What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 5th October

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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AULD, Robert Wilton Baillie (Wilton):
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wilton, on 29th September 2024 in his 84th year. A dedicated farmer of Scotts Gap, Wilton was a beloved husband to Jan, a cherished father and father-in-law to Rob and Toni, Sarah and her “boys” (Arrowtown), and a proud loving grandad to Rylan, Cole, and Baillie. Respected and loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Wilton’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his family and his farm. He will be remembered for his hard work, kindness, and the love he shared with those around him. Grateful thanks to the very caring Longwood family. A private celebration of Wilton’s life has been held. Messages to 1248 Hundred Line Road West, Scotts Gap, Otautau 9682. distinctfunerals.co.nz

CARNEY, Neil Craig Thomas:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Southland on Thursday 3 October 2024; aged 62 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and Josh, and Shaun and Aiesha, treasured grandad of Esther Rose, Harlem, and Frankie. Good friend of Mary-Jean.
“Neil will be missed by family and friends in both New Zealand and Australia”
In accordance with Neil’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 32 Watt Road Otatara Invercargill 9879. Avenal Park Funeral Home

HAMILTON, Erice Ann:
On Friday 4th October, peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness in her 88th year. It is with much sadness that we share the passing of our Dearly loved and treasured wife of Neil, mum and mother n law of Doug and Karen, Stuart and Noeline, Lynn and Henry, Joanne and Paul, Kirsty and Aaron. Special Grandmother / Nannie to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren Loved sister and sister n law of Carol* and Hugh*, Elaine* and Keith, Charlie* and Margaret. Valmai and Gray*, Ken and Alison, Jack and Val, Don* and Gael. Family sincerely thank the staff of Southland Hospital Medical Ward for their care of Erice. A service to be held on Thursday 10th October, 2pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 25 Fraser Street, Invercargill or to Erice's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased).

HOWELL, Douglas:
On October 1, 2024, after a short illness; aged 76 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Karl and Donna, loved son of Isobel* and Elliott*, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Joyce* and Rex, and Edna Cruikshank, friend of George Cruikshank, much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews, and a dearly loved father figure and friend to Debb. A Memorial Service to celebrate Doug's life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 10.30am on Tuesday, October 8. Messages to the Howell Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053 (*denotes deceased).

LAWTON, John:
Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, aged 82 years. Cherished husband and roommate of Kay, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Matthew*, Nelson, George and Rebel, Sharon and Puddy, William, Kelly, Christine and Tawhi, Raha and Ranui. Adored Granddad and great-Granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of Bill* and Ranee* Lawton, loved twin brother of Glenda, and brother of Barbara*, and Roger, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
Te Kauri,
Grounded by your roots of knowledge,
Reassured by the courage and strength of your trunk, always providing protection with your shade as you flourish above.
OUR TANE MAHUTA.
A service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore, on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. John will be resting at the Te Whanau a Hokonui Marae, 11 Hyde Street, Gore, if you wish to pay your respects. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 25 Ardwick St, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).

MICHIE, Hazel:
Peacefully, at Holmdene Rest Home on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family; aged 80 years. Much loved Wife of the late Bryan, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Gesine, Michael, Leigh and Peter, cherished Nana of Craig, and Andrew; Mathew, and Brayden, and much-loved great-nana to Kayleigh, and Spencer. Hazel's Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1.30pm in Leishman's Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, then leaving for Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. Messages to 5 Hospital Road, Balclutha 9230.

MULLEN, Alison:
On October 2, 2024, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital; aged 48 years. Dearly loved daughter of Dorothy and Robert, adored sister and sister-in-law of Sue, and Jocelyn and Joseph. Loved Aunty of Olivia, and Thomas. Loved by all who knew her. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 7B and 7C at Dunedin Hospital for their care and compassion. A service to celebrate Alison's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Tuesday, October 8, the funeral then leaving for Dunedin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be left on Alison's page at www.hopeandsons.co.nz, where you also find a link to livestream the service.

PIERCY, Kathleen:
assed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Clare House, Invercargill. Now at rest with her loving husband Bob Piercy. Loved and devoted Mam of Tina* and Debra. Treasured Nana of Jordon, Stephanie and her ballerina Jenifer. Special Great-Nana of Lilah Storm XX.
"Our English Rose"
Loved daughter of Kathleen* and Frederick* Smith. Dearly Loved sister and sister-in-law of Carole and David Robson, Stephen and Lynn, Richard and Karen. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews (UK). Messages to 6 Henderson Street, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased).

PRATT, John:
Passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, aged 89 years, at Southland Hospital. Loving faithful husband to Anne. Dedicated father to Steven. Loving father to Catherine.
"Forever surrounded by his beloved Tools, tinkering away in the great workshop beyond."
Son-in-law of Stuart* and Annie* Illingworth. Brother-in-law of Bernie, Pearl*, Mark, Leonard and Whitney, Peter and Caroline Meikle. Heather and Felix Beran. A private cremation has been held. Messages to "Pratt Family" PO Box 632, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased).

RAUTAHI, Hiraka (Chief):
Surrounded by loving whanau Chief peacefully passed on Friday 4 October 2024; in his 92 nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, much loved father of Duane, Peter, Janine, and the late Anton, and Tyrone. Much loved and treasured Koro of all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great granchildren. A cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. In accordance with whanau wishes a private service will be held, and Chief will be laid to rest at the Te Hau Mutunga Urupa with his beloved Eileen. Chief will be resting at his home. Whanau welcome those who wish to pay their respects to visit between the hours of 10.00 and 7.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Messages to 227 Tramway Road Invercargill 9812. Avenal Park Funeral Home

SLAUGHTER, Dorothy May (nee Hamilton):
19.12.1927 – 02.10.2024. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Wednesday 2 October 2024. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Sue, Graeme, Joanne and Damian Hogue, Neil and Julie, Stephanie and Darryl Smith, loved grandmother and great grandmother. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes a private service has been held. Avenal Park Funeral Home

SUTHERLAND, Judith Anne:
23.10.1938 - 2.10.2024. Passed peacefully on Wednesday October 2, at 10.10am, in the presence of family. A blessed life of love, music, family and community. Beloved wife to the late Fred, dearest mother to her children Joanne, Kaye, Mark, Lynda, Kim, Sarah, Lachlan, and the late Greg. Cherished Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and mother in-law. ‘A strong yet gentle lady who touched the hearts of all she met’. Requiem Mass to celebrate Judith’s life will be held on Thursday October 10, at 1pm in The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, then leaving for the Charton Park cemetery, where Judith will be reunited with Fred and Greg. All are invited to join Judith’s family for afternoon tea at Gore RSA from 3.30 pm. Rosary Wednesday 9 October at Judith’s home in Gore at 5pm. For those who wish to view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/4627839 Messages to 3 Surrey Street, Gore.

SUTHERLAND Judith Anne:
Daughter of late Oswald and Olive (Queenie) Ford. Wonderful sister, sister-in-law and friend to the late Terence and Molly Ford, the late Maureen and Jim Rimes, and Doris Gee of Gore.  Remembered with love.

SUTHERLAND Judith Anne:
Fun, loving and engaging Nana Jude will always be cherished by her grandchildren and their families, Heather and James McCaughan. Aimee, Rebecca and Stephanie Bryan. Jim and Kate Sutherland.  Neena, Hollie and the late Cilla Davison. Harvey and Charlie Miller.  Fredrica Sutherland. Thanks for the music and the memories Nana Jude.

Veda May Kellock (nee Simpson):
Born Dunedin, 4 January 1931. Died Dunedin 2 October 2024. Much loved and loving wife of 65 years of John. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Glyn and Howard Smith (Dunedin), Jan and Ian Bennett (NSW), Sue and Geoff Patterson (Greytown), David and Tracy Kellock (Yackandandah, Victoria). Proud Grandma of Fiona, Catherine, Sarah, Michael; Troy, John*, Cassie: Rose, Anna, David; Ben and Luca. Loved Great-grandma of Mixi, Zephie, Charlotte, Henry, Archie, Darcy; Kayla, Emma and Daphne; Andrew, Paige; Laila; Elizabeth, Abigail, Penelope; Antonio, Leonardo; Riker and Indy. The service of thanksgiving for Veda will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday 9 October 2024, commencing at 11 am. Her interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 369 Stuart Street, Dunedin, or to Veda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a link to the livestream of the service. (*denotes deceased).

WILSON, Peter:
09.06.1952 – 01.10.2024
Loved son of Raymond* and Jean*, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Jo and Joe Sherriff, John*, Rose and Mike Prouting, and uncle to Pip, Stella and Mandy Prouting. His loyal friends have been committed and supportive to PCB throughout. The family are grateful to the many staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village who have been so attentive and caring. A gathering to celebrate PCB's life will take place early November, details to be advised. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Southland. Messages to PCB's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

BRINSDON, Noeline May:
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who loved, cared and assisted us at the time of Noeline’s passing. Friends and relatives for flowers, personal acknowledgements and tributes as well as gifts of food and groceries. Amazing care and guidance from Ross at Frasers along with Lynley at the Service. Thanks everyone for coming and supporting us all and each other. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Brinsdon, Heenan and Riwhi families.