What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Tuesday 6th June

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WARDS, Margaret Ethelwyn:
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Alan, mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Anne (Roxburgh), Dorothy and Ron Noordijk (Ruby Bay), Murray and Jan (Waimumu), Gordon (Gore), the late Keith, Heather and Peter Whelan (Waverley), Jennifer (Auckland), Raewyn and Bruce Rosie (Pauanui), the late Peter and Frances, loved Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Roberston Street, Gore, on Thursday, June 8, at 11.00am, followed by refreshments before the interment at Mataura Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home for their care of Mum. Messages to:
[email protected] or Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

WILKES, Ronald Stormont (Ron):
Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Friday, June 2, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Junie*. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Paula, Tony and Helen, Jane*, Dean and Stacey, and Angela (Missy) and Andy. Adored Grandad and Great-Grandad to Kelly, Rachael, Bliss and Flo, Natasha and Ash, Anastasia and Sam, Lachlan, Arielle and Raquel. A wonderful brother and brother-in-law to Harold* and Dawn, Kathleen* and Brian* Ramage, Bill* and Eva Boyer. Much loved Uncle Ron to all his nieces and nephews. Ron’s family would like to acknowledge his wonderful, caring neighbours and thank the amazing teams at Good Partners, The Cleaning Ladies, as well as the medical team at Southland Hospital. In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 439 Yarrow Street, Invercargill.
(*denotes deceased)

WILLS, Patrick Mervyn (Pat): 889401 GNR RNZA:
Peacefully at rest on Friday, 2nd June 2023. Loved husband of the late Margaret and lifelong partner of Pat Hampton. Dearly loved father of Phil & Sharee, Susan & Blair, Donna & Brett, Katherine, Frankie, and Suzie. Loved and respected Grandad Pat of Aaron, Quinn, Daniel & Nicole, Kirsty & Kieran, Suraya & Gus, Angel & Rhya, Paul, Jordan, and a loved Great Grandad Pat of all his Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 7th June at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Pat’s family would like to thank Dr. Tabitha Luecker and the staff of BUPA Ascot and Hospice Southland for their care of Pat and his family. Message C/- Wills Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

In Memoriam

BUTCHER, Ruby Moreen:
15.10.1935 – 06.06.2020
A wonderful wife, Mum and Nana.
Ruby we still miss you more than words can say,
You will always be in our hearts and minds forever.
– Keith, Trevor, Neville, Yvonne, Karen, and families.

MAYNARD, Betty May:
01.05.1928 – 06.06.2012
We close our eyes, we see your face,
We see your beautiful smile,
Your joy and laughter filled our hearts,
And your love and grace our home.
We want to tell you how much we miss you,
Your faith, hope and love are with us all the time,
Until we meet again.- From your loving family.

PATERSON, Ron:
In our hearts you will
always stay, loved and remembered every day.
Loved always by Joyce and family.