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CRUMP, Sarah Joy:
After a courageous battle, and in the beautiful care of dedicated staff at Hospice Southland, Sarah passed away on Saturday June 1st, 2024. Aged 43 years. Deeply loved and treasured, daughter of Gordon and Joan. Loved sister of Euan (Redan), and Fiona (Nelson). Loved niece and cousin of Alan* and Dorothy* Crump, Jim and Dorothy McFadzien, Colin and Margaret Crump, Ron; Owen and Lynne; Des and Janet Brewster and their families. Following a private family burial, a service in memory of Sarah, will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Thursday June 6th. Messages to 105 Turner Street, Edendale, RD3 Wyndham 9893, and tributes may be left on Sarah’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available. (*denotes deceased)
DIXON, Robyn Lenore (Skin) (nee Beattie):
Passed away suddenly, with Owen by her side, at Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday 30th May 2024, in her 67th year. Dearly loved wife of Owen. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Tracy and Geoff Morris, and Kerry. Adored Grandma of Jayden* and Samara, Brianna and Michael, Findlay and Brianna, and Tanesha. Loved great-grandma of Arthur. Mother figure to her sister’s, brother’s, nieces and nephews. Loved friend to many. A service to celebrate Robyn’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30am, on Thursday June 6. In lieu of flowers, donation’s to Ronald McDonald House would be gratefully appreciated and can be left at Robyn’s service. Messages to PO Box 40, Invercargill, and tributes can be left on Robyn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available. (*denotes deceased).
NICHOLSON, Ellen:
Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, aged 92 years young. Dearly loved wife of the late David Nicholson, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Mary and Tony Brewster, John*, Anne* and Whare Turuwhenua, Mark and Vicki, Christine and Sean Handley, Des and Janine, and loved Nana of Andrea, Cameron, Lachlan, Conor, Maeve, Kiera, Grace, and Elizabeth. ‘R.I.P’
“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of this hand”
Requiem Mass to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, June 6, at 11.00am. Rosary will be held at 34 Mountain Road, on Wednesday, June 5 from 3.00pm. Special thanks to Albany House Care Home staff for the loving care and support of Maureen. Messages to 34 Mountain Road, Gore 9772.
(*denotes deceased).
TYTSMA, Audrey May:
Passed away peacefully on 27 May 2024 at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home, Gore: in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of Klaas, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and John, Trevor and Jo-Ann, loved Nana of Marc, and John, Denise, and Kylie, loved great Nana of Hinengakau, Katana, Danyelle and Jacob, Raven and Ryder. Aunt Audrey to her nieces and nephews in The Netherlands (denotes deceased). Special thanks to the caring staff at Windsor Park. Following Audrey’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held. Messages to Tytsma Family 17 Oregon Street Ocean Grove Dunedin 9013.
WARDS, Jan (nee O’Connor):
If you are reading this, I am gone!! On Saturday 1st June, 2024, Jan passed away in the care of Hospice Southland. Soulmate of Murray, a proud Mum of her two children, Cody Wards and his wife Sarah, Nina de Malmanche and her husband Lance. Loving Nana of Axle, Miles, Casey, and Ricky, loving step Nana of Holly, Taryn, Lauren, and Ashton. Jan was proud of all their achievements. A farewell for Jan with lots of laughter, and memories will be held on Thursday 6th June, 2024 at 2pm in the Mataura RSA, 49 River Street, Mataura. The family would like to thank the Hospice Southland, doctors, and nurses for their incredible devotion to making Jan’s last days as comfortable as possible. A private cremation has been held. With respect no flowers please. Messages to 527 Glendhu Road, RD4, Gore, 9775, email: [email protected]