What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 4th October

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BROCKLEHURST, Peter James:
It is with great sadness, after a hard fought battle Peter Brock passed away on Monday 2 October 2023 at Bupa Ascot Care Home. Loved husband of Astrid, loved father of Jo and Dude, Emma and Jack, and Jon and Sarah, treasured Poppa of Elisha, Georgia, Jordan, and Wati. A special thanks to the staff of Bupa Ascot Care Home for their wonderful care of Peter. A memorial service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 5 October at 2.00pm. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Peter’s page. Messages to 327 Barrow Street Bluff 9814.

LEVETT, Jeannette Edie (Jeannie):
It is with great sadness that Jeannie passed away at home surrounded by her family with love on Saturday 30th September 2023. Treasured wife and best friend of Peter. Beautiful and adored Mum and Nanny of Anthony and Cinnamon, Henry, Angus, and Patrick; Alastair and Janelle, Ruben; Graham and Aimee, Monty, and Walter; Daniel and Kayla, Eveline (Eve) and Aaron, and Lexi. Little and only sister to Stephen and Lynda Blair-Edie, and Aunty to Tim, Dean, Jenna and Jack and great Aunty Jeannie to their children. Loved and cherished daughter of George* and Pauline, and her parents-in-law, John and Yvonne. ( Denotes deceased.)
Forget Me Not”
‘No earthly change shall alter me,
whate’er may be my lot.
My heart will still be true to thee,
Then Oh, forget me not’
In accordance with Jeannie’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 214 Purvis Road, RD 1, Otautau 9688 or on Jeannie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

MCEWAN, Ron (Ronald Bryan):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron (in his 89 th year) on Monday, 2nd of October 2023 surrounded by his family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored husband of the late May for 67 years. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Anne, Dianne and Don, and Julie and Brendan. Adored ‘Grandad Ron’ of Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten, Kylie and Rei, Todd and Tania, Brooke and Jason, Rick and Ellen, Ella, and Laura. Great ‘Grandad Ron’ to Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, Oscar, Kate, Lucy, and James. Special ‘Ron’ to Karen McEwan and the late Owen Dallard and special ‘Grandad Ron’ to Griffin, Sam, Emma, Javarn, and Ailah. Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Olive McEwan and brother of the late Gary McEwan, brother-in-law of Pam McEwan and Margaret Dynes. Lifelong friend and brother-in-law of Mabel Dewson and the late Neville Dewson. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Racecourse, Invercargill (1 st floor Public Bar area), on Saturday the 7 th of October at 2 pm. Dianne, Julie and Wayne would like to sincerely thank the management and staff at Rowena Jackson for the care and compassion they have shown Ron over the last 2 years. Also, Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for the outstanding care and support provided to Ron and the family. Messages to 350 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill, 9872.
Those we love never truly leave us as they are woven into our lives forever.

McINTOSH, Robert James:
Passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital on 29th September 2023, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Mary and the late Eleanor. Sadly missed by his extended family. As per his wishes, a private cremation has been held. Grateful thanks to the staff of Calvary for their compassionate and outstanding care. Messages to C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Robert’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/robert.

NAYLOR, Ethel Rae (Hap):
Passed away Sunday 1 October, in her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Albie Naylor. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Reyn, Brett and Colleen, and Sarah and Peter Redpath. Much loved grandmother of Henry, Alice, James and Josh; Amy, Tiffany and William; Todd, Kathryn, Lizzy and Guy and her five Great-Grandchildren. A loved sister and sister-in-law of *Bob and *June Sanderson, *Robin and *Tersh Crimp and Pim and Mary Sanderson. A service to celebrate Hap’s life will be held at All Saints Church, Holywood Terrace, Invercargill on Saturday 7 October at 1p.m. Messages to 29 Herbert St, Invercargill 9810 or to Hap’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (denotes deceased)

SMITH, Peter John:
Peacefully at Dunedin Public Hospital with his family with him on Saturday 30th September 2023. Beloved husband of Ann and loving father and father-in-law of Juanita, Hayden, Courtney and Jared. Loving and proud grandad of Sophie, Lily, Eli, Lila, and Jordy. Loved son of Doug* and Jean* Smith. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stuart* and Phyllis, Claire and Allan, Diana, George* and Sallye-Anne, Jean and Garry*, Margaret and Brian, Gwen and Paul, Fiona and Ray, Helen, Lesley* and Trevor. Respected uncle of his nephews and nieces. Nephew of Tom and Fay, Tuatapere.
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at his home, 193 Java Road, Limehills on Friday 6th October at 1.00pm. A private cremation will follow. (*Denotes deceased.) Messages to 193 Java Road, RD3, Winton 9783 or may be left on Peter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

WHITE, Elaine:
Passed away peacefully at Ascot Care Home with her daughter lovingly by her side. Remembered by her children Sharron and Wayne Malcolm, and Kirstyn Emerson. Her grandchildren, Sarah, Chris, John, Danielle, Jamie, Stephanie, Jasmine and all her great-grandchildren. Finally at home with her heavenly father. ‘Forever loved and cherished in our hearts’ Please join the family at the celebration of life service to be held at, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, on Friday, October 6, at 1.00pm 252 Great North Road, Winton, and at the request of Elaine, dressed in florals and bright colours. Elaine’s wish was for everyone to participate in her celebration of life and asked if people could please bring a plate for afternoon tea. Private cremation to be held following. Messages may be left on Elaine’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link to the service can be found.

WINSLOE, Audrey Caroline:
Peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Monday 2 October 2023, in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Yorath. Beloved mum and mother-in-law of Christine (Mosgiel) and Barry, Ken and Margaret (Christchurch), Shirley and Thomas Allison (Christchurch), Linda* and Alwyn Walter (Gore), Doug and Bev (Winton). Adored Nana and Gran of all her many grand and great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty, and friend of her extended family. At Audrey’s request, a private cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 14 October at 1.30pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries and clink on the link on Audrey’s page. Audrey’s family would like to thank Tracey and the Salisbury Wing staff for their wonderful care of Audrey and her family. Messages to 3 Derby Road, 3 RD, Winton 9783.