POLLOCK, Frank William
Dearly loved brother and best mate of the late Vera and Tony Madgwick. Adored, respected and hugely loved uncle, friend and mentor of Heather and Tracey, Denise and John, Bradley, Jarrod and Skylar.
“Forever Remembered”
THOMPSON, Jean Olive(nee Vincent)
Born to Elsie and Charlie Vincent on May 6, 1943, in Leighton Buzzard, UK. Loved sister of James. Dearly loved wife of Keith, mother of Peter, Michael, Hilary and Geoffrey, and adored grandmother of Elsie, Olive, Alice, Joel and Annie. Jean lived a full life as a kind, wise and patient wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a dedicated science lecturer and selfless community volunteer. A memorial for Jean will be held at the Veranda Function Centre, Hamilton Lake, on Sunday, June 4 at 1.00pm. All written communication to Mike Thompson, 14 Moselle St, Island Bay 6023, Wellington. In lieu of flowers, Jean’s family feel that a small donation to NZ Forest and Bird would be appreciated.
O’NEILL, Margaret Rose
Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 22nd of April 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 82. Wife of Neville and Mother of Wayne, Brent and Kelvin. Much loved Nana of all 9 grandchildren and Great-Nana to three great grandchildren. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held.
BLAIR, Diana (nee Davies)
Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, in her 90th year, at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Nelson. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. Dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Michael and Margaret, Tony and Vicki (Nelson), and the late Vicky. Loved Nan of Vicky and Brendan Green, Lisa and William Fitchett (USA), Riley (Wellington), Josh and April (Nelson). Loved Great-Nan of Gracie and Roydon. In accordance with Di’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to 49A Dillon Street, Blenheim or diana@computerman.co.nz.
BREWER, Audrey
After a long battle, Audrey died peacefully in Nelson Hospital on April 24. In her 86 year. Dearly loved Wife, Mum and Grandma. Farewelled by her family. In lieu of flowers a donation page for Audrey’s chosen charities can be found on givealittle.co.nz under her name.
SARE, Keith
On 26th April 2023, peacefully at Rita Angus Retirement Village, aged 99 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ngaire. Loved father and father-in-law to Brian & Dianne and Gerald & Rhonda. Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to the staff of Rita Angus Retirement Village for their care and support of Keith. Messages to the ‘Sare family’ may be left in Keith’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie. Wellington 6241. A service for Keith will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, on Monday 1st May at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation.
LEVINGS, Isaac Charles Bowden
Passed away tragically in Wellington on April 19, 2023, aged 25 years. Totally awesome son of Marg ‘Mags’ and Charles ‘Ken’, Favourite little brother of James ‘Jimmy’. Treasured Cuzzie of the Levings and Bowden families. Loved companion to Alfie his dog. Mr Levings, ‘Mr LEGEND’. Great mate to many and an all round top bloke. A celebration of Issac’s life will be held at St Thomas of Canterbury College, 67-69 Middlepark Road, Sockburn, on Saturday, April 29 at 10.00am. RIP.
PERKINS, Mary Gwendoline
Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Wimbledon Villa, Feilding, on Tuesday, April 25 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 55 years. Loved mother of Catherine and David. Loved grandmother of Caitlin, Tori, and Ben. As per Mary’s wishes a private cremation has already taken place.
NZIFH
JURY, Hilda Mary Dowdeswell (nee Baillie)
In New Plymouth, at the wonderful age of 90, passed away on 25th April 2023 at Taranaki Base Hospital. Cherished wife and soulmate of Wilson; adored mother and mother-in-law of Robyn & Roger Brooks (Dunedin), Ross & Nina (Auckland), Paul (Hawkes Bay), Glenys & Keith Evans (Tauranga) and Angela & Raymond Field (England); and treasured Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of our beautiful Mary will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Monday 1st May 2023 at 10.30am, after which a private cremation will be held. For those unable to attend, Mary’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/mary. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to St John Ambulance (acc. no
STAFFORD, Wera
Aged 87. Wera passed at his home in Wairau surrounded by the loving care of his whnau on April 27, 2023. Loved son of Roimata Oneroa and Hare Rore Stafford; cherished by his partner Josie and her sons Matt, Tukere and Raymond. Treasured brother, father, uncle, koro and cousin. Lovingly remembered by whnau in Hangatiki, Wairau, Motueka, Australia and Rotorua.
Our legend!
Messages to 027 276 0277. Wera will lie at Wairau Pa until Saturday morning. His funeral service will then take place at 10.30am at Hauhunga Marae, 188 Wairau Bar Road, Spring Creek.
DUGGAN, Peter John
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Loved eldest son of Daniel* and Kathleen* Duggan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Mike Cahill, Michael* and Myra Duggan, Erin and Terry Cairns, Brian and Rosemary Duggan, and Trish and Ray Galt. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Alister and Sheree Black and their family McKenzie and Riley.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Waikiwi, at 1.00pm on Monday, May 1. Peter will then be laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Erin and Terry Cairns, 29 Dowling Road, Longbush 9871, and tributes may be left on Peter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased)
ELWIN, Marlene Christine
Aged 83. Passed away at home with her loving husband Bruce close to her side. Proud and cherished mother to Warren and Tavita, Lyall and Fiona, Tony and Neil, Sondra and Rob. Adoring Nana
and Great-Nana to Braeden, Brooklyn and Lenny, Luke, Cassie, Sophie, Davis, and Becky and Lola. A celebration of Marlene’s life will be held at 10.30am on Saturday 29th April, in the Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth. The service will also be livestreamed at wabraham.co.nz/webcasting/main-chapel/
JURY, Hilda MaryDowdeswell (nee Baillie)
In New Plymouth, at the wonderful age of 90, passed away on 25th April 2023 at Taranaki Base Hospital. Cherished wife and soulmate of Wilson; adored mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Roger Brooks (Dunedin), Ross and Nina (Auckland), Paul (Hawkes Bay), Glenys and Keith Evans (Tauranga), and Angela and Raymond Field (England); and treasured Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of our beautiful Mary will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10.30am, after which a private cremation will be held. For those unable to attend, Mary’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/mary. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to St John Ambulance Account Number
BOYLE, Raewyne Margaret
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 25, 2023. Cherished wife and soulmate for 50 years of the late Don Boyle. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Brett and Suzie, Lorraine and Richard, Vicki and Allen, Maree and Ricky, Stephon, Jo-Anne and Malcolm. Treasured nana to Karla, Bettina, Dannelle and Kurt, Andrew and Stephen, Simone, Tyler and Kaasha, Joel and Ethan, Ben and Jonty. A loved great-nana to her many great and great-great-grandchildren. A service for Raewyne will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Monday, May 1 at 1.00pm. At Raewyne’s request if you are attending please wear something bright and colourful!! For those not attending, the service can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website. Messages to 13a Brian Bary Street, Blenheim and www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz...
BOWIE, Ronald Desmond (Ron)
On April 27, 2023, peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home, Blenheim, aged 92 years. Loved husband of Shirley, and father of David and Robyn, Grant and Rosemary, Joy, and Wayne Bowie. Stepfather of Allan and Noralyn Spencer, Colin and Gaylene Spencer, Julie Spencer, and David Spencer. Ron was a grandfather and great-grandfather to his extended family. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... His family wish to thank both Bethsaida and Aberleigh Rest Homes for their love and care of Ron. A funeral service for Ron will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation.
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