WILLIAMS, Roger Lloyd
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Cashmere View Hospital, with family around him, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, and father and father-in-law of Brett and Melissa, Sheryl and Rob Haywood, and Jo and Rob McLauchlan. Special Pop to Ella and Erik; Annalise and Rem, and Samantha; Ben and Abby, and treasured great-Grandpop of Charlie. Many thanks to the staff at Cashmere View Dementia Hospital for their loving care of Roger. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Roger Williams, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Roger donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made directly at www.dementiacanterbury.org.nz.... A private farewell has been held to celebrate Roger’s life.
BALLANTINE, Stephen Ross
July 2, 1961
— April 30, 2023
Peacefully at Hospice Southland. Loved husband of Shelly. Loving father of Daniel, Anton, and the late Justine. Loved son of the late David and Eunice Ballantine (Kennington). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Janice and Ray Carson (Waianiwa), Lindsay and Barbara (Mokotua), Murray and Astrid (Kennington), Judy and Mark Hodson (Myross Bush), and Derek and Jolene (Mokotua), stepbrother to Roger and Christine Pope, and Alison and Dino (Malaysia). Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Stephen’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to Ballantine Family, c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
BRUGH, Joy Francess (nee Collier)
Taken suddenly on May 3, 2023, aged 77 years. Adored wife of the late Jeffrey. Deeply loved mother of Michelle, Camron, and Gerald; mother-in-law of Rod, Robyn, and Gina; treasured grandma of Shara, William, Matthew, Sam, Katie, Sophia, Ben, and Toby. Cherished little sister of Pete and the late Ken. Much loved aunty Joy; and dear friend to many.
“We will always love and treasure you, rest in peace.”
Messages may be addressed to “The family of the late Joy Brugh” C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The celebration of Joy’s life will be held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch on Tuesday, May 9, at 2.00pm
KELLY, Winifred (Wyn) (nee Rochford)
Passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Peter, adored mother and mother-in-law of Bridget and John, Joseph and Gaylene, Bernard, Maureen and Keryn, Angela and Eddie, Elizabeth and Daniel. Loved and cherished by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren, close friend of Stephen.
Rest in peace.
Special thanks to the wonderful carers at Parkstone Care Home for their love and care of Wyn. In accordance with families wishes a private cremation will take place. A Memorial Service to be advised at a later date.
WOOD, Anthony Thomas (Tony)
On April 26, 2023, as a result of a car accident. Dearly loved husband of Kate. Much loved father of David, and Penny and their partners Michelle, and Oli. Loved brother of Melissa, and the late Gavin. Messages to the Wood family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Wednesday, May 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
O’NEILL, Michael Patrick
Passed away peacefully at Windsorcare, Christchurch, on Friday, May 5, 2023, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Diane. Loved son of the late Jack and Eileen O’Neill. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John* and Penny (Canberra), Peter and Jan, Marie, Karen and Brian (USA), Paula, and Christopher*. Loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Much loved by his many cousins. Many thanks to the staff at Windsorcare for all their loving care of Michael. Messages to the O’Neill family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with Michael’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10.00am.
(*denotes deceased)
MEADS, Jennifer (Jennie)
Peacefully in Inglewood, on Wednesday 3 May 2023, aged 80. Deeply loved wife of Graham for 60 years. Loved Mum of Wayne, and Brent and Shel. Adored Nana of Jessica, Sean, Niklas, and Leon; Aaron, and Liana. Loved sister of John Dagg. Messages to the Meads family may be left on Jennie’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/jennie. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Inglewood District Health Trust. 15-3946-0357071-00. A service to celebrate Jennie’s life will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, 629 Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 2.00pm.
LIVINGSTONE, Margaret Jessie
Suddenly on 4 May 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Aged 94. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Anne & Norman Morrow, Bruce Livingstone, Barbara & Rodney Jackson. Loved Grandmother of Nikki & Julie & Scott, Katie, Greg & Jason & Angela. Great-Grandmother of Annalise, Fergus & Lachlan, Miley & Abbie & Lottie, Georgia & Millie & Poppy, Jethro, Logan & Nate, Bailey & Corban. Funeral Tuesday 9th May 2.00pm at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Melville.
A great lady.
NORTH, Thelma
15 April 1932 — 5 May 2023
Passed away peacefully, aged 91 years, after a brief time at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch. Much loved wife of the late John North, beloved mother of Julia Whittaker and Lorraine North and mother-in-law of Richard Hamilton. Beloved grandmother of Amy, Nicholas and Laura and great-grandmother of Connor and Arlo. Loving daughter of the late Hanley and Grace Cook. Also much loved older sister of the late Eileen Cook and Maurice Cook and sister-in-law of Joy Wyse. Much-loved aunt of Stephen, Karen, the late David, and Andrea. Fond cousin of Sue and the late Tony Seeley; Anne and Frank King and the late Lance Yates.
You will be sadly missed.
Rest in Peace forever among the darling buds of May.
The family wish to thank the wonderful caregivers and medical staff who looked after Thelma in her later years and final days. A celebration of Thelma’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, 19 London Street, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 10, at 1.00pm.
SINCLAIR, Robin Macdonald
In his 81st year and after a short illness, Robin died peacefully at home. Loving husband of Joan. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Pete and Bron Sinclair, Rod and Nan Sinclair and Robina and Chris Wilson. Cherished Grandad (GD) of Jenna, Rory, Sophie, Harriet, Morag, Ailish, late James, Bryher, Annabelle and Isla. Son of late Frank and Robina Sinclair. (Dipton) Brother and brother-in-law of late Bruce and Marion Sinclair.
Loved and
remembered always
Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 16A Clyde Street, Winton 9720 or on Robin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
SYKES, Helen Elizabeth
(Former Taranaki Golf Champion). Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 4 May 2023, aged 97 years. Loving wife of the late Maurice. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Margaret (dec), Elizabeth, Robyn and Richard (dec). Loved Grandma and Grandma Helen of Richard and Andrea, Andrew and Stephanie, Duncan and Kayla, Kate and Jesse, Bridget and Brad, and Natalie and Will. Great-Grandma of Awa, Koukou, Eda, Mavis, Annie, Vaughan, Boden and Denver. Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Taranaki Base Hospital and Hospice staff. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held in the Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 9 May at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
McDONNELL, Lorraine June
Surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Garry for 59 years, adored mother and mother-in-law of Leanne and Paul Richards (Matamata), the late Margaret Box, Paulette and Chip Duncan (Becks), Greg and Amy (Springvale), proud Grandma Loz of Jamie and Libby; Taine and Ryan; Luke, Fynn and Anna; Hollie, Rocco and Isla, great-Grandma of Addie. Loved sister of Graeme* and Yvonne McMurray, Colin and Pam McMurray, Margaret
and Jim Hollands, loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held
in the Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Tuesday, May 9, at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Alexandra Cemetery. Livestream available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz.... Donations can be left for St John Ambulance, Alexandra. Messages to 23 Thyme Crescent, Alexandra, 9320.
(*denotes deceased)
EMENY, Brett Ashley
Sadly, at Waikato Hospital with family at his side on Thursday 4 May 2023, aged 64. Dearly loved husband of Jill, wonderful father and father-in-law of Fay and Sean, Susi and Hugh, and Chrissy and Luke. Cherished Grandad of Jack, Indy; Lilou, and Fio. Son of the late Cliff and Joan Emeny. Messages to the Emeny Family may be left on Brett’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/brett. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust
THOMSON, Anthony James (Tony)
Died peacefully on 4th May 2023. Dearest husband and best friend of Helen, beloved father of Tanya and Rebecca and father-in-law of Shane, and proud grandfather of Sacha, Joshua and Hannah. Thank you to all our wonderful family and friends who have supported us. A funeral service for Tony will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington, at 11.00am on Monday 8th May. The funeral will be followed by a private cremation. No flowers, please. Donations in Tony’s memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Messages to the Thomson family can be sent to helentonythomson@gmail.com.
GARRETT, Philip Louis
21.5.1939 — 4.05.2023
Aged 83 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Amanda, the late Jason, Robin and Jane, and Carmen and Owen. Much loved Pop of Joshua, Ethan, and Alanagh; Grandad of Thomas, and Jessica; Portia, and Saraya. Adored Poppa of Luca, Scarlett, Lillie, and Emily. A loved Phil and Poppa of Samuel, and Makayla; David, Alex, James, and Jack. A much loved brother of Dugald (Fiji), Barbara (Australia), Elizabeth (USA) and the late Robert and Malcolm. A much loved and respected uncle to his nieces and nephews. Robin and Andrew would like to give a special thanks to their sister for her loving care of Dad. A special thanks to St John staff for their many visits, and the nursing staff at Christchurch Hospital. A Service to Celebrate Philip’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Tuesday, May 9, at 10.00am. A private burial to follow. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Philip’s obituary.
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