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

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
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

CAIRNS, Margaret Louise (Maggie):
Passed away peacefully aged 90, Monday 26 February 2024 with family at her side. Loved wife of the late Bill. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Aiann & Donna Cairns, Janine & Scott Michael (Nebraska, USA), and Gillian & Simon Swale. Loved G-mumma of Brehan & Rebecca, Lauryn & Bodhi, Mollie, and Caleb. Special Great Gran to Tilly. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Warwick, Graeme, Murray, and Joyce Anderson, Isabel* & Bill* Howden, Jean & Des* Frost and families. As per Margaret’s wishes, a private farewell has been held. Special thanks to the RDNS and Vickery Court carers for their support of Maggie over the last few years. Messages to 12 Inglewood Road, Hawthorndale, Invercargill 9810.
‘A gentle nature, a heart of gold Always so loving, thoughtful and kind What beautiful memories you leave behind’ ❤

ELDER, George:
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Ranui Home Alexandra; aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Alison (USA), Susan and John Williams (Christchurch), Christine (Auckland), and Ruth (Glasgow), fond Grandad of Meghan and Cory, loved brother of Cecil Duff (Wellington). The family would like to thank sincerely all those who have helped with George’s care over the last 4 years. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held in St. Enoch’s Church, Centennial Avenue, Alexandra at 1.30pm on Thursday March 14, followed by a private cremation. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: The Elder Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.

MacDonald, Robyn:
3.12.1963 – 6.3.2024
Robyn passed away peacefully after a long illness in Christchurch. Loving mother and friend of Isaac. Sister and sister-in-law of Iain and Caroline, Graham, Blair and Helena. Fun loving Auntie “Rotten” to Fiona, Moira and Emma, Rosanna and Ben, and caring aunt to Chantelle. A good friend to many. A garden party celebration of Robyn’s life will be held at Hukuwai Cottage, 1 Hikuwai Dr, Albert Town, Wanaka, at 1.00pm, on Tuesday, March 12, followed by burial at the Wanaka Cemetery. Messages to Iain Macdonald, Lochiel, RD1 , Winton 9781.

PAULIN, Harriet Mary (Etta) nee McClelland:
Sunrise 22/10/35 Sunset 06/03/24. At Longwood rest home in her beloved Riverton with Karen by her side, mum grew her angel wings and went home. Much loved and proud matriarch of her family Doug and Suzi (Nelson), Murray and Megan, Joanne and Glenn Knipe, (Dunedin) Karen and Mackie Thompson. Loved grandmother to her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
“A life with Love, is a life well lived”.
A private cremation will be held, followed by a celebration of mum’s life for family and close friends which will be held at the Riverton Golf club on Monday 11 March at 1.00pm. Messages to 55 Brooke Street Riverton 9822.

PAULIN, Harriet Mary (Etta) nee McClelland:
Loved daughter of William* and Myra* McClelland Loved sister and sister-in-law of George* and Bev* McClelland Arnold* and Joyce McClelland Arthur* and Eleanor* McClelland Keith and Kathy* McClelland Morris and Netta* McClelland Myra and Michael* Duggan Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews Loved sister-in-law of the Paulin Family.

Simms, Mervyn:
Unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather, stepfather of Warren Cormack, Shirley and Todd Mudie, Kelvin Cormack and Janelle Davison, Lyndon and Lisa Cormack, Glenn Cormack, and Grandad Da of his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
“Treasured memories”
In accordance with Mervyn’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 1 Ednam Street, Roxburgh, 9500.

SMAIL, Robert Walter (Rob):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson with his loving family. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Nola and the late Pam. Father and father-in-law of Grant and Janine, Barry, Tony and Debbie, and Aaron and Janene, and stepfather of Lynne, Kay and Steve, and Keith*. A loved grandad of all his grandchildren. A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday, 11th March at 11:00am. Private interment to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream through the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and clicking the link on Rob’s page. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village involved in Rob’s care. Messages to 141 Breeze Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.

VANRANST, Joy:
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Anne, and Tom Whiteside, Colin and Glenys, Stephen and Lynley, Chris and Julie, Peter and Joy, stepmother of Tony and Angela, loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Loved sister of the late Roy Chamberlain and June McKenzie. A private family service will be held. Joy’s family wish to thank the staff at Windsor Park Care Home for her wonderful care. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

WINDLE, Jane-Anne:
Our amazing mum passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on the 3 March 2024. Dearly loved mum of Jacqui, Susan and Bridget. Awesome grandma of Emma, Daniel, Thomas, Matthew and Samantha. Beloved sister of John, Peter, Robin* and Rae Dickson. A private family gathering has been held. Messages to 7 Grant Street Gore,9710. distinctfunerals.co.nz

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

Adamson, Harold:
30.5.1930 – 12.2.2024
Ruth, Philip, Geoffrey (Geoff) and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support following the passing of Harold. Loved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Thank you to those who visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers, and joined us for the Funeral Service. We took great comfort from your thoughtfulness and presence. Thank you to Rev. Nyalle Paris for conducting the beautiful Service and also thank you to Peter Kennett for his wonderful musical contribution. Our thanks to the Staff of Clare House for their kindness and care of Harold during his last 8 and a half weeks. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Adamson Family.

FROST, Tony:
17/7/34- 4/2/24
Lina, Rae, Sau, Key and Harry along with their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support following the passing of Tony. Loved father, father-in-law, Grandpa and great Grandpa. Thank you to those who came from overseas, visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers and joined us for the funeral service. We took great comfort from your kindness, thoughtfulness and presence. Our thanks to the staff at Clare House for their kindness and care of Tony. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Frost family.