What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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BEEL, George:
A Memorial Service will take place to celebrate the lives of George who passed away on February 26, 2024, and Rena his much loved wife who passed away on August 15, 2022 (both late of Millers Flat). Beloved parents of Bob and Edna Gillies (Tapanui), Marie Cameron (Sydney), Ian* and Susan (Millers Flat), Alan (Tapanui), and a treasured “George” and Nana of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please join us for a celebration of their life on March 8, 2024, at 1.30pm at the Millers Flat Hall. Messages to: 83 Northumberland Street, Tapanui 9522.

BRASH, Robin Alexander:
(Of Invercargill, formerly of Scotts Gap). Passed away at Southland Hospital, on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, aged 76 years. Former husband to Isabel. Father and father in-law to Sharyn and Paul, Haidee and Scott, Grant and Mel, Mark and Ali. Beloved husband of Lynda. Father to Nicky, and Father in-law to Matthew. Adored Dar of Hunter. Grandfather to Emily, Gabi, Ryan, Harry, Richie, Cameron, Jessica, Makayla, Jayden, and Lilly-May. Brother to Pat, Bill, Allan and Diane, and Wyniss. Thank you to the staff at Southland Hospital for their care and compassion. A service for Robin will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30am, on Tuesday 5th March. Messages to 239 Conyers Street Invercargill, and tributes can be left on Robin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available (*denotes deceased)

BRASH, Robin Alexander:
Loving husband of Lynda (nee: Hunter). When two worlds collided, you opened your heart to Racheal, Mesheall, Wendy, Nicky, James, Brendon, Jeanmaree, and their children. Now resting in peace. Love always.

CALVERT, Kay Elizabeth:
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court staff on Tuesday 27th February 2024. In her 70th Year. Loved wife of Alistair. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Scott and Fiona, Ian and Elena, Pete and Anna. Loved Nana of Tu, Harry; Annebelle, Pavel, Victor; James, and Ella. Loved daughter of Dawn and the late George Lilley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Robyn and Doc Davis, Chris and Pam, Brenda Stuart, Judy and Steve Murch, Sally Calvert, Irene and Kembal Davis. A loved aunty to all her nephews and nieces. A service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held at St Davids on Regent, 60 Regent Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to “Calvert Family’ PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Kay’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/kay if you are unable to attend you can watch the live stream from Kay’s tribute page.

LENNON, Isobel:
Slipped away peacefully, at Resthaven Village, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, aged 88 years. Devoted wife and friend of Mervin for 65 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Heather and Graeme Stuart, Blair and Sue, special Nana of Micheal and Sonya, Melanie Shepherd, Sean and Steven, Far away Nana of Gilby, Logan, Cienna, Trinity and McKenzie Shepherd; and Addison Dyer, and Nana Bell of Hunter, Sophie, Ella and Carter. Special friend of Andrew Shepherd. In accordance with Isobel’s wishes a private family service will
be held at a later date. Special thank you to the staff at Resthaven for all their support and kindness to Isobel. Messages to 46 Knapdale Road, RD3, Gore, 9773.

MCQUARRIE, Wallace Gordon:
Passed away suddenly on 16 December 2023, aged 78 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Scott Limond. Loving son of the late Evelyn Alderson and the late Donald McQuarrie. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Doug and Yvonne Alderson. Loved step-son of Simon Alderson. Loved step-brother and brother-in-law of the late Russell Alderson, the late Arnold and the late Anne Alderson, the late Colin Alderson, Evelyn and the late Russell Bulling, the late Gwen and late Ron Baker, the late Joan and the late Des Sturgess, and the late Audrey and the late Joe Van Dam.
“You will forever be in our hearts, guiding the way for us”
A memorial service to celebrate Wallace’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 4 March at 1:30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be left on Wal’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

SWINNEY, Robert Charles (Bob):
29.03.1927 – 01.03.2024
Passed peacefully on Friday 1 March; in his 97th year. A beloved husband of the late Mavis, dearly loved dad of Ken and Carol Swinney, Sandra and Peter Bunce, Heather Gray and Bruce McRae, Robyn and Richard Conroy. Treasured Grandad of Sian, Leith; Shelley; Kerry, Rachelle, Melissa; Sarah, Jessica, and Jamie, much loved and very cheeky great grandad to all of his great grandchildren. Special thanks to the team at Cargill Rest Home for their loving care of Dad and also to Clare House who nursed Dad in his final weeks. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 7 March at 1.00pm. A private interment will follow. Messages to 129 Gala Street Invercargill 9810.

VAUGHAN, Raymond Anthony (Ray):
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 27^th February 2024, aged 80 years. Soulmate of Gladys. Loved father and father-in-law of Jason & Krista, Lisa & Simon, Simon & Ursula, and Andrina & Mike. Loved Grandad of Jesse, Charlize, Sienna, Flynn, and Carter. Loved son of Molly* and Ted* Vaughan. Respected brother and brother-in-law of Teresa, Kath*, Margaret, Carmel, Chrissy, Dennis, Michael, Paul*, and Peter. A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held in the St Theresa’s of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street, on Saturday 2March at 10am. The service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Ray’s page. Messages to 322 Rockdale Road, Invercargill 9812.

WINSLOE, Brian Lewis:
19.08.1956 – 28.02.2024
Our beautiful Dad sadly passed away in Dunedin Hospital on the 28th of February. Dearly loved Dad of Blaine, Mark, & Nicole. Cuddly grandad to Meila, Aaliyah, Brooklyn, Estelle, Layla, Rives & Preston. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Judith (deceased), Suzanne, Tony & Mary, Ronald & Anne. Much-loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Treasured by family & friends wherever he went. Your witty humor and love for life will live on in all our hearts forever.
Guna miss ya x.
A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Tuesday 5th March at Ascot Park Hotel, commencing at 1 pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 114 Moulson Street, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Brian’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz. To view Brian’s service a live stream link is available https://livestream.com/accounts72885/brianwinsloe

WILSON, James Trevor (Jim):
In loving memory of Jim, we are saddened to announce his passing peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Friday 1st March 2024. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Shirl. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Neal Montgomery, and Lauren and Peter Hawkes. Treasured Grandad of Hazel Montgomery and Charlotte and Georgia Hawkes. Jim’s life will be celebrated on Thursday 7th March 2024 at 1:30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Special thanks to the staff at Rowena Jackson for their support and care. Messages to 426 Bainfield Road, RD2, Invercargill, 9872 or to Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where is livestream link is available.

WILSON, James Trevor (Jim):
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Lindsay* and Norma Wilson, Betty* and Tony* Hayes, Mike and Jen* Wilson, Robin and Pam Wilson, Carol and Brian Morrison, Keith* and Heather* Brass, Ngaire and Bill* Blatch, Kathleen Brass, Neil and Jennifer Brass, Janice Brass and Owen Davies, Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Treasured and respected friend to many. (denotes deceased)

Acknowledgements:

GRAY, Mavis Joyce:
8-1-1927 ~ 2-2-2024
Brian and Paulina, David and Diane, and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support following the passing of Mavis. Loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana and great Nana. Thank you to those who visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers and joined us for the funeral service we took great comfort from your kindness thoughtfulness and presence. Our thanks to the staff at Vickery court for their kindness and care of Mavis, during the last 12 months. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Gray family.

KIDDEY, Harold David:
Lynette, Melanie, Andrew, Blair and Nigel along with their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and expressions of sympathy following Harold’s death. Thank you so much for the flowers, visits, cards, baking, meals and those who travelled long distances for the funeral. Your kindness is so appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Kiddey Family.

SPAIN, Blair Duncan:
Passed Away 5 March 2023 Aged 51 years. Sometimes life doesn’t give us more time so you have to remember the good times. Dear Blair, Two years have passed since you left us. We love you and miss you. Blair, Dad has now passed with you. Life just isn’t the same. Love always, Kaylee, Rebecca, Mother, Fergus, Stephen, and Liss. ♥♥♥♥♥

SPAIN, Brian Beaton:
Passed Away 7 February 2023 A loved husband, Dad and Grandad. Dear Brian, one year has passed since you left us, we miss you not being around. Love always, Ruth, Fergus, Stephen, Melissa, Kaylee, Rebecca, Tait, Logan, and Jack.