MEECH, Augustus (Gus)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday 16 April 2023 at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Vicki, Guy and Rebecca, Daniel and Whitney. Much loved Papa Gus to Harry, Felix, Will and Henry. Son of the late Bill and Margaret Meech, and brother to Hilton. Grateful thanks to the staff, past and present, of Bramlee House, Mary Doyle, for their care and loving support of Gus. Thank you also to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers of the A1 Ward at Hawkes Bay Hospital, for their kindness and compassion towards Gus at the end. A private family celebration has been held. Messages to the Meech Family, c/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
BENSEMANN, Bruce
28.4.1934 — 7.4.2023
Passed away in Tasmania. Loving husband of Bev. Loving brother of Bob (dec), Brian, Judy (dec), Sue and Jenny. Loving father of Barbara, and Andrew, and father-in-law of Anthony. Loving grandfather of Russell, James, Callum, Skye and families. Loving great-grandfather of Koah. Private cremation at his request.
FAHEY, James Leslie (Les)
Peacefully passed away following a brief illness at Nelson Hospital on April 15, 2023. Aged 92. Loving husband to the late Ynys Fahey and the late Sarah Fahey. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of
BULLOCK, Adrianne (née Jacobs)
Passed away peacefully aged 97 on April 14th 2023. Adored mother to Geoff and Tracey, mother-in-law to Leanne and Hans, respected stepmother to John, much loved grandmother to Anna, Reece, Tom, Michael and Stephen, and great-grandmother to Grayson and Reubin.
You filled the world with colour and artistic creativity.
Mum, Grandma, Granta,
will always hold a special place in our hearts.
A service will be held at Simplicity Funeral Home, Wairere Drive, Hamilton on Friday, April 21 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to St John’s Ambulance. All communications, please, to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3242.
FORDE, Michael Albert (Mick)
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Australia. Aged 83. Loved husband of May, Father of Craig and Family, Karen and Family, also brother of Pat* Read, Peter* and Shirley Bellew, Kevin and Maymie* Laidlaw, Colin and Noeline* Maynard, Jimmy* and Ellen Forde, Murray and Jenny Lodge, Julie* McKay, Peter and Bernie Kett, Michael and Maureen Booth, Paul and Shirley Forde, and Redmond* Forde. Loved Uncle Mick of all his Nieces and Nephews. Messages to P.O. Box 5023, Waikiwi, Invercargill.
(*denotes deceased)
ATKIN, Stephen J
1958 — 2023
Passed away peacefully at ICU Wellington. Loved son of Graham (deceased) and Jenny, brother of Mark, Jenni-Lynne and Tracy, and a special ’father’ to Cyrus and Marcus.
Now he can watch his rugby from a Bird’s eye view!
A farewell gathering will be held on Friday 21 April at Lane Park Church Cafe, 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt, at 2pm. Enquiries to Jenni-Lynne 0274253060.
DROGEMULLER, Elizabeth Lilian (Beth)
Passed peacefully on April 15, 2023. Loved wife of Alan (deceased), mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Stu, Mark and Karen. Loved Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Aileen. A private family farewell has been held. Messages are welcome to be sent to PO Box 1, Oamaru 9444.
FLAVELL, Ngaire Dawn
Sadly passed away 01 April 2023. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jannice and Owen, Leonie and Dennis, the late Jocelyn, Catherine and Tim and Allan and Karen. Much loved nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private Cremation has taken place.
WALTON, Lorna Eunice (nee Scott)
Passed away peacefully on
Saturday 15 April 2023, at home surrounded by her family; 82 years young. Adored mother to Deborah, Helen and Jeff, Susan and Alan, Vikki and Greg. Treasured Granny to 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
“You will always hold a special place in our hearts”
A celebration of Lorna’s life will be held in the Matamata Club, Rawhiti Room, Rawhiti Ave, Matamata, Friday 21 April, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Lorna’s service will be livestreamed, please refer to Waterson’s Funeral Services website for the link. All communications to the Walton family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
LINDLEY, Beverley
It is with much sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Beverley on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Sommerset Richmond, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Mick, and loved mother of Kaz and Douglas.
LEMM, Bruce Naseby
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn. Loved Dad of Kathleen, Keith, Bill & Michael. Adored Grandad of all his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. All messages to ’The Lemm family’, c/-
PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Bruce’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
LINKLATER, Ellie Rebecca
Formerly of Waipahi, passed peacefully at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka, on April 16, 2023, aged 97. Dearly loved wife of George for 74 years, adored mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Beth, David and Gaynor, Bill and Lyn, Helen and Mike and the late Matthew, treasured Gran to her 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A private family burial has taken place. A celebration of Ellie’s life will be held in The Wanaka Community Hub, MacDougall Street, Wanaka, at 1.30pm on Saturday, April 22. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Intellectually Handicapped would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to
SKILTON, Gordon Ernest
Of Pahiatua, on Saturday 15th April 2023, aged 84 years, Gordon completed his last lap and peacefully went to be with his beloved wife Robyn. Idolised Dad of Jeanette and Steve, Ross and Maria, and Carolyn and Simon. Adored Grandpa of Maxine, Jonathan, Shaeden, Drew, Taylor, and Austin. Cherished great-Grandpa of his 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Pahiatua St John, c/- PO Box 128, Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, Albert Street, Pahiatua, on Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 3.00pm. A livestream link will be available.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662
BRIGHT, Max William
Loved grandfather of Steven and Holly, Rebecca, and the late Debbie, and loved great-grandfather of Lydia, Hunter, and Myia; Holly, the late Ethan, and Ruby, and loved Great-Great-Grandad of Aliyah.
Sadly Missed.
Go the Warriors!
DICKSON, Elgar Ingram
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley Dickson, for 64 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Lynne and Rex, Sandra and Dave, and Gary and Iris. Special Grandad of Hamish, Campbell, Jeanette and Cameron; and Jessica and Jeff. Much loved older brother of the three girls, Beatrice, Elizabeth (UK), and Valda and Michael Somers (Melbourne). Loved by his extended family and friends. Our grateful thanks and appreciation go to the Care Centre staff at Summerset at Avonhead for looking after Elgar so well over the last year. Many thanks to the Orthopaedic Ward staff at Christchurch Public Hospital for their expert care and compassion during Elgar’s last days. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Elgar Dickson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Elgar will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, April 21, at 2.00pm, followed by burial at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
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