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BURGESS, George Henry:
Passed away peacefully at Vickery Court on Sunday, 20th August 2023, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey and loving father and father-in-law of Peter & Fiona, Ash & Joanne, and Rex & Shirleen. Loved Grandad of Devon & Julia, and Abbey; Amie, Shaun, Toby & Katelyn; Kieran, and Samara. Great Grandad of Luka Pascoe. At George’s request a private service will be held. Messages to 82 Catherine Street, Invercargill 9810.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday 19th August 2023 aged 76. Dearly beloved wife of Vin. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Richelle and Craig Holland, Maria, Jason and Celia. Very special Gran of Brayden, Dylan, Kyron and Briarlee.
“Forever in our hearts” RIP.
A Requiem Mass for Daphne will be celebrated in St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill at 1pm on Wednesday, 23 August, and followed by an invitation to share further memories of Daphne over light refreshments. Messages may be sent to 32 Salford Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Daphne’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where you may also access a Livestream link to view the service.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Dearly loved daughter of the late George and Edna. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Elsie and the late Trevor, Russell and Valerie, the late Raymond and Pat, the late Valerie and Gordon Turnbull and George Dixon, Allan and the late Marie Glover, Kaye Phillips, Siitia Leti and Ali Tagomoa. A loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Dearly loved daughter in law of the late William and Vera Devery. Beloved sister in law of the late Len and Bell, the late Dot and Derek Fairbairn, Marion and the late Ian McRae, the late Ron, the late Allan and Nora, the late Shirley and Allan Bennie, Daphne and the late Ray, the late Kate and Wattie Todd, Robin and the late Elaine Faulkner, Arthur and Pauline, the late Kevin and Marion, Colin and Lynn, the late Angela McKerchar, Sharon and Murray Wood. A loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

GLOVER, Jenifer:
Peacefully at Clare House, with her family by her side, on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Aged 77 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Scott and Trinaty, and Joanne. Adored Grandma of Xavier and Mia Glover. Loved sister of John Saunders. A loved aunty to Tony and Siobhan. The family wish to acknowledge the staff at Clare House for their care and support. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Always Loved In accordance with Jenifer’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 17 Bute Street, Winton 9720 or to Jenifer’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LANDREBE, William:
Of Cromwell, formerly of Dunedin, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, aged 83. Dearly loved husband of Jan. Loved father and father-in-law of Troy and Tracy, and Sheree and Bevan. Loved Poppy of Jess, Ben and Anna, loved Poppa and best friend of Sophie Joe. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Ripponburn Hospital and Home for their wonderful care of Bill, and George and Christine Cleland of Luggate for their help and Support. A service for Bill will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1.00pm on Thursday, August 24, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ripponburn Pisa Wing would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 42 Donegal Street, Cromwell 9310.

LLOYD, Rona Mae (Munro) nee Mills:
With family by her side at Cargill Lifecare on Friday, 18th August 2023, in her 95th year. Loved wife of Donald Munro* and Les Lloyd*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather* and Joe Green* and Colin Wright*, Diane and Richard Chamberlain, Dennis Munro, Bev and Ted Boult. A loved grandma, great grandma and great great grandma. A funeral to celebrate Rona’s life will be held at Lindisfarne Community Church at 1.00 pm on Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Messages to Lloyd Family C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Rona’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rona. *Denotes deceased.

SHANE, Clarence Owen-Cooper (COOPS):
Who sadly passed away suddenly in Moranbah, Australia on 30/07/2023, aged 60 years. Dearly beloved son of Raymond (Gandy) (Deceased) and Nolene Owen-Cooper. Treasured Dad and Grandad of Amy and Hunter. Sadly, missed Brother of Blair, Tracy and Michael Kane, Craig and Ricky, Jason and his many nephews and nieces. A service will be held at the graveside of Gandy in the East Winton cemetery on Tuesday 29th August at 11am. All messages may be sent to 36c Meldrum Street, Winton, 9720.

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