What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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ANNEAR, James:
Peacefully passed away, Tuesday night, May 20, 2025, at Highfield Lifecare, aged 98 years. Loved husband of Hilda Maud (deceased) and father/father-in-law of: Annette and Robin Singleton (Bribie Is. Aus.); Geoff and Judith (Rangiora); David (Palmerston North); Paul and Janie (Timaru); Margaret and Allan (deceased) (Townsville). Also, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad to 10 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be arranged by family. Many thanks to staff at Highfield Lifecare for their wonderful support and care. Messages to 21 Elmsdale Terrace, Timaru.

CARVALHO, Maureen:
29.10.1946 - 28.05.2025
Of Mosgiel. Peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Dunedin Hospital, with family at her side, in her 79th year. Loved wife of John for 58 years. Cherished mother of Lynne, Maria, Nicola, and Brodie. Mother-in-law of Andy and Darryle. Adored Nana of Jack, Ricky and Seth. Daugher of the late Thomas and Georgina Robertson. Sister of the late Gerald, and the late Warren. Sister-in-law of Rosalie, Doreen, and the late Pauline.
Forever in our hearts. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Parish Church, 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, on Tuesday, June 3 at 1.00pm. Rosary will be held at 4.00pm on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance Mosgiel would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. The service will be live-streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 2 Montrose Street, Mosgiel 9024.

COOK, Gwendoline Mary (Gwen) nee Spillane:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 24th May 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James Thomas Cook. Loved daughter of the late Cornelius and Cecilia Spillane. In accordance with Gwen’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Messages to c/- J Fraser and Sons, PO Box 1380, Invercargill.

FENNESSY, Heather Jeanette:
Passed away peacefully on Friday May 23,2025 after a brave, but short battle, surrounded by her loving family; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivor, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Nigel and Penny, Steven and Bronwyn, and Joanne. Loved Nana Heather to Marley, and Jesse; Sam, Breanna, and Eamon; Emma, Cayde, and Hanna. Treasured sister of Garry; and Ivan and Jen. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Heathers Life will be held in the Gore RSA, Function Room, Bowler Avenue, on Thursday, June 5 at 2.00pm. Messages to 20 Vera Street, Gore 9710

GERKEN William John (Bill):
Passed away peacefully on Friday May 23, 2025, with Lavenia by his side. Dearly loved husband of Lavenia loved Dad of Shane and Jill, Kerry, David and Brenda, loving Grandad of Danielle, Kate, Rhys, Charlie, Angus, Maisie and great Grandad of Carter, Zara, and Phoebe. Loved son of the late Jack and Lizzie, brother of Lyall, Ken, and Libby, loved by all his nieces and nephews and the extended family. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 3, at the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Ave, at 2pm, followed by a private cremation. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5155516 Messages to 14 Halton Street, Gore 9710.

MACKINTOSH, James McBean (Jim):
Jim passed away peacefully in his 93rd year on the 26th May with family by his side. Loved husband of Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Judith and Lester Terrill, Janet and Howard McArthur, Sandra and Alex Hunter, Sally and Donald Paterson, Joanne and Bruce Leckie. Grandfather, great-grandfather of 13 Grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Dr Rebecca Short for her care over many years. In accordance with Jim's wishes, a private cremation has been held. www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

OUGHTON, Margaret Fraser:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at Vickery Court. Loved wife of Stuart. Loved Mum of William* and Michelle, Trevor and Nicci, and Roger and Rebecca. Loved Grandma of Jack, Pete, Trent, Shawni, Cody and Benny. Loved Great Grandma. Dearly loved daughter of William* and Annie* Ronald. Loved sister of Jimmy* and Jeanette*, John and Marilyn, and Joe and Barbara. A memorial service for Margaret will be held on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at St Pauls Presbyterian Church Dee St Invercargill at 1.30pm. Margaret’s family would like to thank the Johnson Wing at Clare House, Southland Hospital and Vickery Court for their support in looking after Margaret. Messages can be sent to the Oughton Family at PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Margaret’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/margaret. *denotes deceased.

PALMER, Margaret (Peggy), (nee McFarlane):
12/08/1932 - 26/05/2025
Passed peacefully at Peacehaven surrounded by her loving family and Buddy, her darling dog. Loved and devoted wife of the late Ronald Thomas Palmer. Loved daughter of Katherine* and Edwin McFarlane*. Love mum and mother in-law of Arnie and Isla, Diane and Alan Stephens, Raewyn* and Raymond* Hibbs, Eddie and Jackie*, Gary, Robyn*, Michelle*, William*, Tracey*, Peter and Jan. Loved Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. (*denotes deceased.) Grateful thanks to Peacehaven staff for her care and support.
“Her smile was made of sunshine.”
A service will be held for Peggy at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday June 3. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 398 Centre Street, Invercargill. Digital messages may be left at Peggy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

PETERS, David George:
23 March 1947 - 29 May 2025
After a courageous battle, David passed peacefully at home on Thursday 29 May 2025. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris, Elizabeth Ferns, Johanna, Dallas and Cathy. Dearly loved Pop of Ronan, Brooklyn; Luka, Stella; Seren; Georgia, Taylor, and Lucy.
"Incredible strength to the very end"
Thankyou to the wonderful staff at Dunedin and Kew Oncology, Hospice Southland and Dr Matt Sloane for their care and compassion. A celebration of David's life will be held at The Hideaway 201, 201 Branxholme Road, Lochiel on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 12.30pm, followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Messages to 22 Thomson Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810 or on David's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

SEARLE, James:
On May 22, 2025, at Dunedin, with his partner by his side; aged 61 years. Dearly loved partner of Lynley Bridgman, loved friend of Matt Crawford, and Sandra McDonald, brother and brother-in-law of John and Ann-Marie Searle, uncle of Catherine, and David Searle. The racing community and the Southland Times were a large part of Jamie's life, he will be dearly missed. As per Jamie's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Searle Family, c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

SHEPPARD, Myrtle:
Formerly of Riversdale, West Otago. Peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Friday, May 30, 2025, aged 97 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Jack; Mum, mother-in-law and Nana of Brian and Margaret, Lynley, and Gregory; *Linda and Graham Terry, Sue and John, Nicola and Murray; *Avon; Ngaire and *Stephen McCall, Levi and Becky, Dion and Sonya, Vaughan; Raewyn Moate and Paul, Felicity and Jonny. Loved Auntie of all of her nieces and nephews. A Service to celebrate Heather's life will be held at the West Otago Community Centre, on Wednesday, June 4 at 2.00 pm, followed by interment at Tapanui Cemetery. Messages to 62 Woods Road, Winton, RD3, Invercargill 9783, or [email protected] (*denotes deceased).

TAIT, Archibald:
02.10.1946 – 27.05.2025
Aged 78 years. At Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth for 54 years. Dearly loved father and friend of Amanda and Tony, Leanne, Sarah and Dwane, and Desiree and Kyle. Special friend of Sarah Munro. Much loved Grandad of Gene, Madison, Fox, Sorcha, Ravenna, and Awa and Great-Grandad of William, and Blair. Loved brother of Fairley, Mary and Russell. The family wish to thank Jane Smith, Dr Penny Holdaway, the District Nurses, Mid Canterbury Hospice and Southern Cancer Society for their support. Special thanks to the caring residents of Buchanan Place. Jimmy loved life, his family, a good beer, his motorcycling and a good laugh.
May your final ride be easy and the road stretch far and wide.
Messages to: The Tait family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A private cremation has been held.

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:

DAVIS, Gaynor:
Merv, Dion, Julie, Nathan and families thank everyone for the lovely cards, visits, flowers, food, messages, memories love and support we've received with Gaynor's passing, all very much appreciated. We would also like to thank Southland Hospital, District Nurses, Hospice Southland, St Johns, Avenal Park Funeral Home and Lynley McKerrow for the guidance and support. Please accept this message as a personal acknowledgement.

DICKIE, James:
Jim's family would like to express their deep appreciation for all of the cards, messages, flowers and support received after Jim's recent passing. Jim would have been touched by your thoughtfulness. Special thanks to Tracy at Southern Funeral Home for your respectful care. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

HENDERSON, Allan:
Marlene, Maree, Julie and Kate, together with their families, wish to thank extended family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours for your ongoing love and support on the sudden passing of Allan. This support has been a great comfort to the family. Thank you to those who attended at the Crematorium to say goodbye to Allan and all the many messages, cards, phone calls, food and flowers, which has been overwhelming and appreciated. A special thank you to Alana and Pete for their ongoing love and support. Please accept this message as a personal thank you to you all.

TILY, Joseph Murray:
23-03-1980 – 02-06-2023
Remembering with love a precious son, brother, uncle, nephew.
Two years have gone since you left this earth
I cried when you died – rejoiced at your birth
Your cheeky smile, your awesome grin
That kind, kind heart that dwelt within
That special laugh when you told a joke
Heaven has gained one special bloke.