What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 22nd March

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CLEARY, Raymond (Ray):
4/11/1936-19/3/2023.
Peacefully, went to join Helen and Grant on Sunday morning. Loved husband and soul mate of Helen*. Much loved Dad and Ray of Malcolm and Lisa, Grant* and Karyn. Loved Grandad of Ryan. Loved friend of Alan. Thank you for your dedication and devotion to our dad, Alan. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, 24 th March at 10:30 am. Due to Ray’s allergies, flowers respectfully declined, but donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted, 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 on the link on Ray’s page. Messages to Malcolm Cleary, 451 Tweed Street, Invercargill.

CLEARY, Raymond (Ray):
4/11/1936-19/3/2023.
Peacefully on Sunday morning. Loved son of the late Violet and Jim Cleary, loved brother of Jimmy* and Judith, Bill and Bronwyn (Napier), Dian* Bennett (Brisbane). Loved brother-in-law of Florence and George* Wallace (Gore), Joan Haugh (Invercargill), Margaret* and Neville Black (Blackie) (Gore), Iris* and John Braxton (Invercargill). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

FLANNERY, Kevin Francis:
Passed away after a long battle with loved ones by his side on 20.3.2023. Loved husband and best friend of Mary for 63 years. Much loved Dad of the late Vicki Ann, Trevor & Debbie Flannery. Loved grandad of Lauren & Ricky Tosh, Ricki & Katie Flannery, Trinity & Ricky Butler, and Nathan Flannery. Great grandad of, Hunter, Blake, Reuben, Charlotte, and Archer. Dad of Sheryl & Mark Dunick. Nicole, Samantha & Ben. Due to Kevin’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Thanks to the staff of rehab & medical wards, and the team at Rowena Jackson Salisbury Wing. Messages to 62 Cunningham street Grasmere Invercargill, or can be left on Kevin’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

JENKINS, Clarice Merle:
Merle passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Salisbury Wing, on Friday, March 17th in her 98th year. Much loved wife of Les*. Dearly loved Mum of Mike and Sue, and beloved Nana of Jess, and Ian. A family service was held on Monday 20th of March, and a memorial service in Whangarei will be held at a later date. Our grateful thanks to all staff who cared for Merle over the years. Messages to [email protected] or can be left on Merle’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

LISTER, Erin Maureen Sister Jane Frances OP:
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in the care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sacred Heart Home, Brockville, Dunedin. Dearly loved Sister of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters. Treasured daughter of the late Erin and Austin Lister. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Gordon* and Maureen, Joan*, Monica* and Peter*, and special aunt to her nieces and nephews. In the 73rd year of her religious profession. Our special thanks to the sisters and staff at Sacred Heart Home for their loving and compassionate care of Sister Frances. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for our dear Frances in Sacred Heart Church, 89 North Road, NEV, Dunedin, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10.00am, followed by interment at Greenpark Cemetery. (*denotes deceased)
Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ / NZIFH

MACASKILL, Beverley Anne (Bev):
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Saturday 18 March 2023; aged 74 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Phil, much loved mother of Blair, Karen, Robbie, and special friend Alana adored Nana Bev to Seth, and Ryan. Loved daughter of Eric* and Jessie* Winslade, loved sister and sister-in-law of Raymond and Val, Sue and John O’Shea, and Colin*, loved daughter-in-law of Don* and Doreen*, loved sister- in-law of Allan*, Gail*, Owen and Coral*, Daryl and Liz, Kim and Keith Waters, Diana and Barbs, a loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street on Thursday 23 March at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Bev’s page. Messages to 240 Nelson Street Invercargill 9812 (*denotes deceased).