What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 21st September

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HENDERSON, Captain John Alexander:
Passed away at home suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2023. Loved husband of the late Wendy, Loved father and father-in-law of Karley and Nathan, Callum and Toni. Loved Grandpa of Caitlin and Carter, Josh, Emily and Riley. Loved brother, brother-in-law of the late William and Shelia Henderson, Neil and Catherine Henderson, Ross Ferguson, Joanne and Clarke Ferguson. Loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 22 September at 1.00pm, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on John’s page. Messages to 26 Montrose Street, Invercargill 9810.

KANE, Joyce:
Peacefully, at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray, loved mother and mother-in-law of David* and Robyn (Invercargill), Beverley and Brian (Australia), Joan and John Davidson (Hamilton), Robert and Mary-Anne (Tapanui), and a much loved and cherished Nana and Granna of her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the West Otago Community Centre, Tapanui, at 2.00pm, on Monday September 25, then leaving for the Tapanui Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Many thanks to Ribbonwood staff for their wonderful care of Joyce. Messages to 1 Durham Street, Tapanui 9522. (*denotes deceased).

LAWRIE, Margaret Annie (nee Henderson):
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 19th September 2023, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Loved mother and mother in law of Robyn and Stuart Low, Geoff and Kim (Auckland). Loved Grandma and Great Grandma of Hamish and Lisa, James and Charlotte Low; Jonathan and Serena, Amelia and Carter Low; Sam and Caitlin, Harvey, and Grace Lawrie; Nick and Danielle, Hugo and Walter Lawrie. Loved younger sister of May Berg and her late brothers. A loved sister in law and Aunty. Special friend of George (Nelson). Sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at Rowena Jackson for their kindness and care given to Margaret. A service to Celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Monday 25th September 2023 at 10am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 31 Alice Street Invercargill or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

TODD, Sheila Margaret:
Peacefully in the care of Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home on Wednesday, 20th September 2023, with her loving family by her side, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Davie Todd. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Rosalie, Gregory and Helen, and Juilene and Trevor Sheat. Cherished Golden Gran of Rachael, Jonathan and Amy, Daniel and Emma, Timothy and Sam, Leanne and Matt, Emma and David and her 16 great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of her extended Todd and Gainfort families. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 25th September at 10:00am. Sheila’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Vickery Court for their care of Sheila and her family. Messages to 51 Glenroy Park Drive, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

In Memoriam

COUTTS, Tania Michelle:
23.06.1979 – 16.09.2023
Passed away suddenly.
Cherished daughter of Nev and Noelene.
Loved sister of Karen (Brisbane).
Treasured Mum to Josh (Christchurch) and the late James.
Dearly loved Auntie Tan’s to Annie and Emilie (Brisbane)
“In our hearts forever”