What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 30th August

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CASSIDY, Brenda:
Passed away peacefully, at home on Thursday, August 24, 2023, aged 75 years. Loved daughter of the late Harry and Alice Hodge and sister to the late Colin. Much loved Mum to Sean, Kaye, Susan, Lynette, Marie, Julie, Michael and Helen and beloved grandmother to her 15 grandkids. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton, on Friday, September 1 at 1.30 pm, followed by a private burial. ‘Forever in our hearts’ In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Society NZ.

HAYWOOD, Dorita Anne (Anne):
On Friday, 25 August 2023; aged 71 years. Suddenly but peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Beloved wife and best friend of Lewis, adored mum of Terry and Nicola, Lesa and Gareth Saunders. Cherished Nan of Annalyce and Joe, Hayley, Samuel, and Sophie. Loved sister of Doug and Jan Richardson, Graeme* and Angie Richardson, Elaine* and Gordon* Mackenzie, and Jean* Robertson. A service for Anne will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 31 August, followed by private interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 81 Kildare Rise, Invercargill 9810, or to Anne’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LAWSON, Margaret:
Peacefully, on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Bupa Ascot, Invercargill, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Rhonda (Devonport), Dianne and Allan Hutton (Dacre), Geoff and Kathryn (Porirua), Steve and Jo (Rotorua), Richard and Wendy (Invercargill), Lynette and Darryl Shekleton (Rangiora), much loved Nana of Greta and Heidi; Scott, Ben, Kurt and Lachlan; Gemma, Karla and Jordan; Danae, Braden and Micah; Brittney, Jorja, Jakeb and India; Caitlin, Chelsea and Mya and their partners and great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, 2 September, at 10.30am, then leaving for the Charlton Park cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 104 Ritchie Street, Invercargill 9810.

McDonald, Russell John:
Late of Dipton, passed away peacefully at Vickery Court on the 27th of August 2023,aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison. Loved father and father-in-law and Grandfather of Rose-Mary and Kevin Gill, Henry; Roger and Sue McDonald, Lauren, Emily, and Kate; Malcolm and Rosemary McDonald. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in the Dipton Memorial Hall, at 2pm, Friday September 1st 2023. Messages to 74 Welsh Road, Winton. 9720 or to Russell’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.

PLUMMER, Dawn Margaret:
2/11/1937 – 21/8/2023. Peacefully in the care of Enliven Longwood Rest Home, Riverton. Loved mother of Philip, and David. Loved by her loving extended family. At Dawn’s request a private funeral has been held. Messages to 17 Murphy Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812

SHEPHERD, Josephine Ellen (nee Howard):
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Mum on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of the late Paul. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg, Johann and Andrew Forde, Paula and Ben Fox. A loved Nana of Sawyer; James and Caitlin; and grand pup Poppy. Will be sadly missed. R.I.P.
We would kindly like to thank all the staff at Walmsley House and latterly at Rowena Jackson for their care, compassion and love they gave Mum. A Requiem Mass for Josephine will be held in St. Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill on Thursday, August 31 at 11.30am. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Messages to Johann, 33 David Street Invercargill 9810 or Paula at 26 Kinmont Crescent, Invercargill 9812 or to Josephine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

TILSON, Ewan:
On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Brisbane Australia. Loved husband of Liz. Father of Deborah and Jason. Step father to Michelle and Mark, Trudie and Nathan. Son of the Late Agnes* and Sidney* Tilson. Brother of Ivan*, Owen*, Kathleen, Neil, Maureen, Eileen and Doreen. Loved Grandad and Uncle. Good friend to John. Private Cremation to take place in Brisbane, Australia on August 30, 2023. Messages to Liz Tilson c/- of Doreen Dawson, 120 Pomona Street, Invercargill. (* Denotes Deceased).