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BARRETT, Pamela Dawn (nee Ryan):
Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill, on Sunday 15 September 2024. Aged 77 years. Dawn was a greatly loved mother, sister, grandmother, aunty and friend to many. No longer in our lives but forever in our hearts. We will miss you always. A private cremation has been held. Messages to Maxine, 216 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300.
FIFE, Hilda Kathlyn Ann (formerly Dobbie/nee Smith):
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court, on Sunday 15 September 2024; aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John, and Bill Dobbie. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Alan* Weaver, Zena and Ken Beaman, Cliff and Jessie Dobbie, Janet and Ken* Clark, John* Dobbie, Stu and Shirley Dobbie, loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. In accordance with Hilda’s wishes, a private service has been held. A heartfelt thanks to the staff of Vickery Court for their love, care and fun with our Mum. Messages to 51 Hensley Street Invercargill 9810.
HAUGH, John William:
Peacefully on September 14, 2024 at Resthaven Care Home, Gore, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis for 69 years, much loved father and father-in-law of May and Melvin Wilson, John, Ronald*, and Gordon, cherished Grandad of his grandchildren. Loved son of Lionel* and Agnes* Haugh, loved brother of Betty*, Dulcie*, Peter*, Alan*, Arthur*, Robert* (Bob), Margaret*, Shirley*, Dawn Richardson, Evan* and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) At John’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 1 Toronto Street, Gore 9710. The family wish to thank the staff at Resthaven for their wonderful care given to John.
MILLIGAN, Russell Oliver:
Peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Southland with his family by his side on Monday, 16th September 2024, aged 74 years. Dearly loved father of Joel, and Regan. Beloved brother of Anne, Graham and Heather, and John and Blanka. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 21st September at 2:00pm. Yellow flowers by request. Messages to PO Box 224, Riversdale 9744.
MILLAR, Brian James (Skinny):
17/01/1944 – 15/09/2024
Peacefully in his sleep on Sunday 15th September 2024. Loving partner of Jillian Anderson. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Treasured dad of Darryl, Janine, James, Braddon, Angela, and Daniel. Treasured Grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Jim and Peggy. Brother and brother-in-law of John and Beth. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday 19th September at 1.30pm. To view Brian’s service please go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click the link on Brian’s page. Messages to 398 Drysdale Road, RD2, Invercargill 9872.
MITCHELL, Charles John:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on 10 September 2024. Dearly loved and cherished husband, for 51 beautiful years, of the late Nancy. Father of Jason, Robin, and Warwick. Adored Gramps of James and Tyler. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Lyn, Heather, and the late Claire. Loved uncle of Hillary, Stephanie, Kim, Sheridan, and Amanda. Very special friend of Kerry. He was loved by us all - Charles will be greatly missed and never forgotten. In honouring Charles’ wishes a private graveside service has been held. Messages may be sent to 165 McIvor Road, Invercargill 9876 or to his tributes page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
STOREY, Bill (William):
Bill passed away suddenly , but peacefully at home with family on 16 September 2024, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Mary. Loved father and father-in-law and grandfather of Jayne and Eoin McKenzie, Christopher, Andrea, Nicola, and Matthew; Elaine and Stephen Forde, Jacob; Stuart and Christine Storey, Joshua, Hayley, and Ben. Friend of Judy. A loved great grandfather. A private service will be held. Messages to 91D Brown Street, Invercargill. 9812 or to Bill's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
SYMONS, Mary Elizabeth:
Suddenly but peacefully on September 14, 2024, at Southland Hospital; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Michael and Denise, Lynn and Johnny Murray, cherished Mary-Gran of Annalei, and Tai. Loved sister of Margaret* Brown, Jimmy* Mackay, and a much-loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased)
A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Monday September 23, 2024 at 1.00pm in the Gore RSA, Fred Cooper Room, Bowler Avenue, Gore, followed by a private interment. Messages to 8 Bagrie Road, RD1, Gore 9771.
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