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CAVANAGH, Shaun Francis:
Died at Southcare Resthome and Hospital, Dunedin on Friday, 8th of September 2023. Dearly loved son of Nola and the late Ted. Loved brother of Mark (Auckland), Louise and Greg Olsen (Wellington), Justine (Dunedin), Adrienne and Logan Smith (Whanganui). Cherished uncle of Monique, Timothy and Reuben Smith. Loved nephew of Barby* and Charlie* Giles, Barry and Judy Guthrie, Kathleen and Russell Scott, Tom and Roz Cavanagh, and Frances Law and loved by his many cousins. Deep thinker, champion for the planet, he fought the good fight. RIP. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shaun’s life in the St Theresa’s Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Monday the 18th September at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Otago Region of Brain Injury New Zealand. Messages c/- 44 Chapman Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased).
COOPER, Frederick:
Fore RSA Members are requested to attend the Funeral Service of their late Comrade Frederick Charles (Fred) COOPER, 436346 Lance Corporal 2nd NZEF 7th Field Company. As intimated in this issue. Bradley Bridgman President.
COOPER, Frederick:
436346 Lance Corporal 2nd NZEF 7th Field Company Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in the care of his loved ones at home Gore. In his 102nd year. Loved husband of the late Nell. Dearly loved and respected dad and father-in-law of Pam and Ray Wilkins, Karen and Graeme Brown, Jan and Andrew Manson, Peter and Lee-Anne Cooper. Much loved Grandad Fred of Mike and Donna, Kate and Mike, Brendan and Amy, Sean and Tina; Jacqueline and Tim, Hazel and John, Aaron and Courteney, and Megan; Jessica and Josh, Mallory and Chris; Great-grandad of Cooper, Jack and Mia; Charlie, Hannah, Thomas, and Georgina; Jed, Billy, and George; Leo; Mackenzie; and Frederik. ‘A life well lived’ As service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Traford Street, Gore, on Friday, September 15 at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Gore RSA Welfare Fund. To view on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/frederickcooper Messages to 3 Traford Street, Gore 9710.
COURNANE, John Boyd:
On September 8th 2023, in the care of the amazing Calvary Team, from which he had recently retired, John passed away surrounded by love. So dearly loved by his Partner Lou and his late wife Janeece. Dearly loved and treasured father, father in law, stepfather and friend of Leisa and Guy, Richard and Julie, Maria and Shane, Teri, and Nicole and Brent. Fun, supportive and much loved Grandad of Mac and AJ; Georgia, Harry and Maggie; Kaius and Mason; Paige and Allie; and little Archie. A service for John will be held at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday September 13th at 1pm, to be followed by a private cremation. John will be lying at our home, 84 Margaret Street until his funeral. A Livestream Link to view the service will be available via John’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes In lieu of flowers John’s wish was for donations to The Hawthorndale Care Village https://thehawthorndale.co.nz/donate
COURNANE, John Boyd:
After a short tragic illness, John passed away surrounded by the love of his family and our Calvary friends. Dearly loved Partner of Louise Slocombe and loved by Lou’s family Shanan, Jared, Deaqon and Cohen Te Maiharoa; Blain, Lauren, Reo and Kylo McElhinney and Keegan, Peita, Lincoln and Rome McElhinney. You brought so much love, happiness and laughter into my life but it was all too brief. Fly free my Darling.
HILL, Graeme Richard:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graeme Richard Hill on Saturday the 9th of September 2023 aged 82 years. Graeme is the dearly loved husband of Rowena and Father of Suzanne (deceased), Andrea, and Miranda. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shane and Tracey, Hayden and Sara, Charmaine, Kaysee and Marcus, and Brittany and his great grandchildren Brooklyn, Willow, Lachie, Sienna, Reed, Harlow, Briar, Erica and Jett. Graeme was a much loved brother of Shirley Sellars. A service for Graeme will be held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion Arrowtown at 1:00pm Saturday the 16th of September 2023.Followed by a private family interment. In lieu of flowers donations to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses, the 20 years support from Dr Simon Davies and David Mitchell from the Arrowtown Pharmacy. You are invited to join the service if you are unable to attend via livestream by going to the J Fraser’s and Sons website/tributes where messages may also be left or Tributes to [email protected]
MAVOR, David Alexander:
Peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, 6th September 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Helen for 53 years. Much loved father, father-in-law and Poppa of Tim and Joc, Taine, and Charlie; and Sue and Vinnie Yeo, Ethan, and Ella. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John* and Nan, Hamish* and Bernie, Pat and Ron* Imlach, Angus and Rosie, and Mike and Darlene and brother-in-law of Jimmy and Elaine McDougall and Margaret and Ray Newell. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to many. A memorial service for David will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 12th September at 2:00pm. Messages to 8 Roy Street, Riverton 9822.
Isobel McINTYRE Obituary
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Friday, September 8, 2023. Soulmate of the late Gordon, loved Mum of Stuart and Kathy (Perth), Beth and Geoff Henderson (Pukerau), Helen and Paul (Nelson), loved Gran of Andrew, Brent*; Mike, Steve, Nick, Chris, Bridget; and loved great-Gran of Ruby, Gus, and Annie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Shirley* and Bruce* Dawson, Margaret and Rob* Latty (Gore), Ian and Ngaire Finnie (Invercargill), Graeme and Hilary Finnie (Arrowtown), Joan and Peter* Larsen (Christchurch), and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. At Isobel’s request a private service and cremation will be held. Messages to Unit 23/9 Reaby Road, RD4, Gore 9774 (*denotes deceased)
McLEOD, Heather Jean:
09.09.1945 – 10.09.2023
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 10th September 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Alistair, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Keith Hodges, Donna and Craig Smith. Adored Nana of Sam and Blake and Great Nana to Alex. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Dawn and Brian Skinner, Cheryl De Clifford and Russell Colina, Ray and Marion King, Warwick and Annette King, Doug and Gail McLeod. Much loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews and special friend to many.
“Gone too soon but we loved you enough for a lifetime”.
A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 14th September at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 386 Rakahouka-Grove Bush Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.
PETERSON, Lew:
Peacefully after a short illness with his loving family by his side on Friday, 8th September 2023 and in the care of BUPA Ascot, Invercargill, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beth. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Shona and John, Donald and Helen and Chris and Rossi. Adored Grandad of Micheal and O’Leah, Jalissa and Craig, Makayla and Adrian, Braydon and Chloe, and their children. A special friend of Di. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of his extended family. A service to celebrate Lew’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 13th September at 2:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Lew’s page. Messages to 245 Chesney Street, Tisbury, Invercargill 9812.
