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CLARKE, Donald Lewis (Don):
Peacefully on Monday, 2nd December 2024, in the care of Vickery Court, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jackie. Loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Alistair, Bryan and Kim and stepfather of Graeme, David, and Donna. Loved Grandad of William, Jasen, Molly, Chase, Michaela, Sarracen, Riley, Jack, Max, Sam, and Skye. A close friend of Lavinia. A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Clarke and Forbes families. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 6th December at 1:30pm. The family would like to thank the past and present staff of Vickery Court for their care of Don. Messages to 66 Anderson Road, RD 3, Riverton 9883

de RIJK-WILLIAMSON, Lorraine:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous journey, at Hospice Southland on Monday 2nd December 2024, aged 76.
Dearly loved wife of the late Kees. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Anita van Duivenvoorde, the late Monique van Duivenvoorde, and Tony and Suzy Laurie. Treasured and Respected Oma of Jaime, Monique, Lily and Mac; and Jacob and Kate. Proud great grandmother of 4 with another on its way.Much loved friend of the de Rijk family. Loved sister and sister in law of Dennis* and Glenys Williamson, and Douglas and Kate Williamson.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service.
A Farewell for Lorraine will be held on Thursday 5th December 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private cremation will follow. Messages to 91 Black Road, Otatara 9RD, Invercargill 9879 or to Lorraine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased).

PENNY, Ronald (Brian):
Gore, formerly Seadown, Timaru. Cherished husband of Jenny. Loved stepfather and father in law of Joe and Amanda Clapp (Christchurch), and Nick and Tara Clapp (Wyndham). Loved Grandad of his 3 step grandchildren. Messages to 11 Churchill Avenue, Gore 9710 or on Brian’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/brian

MURPHY, Mary Joan (nee Hodgetts):
Surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 30 November 2024, aged 81 years. Loved wife of Arthur. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Janice, and John and the late Marie. Beloved grandma of John and Kym, Drew, Rebecca, Annabel; and great-grandma of Chloe, and Hunter. Treasured sister of Neville, the late George, Margaret, Jennifer, James, Bob, Gay, Ian and Tony. Loved sister-in-law of Margaret, David, Gordon, Marian, and June. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 6 December at 2pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 38 Northwood Avenue, Invercargill 9810 or to Mary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the livestream of the service.

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