What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 16th August

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FENN, Evelyn Margaret:
Peacefully in the care of Radius Clare House Rest Home on Sunday, 13th August 2023, Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Tom. Mother of Russell, and Anthony, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. As per Evelyn’s request as private cremation has been held.

FITZGERALD, Patricia:
Peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Monday, August 14, 2023. Loved wife of the late Sean, loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne-Marie and Matthew, Michael and Hanny, Stephen and Nicky, Peter and Nancy, Cushla and Cam, Kieran and Carmen, John and Linda, Erin and Chris, Katy and Grant, and loved grandmother to Sean, Siobhan, Emma, Connor, Brendan, Thomas, Jack, Johnny, Kieran, Lucy, Lydia, Lachlan, Fraser, Joseph, Nicholas, Connie, Cormick, Elliott, Aiden, Aoife, Kate, Jenna, Leo, Patrick and Quinn. ‘RIP’ Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on Friday, August 18, at 1.30pm, followed by private interment. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 3 Belmont Place, Gore,9710.

FORD, Paul:
Passed peacefully at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, aged 68 years. Much loved son of the late Mary and Leo Ford. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Trish and Rob O’Brien, Peter and the late Mary, the late Tony, Stephanie and Pat Swann, Moire and Roy Vincent, Mary Gorrie. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Paul’s wishes a private family Mass has taken place. Messages can be sent to 20 Perth Street, Invercargill 9810.

HUME, Sandra:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Carehome, on Monday the 14th August 2023 Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mandy and Tim Smalley ( Benmore), Jonathon ( UK). A very much loved G of Amy, Sam, Bill, Ella,Ed,Louisa,Sofia, and Lucy. A service to Celebrate the life of Sandra will be held on Thursday 17th August , 11am at The Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill. Messages to 1130 Dipton-Winton Highway, RD2, Winton.9782 or to Sandra’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

LEITH, Isabel Agnes:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Aged 77 years. Loved wife of Colin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Cheryl, Nigel and Suzie, and the late Dawson. Adored Nana of Josh and Laura, Cody, Jacob, Erika and Korbin and Nana Isabel to Charlotte and Sienna. In accordance with Isabel’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 16B Sydney Street Invercargill 9810 or to Isabel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PLUNKETT, Helen Margaret Elspeth:
Formerly of Walmsley House; On Sunday, 13 August 2023, at Peacehaven Village; aged 84 years. Wife of James, beloved mother of Elijah, and beloved grandma to Elizabeth and Oliver. A Graveside Service for Helen will be held at the Eastern Cemetery at 11.30am on Friday 18 August. Family and friends are invited to gather at J Fraser and Son’s Funeral Home, cnr Esk and Doon Streets at 11am, and to accompany the procession from there to the Eastern Cemetery.
Messages may be sent to Helen’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SAMPSON, William John (Bill):
Peacefully on Tuesday, 15th August 2023 at Bupa Longwood Care Home, Riverton, after a long and wonderful life. Last Sunday Bill celebrated his 96th birthday, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Pat Killeen (Te Anau). Loved grandfather and great grandfather Bill of Danny and Monika, Oliver and Philippa (Waiheke Island), Chris and Ilona, Molly and Moss (Invercargill), Ben and Kirsty, Sam, Charlie and Grace (Te Anau).
The family would like to thank the staff at Bupa Longwood Care Home for their love and care of Bill over the many years.
A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Village Community Centre, Bupa Longwood Retirement Village, 10 Albany Street, Riverton on Saturday 19th August at 1.00pm. Messages to Sampson Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or they may be left on Bill’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bill.

URE, James:
Inspector NZ Police – JUI949 On August 11, 2023, unexpectedly; aged 46 years. Loved husband of Mel, loved Dad of Luke, Chris, and Ryan. I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 A celebration of James’ life will be held in the Dunedin City Baptist Church, 19 Main South Road, Concord, Dunedin, at 1.00pm on Monday, August 21, followed by private interment in the Waitaki Valley. Messages to 195 Double Hill Road, RD2, Waitati 9085, or email [email protected], or on James’ page at www.tributes.co.nz