What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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BRAITHWAITE, Michael David:
Suddenly but peacefully on Friday, 17th November 2023. Loved partner of Kim. Loved father of Khyra, Brayden, AJ and Zara. Loved Grandfather of Emil. Loved step father to Jade and Daniel, Danny and Aleisha, Jimmy, Sheldon. Loved step grandfather to Mercedes, Lucan, Chase, Isaiah, Josiah, Sativa, the late Indaka, Maddox, Knox, Taimana, Matariki. Friend of Roimata and Sharnie, also their cats Meg, Don and Dongie. Loved son of David and Glenda. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Chris and Jo, Willie and Lisa, Sarah and Caleb. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved grandson of the late Hazel and the late Daphne. A friend to many. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Mataura Community Centre, 2 McQueen Ave, Mataura at 10.00 am on Saturday, 25th November 2023. Michael will be resting at home in Bluff from Wednesday, 9 am until 9 am Friday, then he will be at his parent’s home in Mataura until his service on Saturday. Messages to Braithwaite Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or may be left on Michael’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/michael. No flowers by request
DEMPSTER, Gwendoline Lilian:
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we advise the passing of Gwen at Peacehaven Rest Home on Saturday, 18th November 2023, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Adored and beloved Nan, Olnie and amazing great friend of Doeske, Paul, Blake, and Oliver. Much loved Mum of Lesley* and Jules, Steve, and their families.
“We never said goodbye, Only that we love you – knowing we will meet again.”
A private cremation has taken place. Messages to 39 Flora Road West, 6 RD, Invercargill 9876.
LAY, Charles William (Bill):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday, 20th November 2023. Beloved husband of Daphne. Beloved brother of Danny Holz, Russell Holz, Mary Cavanagh, Shirley Scott*. Loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces. A graveside service for Bill will be held at the Otautau Cemetery, Block AX1, Plot 9 on Friday, 24th November 2023, at 2.00 pm. Messages to PO Box 574, Invercargill, or may be left on Bill’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bill. *Denotes deceased
SCULLY, Ann Miriam:
Peacefully after a swift but courageous battle at her home on Monday 20 November 2023, in the care of her three daughters and devoted husband; aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife and sweetheart of husband Owen, Loving and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Nicola and Lawrence Shelton, Kirsty and Brent McGearty, and Kimberly Scully. Fun-loving and adored Nana of Damien, and Courtney Shelton and Duncan Ross; Joshua, Flynn, and Piper McGearty; Georgia, Rea and partner Johnny Johnston and their precious new daughter Zoe Lee. Zoe was held in the arms of her Great-Nana at only 24 hours old and Ann was able to enjoy this beautiful blessing before she passed. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street Invercargill on Thursday 23 November at 1.30pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. A special thanks to the wonderful care given by Southland Hospice and the District Nurses, special mention to Mike and Sara. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 71 Queens Drive, Invercargill
SCULLY, Ann Miriam:
Daughter of Walter* and Margaret* Scott, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Frances and Jesse* Wharepapa, Wesney* Scott, Kerry* Scott, Shona and Mike Stone, and Raylene and Phil Howell; Maurice and Gail* Scully, Kathleen* and Kon Polychronopoulos, Tina and Ian Tagg, Kevin and Noelene Scully, Mick and Maureen Scully, Noelene and Lindsay Brown. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased)
WITHINGTON, Glenda Mae:
At Invercargill on 15 November 2023, aged 73. Only daughter of the late Frank (Bunt) and Velma (Val) Withington. A treasured sister, aunt and friend. As per Glenda’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages can be left on Glenda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
“To those I love, it’s been a pleasure; to those who love me, thank you. I now rest in peace.”
