What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 8th March

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BAIRD, William Michael (Bill):
Formerly of Invercargill – On March 6, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Bishopscourt, Dunedin, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Kelly for 61 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Tracy (Australia), Peter and Sachiyo (Wanaka), Jenny (Melbourne), Anna and Ryan Halls* (Dunedin), Andrew (Wellington), Johnathan and Nicola (Christchurch), and Simon (Dunedin), proud grandfather of his nine grandchildren. Bill wished us to express our warmest thanks to the staff of Summerset for all the love, care, and support you gave us during Bill’s time in your care. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Holy Name Catholic Church, 400 Great King Street, Dunedin at 10.30am on Friday, March 10, 2023, the funeral then leaving for Dunedin Cemetery. Messages to 24a Gresham Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013 or on Bill’s page at www.tributes.co.nz where you will also find a link to Livestream Bill’s service. (*denotes deceased).

COOMBES, Neill William (Spotty):
Peacefully at home on March 6, 2023, in his 78th year. Incredibly loved husband of Eleanor, devoted father and father-in-law to Douglas and Gloria, Darrin and Tracey, Sharyn and Deane, Janeece and Prudy. Adored grandad and great-grandad, uncle, brother and beloved friend. As per Spotty’s request a private celebration will be held at a later date. Flowers respectfully declined, donations to order to St John’s Balclutha. Messages to 67C Charlotte street, Balclutha. Special thanks to Balclutha St John’s and Balclutha Fire service.

GRANT, Elfreda Hazel (Hazel):
Peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Ranui Rest Home, Alexandra, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mel, Pauline and Richard (all of Australia), and the late Jeff. Much loved by Trish and Alistair Haggerty, Nana/Nan to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and dearly loved friend of Sandra and Gerry Sutherland. A service will be held to celebrate Hazel’s life in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, at 1.30pm, on Friday, March 10. Private Cremation to follow. Messages to [email protected].

HENNESSY, Mary Catherine (nee Sayers):
Peacefully passed away at Calvary Hospital on Sunday 26th February 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim) Loved mother of Ellen, James, Louretta and Margaret. Loved Granny of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved Sister, sister in law and Aunty. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 449 North Road Invercargill at 9.30am on Friday 10th March 2023 , followed by an interment at Tuatapere Cemetery. Messages to: 25 Sunhaven Cove. Cromwell 9310 or to Mary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

IRVING, Margaret Joan (Joan) (nee Speirs):
Formerly of Wairaki Station, and Blackmount. Peacefully, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Dunedin; in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh Irving, much loved mother of Tony, Sophie, Hugo, Charlotte Young, and stepmother to the late Nicole, much loved mother-in-law of Jason, Suzanne and Sandra, adored grandmother of Felix, Noah, Quinn, Amelia and Emily, and much loved sister and sister-in-law of Anne and the late Jim Smith. The family wish to warmly welcome friends and family to a service to celebrate Joan’s life in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am on Tuesday, March 14, followed by private cremation. Joan’s service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to the Coutts Family, 50 Dukes Road North, Mosgiel 9092, or email: [email protected]

LAWSON, Helen Irene:
Passed away peacefully after a short battle, with her loving family by her side at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Monday 6 March 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Joan* and Sonny*, Tony and Tina, and Melanie and Te Muunu. Adored nan of Michelle and Donna, Takahia and Teri, Tania and Tawhiri, Braydon, Alexs*, Candis and Johnny, and Haimona and great-grandmother of Peyton, Egypt, Katana, Tilly, and Xzavier. A private family service will be held. Messages to 126 Balmoral Drive, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

MACDONALD, Elspeth Margaret (née Stalker):
Elspeth passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday 3 March 2023, in her 83rd year.
Loved wife of the late Colin. Loved sister of Shirley Anderson and the late Lachlan Stalker. Very much loved Mum and mum-in-law of Marion & Simon Lewis, Dougal & Lynley, Heather Macdonald & Elliot Nott, and Andrew.
Cherished Grandma of Jared, Ben; Jamie, Braydon, Olivia, Connor; Michael, Amy; and Ashleigh. Loved Great Grandma of Violet; Luca, and Marlee and loved sister-in-law of Virginia & Trevor Cochran and John & Diane Macdonald; Isobel and extended Stalker family. A service to celebrate Elspeth’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church on Friday 10th March at 11.00am followed by an interment at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank. Messages to 44 Durham Street, Winton 9720 or on Elspeth’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

In Memoriam

SIMPSON, Ian:
8.3.2020
SIMPSON, Betty:
7.2.2021
Dearly loved father and father-in-law, mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Lyn, Pat, Ann and Richard Mallon, Catherine and Tim Roxburgh, Mark and Paula, and Margaret. Much loved and adored grandparents and great-grandparents.
Always remembered, we all love you both. R.I.P.