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ATKINSON, Margaret:
It was with much sadness we said goodbye to Mum on 29th September 2024 at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, cherished and devoted Mum of Ann and Howard (Wellington), and Denise and Glenn (Rangiora), treasured and adoring Nan of Thomas and Samuel. Loved sister of Alan and Pauline (UK) and Mary and the late Barry (UK) and a loved Aunt. Very special friend of Noelene. Thank you to Lucy Pemberton and Hospice Southland for your wonderful care of Mum. At Margaret's request a private family service will be held. Donations to Hospice Southland would be much appreciated. Messages can be left online at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
BIRSE, Gwenda Esma (Gwen):
Passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday September 29, 2024, in the care of Resthaven Rest Home staff. Much loved Mum to Lee-Ann and David Rasmussen, and Shirley Grubb, loved Nana to Bryce O’Reilly, and Sarah-Jane Grubb, loved great Grandma to Rhyce, Lydia, and Jake Twizel, loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Jan Harwood, and the late Patricia Harwood.
You will forever be in our hearts, Rest peacefully.
A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held on Friday October 4, 2024 at 1.00pm in the Holy Trinity Church, Trafford Street, Gore, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 83 Salford Street, Edendale 9825.
CARNIE, Barbara:
Peacefully with family by her side, at Southland Hospital on Monday, September 30, 2024. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilson. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law to Joanne and Noel Wilson, Peter* and Elaine, Brian and Maxine. Dearly loved Nan of Emma, Rachael, and Hannah; Renee, Amber and Nicole. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Nelson* and Ivy* Elliott, Pauline* and Allan* Thoms, Florrie and Ray Jenner, and the late Norman Chung and sister-in-law to Allan* and Margaret* Carnie, Ivan* and Joyce* Carnie, Russell*, Elaine* and Les* Botting. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the medical staff who have been involved in Barbara’s care. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill on Friday October 4 at 1.00pm. Interment at the Fortrose Cemetery to follow. Messages to 126 Dunlop Street, Wallacetown 9816
DIACK, NiCola (Eve):
Awesome sister to Kirsten and Francis, William, Allen, Adam, Dylan, Rosie, and the late Josie. Daughter to Nicholas and Pollyanna. A service to celebrate NiCola’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Saturday 5th October 2024 at 10am. Messages to “Diack Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or on NiCola’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/nicola.
PRATT, John Robinson Arthur:
Passed away on Thursday 19 September 2024, aged 89 years, at Southland Hospital. Loving faithful husband to Anne. Dedicated father to Steven. Loving father to Catherine. “Forever surrounded by his beloved Tools, tinkering away in the great workshop beyond.” Son in law of Stuart* and Annie* Illingworth. Brother in law of Bernie, Pearl*, Mark, Leonard and Whitney, Peter and Caroline Meikle. Heather and Felix Beran. A private cremation has been held. Messages to “Pratt Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill. *denotes deceased.
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