Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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DAVIDSON, Ngaire Eunice (née Grantham)

On Friday April 14, 2023, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim Davidson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Leigh and Tony, Mike and Delia. Cherished Grandmother to Nicholas, Sophie, Oliver and Grace. Special thanks to the caring team at Hospice Marlborough who are nothing short of amazing. Messages may be sent to the Andrews and Davidson families at
211 Paynters Road, RD2, Blenheim 7272. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Hospice Marlborough

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HALTON, John (Jack) Arthur

Aged 99 years. Passed away peacefully on 13 April 2023 with his wife of 73 years by his side. Loving husband of Mary (Loraine). Beloved father to all his children Geraldine and Bruce (deceased), Lynne and Richard, Chris and Karen, Debbie and Peter, Delanie. Loved grandfather to Cameron and Casey. All messages to ’The Halton family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340 or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices Floral tributes to

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SCHMIDT, Philip John

Senior Constable, 2354,
N.Z. Police.
Passed away peacefully in his home at 15

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CHAPMAN, Beverley Ann (Giles)

Our darling, treasured wife and mother passed away peacefully on 8 April 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Much loved, adored and missed mother of Giles, Fleur, and Elliot. A special thank you to the staff at Sprott House, Metlifecare Karori for their love and care of Bev during her time there. Messages for Bev and The Chapman Family may be placed in Bev’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... A private family goodbye has taken place.

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MASON, Sharon (Shaz)

Passed on Good Friday. Loving wife of Steve. Thanks to family, friends, RSA Kaitaia, Gold Coast NZ Rock & Roll Club. Special thanks to Yvonne and Alayne.
Geards Funeral Home
Kaitaia
Ph 09 4080970

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IRWIN, Jennifer Anne (nee Leitch)

Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Alan and Coralie (Wyndham); Andrew and Sharon, Ethan, Jonny and Noah (Dunedin).

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KING, Phillip James (Phil)

(Late of Pukemaori) Passed away in the presence of the love of his family and friends at Rowena Jackson, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cheryl. Loved Dad of Michael, Melanie and her partner Tony. Loved Grandad of Brooklyn, Maddison and Allan. Very much loved son of the late Eric and Jean King and loved son-in-law of Avis and the late Sydney Carlaw. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary and Doug Symons, John* and Heather* and Helen King; Rosslyn and Steve Innes, Marie and Gary, Peter and Janette. A loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Friend to Many. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Saturday, April 22, at 11.00am. Messages to 14 Irvine Street, Wallacetown 9816, or to Phil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
(*denotes deceased)

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BARKER, Douglas Neville (Doug)

Doug passed away peacefully on Friday the 14th of April 2023 holding hands with his children. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Maria. Loving father of Josie, Drew, Zach, Taylor and Leon. Adored Poppa of Kora-Rose, Elijah, Thea and Ria. Cherished son of Wynne and Dawn and much loved brother of Susan and Lloyd.
“You mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but you mean everything to me”.
A service for Doug will be celebrated at St Paul’s Catholic Church, Belt Street, Ngaruawahia on Monday 24th April at 11.00am, followed by burial at Taupiri Public Cemetery.

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McLEAN, Lester Robert

On April 15, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Beth. Loved Dad of the late Sarah. Dearly loved step-Dad of Kieran Burgess and father-in-law of Taylah. Adored Poppa of Milly. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the McLean family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Lester’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday April 19, commencing at 2.30pm.

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BARLOW, Bryan Roy "Ga"

(Paul Harris Fellow) Of Carterton, formerly Kapiti Coast. On 15 April 2023 peacefully, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Adrienne. Loved father and father-in-law of Lauren and John, Martyn and Kathryn, Marc and Bianca, Simon and Crystal, Nicholas and Jenya. Dearly loved ‘Ga’ of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the Carter Court staff and all who cared for Bryan in his final days. A service for Bryan will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Rd, Carterton, on Monday 24 April 2023, at 2.00pm, followed by burial at the Clareville Lawn Cemetery. Messages to the Barlow Family C/- PO Box 185 Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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CADMAN, Aaron James

28.1.1977 — 13.4.2023
Passed peacefully at St Joans Rest Home. Much loved son of Lynette and loved brother of Graham, Jeremy and Carl. After a private cremation a memorial service celebrating Aaron’s life will be held on Saturday 22 April at 1.00pm at 1357 Victoria Street, Hamilton.

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VICKERS, Victor Thompson (Thompson)

21 September 1928
— 13 April 2023
‘Absent from the body,
and present with the Lord’.
Aged 94. Loving and devoted husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Doug Smith (Palmerston North), Fraser and Wendy Vickers (Tauranga), and Ross and Hazel Vickers (Brisbane). Grandad to Sarah, Fiona, Lauren, Braedon, Jordan and Seth, and Great-Grandad to Sam and Grace. A service will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 1.00pm. All communications to the Vickers family, c/- PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441.

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KEENAN, Lesley

On 9th April 2023 at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Dixon. Loved mother of Hugh, John, Sonia and Dave. Loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be posted to the family, c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall, 259 High St, Solway, Masterton, on Wednesday 19th April at 2.00pm.

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HOLLAND, Paul Gilbert (Holly)

At the “White House” on Saturday, April 15, 2023, with Sherrie and Charlie by his side. Proud dad to Ben and Abbey, Dan and Alex, Olivia, and Finn. Grandad Holly to Lincoln, and Harry. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Holland Family may be left on Holly’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/paul A service to celebrate Holly’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Holly’s service will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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KAYWOOD, Ian Richard

27.11.1928 — 14.4.2023
94 years young, passed away on his 61st wedding anniversary. Beloved, devoted and adored husband of Jan. Loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Anthony Moss, Louise and Brent Gillovic, Leonie Kaywood and (the late) Kate Hay. Proud grandfather of and always cherished by Emma, Nick, Aaron, Brielle and Kurtis and their special partners Adrian, Monique, Bella and Tara. A generous and loyal friend to many over the years. Much gratitude to Rachal for your support at home, and to the wonderful nurses and care staff at Foxbridge Bupa, Hamilton. An honouring of his long and full life will be held at 1.00pm on Thursday 20th April at Simply Funerals, 388 Wairere Drive, Hamilton. All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton.

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