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ALLAN, Hazel:
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Monday, December 4, 2023, in her 91st year. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Mitchell, deeply loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Shirley (Christchurch), Peter and Dianne (Balfour), Joy and Hugh McGillivray (Timaru), Roger and Julie (Balfour), Trevor and Debbie (Cromwell), Bronwyn and Graeme Fraser (Mabel-Bush), Frazer and Karen (Balfour), Wendy and Tony Brooks (Australia), Mark (Invercargill), and cherished Nan Hazel of her 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. At Hazel’s request a private family service is to be held. Thank you to the wonderful caring team at Windsor Park Care Home. Messages to 50 Mabel-Grove Bush Road West, RD2, Invercargill 9872.

GOBLE, Carol Marjorie:
Passed away peacefully at Ascot Care Home Invercargill on Tuesday 28th November, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn. Loved mother and mother in law of Suzanne and Allan Todd, David and Judy Goble. Much loved Grandma of Matthew and Rachael Todd, Aleisha and Thomas Racz, Anna and Albie Ford and Chris Goble. Loved Great Grandma of Myla and Joshua Racz and Matilda Ford. A much loved sister, sister in law and stepsister. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff of Ascot Care Home for their wonderful care of Carol over the many years. In accordance with Carol’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 139 Lewis Street Invercargill, or to Carol’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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HAMILTON, William Francis (Frank):
Peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeleen. Loved father and father-in-law of Jacinta and Gwyn, Joseph and Anna, Nick and Sharyn, Mary, Marie, Gerardine and Brian, Trish, and Pierre. A loved “Frankie” and Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. R.I.P A Requiem Mass for Frank will be held in St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Winton on Thursday, December 7 at 1.30pm. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery to follow. Messages to 20 Purdue Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Frank’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (denotes deceased).

HALLIDAY, Jennifer:
Jenny passed away suddenly at Dunedin Hospital on Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, in her 79th year. Loved wife and soulmate of Merv for 59 years. Cherished and adored mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Sonja, Christine and Murray, and the late Ricki. Loved Gran of Emma, James and partner Rhiannon, and William. Dearly loved Great-Gran of Theodore. Loved daughter of the late Joyce and Andrew Baird. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Ian Milne, Doreen Guild, the late John and Rhonda Baird and the late David. A graveside service for Jenny will be held at the Edendale Cemetery at 2.00pm on Friday, December 8, 2023. A memorial service will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, at 2.00pm on Saturday, December 9. Messages to Halliday family, Murchison Villas, 8/28 Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau or to Jenny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

PEARSON, Elma:
Peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Southland Hospital, on the 94th hole of her life. Dearly loved wife of the late Warwick. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Liz and John Thayer, Jillian and Neil Boniface, Russell and Joanna. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Sarah; Todd, Staci and Toby; Simon, Anna, Isabella and Harry; Scott, Megan, Emerson and Beauden; Juliet, Joe and Lizzie; Mark, Letta, Sophia, Oakley and Eli; Jamie and Lauren; and Ryan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doug* and Betty* Marshall, Ruby and Eric* Lindsay, and Billie* and Graham* McFarlane. Friend of Kerryn, Nigel and Brendan and families. The service for Elma will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, December 8, at 1.30pm, followed by Elma’s interment at the Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please. Messages to 363 Yarrow St, Invercargill 9810, or on Elma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a Livestream link can be found.

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PLATO, Maurice Charles:
28-11-1942 – 3-12-2023. It’s with great sadness that Val Skinner, Allison Craig and Tom, announce their loved brother passed away on Sunday at Dunedin Public Hospital. Son of Tom and Eva Plato (formerly Te Anau). He has joined his parents and siblings John, Evelyn, Ernie and Robin. A stalwart of Canterbury rugby, and a harness racing follower, he enjoyed his latter years moving south to be closer to family. A much loved brother, and uncle to his nieces and nephews, a kind and gentle soul who will be greatly missed. A service will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets at 10.00 am, Friday 8th December to celebrate Maurice’s life with his family. Messages to Mrs V Skinner, 2/16 Clyde St, Winton 9720 or on Maurice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

SHAW, Colin:
(Of Wyndham) – Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved, cherished and best friend of Roseanne, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Kerry and Michael Lee (Balfour), Stephanie and Grant Holland (Timaru), David and Kelley* (Invercargill), Peter and Sue (Brisbane), cherished and adored Grandad of Bethany Lee, Tegan and Sam Milne, Joel Lee and Lucy, Levi Lee and Grace; Reuben, and Mikey Holland; Breanna, Bridgette, Harry, and Anna-Rose Shaw, and great-Grandad to his two great-grandsons Elliot and Archie Milne. Loved son of Bob* and Florrie*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Ngaire* and Ray* Johnstone, Malcolm and Noeline (Makarewa), Ronald* and Mary (Waimate), John and Iris Spittle (Brisbane), Lyn and Warwick Macdonald (Oamaru), Bob and Barbara Spittle (Melbourne), and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at the Wyndham Presbyterian Church, Balaclava Street, at 1.00pm, on Saturday, December 9. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Donations may be given to the Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home. Special thanks to the Medical staff at Southland Hospital and the loving staff at Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home. Messages to 5 Robertson Street, Gore, 9710. (* Denotes deceased).

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