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AGNEW, Robert Keith (Bob):
At home on Monday, June 5, 2023, aged 67. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl, much loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Branwen, Jeremy and Kelley, Toni and Nigel Baker. Loved granddad of Ollie, Jesse, and Vann; Mckenzie, and Frankie. A service for Robert will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, June 10 at 11.00am. thereafter private cremation. Messages c/- 131 Selwyn Street, Timaru 7910.
FORDE, Thomas Francis (Tommy):
Suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in his 91st year. Loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Edsel and Margaret, Maurice, Peter and Liz, Helen and Roger*, Glenn and Michelle, Darin and Julie, Martin and Bronwyn, Eileen and John, Bernadette and Ricki, Danny and Tracey. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather.
R.I.P
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill, on Monday, June 12 at 10.30am. Interment at the Tuatapere Cemetery to follow arriving at approx. 1.00pm. Messages to 14 Erskine Street, Tuatapere 9620 or to Tommy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)
LAMONT, James Neil (Jim, Jimmy):
Of Invercargill, formerly of Alves, Scotland. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 7 June, 2023 aged 84. Reunited with his loving wife, Doreen. Beloved Dad of Heather and Keith Steel, Linda and John Tinker, Gordon and Nic Lamont. Proud Grandad of Alysha, Sophie, Janelle, Matthew, and Caitlin. Will be sorely missed. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday 9 June at 10am followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 11 Willis Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a link to the Livestream of the service.
LUSCOMBE John Edwin (Jack):
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Clare House Invercargill, on the 6th June 2023 aged 94. Loved only son of the late Bill and May Luscombe. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Duncan* McDonald, Shirley and Sid* Harris, Joy and Hubert* Grant.Loved uncle Jack of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrant and remember the life of Jack will be held on Friday 9th June 2023 at 11.30am, Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street Winton. Followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to Flat 5, 3 Queen Street, Winton 9720 or to Jack’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz * Denotes deceased.
TURNER, John Robert:
973529 Private CMT
13.12.1937 – 6.6.2023
Loving husband of the late Deborah Turner. Dearly loved and treasured father of Jonathan and Olivia Turner and their partners Tanya and Mark. Very proud and loving grandfather of Amelia. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Eddie and Margo Gillies, Stewart and the late Robyn Turner. Dear friend to his many brothers and sisters-in-law from the Kerr family. Treasured uncle to all of his nephews and nieces.
“A life well lived in the company of great friends and family”
A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Balfour Hall on Tuesday, June 13 at 1.30pm, then leaving for the Balfour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Balfour Fire Brigade and Riversdale St John First Response appreciated. Messages to 19 Butler Road, RD 6, Gore 9776 or [email protected]
In Memoriam
COLEMAN, Margaret Elizabeth:
Passed away 5.6.2022. Sadly missed her loved husband Brian (Aussie), Cecily, Tony and special grandaughter Andrea, and great-grandchildren Taylor, Lexie, and Lucas.
McMANUS, Shane:
2 years today
Gone to be with his Tīpuna
Arohanui Adrienne, Whanau and Friends.