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DEANS, Douglas Charles (Doug):
Formerly of Lee Stream, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Dunedin Public Hospital; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Louise. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stewart Mahon (Queenstown), Denise Deans and Michelle Leus (Dunedin). Much loved Grandad of Hayley and Leanne. Thanks to the doctors and staff of ward 7c who took part in Doug’s care. A service for Doug will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.00pm, on Thursday, June 1, followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to the Deans family, c/- PO Box 881, Queenstown 9348.

GLOZIER, Pamela Mary:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Thursday 25th May 2023. Dearly loved & cherished partner of Tony, much loved Mum of Shani, & Tyrone & Victoria, Loved Nanny of Katelyn, Cruz, Ella, & James. Loved daughter of Mary* & Bill*, Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Anne & Colin Smith, Totty, Beverley* Brown, Tony & Heather, & Kevin*, Loved Aunty of all her nieces & nephews. A dear friend to many. A special thanks to Linda, Lee, Leanne, Nathan, & Katrina for their love and support. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 31 May at 11am. Followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Pamela’s Page. (*denotes deceased)

LEWIS, Arthur James:
23.11.1950 – 28.05.2023, Loved husband of Sharon, father of Elizabeth, and Henry. A service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 1 June at 2.00pm. Messages to 0276767808.

SMITH, Morris Furneaux:
Passed away peacefully at Clare House on Sunday 28th of May, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of Nellie*. Cherished and respected father and father-in-law of Rex and Lynette, Brenda and Les, Allan and Marie. Adored grandfather, and great-grandfather of his four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Much loved by his only surviving brother Leo, and his eight siblings*. A private service will be held on Friday 2nd of June followed by Cremation. A memorial service to celebrate Morris and Nellie’s lives will be held later. A special thank you to the staff of Clare House who have looked after Morris over the last seven years. Messages to Smith Family, c/o 2126 Winton-Lorneville Highway RD 6, Invercargill, or can be left on Morris’s tribute page @distinctfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).

TAPPER, Violet (May):
May died on Saturday 27th May 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Clare House, surrounded by her loving family. Finally reunited with her beloved husband Neil. Much loved mum and mother in law to Daphne and John Howard, and Kevin and Helen. Loved grandmother (Nan) to Neil, Stephanie and Megan and their partners Tara, Matthew and Jason. Great-Nan to Loki, Abby, Ada and Thomas. Loved sister to Sylvia and the late Rosalie. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Invercargill Centre would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Funeral details to follow. Messages to c/- PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to May’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

WILLIS, Robin Leicester:
Dip Tchg. NZ Defence Force Service Medal. 77696 LAC RNZAF 1954-57
Sadly, Robin died at home on Sunday 28th May 2023.Beloved youngest son of the late Eunice and Percy Willis. Loved brother of Fay and Bill Stenton, Jim and Miriam, John and Evelyn, Frank and Tilly, Brian and Patricia, Peter, Pat and Gwenda, Rose and Norman Philpott, Bede and Pauline, Tony and Claire, Gwen and Alex Laurie. (All deceased.) Cherished and respected uncle. Former Principal of six local area schools, 43 years teaching. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Columbas Catholic Church, 16 Milton Street, Riverton on Wednesday 31st May at 1.00pm followed by a burial at the Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 29 Rye Street, Otautau 9610 or on Robin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

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