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GRANT, Geoffrey:
Passed away on January 6, 2024, in Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, aged 74, after a short illness with cancer and now joining the late Judy. Loved by partner Jacqui and sons Dave, Trevor, Ronny and daughters-in-law Sandra and Kylie, grandchildren Dylan and Danielle; Kristen and Shane; Gemma, Isabella and April, great-grandchildren George, Jack, Claire, Hamish and Tommy (Australia). Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate Geoff’s life in the Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143a Centennial Ave, Alexandra, at 11.00am, on Friday, January 12, 2024. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 369 Clyde-Alexandra Road, Alexandra 9391.
McNAUGHTON, Rose Margaret:
Peacefully, at Bupa Longwood, on Monday 2nd January 2024, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Stuart McNaughton and loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Murray Anderson, Mark, Matthew and Wendy, Tracy and Tim Yellowlees, also loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Per Rose’s wishes, a private graveside service has been held. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Rose’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rose. *denotes deceased
MOYLES, Lancelot Stanley, (Lance):
Peacefully on Monday 1st January 2024. In his 72nd Year. Loved father of Michael, Jeff, and Lisa. A loved grand and great-grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rod, Sandra and the late Bob Lindquist, Tony and Paula. A loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. A service to celebrate Lance’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill on Wednesday, the 10th of January 2024 at 1:00 PM followed by a private cremation. All communications to “Moyles Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Lance’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/lance
STEWART, Lynette Maude (Lyn):
Peacefully, after a short illness, on Saturday, 6 January 2024, at home with family; aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Peter. Adored mum and best friend, mother-in-law and devoted Nanny of Nic, Gordon, Matthew and Caitlin; Lea, Grant, Hannah and Finn; loved daughter of Abby* and Marie, cherished sister-in-law of Kay and Heinz Wenger, Fred and Trish, Jenny* and Fred* Willis, Ian and Jazz, Diane and Gordon Fraser, Barry, Jan and Roger* Fairweather, Wayne and Sandra, Sandra, Brent, Kerry and Lyall Halder. Treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. A service for Lyn will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 11am on Wednesday, 10 January, followed by a committal at the Southland Crematorium. Messages to 467 Herbert Street, Invercargill, or to Lyn’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service will be available.
WOODGYER, John Robert Patrick (Woody):
Peacefully, on Sunday 17th December 2023 at Ascot Bupa Care Home. Dearly loved son of the late John (Jack) and the late Alice Woodgyer. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gaile and John Downey (Christchurch). Loved uncle of Joanne and Michael. Loved great-uncle of Jaimie and Alex. Loved friend of Neil O’Rorke. John has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at Kew Bowling Club, 20 McQuarrie Street, Invercargill, on Friday, 12 January 2024 at 1.00 pm. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or may be left on Woody’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/woody.