FRATER, Roger Charles (Dodge)
15.1.1952 — 20.4.2023
At home Roger peacefully slipped away from this world. Beloved father to Negia (dec), Emily, Natasha and Louise. Granddad to Nico, Jamie, Lisa, Max, Tyler and Anna. Great-Grandad to Kayden and Maddox. Beloved brother to Peter, Ian (dec) and Janice. Roger/Dad/Grandad you will be missed by many, but you can now rest. You were a hard worker and played many roles over the years, rubbish truck driver, theatre worker (backstage and doorman), father and grandad. We will love you and miss you forever. xxx
KILSBY, Heather (Mowat)
Passed away peacefully at Jean Sandle Hospital, on Thursday 20 April 2023. Aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Rex (deceased) and Michael Kerr (deceased). Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Tania and David, Susan and Tom, Julie and Karl. Cherished Nana to Emma, Luca, Grace, Ella and Zara. In preference to flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service or bank A/C 15 3955 0003806 00 Ref Kerr. A memorial service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford, on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at 1.00pm.
BEATSON, Simon Anthony Bridge
Whanau a Apanui,
Ngati Kahungunu, Rangitane
HOUSTON, Beverley Rae (Rae)
On April 20, 2023, at The Bellevue, in her 95th year, dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Rachel, Stuart, Viv and Phil, treasured Nana Rae of Sophie, Ellen and Callum; Kaleena and Leon; Keegan, Liam and Hamish. Our thanks to staff at The Bellevue for their wonderful care over the past 12 months. Messages to the family of Rae Houston, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A memorial service in celebration of Rae’s life will be held at the Papanui Club, Sawyers Arms Road, on Sunday May 21, 2023 at 2pm.
SHUTT, Robert Peter William (Peter)
Of Timaru. On April 20 ,2023, Peter passed away at Hospice South Canterbury, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Elaine for 57 years, loved father and father-in-law of Karilyn and the late John Canton, and Tina and Mark Rogers. Loved grandad to Laura, Sophie, Michael and Carl. Loved brother-in-law of Alan and Catherine Trott, Pam and Keith Johnston, Norma and Arch King and Ian and Heather Trott, and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Pribis and the Hospice staff for their care and support. A private service has been held. Flowers respectfully declined.
Peter’s gone fishing,
or playing music!
NAIRN, Patricia Margaret
Our beautiful Mum died peacefully On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Admatha Hospital, Christchurch, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Rosz and Lindsay, Warren and Nadine, Michael and Sandy, loved grandmother of Chloe and Cam, Rory and Lauren, Olivia and Grant, Dan and Christina, lzzy, Haylie, and great-grandmother of Vida, Nico and Frankie. Loved and respected by her extended family and friends. Loved daughter of the late Armit and Bessie, loved sister of Alan (dec) and Dennis (dec). Thank you to the wonderful team at Admatha who looked after our Mum so beautifully. So very much appreciated. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Canterbury, alzhimers.org.nz and would be appreciated. Messages can be addressed to the family of the late Patricia Nairn, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch. A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, on Monday, April 24, at 10.00am.
LIPMAN, Jacobus Marinus Maria (Sjaak)
On March 26, 2023, at Bishop Selwyn. Dear friend and confidant of Paula, Addy, Caroline and Megan.
Sorry we couldn’t say goodbye Sjaak, you will be in our hearts forever.
DAKIN, Rosemary
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on April 20, 2023, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley and Andrew, Stephen, the late Greg, Diane and Jay. Nana of the late Richard, Stuart, and Hilary; Hannah, and Olivia; great-nana of Hunter, Alice, Aria, Annabell, Marley, Emily and Ruby, sister of the late Graham, Gillian, and Barbara. Special thanks to the staff at Essie Summers for their care of mum. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rosemary Dakin, c/- PO Box 19561, Woolston, Christchurch 8023. The Service to celebrate Rosemary’s life will be held in the Addington Raceway & Events Centre, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday April 27, at 11.00am. Private burial thereafter.
NELSON, Neil Douglas(aka Nook/Nookie)
Passed away peacefully early on Friday morning 21st April 2023. You fought a good fight to the very end. Love always Tracey, Sheryl, Bev, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Neil’s service will be held at Simply Funerals Te Rapa, on Monday 24th April at 11.00am, followed by refreshments.
MALONE, Edward James (Eddie)
On Thursday 20th April 2023, Eddie passed away in the Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, while surrounded by his loving family. Aged 70 years. Loved son of the late Pat and Anne Malone (Whitikahu). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy & Paul McCarthy, and Caroline Gavin. Loved uncle of Frances & Allan, Geoffrey & Tracey, Chanelle & Ben.
“Our beautiful brother and uncle, you left us too soon. You have left a huge hole
in our hearts”.
A funeral service to remember Eddie’s life will be held on Thursday 27th April at 12.00pm in The Woodside Estate, Woodside Road, Matangi, followed by a private family Cremation. Communications to Eddie’s family, c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ
SKINNER, Lynda Bernice (nee Crozier)
On April 18, 2023, peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 72 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Walter and Bernice Crozier. Beloved wife of Alan Skinner and adored mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Shirley, Stephen and Aroha, Daniel and Vanessa, Benjamin and Belinda, Kate, Jonathon and Jane. Cherished Nana of Rory, Noah, Sophie, Peter, Jemima, Amelia, Max, Christopher, Bianca, Annabel, Frederick, Lucinda and the late Wiremu. Loved sister and sister-in-law to Philip and Judith, Bevan and Cherry, and the late Neal and Joan. Special thanks to the Avonlea staff who have cared for Lynda over the last 15 months. Your love and care has been greatly appreciated. Messages may be addressed to the family at PO Box 28-095, Beckenham, Christchurch 8242. The funeral service for Lynda will be held at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11.00am.
NIELSEN, Margaret Alison
Born 22 August 1933, passed away peacefully on 20 April 2023. Much loved wife of the late Mario Fleischl. Special grandmother to John, Juliet, Peter, Diana, Susan and Margarette, and great-grandmother to many. Much loved sister of Ted. Memorial service at Lychgate Chapel, 306 Willis St, Wellington, at 3.00pm on Saturday 6 May. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John’s New Zealand. Messages for the family can be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis St, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
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MILNE, Andrew Gordon
Tragically died on Wednesday 19th April 2023 while on a cycle adventure between Wellington and Christchurch. Loved father of Sorrel, Alice and Austin O’Connell-Milne. Great love of Marja Kooreman. Andrew will be missed by his extended family and friends, and he was so excited that he was soon to become a grandfather. Messages to “the Milne family” may be placed in Andrew’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. The celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at the Raumati South Memorial Hall, 16 Tennis Court Rd, starting at 11.00am, Monday, April 24th, 2023.
BUCK, Carey
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce the sudden death of Carey Buck. A funeral service for Carey will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10.30am. Carey’s service is being livestreamed, please contact Gee & Hickton for the link. All messages to the “Buck family”, c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
DAVID, Tessa Olivia (nee Joy)
Passed away peacefully, in her 93rd year. Much loved wife of Fred (dec). Treasured mum and mum-in-law of Jacqui and Millen Durtanovich, and Lynley and Peter (dec) Beckingsale. Nana Tess of Melissa, Wayne, and Bradley, and Aunty Tess to her nieces and nephews.
A long life lived well.
As per Mum’s request, there will no funeral. Messages to the family, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
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