What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 6th September

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BERG, Ragnar:
Suddenly at home on Saturday, 2nd September 2023, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Joan and loved father of Haakon. Dearly missed by his two current sled huskies Koda, and Shiloh. At Ragnar’s request a private cremation has been held, a memorial service will be held later. Messages to 14 Dunlop Street, Wallacetown 9816.

KENT, Kaylene:
Passed away peacefully, in the loving care of her family at home, on September 2, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Don for 56 years. Loved mum of the late Darren, and Maree and Frank Wilson, loved nana of James. Loved daughter of the late Bill and Annie Crook. Loved sister and sister-in-law. ‘A special person a special face, a special someone we cannot replace’. A service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held on Thursday, September 7, 1.30pm at the Gore Town and Country Club, Esplin Room, Burry Street, Gore, followed by a burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Available on livestream, https://livestream.com/accounts72885/kaylenekent Messages to 12 Mitre Street, Gore 9710.

LAIDLAW, Barbara:
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mum on Sunday September 3, 2023. In her 86th year. Loved wife of the late Andy. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and Nana of Carole and Anthony van Dyk, and Lucy and Max; Graham and Ailsa, and Ruby; Angela and David Burnett, and Josh and Ben. According to mum’s wishes a private graveside service will be held. Following this we welcome family and friends to Whitty’s Bar, Avenal Homestead, Dee Street at 2pm on Wednesday September 6, 2023. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Salisbury Wing, Rowena Jackson. Your care and compassion will not be forgotten. Barbara will rest at 69 Bolger Road until her private farewell. Messages to 69 Bolger Road, Waimatua, 9877.

POPE, June Adelene Ensor:
Sadly passed away on Saturday 2nd September 2023. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dearly loved mother and mother in-law of Catherine Weir (Scotland), Valerie Pope, Martin and Bow Pope, Heather and Ken Gilmour (USA). Cherished Nana and Grandma of Elizabeth and Neville Haslam, Holley, Bailey (USA), and Astin. Loving sister of Gerald and the late Barbara Harris and their children Mark and Stephany. A service to celebrate June`s life will be held on Thursday 7th September 2023 at 11.00am in the J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner of Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. As per June`s wishes please wear bright colours. Messages to 18 Bruce Street, Waikiwi Invercargill or on June`s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

SCOTT, John David:
Peacefully at home in the presence of his family and the loving care of Rowena, and Russell Morton on Monday , September 4, 2023. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of the late Malcolm and Freda. Dearly loved husband of Rowena. Loving father and father-in-law of Malcolm and Suhasini, Craig and Therase, Nicola and Daniel Stanley. Loved Pops of Nathan, Joseph and Caleb; Mitchell; Ella and Koan. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday, September 8 at 1.00pm. An interment at the Eastern Cemetery will follow. Donations to Hospice Southland in John’s memory can be made at the service. Messages to 54 Drysdale Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872 or John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

TRESSLER, Jane Ann (née Sellars):
18.11.1938-27.8.2023
Dearly loved wife of the late Owen. Loved Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana of Diane & Brendan Copeland, Sarah, Hannah & William, Callum & Annabel; Helen & Aaron Copeland; Lisa & Terry Pink, Adele, Caleb, and Laura. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Norma & Ray Tressler, Maree & Pete Gnys. As per Ann’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to 60 Glenroy Park Drive, Invercargill 9810.

WESTON, Andrew:
Suddenly, on Friday, August 25, 2023. Deeply mourned by his family Mary, Carla, Robbie, Gemma, Jay, Beau, and his grandchildren Evie, Tommy and Zendia and sisters Christine, and Jayne, and his many friends and colleagues around the world. A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at 44 Moonlight Track, Arthurs Point, Queenstown on Friday, September 8 at 2.00pm. Livestream available southernlakesfunerals.co.nz Anyone wishing to attend please contact Mary Weston on 0212 155 819