FREEMAN, Maureen
Peacefully on 20 June 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex and mum of Vicki, Mark, Wendy and Sheree. Loved Nana and Great-nana. A service for Maureen will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Cornwall Street and Knights Road, on Saturday 24 June at 1.00pm.
BAKER, James Danvers (Jim)
Passed away June 19, 2023, in Whangarei; aged 88. Loved husband of Rosamond, father and father-in-law of James (Nigel) and Vanessa, Geraldine and Bruce, Dan and Tangiwai, and grandfather of Eleana, Peter, Api, Jimi, Bo, and Mauku. Jim will be sadly missed by his family and by his friends in the many places he lived and taught.
GARDEN, Eoin Reay Hamilton
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, with his family by his side at Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Noeline for 55 years, loved father and father-in-law of Juanita, Shanon and Shelley, Austin and Victoria, Travis and Cathy, special Grandpa to all his grandchildren; Arlo and Abbey, Honor, Leo, India and Freida, Baxter, Freddy and Louis. A celebration of Eoin’s life will be held in Millers Flat Hall on Tuesday, June 27 at 1.00pm, private cremation. Messages to 1535 Teviot Rd, RD 2 Roxburgh 9572 or juanitagarden@gmail.com
FREW, Dorothy Christina
Dot passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023. Devoted and loving wife of *Angus. Daughter of *James and *Edith Corsan. Loved mother of and mother-in-law of Brian and Jackie, *Christine, Lindsay and Suzanne, Mervyn and Barbara. Admired and loved Grand, Great-grand, and Great-Great-grandmother. A private interment has taken place. A memorial service will be held later when all family are back in New Zealand.
(*denotes deceased)
KENSINGTON, Noel George
Passed away on Tuesday 20 June 2023, peacefully in his sleep at Julia Wallace Retirement Village. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Loved father and father-in-law of Kathy and Peter Maegaard, Bruce and Maryanne, Peter and Kelly, and Grandad to 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
"A life well lived"
Friends are invited to attend a service for Noel to be held at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Dr, Palmerston North, on Monday 26 June 2023 at 11.00am.
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GORDON, Robert Garry Humfrey (Garry)
Passed away in his 82nd year, on Tuesday 19th June 2023. Loved husband of Sue, father of Kate, Simon, Janie and their families. Messages to the Gordon Family may be left on Garry’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/garry. A service to celebrate Garry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Saturday 24th June 2023, at 2.30pm. Doors will open at 1.30pm for tea or coffee ahead of the service. For those unable to attend, Garry’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
SMITH, Donald Graeme
7.10.1932 — 16.6.2023
Age 90 years. Loved husband of Kathleen (dec) and Irene (dec). Loved father of Heather, Dallas, Clive and Michelle, father-in-law of partners. Dearly loved grandfather of Kalina, Troy,
Anna, Jessica, Jared, Danielle, Ashley, Hayden and their partners. Great-grandfather of 9 and 1 due in August, great-great grandfather of 2.
‘Will be sadly missed by all’
A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held on Monday, 26th June 2023, 10.30am, in the Seddon Park Chapel, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St John Ambulance Association, www.stjohn.org.nz... All communications to the Smith family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton, 3242.
ALLEN, Leslie Desmond (Les)
Peacefully, at Sunhaven Rest Home, on Monday, June 12, 2023. Loved husband of Ruth and of the late Heather. Father and father-in-law of Terry and Claire, Rex and Jo, Carolyn, Clive and Raewyn, Toni and Pete. Stepfather of Michael and Carolyn. Grandfather and Great-Grandfather to many. In accordance with Les’ wishes, a private farewell has been held.
BLACKWELL, Michael Hugh
It is with great sadness that Sarah, Emma, and Finlay would like to let Whanau, friends and the community know that Mike passed peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Messages may be addressed to the Blackwell Family, c/- PO Box 7, Kaiapoi 7644. At Mike’s request, a private cremation has been held. A memorial wake will be held on Friday, June 23 at 2.00pm at the Kaiapoi Club, 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi. Please wear a favourite outfit, whether it’s comfy jeans or a bright floral dress.
VALENTINE, Agnes Helen
Peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Much loved Mum of John, and Robyn; and adored Ganty of Sam, Alice and Isaac. Loved and respected aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Family wish to sincerely thank all those wonderful people who cared for Agnes during the past few years. A private service has been held.
THOMPSON, William Andrew (Bill)
RNZAF 77749. Dearest husband of Beryl, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 16, 2023 at Anthony Wilding Hospital, aged 85. A very much loved Dad and respected father-in-law of Susan and Ken (Scotland), Helen and Matt, June and Brian, Scott and Linda. A proud grandad of eight grandchildren and GG Pop to eight great-grandchildren. Bill was a resident of Prebbleton for 63 years. Thanks to the wonderful care from the staff at Anthony Wilding Hospital. A private family funeral has been held and a memorial service for Bill will be held at RSA Rooms, Kirk Road, Templeton, on Saturday, June 24, at 11.00am.
Fly High Bill!
OLLINGTON, Dennis Wayne
Passed away at his home in Thames, aged 73 years. Loved partner and friend of Dana. A service for Dennis will be held in the Grahamstown Chapel, 102 Kirkwood Street, Thames, on Thursday 22nd June, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
GORDON, June Ada Margaret (nee France)
Passed away on 17 June 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John and mother of Cheryl and Kerry, mother-in-law of Jerry and Anne-Marie. Treasured granny to Alex, Laura and Matt and great-granny to Audrey, Desmond and Harper. Also loved granny to her grand-daughters and great-grand-daughters in England. In accordance with June’s wishes the family will be holding a private service.
COLLINS, Janet Lesley (Jann)
On June 16, 2023, in Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of Phil, loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Chris, and Angeline and Ian, and grandmother of Charlie and Henry, and Shannon and Caleb. Special stepmother and mother-in-law to Karen and Phil, Aaron and Melanie, and Brendan and Kelly, and grandmother to Tom and William, Harriet, Lewis and Kiara, and Rory and Arlo. Messages may be sent to PO Box 36585, Christchurch 8146. In accordance with Jann’s wishes, a private service has been held.
CARR, Mervyn Hugh
On June 15, 2023, Mervyn passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare after a short illness, aged 94 years. Father of Graham, and Rodney, uncle of Christine, Ian, Michelle, Leanne, and Aaron. Loved eldest son of Hugh and Aileen, and brother of Graham.
‘At rest now’
Many thanks to the staff of Nurse Maude for their compassionate care of Mervyn. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mervyn Carr, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Mervyn’s wishes, a private service will be held.
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