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BOWMAN, Donelda (Donnie):
Surrounded by her loving family, Donnie passed to be with her soulmate Naka on Monday 25th September 2023 after a strong and valiant fight to stay. Donnie was a dearly loved mate of Naka (deceased). Much loved Mum of Linda (deceased), John and Loma, Kathy Bowman-Jones, Shane and Katrina, Bernice and Pete Debono, Nora, Michael and Anya, Isobel and Scott. She was also a much-loved Nan and Great Nan to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dearly loved friend to many and special friend of Frances Wharepapa and Bev Pou (deceased). Much loved daughter of Fred and Nellie and loved sister to all of her brothers and sisters and aunt to all her nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Donnie will be held at Avenal Park Funeral Home at 11am Monday 2nd October and the service will be live streamed and the link will be on the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page under Donnie’s page.
“Arohanui Mum, until we meet again.”
Donnie will be resting at 54 Antrim Street until her service. An extra special thank you to the amazing staff at Peacehaven for taking such good care of Mum during her time spent there.
BROWN, Doreen Lucy:
Peacefully at Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home on Wednesday, 27th September 2023, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex. Mother of Lyndall, and the late Graeme. Dearly loved Nan of Adam and Alicia, and Daniel, Great Grandmother of Ivy. Special aunt to Judy and Russell Cleaver. Loved by her nieces and nephews. At Doreen’s request a private service will be held. Doreen’s family would like to thank the loving staff at Enliven Vickery Court for the wonderful care of Doreen. Messages to 22 Wallace Street, Invercargill 9810.
BROWN, Doreen Lucy:
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian*, Murray* and Bev* Lindsay, Margaret* and
Jim* Marshall, Renie* and Norval* Forbes, Norma and Ack* McLeod, and Florrie*
Brown.
BROWN, Doreen Lucy:
Dearly loved special aunt and great aunt of Noeline, David, Sharyn, Philippa and families.
GILBERT, Margaret Mary (Marie) nee Quinn:
On Tuesday 26th September 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved Mum of Jacinta and Davina, loved mother-in-law of Mark. Cherished Nana of Jack, Jimi, Joseph, Nathan and Molly. A much loved sister and sister-in-law of Theresa and *Robin Adcock, Michael and Lou (Drummond), *Diane, *David, Denise and Norm (Australia), Jimmy and Cathy, Francis and Karenne and Helen Price.
Rest in peace, dear Marie. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will forever brighten our lives.
A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet Street, on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, at 12.30 pm. The family asks that you wear a piece of green in Marie’s memory. Messages to C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or may be left on Marie’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/marie. *denotes deceased.
HESSON, Natalie Ruth (nee Dawson):
It is with great sadness and loss that we share the peaceful passing of our loved Mother, Mother In-law, Grandmother and Great Nannie at Bupa Ascot Rest Home, on Thursday 28 September 2023 at the grand age of 97 years. She is finally reunited with her very much loved and late husband Bruce. Natalie was the much loved and devoted Mum and Mother-In-law to Keith and Elaine Hesson, Denise and Les Findlater. A very proud and devoted Nannie to Craig and Megan, Greg and Michelle, Todd and Rachel. A loving Great Nannie to Annabel, Max, Lucas, Addison, Brooklyn, and Ethan. Loved Sister and Sister-In-law of Jim and Heather Dawson. A service will be held for Natalie in the Avenal Park Chapel on Tuesday 3rd October at 10.30am. This will be followed by the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Natalie’s page. Messages to 15 Pine Street, Hargest, Invercargill, 9810.
JACKSON, Catriona Mary Gibson (nee Smith):
Passed away peacefully at Clare House Invercargill on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Basil for 63 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Ginny, Stephen and AJ, Donald and Keri. Loved Nana of Angela, Brittany and Bradley, Rebecca, Matthew and Daniel, Nicholas and Cameron and their partners. Loved great-Nana of Amaia and Nikau. A special thanks to the staff of Care House for their wonderful care of Catriona. In accordance with Catriona’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 181 McMaster Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Catriona’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
JUDD, Thomas:
Formerly of Waitahuna. Passed away peacefully with Phyllis by his side, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Clutha Views, Balclutha; aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis and loved father of Andrew, Chris, and Penny, and grandfather of David. Friend of Judy, Colin, Rodger and Pauline, and their families. Thank you to the amazing staff at Clutha Views for their loving care and support of Tom and Phyllis over the last six years. We are so grateful to you all. A private cremation has been held. Messages C/- 3/4 Harrington Place, Lawrence 9532.
McKENZIE, Graeme Sinclair:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 aged 89 years. Loving husband and best friend of the late Lorraine. Loved Father, Father in Law, and Friend of: Gordon and Nicki Grant and Phil Brent and Moana Lynne and Kevin Loved Grandad (Grandie) of; Graeme, and Jessie, Blair and Brooke, Brad and Laura Kerry and Tarryn Martin and Damian Henry, Jack and Maggie. Great Grandad of; Ida, Elsie, Abel, Aggie, Delilah and Florence. A service will be held at The Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox St, Invercargill. On Tuesday the 3rd of October 2023 at 1.30pm to celebrate the full and well lived life of Graeme. The family would like to thank all the team at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their fantastic care and support of Graeme. No flowers please donations to the Cancer Society. Messages to 203 6/A McIvor Rd, RD 6, Invercargill 9876. Livestream link will be available by going to the Avenal Park Website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Graeme’s page.
McKENZIE, Graeme Sinclair:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 aged 89 years. Loved Son of the late Eric and Myrtle McKenzie. Loved Brother and Brother in law of: Gordon* and Joan McKenzie Eric and Isobel McKenzie* Ian* and Ngaire McKenzie Jack and Betty McKenzie* Ray and Tui McKenzie* (*Deceased)
SMITH, William John (Bill):
Peacefully on Monday 25th September at Southland Hospital. Loved husband of Carol. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Stacey, the late Todd and Natalie. Loved Grampy of Cerys, Erin, Bryn, Cara and Joseph. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret, Pamela, and Keith (Wales), the late Brian, Joyce, Doug, Liz, Ian, Joan, Ken and Kay. Respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
“Yaki Da”
Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Bill’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bill
WAIRAU, Jayden Tane:
Passed away suddenly on 27.09.2023. Loving son of Tania, Loved brother of Cory, Chancey, Davie, and sister Jessie. Loved grandson of Nana Dot. Sadly missed by all Jayden’s nieces and nephews.
“We will miss you.”
Jayden will be resting at 45 Regent Street where friends are invited to visit. A service for Jayden will be held at St David’s Church, 60 Regent Street, Invercargill, on 03/10/2023 at 11 a.m., followed by a private cremation. Messages can be left on Jayden’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
In Memoriam
LES, Williamson:
1-8-1947. 30-9-2021
2 long years gone, Loved and missed always.
As much as we hate not having you around, we’re glad you’re at peace.
Thanks for being you.
We couldn’t have asked for a better Dad.
Miss your humour, and even the curled lip.
Lifetime full of memories, we cherish them all.
PS Double Brown sales have dropped substantially, but we still have a box or 2 in reserve.
Love you Dad xx
Michelle and Stacy
