What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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BARRETT, Nigel Dean:
After a short but very brave battle Nige passed peacefully on Monday 11th September surrounded by love. Loved husband and best friend of Janelle, loved father and father-in-law of Jack, Baylee and Liam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Maxine and Bruce, Jocelyn and Chris, Frank and Bronwyn and Sharon and Neil. Loved son of Dawn and the late Ken. Cherished nephew, uncle, cousin and valued friend to many. A service to celebrate Nige’s life will be held in the Lumsden Memorial Hall on Friday 15th September at 1pm, private cremation to follow. He was so much to so many. We would like to sincerely thank the staff at Southland Hospice for their care and support. Messages to 47 Garden St, Lumsden, or to Nige’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
BARRY, Charles Richard (Charlie or Goldbrick):
Charlie passed suddenly, but peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill on September 10, 2023. Aged 85 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and Michael (Te Anau). Loved husband of the late Betty. Respected and loved brother of John Barry (Westport) and Elena Barry (Australia). A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at the Te Anau Club on Friday, September 22 at 11.00am. Our heartfelt thanks to the Fiordland Medical Practice, the team at St John Ambulance and the District Health Nurses in Te Anau for all their care and support while Charlie was still at home. We would also like to extend our thanks to the staff at Rowena Jackson, Hospice Southland and Dawn Acker. Messages to 44 Rocky Ridge, RD 1 Te Anau 9679 or to Charlie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
GALT, JUDITH ELSIE (JUDI) (née WELLER):
With great sadness, we advise that Judi passed away peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill on Sunday 10 September 2023. Loved wife of Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary & Fiona, Carl & Mandy, Amanda, and Carmen. Much loved and cool Gram of Elise, Leif, Olivia & Ava, and Luca. Loved stepmother and Gram of Simon, Gina and Cooper, Natasha, Justin and Sebastian. In accordance with Judi’s wishes, a private cremation will be held, following which, family and friends are invited to farewell Judi at an afternoon tea from 3.00 pm on Friday 15th September at 112 Doon Street Invercargill. Messages can be sent to 112 Doon Street Invercargill, 9810.
HILL, Graeme Richard:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graeme Richard Hill on Saturday the 9th of September 2023 aged 82 years. Graeme is the dearly loved husband of Rowena and Father of Suzanne (deceased), Andrea, and Miranda. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shane and Tracey, Hayden and Sara, Charmaine, Kaysee and Marcus, and Brittany and his great grandchildren Brooklyn, Willow, Lachie, Sienna, Reed, Harlow, Briar, Erica and Jett. Graeme was a much loved brother of Shirley Sellars. A service for Graeme will be held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion Arrowtown at 1:00pm Saturday the 16th of September 2023.Followed by a private family interment. In lieu of flowers donations to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the Queenstown Hospice and Queenstown District Nurses, the 20 years support from Dr Simon Davies and David Mitchell from the Arrowtown Pharmacy. You are invited to join the service if you are unable to attend via livestream by going to the J Fraser’s and Sons website/tributes where messages may also be left or Tributes to [email protected]
McLEOD, Heather Jean:
09.09.1945 – 10.09.2023
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 10th September 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Alistair, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Keith Hodges, Donna and Craig Smith. Adored Nana of Sam and Blake and Great Nana to Alex. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Dawn and Brian Skinner, Cheryl De Clifford and Russell Colina, Ray and Marion King, Warwick and Annette King, Doug and Gail McLeod. Much loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews and special friend to many.
“Gone too soon but we loved you enough for a lifetime”.
A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 14th September at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 386 Rakahouka-Grove Bush Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.
NICHOLSON, Sandra Maree (Sandy):
Suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, 10th September 2023. Loved mother of Nathan and Jane (Christchurch), Kirsty, and Aleisha (Christchurch). Loved and helpful Nana to all her grandchildren. Loved daughter of Shirley and the late Bobby Nicholson. A loved sister and aunty. A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Friday, 15th September 2023, at 2.00 pm. Messages to Nicholson Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or on Sandy’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sandra. Sandy will be resting at home from Wednesday, 13 September until her service. Sandy will be resting at home from Wednesday,13th September until her service. If you are unable to attend the service, go to Sandy’s tribute page to watch via live stream. mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sandra
A Give a Little page has been created to help the family at this sad time.
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ROY, Colin Jeffrey:
Passed away peacefully at home in Manapouri, on Friday 8th September 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Lila, much loved father and father-in-law of Carla and Jono Eagle, Marcus and Meghan, and Brendon. Adored Gee-man of Lucy and Elliot. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gwennyth and Hamish Grimm, Eric and Elizabeth Roy, Gavin and Irene Roy, Lois* and Wally Hannam, and families. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at 11am on Friday 15th September at the Fiordland Community Events Centre, 20 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau, followed by a private interment at the Lynwood Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations left to Hospice Southland would be welcomed.(*Denotes deceased.) Messages to P O Box 15, Manapouri or on Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
STUART, Dawn Shirley:
Passed away at home on Sunday 10th September 2023 after a courageous battle to stay with us, surrounded by her loving family, 77 years young. Dearly loved Mother of Deborah & Paul, Michelle & Dave McMeeking. Loved Grandmother (Mumma) to Alex and Joe; Karl and Jess; Emma and Chris. Loved Great Grandmother to Ryan, Maddie and Carter; Hunter, Sophie and Ella. Loved sister and sister-in-law to Rex and Ngaire Millar; Yvonne*; Elwynne and Garth Pay. Loved Auntie to all her Nieces and Nephews. A very special lady who will be missed by many people near and far. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held on Friday 15 th September at 11.00am at the Repertory House, Corner Jed and Esk Streets, Invercargill. Messages to Michelle McMeeking, 83 Chapman Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)
Acknowledgement
ROSS, Shona:
Passed away 17th August 2023, aged 86, peacefully with family by her side. Pam, Ken, Valerie, Garry, Dawn and families would like to express their gratitude to all who attended Mum’s funeral service, viewed on line, for the many cards, flowers, messages and food. Many thanks to Lynne Hall for a wonderful service. Thank you to Hammond & Ryder for all their care and supporting guidance. A special thank you to St Johns, Gore and all the staff on the ward at Gore Hospital for their wonderful care of Mum she received during her short illness. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement your kindness will always be remembered.
