What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 9th December

If you would like your lost loved one’s death / funeral notice listed here, contact your funeral director for more information about this free service or email your funeral notices, in memoriam and acknowledgements in word or similar, PDF to [email protected]

Your funeral director can also assist with the notice writing process, as well as other helpful services and advice during your time of need.

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz

COPLAND, Brian:
Peacefully, on December 4, 2023 at Lister Home, Waimate, with family at his side. Loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and John Wood, Vanessa and Richard Porter, and Rebecca. Loved grandad of Caylee, Tom; Flynn, Toby, and Camryn. A private cremation has been held and a Memorial Service in Gore will be held at a later date. Messages to: the Copland family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

DICKSON, Andy:
Unveiling to Remember the late Andy Dickson – 27.11.49 to 16.11.15. Bev Dickson, Nathan Dickson, Hayden Dickson and Shannon Williams would like to invite family and friends to celebrate and remember their husband and Dad at his unveiling to be held on Friday 22nd December 2023 at 3.00pm at Balfour Cemetery, followed by a catch up at the Balfour Rugby Club Rooms.

GILBERT, Noel:
Passed away at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Florence. Much loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Fiona and Roy Sloan, Murray and Terina, Mandy and Whatihoro, Simon and Kelly, and his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Loved and respected son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, to the Gilbert and Frazer families. A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at the Brown’s Pavilion, on Saturday, December 9, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private family interment. Messages may be sent to Fiona Sloan at 265 Riverside Road, RD3, Winton 9783, or may be left on Noel’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

GOLLOP, Patrick:
Peacefully, at Lakes District Hospital, Frankton, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Yvonne, Vanessa and Lynette. Grandad to Beck; Ciara, Elyse, Audra, and Alec. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rory and Nola, the late Neil, Pam and Colin McMurray. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at Glenorchy Hall, Mull Street, on Tuesday, December 12, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Glenorchy Cemetery. Family warmly invites you to join them for refreshments back at the hall after the interment. Messages to 19 Richardson Street, Glenorchy 9350.

HUTCHISON, Margot:
Peacefully on December 6, 2023, in the love of her family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Philippa, James (deceased), Caroline, and Thomas, Granny of Oliver, Jonathon, Amos, Charlie, Rosa, Piet, and Hazel, and Great-Granny of Matilda, and Oscar. Messages may be sent to PO Box 168, Queenstown 9300. A Celebration of Margot’s life will be held at a later date.

IRELAND, Barry:
Unexpectedly, after a short illness, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, aged 76 years. Beloved and precious husband of Jan, much loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Brendon (Cromwell), and Gretchen (Invercargill), and close ‘family member’ of Shane Harpur, Mark Wood, and Paul Bonner. Private cremation. A celebration of Barry’s life will be held in the Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, on Wednesday, December 13, at 1.30pm. “Ride Free.” Messages to 1 Butcher Drive, Cromwell 9310.

LINDSAY, AISLA (nee Reid):
Aisla passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6 2023, aged 92, surrounded by her loving family at Kew Hospital. Cherished and adored wife of the late Ritchie. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Mary-Anne, Gail and Paul, Nelson and Robyn. Dearly loved by her 12 grandchildren and her great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Aisla’s life will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, on Wednesday 13 December at 1.30pm. Messages to 180 Moore Road, Invercargill or on Aisla’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

MCCANN Elizabeth Mary Jane (Beth) (nee Maslin):
Passed away peacefully on December 7 2023, in the loving care of the Resthaven staff, is now at peace after a long illness of Cancer. Dearly loved wife of Robin McCann, loved stepdaughter of Amy and Ian Fay, David Steele. Children Adam, Sophie, Craig, Sister-in-law, Michael and Shona McCann and Family.
A service to celebrate Beths life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Wednesday 13 December, at 1:30pm followed by burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 7 Naumai Street, Gore 9710.

MCCANN Elizabeth Mary Jane (Beth, nee Maslin):
Dearly loved Brother and Sister in law of David and Lynda Maslin, nephews Rodger and Wayne Maslin, Great nephews and nieces Ashley, Justin, Leon, Kasmara and Georgie-Rose “Will be Sadly Missed”.

STEPHENS, Russell:
Of Wanaka. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, father, step-father and father-in-law of Dean, Fonda and Roger, Kim and Colin, Nikki and Gabe, dearly missed Grandad of Josh and Jamie, Grandfather of Gabrielle, Leah and Nathan. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held in the Wanaka Croquet Club, 211 Warren Street, Wanaka, at 1.30pm, on Monday, December 18. Russell has been privately cremated. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 4 Mill End, Wanaka 9305.

THOMSON, Murray John (Of Bluff):
With heavy hearts we announce Murray’s passing, with his beloved family by his side on Thursday 7th of December 2023 at Hospice Southland. Much loved husband of the late Marianne. Dearly loved father and father in law of Anthony and Gina and Rowena and Ross Phillipson, cherished Grandad of Claire, Sarah, and the late Nathan, loved son of Alec* and Freda, and son in law of Jacob and Sijke* Groot, dearly loved brother of Heather, and a respected and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. We are extremely grateful for all the care given to our Dad during this journey. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 12th of December, at 2pm. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Murray’s page. All messages to 176 Lagan Street Bluff. (*denotes deceased).