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

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MCDERMOTT, Sylvia Georgina (Sylv) nee Nunn:
Passed away on 27th February 2023 at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, aged 92 years, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Leslie* (Les) and much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice & Crawford McMillan (Otautau), Nelson & Val (Cromwell), Warren*, Margaret & partner, Alister McLean (Mataura), Cliff & Anne (Bluff), Edward*, Lindsay & Kate (Gold Coast). Loved Nana Sylv of Tania & Jason, Gail & Blair, Carla, Ricky & Selena, Gavin & Rue, Nathan & Korena, Tracey, Jamie & Carolyn, Shelley & Romel, Hayden & Julia, and Nana Sylv to her 17 Great Grand Children. Loved sister of Cath* & Hec* McKenzie, Gordon* & Margaret* Nunn, Jim* & Bev Nunn, and Auntie to her nieces and nephews. The family wish to acknowledge the loving care and support received from the staff at Rowena Jackson. A celebration of Sylv’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 2 nd March at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Sylv’s page. Messages to 22 Chester Street, Otautau 9610 or via Sylv’s tribute page on Stuff.

ROBERTS, Dorothy Violet:
Tragically taken from us on Saturday 25 February 2023; aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy for 54 years. Loving Mum to Jackie and Darren, Shirley, and Darrel and Debbie, much loved Gran and Great Gran to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A valued friend to many. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 3 March at 2.00pm. Messages to 16 Paisley Street Invercargill 9812.

SHAW, Murray Thomson:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, 28th February 2023, aged 72 Years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, loved father and father-in-law of Darin & Nicole, Peter & Nadia and Lisa and Dave* Barclay. Loved Grandad of MacKenzie, Lily, Ryan, Sam, Harry, Mikayla, Jack, and Max. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Shaw and Gatley Families. A graveside service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery on Monday, 6 March at 2.00pm. Messages to 33 Ballantrae Street, Wallacetown 9816.

WALKER, Gary James Dunbar:
Suddenly at his home. Dearest friend and husband of Aileen. Loved father and Father-in-law of Chris and Prue, Jeff and Wendy, and Dale. Loved Grandad of Sage, Lilly, Faith, and Natasha; Hamish and Hannah; and Jorhum. Loved great- grandfather of Ryker and Athena. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 733 Tweed Street Invercargill 9812 or to Gary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WOTTON, Grant Duncan:
Suddenly at Hospice Southland, on Monday 27 February 2023, aged 59 years. Dearly loved father of Michael, Amanda, Danny, and Nikita. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John & Kath, Bev & Ron, Darrell, and Rose & David. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A graveside service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery (Block 43) on Thursday 2 March at 1.00pm. Messages to 120 Chesney Street, Tisbury, Invercargill 9812.