What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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GIRVAN, Allan:
23.09.1935 – 29.07.2024
Formerly of Purekireki and Kuriwao. Passed away, at his home in Mosgiel; in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Charlotte for 56 years, adored son of Francis* and Mary* Girvan of Purekireki, respected and loved father and father-in-law of Carol and Bob Sinclair, and Deborah and Stephen Gray, a special ‘Grandad’ of Jason McNab; Luke, Matthew and Nicole Sinclair; Emma, Jack and Hayley Gray. A Private family farewell for Robert has been held. Messages to the Girvan Family, c/o PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
(*denotes deceased)LAIDLAW, Kevin Francis:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson with his family by his side, on Tuesday 30 July 2024. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Maymie for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Carole*, John, Kathryn and Ray Hamilton, Terry and Natalie, Robin and Stephanie, and Annette. Loved grandfather & great grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law & uncle of Laidlaw & Forde families. A Requiem mass to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at St Theresea of Lisieux Catholic Church Perth Street Invercargill on Monday 5 August at 11am, the cortège will be leaving for Eastern Cemetery immediately following the service. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website and clicking on the link on Kevin’s page. Special thanks to staff at Rowena Jackson for their care over the past years in particular the Donavan & O’Byrne wings. Messages to 62 Clifton Street Invercargill 9810.

McNAUGHTON, Athole Davina:
1942-2024. Passed away at Southland Hospital after a courageous fight on Monday 29 July 2024. Dearly loved daughter of the late Isabel and David Lamond, loved sister of Airdrie. Loved wife of the late Duncan, and treasured mum of Diane*, Jacqueline, and Scott. Loving grandma and great grandma, and loved aunty of her nieces and nephews, and a special friend of Les. A celebration of life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church, Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill on Friday, 2 nd August at 11:00am. Messages to 202 John Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill 9812.

TOOGOOD, Eric:
Unexpectedly, at Southland Hospital, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Carol, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Anne-Marie*, Carmen and Torbet McLeary (Christchurch), Vicki (Gore), loved step-Dad of Christine and Nigel, Gillian and Brian*, dearly loved Grandad of Bryce, Devon*, Kaitlyn, Shanan, Kieran, Layton and adored great-Grandad. Dearly loved son of George* and Louie* Toogood, loved brother and brother-in-law of John*, George and Janice*, Marge and Bob Condon, Alan, and loved by all his nieces and nephews. A Service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, August 3, at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments. Private cremation. Messages to 6 Weka Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).