What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 7th January

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ANDREWS, Shirley Marion:
Passed away peacefully at Calvary Rest Home on December 25, 2022, aged 82 years. A life well lived, a woman of faith and love.
Dearly loved by all her family, loved sister of Elizabeth* and Ray Anderson, and Norman and Barbara Andrews (Te Anau). Special Aunt to Bernie, Rodger and John, and to all the Pope family. Great-aunt and adopted aunt to many. She will be dearly missed. A celebration service will be held in the Eastside Baptist Church, 2 Glengarry Cresent, Invercargill, at 11.00am on Saturday, January 14. The service will conclude with the interment at the Gore Cemetery, Gore, at 2.30pm. Messages to Bernie Pope, 36 Mary Street, Invercargill.
(*denotes deceased)

BROWN, Velma Marion (nee Belcher):
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Dunedin Public Hospital on December 29, 2022, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Jack*, Mother of Di*, Shona, Raewyn and Paul. Loved Gran of Alex, Henry and Eliza. A Memorial Service to celebrate Velma’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 16th January at 2:00pm. Messages to Brown Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

MAY, Clarice Mary QSM (nee Arthur):
2.11.1921 – 6.01.2023
(101 years young) Clarice left us on the January 6, 2023 to finally see her Bill again after a very long, fruitful and happy innings. Clarice was Mum to Bill, Liz, Tommy, Mary-Jane (Mouse) and Sally, together with daughter-in-law Johanne, and son-in-law’s Peter (sadly deceased) and James. Nanny/Nan to all her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to her very special “psuedo daughter”, Vicky. Mum was blessed with a glass half full attitude all through her life and with her strong Christian faith, always took everything that was thrown her way, in her stride. Mum will be missed but we know for sure that she was very ready to depart this world and meet again all those who have gone before her. At this time we, as a family, wish to thank the wonderful, caring and compassionate staff at Lakes District Hospital for their outstanding care over the last days of Mum’s life. Your kindness knew no bounds and was greatly appreciated. To Michelle and Daniel, her lovely caregivers over the past 4 years, we thank you. Mum looked forward to your arrival each and every day and the general banter that was had. To all Mum’s loyal and dear friends, thank you for constantly popping in, keeping an eye on Mum, taking her on wee trips and generally, being great friends. From the May family, we thank you all. At Mum’s wishes, there will be a private gathering at home for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be given to the Queenstown Branch of the Cancer Society.

PANTING, Leslie Neil (Les):
Passed away at home, in Heriot, with his loving wife by his side, on Monday, January 2, 2023, aged 89 years. Loved husband of Rowena for 58 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Phillip (Victoria), Warren and Ness (UK), loved Poppa of Annika and Myles (Victoria), Olivia (NSW), and loved great-grandfather of his great-grandchildren. Special thanks to his carer Carol, West Otago Health, West Otago St John and Heriot Fire Brigade. As per Les’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 20 Mathesons Corner Road, Heriot, 2RD, Tapanui 9587.

SALMOND, Lawrence Jeremy Elder (Jem, Jeremy):
Peacefully, at Harbour Hospice, Auckland, on January 3, 2023, one day after his 79th birthday. Loved second eldest son of George* and Dorothy* Salmond. Dearly loved husband of Anne, and father of Amy, Steve and Tim. Much loved brother of David* and Jan, Michael, Peter, Geoffrey and Deirdre, Louise and Wendy. A true gentleman, modest, and with a warped and finely developed sense of humour.
He’s away to redesign the Pearly Gates.
(*denotes deceased)

SMITHIES, Fred Allan:
Unexpectedly at home on Friday 06 January 2023. Beloved husband of the late Faye. Loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Monique, Brendon and Kate. Loved grandad of Oliver, Anah, Finn and Mackenzie. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Bob and Elaine, Sid and the late Jan, Alice and the late Eric, Jan, Dot, the late Les and Shona, Maree and Lindsay. A loved uncle to many. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Friday 13th January 2023 at the Salvation Army, 29 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill, at 1pm. Messages to Smithies family P.O.Box 632, or you can leave a message on Fred’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/fredrick

YATES, Susan Clare:
Our dear Susy passed away peacefully in Gore on Friday, January 6, 2023 aged 68 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Bob and Dorothy. Cherished sister of Robert, Bruce, Jenny, Jackie, and Lesley. Susan’s beautiful smile will be missed by everyone and especially missed by her nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Messages to 51 William Stephen Road, Te Anau 9679.