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HAY, Robert Alexander Will (Robbie) Formerly of Manapouri. 11th May 1936 – 24 Sept 2023. Dearest husband of Esmay and the late Ann. Loved father and father-in-law of Alistair and Kathryn, Judith and Peter Bottlik, Peter (Jack) and Rebekah, Donald and Ester, Tania and David Painting, Deborah, Michael and James Patterson, and special chosen Dad of Lucy, Michael and Rory. Special grandfather to 22 and great-grandpop of 8. Passed away peacefully at Longwood Riverton surrounded by loved ones. Always in our minds, forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Robbie’s life will be held at the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet Street, on Wednesday, 27th September 2023 at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Hay Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Robbie’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/robbie
McCABE, Rodney George (Rod):
Peacefully on Saturday 23rd September 2023, age 83 at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Husband of Daphne, much loved Father and Father-in-law of Gavin & Fiona, Sharon & Brian, Joanne and Steve Jensen, Brent & Darlene, and Kevin and Caron. Dearly loved Grandfather of, Kimberleigh & Teegan, Rebecca & Oscar, Lior & Wren, Araya, Honor & Seth. Proud Great Grandfather of Oliver Reid, Isla & Zeke Schaumkel. A Service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 27th September at 2pm the service will conclude with a private cremation. Messages to 110 Tokanui Gorge Road Highway, Invercargill 9875. A special mention to the staff at Rowena Jackson for their care and compassion towards Rod during his time there.
PARKISON, Cameron John:
Our warrior son is finally at peace, on Sunday September 24, 2023. Aged 24 years. Loved and adored son and best friend of Neville and Marlene. Will be missed by so many of his special friends, relatives and our supportive community. Special thanks to the medical teams who have become family over the last 3 years. A service to celebrate Cameron’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill on Friday, September 29 at 1.30pm. Messages to 334 Waimahaka Fortification Road, RD 1, Wyndham 9891 or to Cameron’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WILSON, Raewyne:
Raewyne passed away peacefully on Monday 25 September 2023; aged 74. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin (Ginge). Loved mother of Jodie and the late Dean Smith, and Glenn and David Marx. Much loved and treasured Grandmother of Jacob and Ryan. Loved sister of Russell and Sharon Forbes, Nan and Peter Wright, and sister-in-law of Vic and Jocelyn Wilson. And a loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the staff at Donovan and O’Byrne wings of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their fantastic care. A service to celebrate the life of Raewyne will be advised. Messages to 103 George Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810 or on Raewyne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz