What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 24th August

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BLAMPIED, Pauline:
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Polly on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was a cherished Mum, Nanna, sister, daughter, auntie and friend and she will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Polly’s life to be held at Golden View Village in Cromwell at 2.00pm on Tuesday, August 29. May Polly rest in peace, we will find comfort in the beautiful memories we shared with her. We will all remember her life and continue to share stories of this amazing lady. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at Dunedin ICU, you were simply amazing, and we thank you for your kindness and support during a very difficult time. In Polly’s memory and in lieu of flowers, you may wish to make an online donation to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust at https://www.otagorescue.co.nz/ Messages may be left on Polly’s page at www.tributes.co.nz

BUCKINGHAM, Heather:
Peacefully in the care of the staff of the Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home on Monday, August 21, 2023. Aged 83 years. Beloved daughter of the late Ellen and Ted Buckingham. Loved sister and sister-in-law of George and Janette. Loved aunt and great-aunt of Daphne, Peter, Perry and Dyan, and Flynn (Melbourne); Bronwyn, Brent, and Neave (Christchurch); Louise and CocoRosie (Lyttleton), Megan, Johny, Luka and Reuben (Cromwell), Geoff, Rachael and India (Waikawa Valley), Vaughan, Victoria, Phoebe and Rhys (Christchurch). Secial thanks to the staff of the Wyndham Rest Home for their dedicated care over the last 8 1/2 years. A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday, August 28, at 1.30pm. Messages to 63 Waikawa Valley Road, Tokanui 9884 or to Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

HACKETT, Heather Isabel (nee Gaudin):
It is with great sadness that Heather passed unexpectedly on Monday 21st August 2023 aged 63 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Thomas. Best friend and mum of Jamie and Natalie, Michelle, and Monica. Loving nana of William, Bianca, and Aaron. Loved daughter of the late Len and Marg Gaudin. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of the Gaudin and Hackett families and aunt to many. A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held on Friday 25th August at 10.30am in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. In lieu of flowers, donations to IHC Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 162 Dome Street, Invercargill 9812 or on Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
‘Heather was the heart of the family’

HACKETT, Heather Isabel:
Loved niece and cousin of Shirley and the late Doug Hackett and their family. RIP.

HALL, William (Bill):
Peacefully with loving family by his side on Tuesday, 22 August 2023; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverly for 58 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Stephanie*, Reg and Simonne, Julie and Mark Easton, much loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much loved by the Karetai, Evans, Hall, Thomas, Strange, McCallum, Reynolds, and O’Kane families. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 26 August at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Bill’s page. If you wish to pay your respects to Bill or send messages, this can be done at 30 John Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812.

WELLS, Ronald Albert (Ron):
Ron passed peacefully with family by his side on Monday 21st August 2023 aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Norma for 62 years. Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Alan and Janine, Ross and Nicky, Blair and Damianne and the late Gregory. Cherished Pa of Todd, Anna, Grace, Kirstie, and Elizabeth. In accordance with Ron’s wishes a private family service will be held followed by an invitation for family and friends to celebrate Ron’s life at the Avenal Homestead, Whitty’s Bar on Thursday 24th August at 3.00pm. Messages to 203, Layard Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Ron’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

WELLS, Ronald Albert:
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Ron* Paterson, Norma* and Ian* Robb, and Betty Gaudie and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).