What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 4th May

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ANGUS, Derek Alan QSM JP.:
It is with great sadness Derek’s family wish to advise of his passing on Thursday, 2nd May 2024 at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of the late Thelma Frances Angus, nee Hazley. Cherished and loving father and father-in-law of Debbie and the late Bruce Reinke, Robyn and Ross Wilson, Hamish Angus and Sinead Mulhern. “The best grandad in the world” to Aleisha Reinke, Andrew and Liam Wilson, and Isla, and Shae Angus. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous support of Dawn Acker and the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home for their care and attention initially in the Edinburgh wing and latterly the Salsbury Wing. A service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday 8th May at 02.00 pm. Followed by refreshments and a time for sharing. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southland Charity Hospital Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 56 Moa Street, Invercargill.

BOYLE, Kevin Joseph:
Passed away in Dunedin Hospital on Monday 29/04/2024. Beloved Husband of Tania, Loving Father of Joe & Jamie. Stepfather to James and Josh. Kevin fought a good fight, found a gap and went for the doctor. Special thanks to the medical staff especially Dr Jo Crysler and the Vascular team. As per Kevin’s wishes a private graveside service has been held. Messages may be on Kevin’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

BROOMHALL, Beverley Joyce:
Peacefully and with Dignity at Rowena Jackson with Alan and Jan at her side, on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Treasured and much-loved wife of Ian. Loved mother/Mother–in law of Alan & Lee, Jan & Alec Paice. Cherished Grandma of Shannon Shinade & Dwight Anderson, Tyler & Aliyah. Great Gran of Archie.
‘Gone to Tickle the Ivorys in Heaven!’
Special thanks to Rowena Jackson Edinburgh and Sailsbury Wings, you were Mums second family. A private service has been held. Messages to 116 Joseph Street, Invercargill 9810, or you can go to Beverley’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/beverley *Denotes deceased.

BROWN, Rona:
9.6.1932 – 13.4.2024
Loved wife of the late Ian Rex Brown (Rex) for nearly 40 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry, Diane, Val, Ian and Jan, and Colin. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Winston and Janice. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service has been held. Messages to be sent to ‘Brown family’, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9810.

DOBSON, David Lewis (Lewis):
Lewis passed peacefully in his sleep, at his beloved home in Te Anau on Monday 29th April 2024. Dearly devoted to and loved husband of the late Patricia Mary (Pat). Adored and adoring father and father-in-law of the late Terri-Belinda Dobson and Lynley and Dallas Gray. A respected and much-loved member of the Dobson, O’Connor and Gray families both in New Zealand and overseas. Son of the late Stan and the late May Dobson (ex Fairlie, Levels, Timaru), brother of the late Lynley and late Don Welton (USA) and their extended family in America who loved him dearly. A very good friend to many. Best buddy and hugely missed by his constant companion Tala.
‘Rest easy with the Great Spirit’
In keeping with Lewis wishes a private service will take place. Messages to 30 Bowen Street, Te Anau 9600 or on Lewis’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

DUNSTONE, Bob:
Peacefully at home, 30 April 2024. Aged 79 years. Much loved husband of the late Dulcie. Loved and cherished father and father in-law of Rob and Deidre, and Carol. Much loved and treasured grandfather of Alec. A dearly loved brother, uncle, and cousin to his family in England. Guardian to the late Max the cat. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Society NZ
(https://www.kidneysociety.org.nz/) would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to 5A Derby Street, Green Island, Dunedin, 9018.

DRYDEN, Lois June:
Died peacefully at Clare House Rest Home on Saturday, 27th April 2024. Aged 90 years. Adored and devoted wife to the late Peter. Much loved and special Mum of Susan and the late John MacDonald (Christchurch), the late Lynne and Johnny Ferguson, John and Jocelyn (Australia). Special Nana to Christopher, Katie, Timothy and Kristina, Daniel and Lizzie, Jenna and Robert, Nic and Monique. Loved Great-Grand Nana to Harrison, Hunter, Brianna, Oliver, Oscar, and Beau. Much loved sister- in-law to Elizabeth (Betty) Early (Australia).
RIP
A private service has been held as per Lois’ wishes. A heartfelt thank you to all of the brilliant staff of Johnstone Wing for all their loving care, kindness, and compassion given to Lois. You are very special people. Messages to C/- 4 Tivoli Place, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053

HENDERSON, Nicholas Robert (Nick):
Passed away peacefully on 28th April 2024 aged 87 years; at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. Devoted husband to his wife Beverly (dec), Loved father to Alan (Wellington), Robyn & Brett (Ballarat, Australia). Loved son of Arthur (dec) & Elsie (dec) & his brothers Ralph (dec) & Blake (dec). Loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, & friend to many. Nick was a keen photographer and had a passion for restoring vintage cars. Will be sadly missed but the memories remain. A service for Nick will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 2pm on Tuesday, 7 May. A Livestream link to the service will be available via Nick’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

IRWIN, Jessica Nicole (Jess):
We share with broken hearts that our beautiful daughter Jessica (aged 15) was tragically taken from us on Saturday 27th April 2024 in Samoa. Our gutsy, determined Jessica who was one of a kind, will be forever missed by her Mum and Dad, Robin and Blair. Jessica’s younger brother Phillip, will miss his sisters cheeky teasing. Loved and cherished Granddaughter of David and Jenene Irwin (Papa and Mama) and the late Bill and Hazel Wilson (Grandad and Gran). Dearly loved niece, cousin and delightful friend to many. You are welcome to join the family for a service at the Winton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 8th May at 1.30pm followed by a private interment. Messages to 4 Price Road, Winton 9720 or on Jessica’s tribute page at fraserfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

LEDINGTON, Raymond Barry (Ray):
Unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital on Thursday 2 May 2024; aged 72 years. Much loved and respected Dad of Natasha and Hayden Linwood (Dunedin), and Paul and Kelly (Christchurch), loved Grandad to Tegan, Tyler, Lukas, and Kaleb. Loved son of Charles* and Elsie, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Stuart, Gwen and Brian Houliston, Janice and Neal Duncan, Allan and June, Kevin and Martina, Bryan and Diane, and Raewyn and Robert Marshall, a loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
“Will be dearly missed”
A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Wednesday 8 May at 10.00am, private cremation to follow. You are welcome to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website and clicking on the link on Ray’s page. Messages to 59 Lime Street, Invercargill 9812.

LUSCOME, David:
Passed away peacefully in his wife, Raewyn’s arms on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Southland Hospital, aged 70 years. Brother and brother-in-law of Phenie* and Ian* Sinclair, Frances and Lindsay* Batt, Allan*, Ivan and Donna, Robyn Lelievre. Father and grandfather of Nikkie, and Sarah and their children. A special ‘thank you’ to the staff in the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital. As per Dave’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 27 Otatara Road, RD 9, Invercargill 9879 or on Dave’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased)

McRAE, Kenneth Bruce (Prof):
Passed away peacefully at home in Nova Scotia, with his two loving daughters by his side on 1st May 2024, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Murdina. Loved father of Sheena, and Christina. Third son of George and Florence* McRae of Mokoreta. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin* and Shirley, Marjorie, Ian* and Margaret* and Beryl, Shirley and Bob* Wood, Alan and Susan McRae. Much loved and respected uncle of all his many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and various parts of the world. Messages to 218 Park Street Winton 9720. (*denotes deceased).

MORTON, Richard Charles (Rex):
Sunrise 1928 – Sunset 2024
Loved husband of the late Lila and the late Shirley. Treasured Dad of Sharon Mainland, Bronwyn and Ian Beker, the late Bob and Karen and her fiancé Paul. Loved Stepfather of the Hilton Family, Garry*, Wayne & Jan, Maurice* & Sue, Karen*, & David and Jacqui. Treasured by his brothers and sisters, Faye*, & Basil. *ock* & Marie*, Keith*, Shirley* & Ted*, Heather & Fred*, & Errol*. Much adored Grandad of 25 grandchildren and a Great-Grandad of 33. As per his wishes, Rex has donated his body to the Otago Medical School and a wake will be held for him at a later date. A huge thank you to all the staff and carers at Vickery Court for his wonderful and loving care (& for laughing at his jokes.) He will be greatly missed. No flowers, please. Messages to Sharon 204 Ross Street & Bronwyn 84 Ross Street Invercargill, or may be left on Richard’s(Rex) tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz ( denotes deceased).

NEWTON, Catherine Anne:
09/10/1951 – 27/04/2024
Passed away at home peacefully after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Survived by her two daughters Miranda, and Rosalind. Loved grandmother of Noa, Maraea, Angus, and Rae. As per Catherine’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages may be left on Catherine’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

Acknowledgements:

Crowther, Russell John:
Kaye, Jane and Grant, Greg and Sharon, Kate and Chris, together with their families and our Grandchildren Emily, Harry, Mackenzie, Brandon, Abbey, Caitlyn, Bailey, Mason, Jamie and Jessie Mae would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us over Russell’s long courageous battle with cancer. To our friends and neighbours who have supported and visited us over many months and continue to do so. To those who attended Russell’s farewell, sent flowers, brought food, baking, sent cards, messaged and telephoned support. These acts of kindness were truly appreciated by us all. To Dr Gwen Pinches and her team at Oncology, the District Nurses who called at our home regularly over many months, to all the medical people who helped make Russell’s journey easier, we thank you all for your care of Russell. To the team at Southland Hospice who gave palliative care at home thank you. You all showed compassion and patience, we will be forever grateful to you all. We thank all those who made Russell’s farewell so special. Our sincere thanks to the Menzshed for making Russell’s casket and performing the guard of honour on the day. To those who spoke at the service thank you.To Gerry McSoriley singing Danny Boy, Sharyn Payne our Celebrant, Jamie and Renee McGinnis, together with Sharron and her team from Macdonald and Weston for helping make Russell’s farewell so special for us all. While we all miss Russell heaps he is now at peace. He will be in our hearts forever. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement for all of your amazing support and love shown to us as a family.

SHAW, Norman:
5 May 2023
Normie, you were our world. You meant everything to us You were our foundation through all the storms of life. A sturdy hand to hold onto in times of stress & strife. We so wish we could sit and talk for a little while and say our goodbyes. Thank you for your devoted love and all our precious memories. We love and miss you so much every single day.
Sheila and family

WIGHTMAN, Philip Donald (Phil):

WATSON-WIGHTMAN Susanne Elizabeth (Sue):

Holly, Caitlin, David, Steve, Caleb and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and colleagues for the many expressions of support, kindness and sympathy during the passing of their parents Phil and Sue. Sincerest heartfelt thanks go to the first on scene, and Kaikoura and Blenheim police. Special thanks also to Macdonald & Weston staff for their kindness and compassion at this very sad time. Also Sharron Hanley for her precious words and continued support over the last few weeks.