of Justin & Lou, Bec & David, Jacob & Sarah, Matty, and Jayden. Cherished by all her extended family and superstar friends.
“You’ve got the love to see me through”
A service to celebrate Hollys life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 1st August at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 155 Albert Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.

RAKETE, George Waka:
The service for George will be live streamed from 9.45 am today. Please go to mwfunerals.co.nz/s/george to view.

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 ourt 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”.

In Memoriam

MacPHERSON, Podge:
One year ago today 29 July 2023 I can’t tell you why It’s been a Long and winding road Such a Heartache tonight I have to Take it easy And learn to live One day at a time It’s your world now So I get a Peaceful easy feeling You’ve had The best of my love Love will keep us alive Missing you heaps, from your loved ones.

Acknowledgment

NELSON, Anthony:
Kath, Gaye, Greg, Jan and Grandchildren would like to thank our families and friends for the support, love and kindness shown to us during Tony’s illness and since his passing. To everyone who sent flowers, cards, food, who visited and made phone calls and texts, it was very much appreciated and will always be remembered. A very special thank you to the Staff, Nurses, Doctors at Southland Hospital for the care and respect shown to Tony on his many visits. Also thank you to St John Ambulance, District Nurses and Hospice Staff. Thank you also to the team at Avenal Park and Lynley McKerrow for the wonderful send off Tony deserved. Please accept this as a personal thank you from all our families.