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COOPER, Keith Robert.
On Sunday July 21st, peacefully in his sleep at home. In his 81st year.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Mary for 55 years.  Much loved Dad to Garry & Mel, Bradley (Aus), James & Krystina (UK), Stefan & Sally.  Cherished ‘Grumps’ to Rylan & Bayden, Eloise, Riven & Jack, George, Emilee, William & Stella. In lieu of flowers, Mary please asks for donations to be made to Borland Lodge Education Trust – a place Keith was incredibly passionate about.  A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held on Thursday 25th July at 1pm The Hideaway 201 Lochiel Branxholme Rd. Followed by refreshments before heading to Forrest Hill cemetery. Messages to 144 Branxholme-Lochiel Rd, Lochiel

EVANS, Dorothy Margaret (nee Burns):
at Christchurch, on July 20. Formerly of Tuatapere. Aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Dick. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and John, Helen and Warren, and John and Merryn. Loving nana of Greta, Matt and Ella, and Eleanor and Elizabeth; and great-grandmother of Maisie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Stewart* and Mary, Alan and Pauline, and Bruce* and Isla; and Bill, Avis and Sid, Joe and Janice, and Ronald and Dianne. A loved auntie to her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Pat Forde, Linda and Katie and all the staff at St Allisa Rest Home, Christchurch for their love and care. A graveside service will be held at Tuatapere Cemetery on Friday 26th July at 1pm. Messages can be left online at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the service. frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes ( denotes deceased)

KELLETT, Lorraine May:
It is with sadness we farewelled our beloved Mum on Monday 22 July 2024; in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Percy Kellett, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lawrence, and Chris and Dianne Pratt, much loved Grandma of Rebecca, and Matthew; Emerson and Kerrin, Wilson, Rachel, and Aimee. A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street Invercargill on Thursday 25 July at 11.00am, private cremation will follow. Messages to 12 Moana Street Invercargill 9812.

KENNEDY, Jacqueline Molley (nee Russell):
Molley Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th July 2024 at Southland Hospital surrounded by family, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Ray* and partner of Graeme* (Doc) Loved Mother & Mother-in-law of Suzanne & Brian, Kerry & Tammy, David, Gary & Lisa, Kirk, Jacqui.
Cherished Sister & Sister-in-law.
Treasured Nana & Great Nana.
A celebration of Molley’s life will be held at the Lumsden Memorial Hall on Friday 26th July commencing at 1.30 pm. Thank you to Dr Mathew Stokes, Lumsden district nurses, & Southland Hospital ED & critical care staff for their care of Molley. Messages to 3 Farm Street, Lumsden 9730, or can be left on Molley’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

SMITH Ruby, (nee Fairbairn):
10 May 1928 – 20 July 2024
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson, on Saturday 20th July 2024, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Dave. Loved Mother and mother in law of Alison and Neil, Kathryn and Warwick, and Callum, and loved friend of Jackie and Judy. Loved Nana of Kate, James and Jessie; Megan and Hamish; and Grace. Loved GG of all her great grandchildren. Ruby was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. With grateful thanks to the staff of Rowena Jackson for their dedicated and compassionate care of Ruby for the past five years. A Memorial Service for Ruby will be held on Tuesday 30th July 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 42A McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill or to Ruby’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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