What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 26th June

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BLACKMUN, James Alan (Alan):
Died peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday 24th June 2024; aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Sandra Macnamara (Te Anau), Tara Blackmun (Invercargill) , and Jaymie Blackmun (Sweden) and much loved grandfather of Reagan, Harry, Blake; Luke, Caleb, Joshua; Zavia, Zack and great grandfather of Alexia, and Bjorn. Loved brother and brother- in- law of Jeanette and Alan Jordan, Clive and Ann, Peter and Tracey, Bernard and Vanna. A grave side service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the East Winton Cemetery on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 11am, everyone welcome. Alan will be resting at the Winton Funeral Home on Wednesday, for anyone who wishes to pay their respects prior to 4pm. A very special thank you to all the people who cared for Alan over the final years of his illness, Rata Park Care Home and to the staff at the medical ward at Southland Hospital. Messages to PO Box 67, Te Anau 9640 or to Tara or Jaymie, C/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill. 9840 or on Alan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where the livestream link can be found.

BLYTH, Peter Burrell:
Peacefully in the care of Rose Lodge staff on Saturday 22nd June 2024. In his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel. Loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Marcus Swan, Michelle and David Deepac, Pete Blyth and Steph Freeman, Jay and Sarahjane Blyth, Roeli and David Fallow. Loved grandad and Poua of his 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Bill and Jan Blyth. Barry and Caryl Blyth. A loved uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland and can be left at the service. Messages to “Blyth Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to mwfunerals.co.nz/s/peter to leave a tribute or watch the Livestream.

COCKROFT, Adin James:
20/09/1937 – 20/06/2024
Passed away peacefully at Clare House. Much loved husband of Anne (dec). Loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne, Karl and Gail, much loved grandad of Sam, Emily and Liam, and Jessica. As per Adin’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages may be sent to Suzanne at 62 Bullar Street, Grasmere, Invercargill or may be left on Adin’s obituary page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

HARRINGTON, Marie Isobel:
Peacefully on Monday 24 June 2024 in the care of BUPA Ascot, Invercargill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roger, loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant, Keith and Ros, and grandma to Emily and Zac. Sister to the late Bruce Allen and Ron Allen. A funeral to celebrate Marie’s life will be held in the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Elles Road, Invercargill on Thursday 27 June at 1.30pm. The service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 204, Invercargill 9840.

MACKAY, Joanne Teresa Mary, (nee Devon):
A former Stewart Islander. Our mother passed peacefully on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at Calvary hospital in her 87th Year.Beloved Darling Heart of the late Eric “Bones” Mackay. Deeply loved and treasured Mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Ian (Christchurch), Bruce and Maria (Queenstown),Theresa and Rob (London), Anthony and Raymond (Seattle). Loved special Grandie to Alisha and Cameron (Dubai), Matthew (Brisbane), Rachel and Shaun (Christchurch), Nico and Oscar (London). The family would like to say a special Thank you to the team at Calvary who have looked after Mum with such love and care. Jojo loved you all, and to Lillian a dearly loved and special friend. “Reunited with her Darling Heart at last”

A Rosary will be said on Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 2.30pm in the Calvary Hospital Chapel, Centre St, Invercargill. A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday 26th June at 10.30am in the Calvary Hospital Chapel, Centre St, Invercargill, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery but if you would like to spend time with Joanne then please contact Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home (03)2182156. Messages to Po Box 63 Queenstown 9348 or email [email protected] or you can go to Joanne’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/joanne to leave a tribute and/or view the Livestream.

MORETON, Dawn Elsie (nee Murdoch):
Peacefully with family by her side on Monday 24th June 2024, at Rowena Jackson, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Philip, David and Janeen, Cheryl and Murray Tily. Loved Grandmother of Daniel and Aleida (Wellington), Melissa (Brisbane), the late Oliver, Rupert (Wellington), Nicholas and Angelica (Wellington), Charlotte and Anthony Princi (Perth). Loved great grandmother of Annamieka, Chloe, Saskia, Brennan, Madison, Georgia, Olivia and Marcus.

Many thanks to all Staff at Rowena Jackson for the love and care of Dawn.

A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, cnr Lindisfarne and Miller Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at 2pm. Followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Donations to St Johns Ambulance, Invercargill would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to the “Moreton family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill or go to mwfunerals.co.nz/s/dawn to leave a tribute or watch the Livestream.

THOMSON, Peter John:
Peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday 22nd June 2024 at Hospice Southland. Aged 61 years. Very loved Husband of Tania. Very loved Father and Father-in-law of Kimberley and Gareth, Aaron and Jeremy. Very loved Grandad of Ava, Emma and Ruby. Very loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Gary and Sharon and Uncle of Michael, Tony and Kristin. Gone to be with his Mum and Dad, Bob and Dawn. A huge thank you to staff at Hospice Southland for their amazing care of Peter. Another thank you to the Fulton Hogan Family for their ongoing support.

A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel Rockdale Road Invercargill on Monday 1st July 2024 at 11am. NOTE VENUE CHANGE In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to “Thomson family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Peters tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/peter to leave a tribute and/or view the livestream