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BROWN, John Douglas:
John passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 18 November 2023. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shirley for 66 years. Treasured Dad and father in-law of Robyn and George Taylor, Roger and Jill Brown, Cara and Barry Stewart. Loved Grandad of Hannah, Sophie, Joshua, Megan, Craig, Tim, Sam, Jackson, Sarah, and Ruby. Great Grandad of Hugo, and Ava. Brother of the late Hugh Brown. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday 24 November at 1.30pm Messages to 119 MacMaster Street, Invercargill 9810, and tributes may be left on John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of John’s service will be available.

CUNNINGHAM, John Vincent:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Hospice Southland on Friday 17th November 2023, aged 64 years. Treasured and loved husband of Donna. Loved and respected friend of Sara and Nick Hamlin, Luke Holz and Nichole Finlay, and Renee Holz. Adored Poppa and Poppa John of the late Karson, Eloise, Evelyn and Adaline. A Memorial Service for John will be held on Friday 24th November 2023, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 32 Dipton Street Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

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CUNNINGHAM, John Vincent:
Loved son of Jim* and Nora* Cunningham Loved brother and brother in law of Noel* and Carmel, Margaret and Murray Black, Jimmy, Rita and Tony* Stevens, Marie and Colin* Readman, Christopher and Rosemary, Barbara* and Brendon Fahy, and Michael and Marie. Loved Uncle and Great uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

CUNNINGHAM, John Vincent:
Dearly loved friend of Bridget

CUNNINGHAM, John Vincent:
Loved step-dad of Michael Stewart.

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FELTON, Alexander:
(Of Mossburn) – Home with the Lord, on Monday, November 20, 2023, aged 90 years. Cherished husband of Frances; loved son of the late Robert and Mary, loved brother and brother-in-law of *June and *Clem Neehoff, Donald and *Christine, *Aileen and *John Martin, Shirley and *Ted Menlove. ‘Absent from the body, present with the Lord’ 2 Corinthians 5:8 A service to celebrate Alec’s life will be held at Mossburn Community Church, Holmes Street, on Thursday, November 23, at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Centre Hill Cemetery. All welcome. Special thanks to all the staff at Windsor Park Care Home. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

FLYNN, Bernadette, (nee Pianta):
Passed peacefully in the loving care of Ascot Care Home with family by her side on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Anne-Marie* and Bruce, Michael and Lynne, Therese, Kerry and Tai. Much treasured Nanna of Anita, Michael, Tim, Caleb; Ebony; Alyssa, and Amelia, and loved great-grandmother of Beau, Isla and Elsie. A loved sister, aunty and friend. A Requiem Mass for Bernadette will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill on Thursday, November 23 at 10.30am. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to Bernadette’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available

KELLY, Shaun Patrick:
Peacefully and finally pain free on Monday, 20th November 2023 in the care of Peacehaven Rest Home, aged 55 years. Dearly loved Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Uncle and Cousin of his extended family.
“Together with his loving parents and brother.”
Shaun will be resting at 33 Biggar Street, Invercargill where his service will be held on Saturday, 25th November at 1:00pm.

PATERSON, Mary:
NZ Land Army Peacefully, at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill, on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Loving wife of the late Eric, loved mother and mother-in-law of Allison and Walter Buchan (Wellington), Laurie and Sharon (Greenvale), loved Lala of Ross and Steph, Bill and Rebecca, loved great-grandmother of Ollie, Emmie, Jimmy and Leo. Funeral service details to follow. Messages to 162 Greenvale School Road, RD5, Gore 9775.

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McTAGGART, Reginald:
Unexpectedly, and peacefully at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Glenys, and the late Judy, cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Des and Leah, the late Keryn, Adele and Noel, adored and loved grandfather and great-grandfather of Stacy, Drew, Bradley, Wade, Josh and Kendra; Baxter and Margot. A memorial service to celebrate Reg’s life will be held in Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1.00pm. Family warmly invites you to share further memories of Reg, with light refreshments after the service. Livestream available southernlakesfunerals.co.nz. A special thank you to the first responders and the Queenstown Police. Messages to 874 Malagans Road, RD1, Queenstown 9371.

SCULLY, Ann Miriam:
Peacefully after a swift but courageous battle at her home on Monday 20 November 2023, in the care of her three daughters and devoted husband; aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife and sweetheart of husband Owen, Loving and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Nicola and Lawrence Shelton, Kirsty and Brent McGearty, and Kimberly Scully. Fun-loving and adored Nana of Damien, and Courtney Shelton and Duncan Ross; Joshua, Flynn, and Piper McGearty; Georgia, Rea and partner Johnny Johnston and their precious new daughter Zoe Lee. Zoe was held in the arms of her Great-Nana at only 24 hours old and Ann was able to enjoy this beautiful blessing before she passed. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street Invercargill on Thursday 23 November at 1.30pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. A special thanks to the wonderful care given by Southland Hospice and the District Nurses, special mention to Mike and Sara. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 71 Queens Drive, Invercargill.

SCULLY, Ann Miriam:
Daughter of Walter* and Margaret* Scott, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Frances and Jesse* Wharepapa, Wesney* Scott, Kerry* Scott, Shona and Mike Stone, and Raylene and Phil Howell; Maurice and Gail* Scully, Kathleen* and Kon Polychronopoulos, Tina and Ian Tagg, Kevin and Noelene Scully, Mick and Maureen Scully, Noelene and Lindsay Brown. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).

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