What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 1st February

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BURKE, Joan:
Peacefully in Christchurch on Sunday, 29th January 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Vin and loved mother of Michael, Catherine and Paul*. A dearly loved Grandma. A graveside service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 8th February at 10:00 am. Messages to Burke Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

EADE, Patsy:
Latterly of Coopers Beach, formerly of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at home on Friday 27 January, 2023, aged 72. Dearly loved and adored partner of Bruce Gavin. Adored mother, mother-in-law, and Nana of Jan and Grant with Karla and the late Connor, and Wayne and Julia with Hannah, Sophie, and Gabby. Loved by all of Bruce’s family – Anna, Kathryn and Richard with Tilly. A memorial service to celebrate Patsy’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 3 February at 11am, followed by private interment at Southland Crematorium Grounds. Messages can be sent to 126 John Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Patsy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will also be a livestream link to the service.

GREENFIELD, Liz (nee Cummings):
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Monday, January 30, 2023. Loved wife of Gavin, best Mum and mother-in-law of Lucy and Tony Howard, Miranda and Michael O’Leary, Jeremy and Melanie, most amazing Grandy to Phillip and Timothy; Charlotte and Josh, Victoria and Dan, Carlin and Jasmine, Alex and Amelia; and super Great-Grandy of her six amazing great-grandchildren. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jim and Nancy Cummings, much loved sister to Janice and Judy, loved and respected Aunty of the Gawn, Gardyne and Greenfield families. A service to celebrate Liz’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Traford Street, Gore, on Friday, February 3, at 1.30pm. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Special thanks to the amazing incredible staff at Windsor Park Care Home for their loving support. Messages to 38/9 Reaby Road, Gore 9774.

KIRKLAND, Ian James:
Peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved father and father-in-law of Teresa and Merv Baker (Queenstown), Justin (Glenorchy), loved Grandad of Noah, and Sarah-Louise. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the Glenorchy Hall, 31 Mull Street, on Thursday, February 2, at 1.00pm, then leaving for Glenorchy Cemetery. Livestream available on www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz Messages to PO Box 100, Glenorchy 9350.

MILLER, Christopher Clarence (Chris): CMT972769
(Formerly of Glencoe) – Peacefully, at Lowburn, on Sunday, January 29, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband and soulmate of Gaynor for 62 years, much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Janine and Philip Smith, Jason and Jocelyn, Quentin and Eleanor, loved Grandad-Chris of Cameron Smith and Sarah Young, and Logan Smith; Andrew and Rachel, Olivia and Madison; Hannah, Briana and Ruby; and great-Grandad-Chris of Rhiannon. A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at the Hedgehope Hall on Thursday, February 2, at 11.00am, private cremation to follow. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 11 Mallett Lane, Lowburn 9314.

MITCHELL, Elizabeth. (Lily):
Passed away peacefully at Clare House, On January 29th 2023, aged 86. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Herbert. Treasured and dearly loved Mother of Malcolm and Ruth. Cherished and loved Grandma to Hannah. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, Auntie and loyal friend.
She will be sadly missed.
“Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of thy Lord”
A special thanks to the staff at Clare House who cared for her during the time that she was there.
A private service will be held on Saturday 11th February 2023, if you would like to attend we request you RSVP to this email address. [email protected]. Messages to Mitchell Family PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Elizabeth’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/Elizabeth

SALES, Brian Edward:
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at Kew Hospital. Beloved husband of Gwen (Lumsden) The funeral service will be held in the Lumsden Presbyterian Church at 11.00am on Friday, February 3. Brian will be buried at the Garston Cemetery at approximately 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 133 Flora Road, Lumsden 9730.

WOODROW, Dorothy Isabella (nee McKenzie):
Peacefully, after a brief illness, in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village staff, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Colin and Pam, Christine and Geoff Houston, Ian and Elaine, Allan and Leeann, and loved Gran of all her grandchildren. Dearly loved sister of Lex and Lois McKenzie. As per Dorothy’s wishes, a private service has been held. Special thanks to the caring staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Messages to 58 Tinker Road, RD 2, Wyndham 9892.