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FERGUSON, Susan Elizabeth (Sue):
Formerly Conner - nee Grenfell
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 14th March 2025, in her 81st year. Deeply loved wife of the late Don Ferguson and the late Paul Conner Dearly loved Mother and Mother in law of Andrew and Lynette Conner (Ingill) Diane and Sena De Thabrew (UK) Shirley and Adin Geeson (Rakaia) Alasdair and Dawn Ferguson (UK). Much loved Nana of Ryan, Stephanie and Jarrod Geeson, James Ferguson. Quinten and Andre Keen. Family sincerely thank the staff of Hospice Southland and the District Nurses for their care and compassion of Sue in her home. A Memorial Service for Sue will be held on Monday 24th March 2025, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 23 Ethel Street, Newfield, Invercargill or to Sue's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.
MILLAR, John David:
Passed away peacefully on Friday 14th March 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley. Much loved father and father-in-law of Carolyn and Graeme, Roger and Katherine, and Pauline and Darren. Loved Grandad John of Nathan, Laura, Rebecca and Brehan, Katie and Gareth, and adored Great Grandad John of Tilly and Charlie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan and Lance, Alan, and the late Rosemary.
“A great man now at rest”
A celebration of John’s life will take place in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm on Wednesday 19th March, followed by afternoon tea. Messages to 139 Oteramika Road, RD1, Invercargill 9871 or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
MILLS, Charles:
(CMT 923126) (Formerly of Popotunoa) Peacefully, surrounded by family at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in his 92nd year. Loved husband of Merle for 67 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Lynda and Paul O'Hagan (Alexandra), Alison Mills and Gunni Egilsson (Beaumont), Stephanie and Neil Anderson (Wanaka), Tracey and Stephen McDonough (Waimumu). Adored 'Grandad George' of Erin, Peter, Felicity*, and Michael; Petur, Sara, and Isak; Kate, Tomas, Liam, and Joseph; Heath, Fynn, Lucy, and Ned; all their partners, and besotted great Grandad of all his 11 plus great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin* and Shirley*, Mary and Les* Stebbing, Anne* and Jack* Grose, Imelda* and Ian Burns, Bill*, Gerard* and Jane, Robert and Christina, John* and Bernice*, Margaret, Dave and Lyn, Des* and Muriel* Ashby, Arthur* and Joan* Ashby, Joy and Ian* Kane, and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A requiem mass, to celebrate George's life, will be held at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, March 20, at 11.00am, with Rosary being held on Wednesday, March 19, at 6.00pm. Heartfelt thanks to Windsor Park staff for their kind respectful care of George and his family. Messages to 18A Elsie Street, Gore, 9710.
(*denotes deceased).
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