What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 12th October

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BREEN, James:
Peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 3 days prior to his 89 birthday. Much loved and cherished husband of Denise. Loved and respected Dad, father-in-law and Grandad of AnneMaree, Glenn, Kate and Morgan; Trish, Andrew, Elliott and Emily; Peter, Maricel, Makayla, Josh and Liam; James, Fiona, Hannah, Becky and Junior; Maria, Craig, Flynn and Harry; Michael, Jodie, Isaac, Clara and Robbie; Louise, Shaun and Harvey; Catherine, Hayden and Blake; Rachael, Richard, Maddie, Ella and Mason; Steven and Sunyoung; and Gary. ‘Rest in Peace’ “39 forever” A requiem mass for Jim will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 15 Ardwick Street, Gore, on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private Cremation. Rosary will be recited in the Church on Thursday evening at 7.00pm. No flowers by request, donations can be made to Gore Hospital. Those who wish to view via livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/jamesbreen Messages to: 79 Norton Street, Gore 9710.

BROWN, Janice Olive:
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 10 October, 2023, aged 89. Dearly loved daughter of *James and *Jean. Loved sister of *Marilyn, *Ian, and *David. Loved Aunt of *Bryan, Nigel and Sally, Kathryn Seed, Andrew, and their families. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday 17 October at 1:30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 12 Galway Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Janice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the livestream of the service.

McWILLIAM, Patricia Rose:
Trish passed away peacefully in the care of Perriam Wing, Clare House, Invercargill, on Sunday 8 October 2023. In her 70th year. Loved wife of Ken for 50 years. Much loved Mum of Brendon and Carolyn (Blenheim) and Paula and Craig Anderson (Orawia) and the late Jason. Devoted Nan of Ben and Hayden; Jake and Libby. Much loved daughter of Allan* and Marley Spence. Sister and sister-in-law of Keith and Dianne Spence, Irene and Trevor Hansen, Bruce Spence and Paula. Much loved daughter-in-law of William* and Catherine* McWilliam. Sister-in-law of Sylvia and Jim* McKee, Stanley* and Faye McWilliam, Iris and Colin* Marshall, John* and Jean* McWilliam, David and Kristine McWilliam. Much treasured friend of Erin. Loved family member and friend to many. A service to celebrate Trish’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11 am, on Saturday 14 October. The funeral then leaving for the Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approximately 2.30pm. Messages to 65 Bainfield Road, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Trish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available. (*Denotes deceased).

PAY, Heather Ann:
Heather lost her hard-fought battle on Monday 9th October 2023. Loving wife of the late Kevin. Loved mother of Garth and Lisa and mother-in-law of Elwynne and Jeff. Cherished Nan and Great Nan to Jamie, Alisha and Max, Kylie, Scott, Jimmy and Hunter, Darrian, Briony and Arthur. Loved sister of Bruce, Valerie, Judith, Kenneth, and Lindsay. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. A service for Heather will be held at Southland Crematorium, on Friday, 13th October 2023 at 2.00pm. Messages to Garth Pay, 30 Charles Street, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810.

SMITH, Nelson John:
Aged 84 years, passed away on the 10 th October 2023, peacefully at Rose Lodge Rest Home, Invercargill. Eldest son of the late David and Gladys Smith. Loved husband of the late Lorraine Smith (nee Harvey), loved father and father-in-law of Jackie and Hoeta, Anthony and Penelope, Tracy and Brian. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Greta and Jeffrey Buckingham, Jimmy* and Beverley Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Jean* and Graeme Gimblett, Glenice and BrianAgnew, Dorothy and Antonio Direnzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. Brother-in-law to Brett and Maureen Harvey, Harry and Judith, Raymond and Sue , Stewart and June, Graham and Wendy, Lindsay, Coral and Arnold Crosbie, Jan* and Wallace Durham. A loved uncle and great-uncle. The family would like to thank Rose Lodge for their care of Nelson and a special thank you to Aunty Alice McKenzie who has been our rock over the years. The family have respectfully requested a private service and wish to invite those to share memories with the family, at the Ascot Park Sports Bar from 3.30pm onwards, on Monday 16th October 2023.

McWILLIAM, Patricia:
Trish passed away peacefully in the care of Perriam Wing, Clare House, Invercargill, on Sunday, October 8, 2023. In her 70th year. Loved wife of Ken for 50 years. Much loved Mum of Brendon and Carolyn (Blenheim) and Paula and Craig Anderson (Orawia) and the late Jason. Devoted Nan of Ben and Hayden; Jake and Libby. Much loved daughter of Allan* and Marley Spence. Sister and sister-in-law of Keith and Dianne Spence, Irene and Trevor Hansen, Bruce Spence and Paula. Much loved daughter-in-law of William* and Catherine* McWilliam. Sister-in-law of Sylvia and Jim* McKee, Stanley* and Faye McWilliam, Iris and Colin* Marshall, John* and Jean* McWilliam, David and Kristine McWilliam. Much treasured friend of Erin. Loved family member and friend to many. A service to celebrate Trish’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11.00am, on Saturday, October 14. The funeral then leaving for the Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approximately 2.30pm. Messages to 65 Bainfield Road, Invercargill, and tributes may be left on Trish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

SMITH, Nelson:
Aged 84 years, passed away on October 10, 2023, peacefully at Rose Lodge Rest Home, Invercargill. Eldest son of the late David and Gladys Smith. Loved husband of the late Lorraine Smith (nee Harvey), loved father and father-in-law of Jackie and Hoeta, Anthony and Penelope, Tracy and Brian. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Greta and Jeffrey Buckingham, Jimmy* and Beverley Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Jean* and Graeme Gimblett, Glenice and Brian*Agnew, Dorothy and Antonio Direnzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. Brother-in-law to Brett* and Maureen Harvey, Harry and Judith, Raymond and Sue, Stewart and June, Graham and Wendy, Lindsay, Coral and Arnold Crosbie, Jan* and Wallace Durham. A loved uncle and great-uncle. The family would like to thank Rose Lodge for their care of Nelson and a special thank you to Aunty Alice McKenzie who has been our rock over the years. The family have respectfully requested a private service and wish to invite those to share memories with the family, at the Ascot Park Sports Bar, from 3.30pm onwards, on Monday, October 16, 2023. (*denotes deceased)

VEINT, Ronald:
21.5.1948 – 11.10.2023 Ron passed away peacefully after a long illness at Resthaven Care Home in Gore. Beloved Son of David* and Sylvia* Veint, Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John*, Doug*, and Linda, Ian and Jenny, Joy and Neville Murchland, Ray, Earl and Wendy, and June McMillan. Dearly loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Resthaven for their love and care of Ron. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, Bury Street, Gore, on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 10.30am. Leaving thereafter for a lap around Teretonga Park Racetrack, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill, at 3.00pm. Messages to 163 Conyers Street, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased)