What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 21st June

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BRAITHWAITE, Graham George:
Peacefully at home on Sunday, 18th June 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Muriel for 63 years. Loved father of Allen and Robyn, and Ian. Loved Grandad of Josie and Ethan, Matthew and Libby, Zoe and Richard, George, Jack and Tessa and Great Grandad of Thomas. Loved oldest son of the late George and Hazel Braithwaite. Loved brother of Robert*, Coral*, Lorraine, Ngaire, Noeline, Douglas*, John, Glenys, and Gordon* and loved brother-in-law of Sylvia. A service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 23rd June at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 40 White Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812.

CHITTOCK, Allan Leslie (Chubby):
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Clutha Views Lifecare and Village, Balclutha, on Monday, June 19, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Diane for 55 years, loved Dad of Kelvin (Waikoikoi), Sharon and
Gary Montgomery (Sydney), Lyndon and Jaimee (Waikoikoi), and special Grandad to Taysha and Lydah. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Norma and the late Brian Sherborne (Dunedin). As per Chubby’s wishes private cremation will take place. A service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to the staff at Clutha Views for their great support and care of Chubby. Messages to 56 Frank Street, Gore 9710.

CHALMERS, Robert (Bruce):
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Bruce on Monday 19 June 2023; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Loma, much loved father and father-in-law of Don, Noelene and Paul, Heather and Terry Cope, Christopher, and the late Shane, a very
much loved Grandad and great Grandad. Loved son of the late George and Jean, loved brother of Chum, Fergus, the late Jimmy, and the late Geordie, a much loved uncle. “Will be dearly missed”.
A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Saturday 24 June at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 76 Dipton Street Invercargill 9812.

HAMILTON, Victoria Isabel:
We wish to advise of the passing of Victoria in Cairo. Dearly loved mother of Francesca and Sebastien. Dearly loved daughter of the late Mervyn and Eva Macdonald. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and John Keast, Ferg and Ali Macdonald and Don and Joanne Macdonald and loved Auntie and Great Aunt of her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Victoria’s life will be held at Oreti Plains Hall on Saturday June 24 at 2pm. Please wear something colourful.

INGLIS, Roddy Thomas (Roderick):
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home, aged 70 years. Loved husband of Lisa, idolised step-dad of Darren and Chrissy, Vanessa and Sam, and Cowan, besotted Grandad of Lacey, and Oskar, eldest son of Nancy* and Roddy*, much loved brother of, Norma, Anne* and Spock Edwards, Ian, Gillian and Russell, adored uncle of Tere*, Toni and Katrina; Glen and Scott; Rachael, Natalie, and Daniel along with their families. A celebration of Roddy’s life will be held in Cromwell Town and Country Club, 32 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell, on Sunday, June 25, at 1.00pm. (*denotes deceased).

McCORMICK, Marjory Ann (nee Jones):
Died peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023; in her 88th year. Dearly beloved wife of Desmond*, loved mother and mother-in-law of Gregory, Bede, Claire and John* Mulholland, Stephen and Anna, and Monica and Mike Sherman, treasured Grandmother of Lachlan, and Aimee McCormick, Daniel, and Matthew Sherman. The family would like to thank the Access carers who helped Marjory stay in her own home for so long, and staff of the Totara Unit of St Andrew’s Home for their loving care. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Basilica, Macandrew Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Friday, June 23, followed by interment at Green Park Cemetery. Messages to Marjory’s page at www.tributes.co.nz, where the livestream of the Mass may also be viewed. (*denotes deceased).

McKEE, Jean Isobel (nee McClintock):
17 February 1931 – 21 June 2022
The year has flown by since the loss of our beloved mother. We would like to thank all those people who provided Jean and the family with their love and support in her later years and on her passing.
“You will always be in our thoughts. Our love for you is eternal.”
– Malcolm, David, Ross, Alistair and families

O’NEILL, Mary Eileen (Molly):
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Molly at Clare House on Saturday 17th June 2023 aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Des. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lynley and Tony Irvine (Invercargill), Stephanie and the late Gerald Madden (Dunedin). Treasured Gran of Rachael and Brendon; Bridget and Brett; Lauren and Sam; Ben and Lara; and Sam Madden. Loved Great-Granny of Anabelle, Clara, Alex; Oliver; and Maggie. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff from Clare House for their love and care of Molly. R I P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill at 1.00pm on Thursday 22nd June. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Rosary at 7.00pm on Wednesday at the Church. Messages to 56 High Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Molly’s tribute page at fasersfunerals.co.nz

RENGA, Andrew Peter:
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, June 19, 2023, aged 51 years. Loved husband of Cherry, Dad of Shakara, the late Keanna, Sharawn, Karyn, and Paige, and Papa of Aiden. Loved son of Brendan and the late Diane Lawlor, the late Ainga and Yvonne. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Chris, the late Mark, Jenny and Mike, Matt and Teresa, Adam and Anna, the late Clarence, AJ and Debbie, JoJo and Thomas, Ivan, Lou and Gordie. Loved, but cheeky uncle of many. A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Friday, June 23, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Live-streaming is available for those who cannot attend; https://tinyurl.com/APRenga and will start at 12.45pm.

RUTLEDGE, Ann:
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Gold Coast University Hospital on 15th June 2023, aged 69 years. Much loved partner of Murray Heath. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Corey Rawlings & Jody Klempel, Trudy and Gavin Brown.  Adored Nanny of grandkids Jesse, Isaac, Shakayla, and Kiahli and her great grandchildren. A dear friend to Tina & Ngarimu Paraki.  Loved Sister & Sister-in-law of Leicester and Judith, Colin and Suzy, Ricky, and Maree.  A loved member of the Hands family. Loved Aunty of her nieces, nephews, and extended families. A beautiful and loyal friend to so many. A celebration of life will be held in Ann’s honor. Details to follow. Messages to Murray and Ann’s home address 68 Bainfield Road, Invercargill or Trudy, 16 Baird St, Invercargill.

VALENTINE, Agnes Helen:
Peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Much loved Mum of John, and Robyn; and adored Ganty of Sam, Alice & Isaac. Loved and respected aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Family wish to sincerely thank all those wonderful people who cared for Agnes during the past few years. A private service has been held.

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