What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 20th December

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BUCKBY, Gillian Fay (nee Blackmore):
17.04.1945 -18.12.2023
Dearly loved wife of John for 58 years. Loving Mother of Richard and Kerry, Amy, and the late Sarah Loved Nan of Antony and Hannah, the late Corey, Samantha, Mathew, Jacob, Melody, Cole and Devon, Reuben, Paige and Ash. Privileged Great Nan of Amelia Greig, Cooper, and Eve Buckby. Also Mother, Mother-in-law, and Nan of Keith and Rae, Joshua, Hayden and Dominic Buckby, Susan and Phil, Emma, Mason, and Grace Corbett, and Rachel (Wgton). A service to celebrate Gillian’s life will be held on Friday 22nd of December at the Southland Crematorium, Invercargill, commencing at 1 pm. Instead of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 340 Ness Street, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Gillian’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

BUCKBY, Gillian Fay:
Loved 3rd daughter of *Keith and *Agnes Blackmore (Alexandra). Sister of Rosalie Hill (UK), *Jim and Yvonne Blackmore (Aus) *Frances and *Arie Verhoef (Dunedin), Vivien and Richard Davidson (Alexandra), Sister-in-law of Iris and *Mark Goodfellow (Nelson). *Eileen and Barry Tewnion (ChCh), David and Claire Buckby (ChCh).

KEEN, Victor John:
Born 25th September 1939, Passed away Monday 18th December 2023.
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on 18th December 2023. Age 84 surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Wilma. Dearly loved father & father-in-law of John, Jackie and Lynette, Carolyn & Rhys. Loved and adored grandad of Matthew and Lisa, the late Nathan, and Ashleigh Loved and adored great grandad Vic of Conner, and Haylee, Harrison, and Fletcher, Blake and Bindi, Amelia, Ruby, Olivia, and Rylan. A special mention and heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Hospice Southland, your care and respect shown to Vic in his final days was outstanding. In accordance with Vic’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held on Saturday 23rd December 2023 Commencing 1 pm, at the Connect Church Main street Otautau. Reunited with his beloved wife Wilma.

SWALE, Patricia May:
Peacefully on Monday, 18th December 21023 at Vickery Court Rest Home, Invercargill, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, mother of Jeffery, and Sonja, mother-in-law of Chris and Nana of Amaya. A private cremation will be held on Friday, 22nd December 2023 (As Patricia would be upset to disrupt the festive season plans). A celebratory service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday, 22nd January 2024 at 1:30pm, all are welcome. Messages to 193 Staunton Road, RD 9, West Plains, Invercargill 9879.

VESTY, David:
David passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorna. Loved father and father-in-law of Daryl and Nikki, Alan and Kirsten, Kelly and Ricky. Grandad of Sam, Kate, Lauren, Dylan, Logan, Tegan and Storm. Great-Grandad of Ashton, Kristian and Cayden. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Winton & Districts Funeral Services, 306 Great North Road, Winton on Thursday, December 21, at 1.00pm. Messages to 1740 Orepuki – Riverton Highway, RD 1, Riverton, or on David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

WALKER, Donald, (Jock):
Of Invercargill, formerly of Aberdeen (Scotland). Passed peacefully on Saturday 16 December, 2023, aged 82. Beloved husband of the late Peg. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Maxine (Te Puke), Barry and Jayne (Methven), Judith and Nigel (Wellington). Adored Pop of Ryan, Tayla, and Brodie; Liam and Sienna. Much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A private interment has taken place, with a memorial service to held at a date to be advised. Messages can be sent to [email protected] or to Jock’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes