Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

GRENFELL, Andrew David

At Wellington Hospital on January 26th 2023. Aged 52. Dearly loved Son of Geoff and Lorraine Dunedin. Dearly loved Brother and brother-in-law of Heather and Mike McArthur Dunedin. Loved Uncle to Iona, Hannah and Nathanael. Geoff, Lorraine and Heather sincerely thank Dr. Kimberley Williams and the Staff at Plimmer Steps Medical Centre, Wellington and Lower Hutt Hospitals, Lucy and the team from Kokiri Marae. All other carer’s and the many others who showed compassion and kindness to Andrew. At Andrew’s request a private Cremation has been held. Messages to 71 Glenross Street, Glenross, Dunedin 9011.

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O’FLAHERTY, Samuel George (Sam)

at Wellington Hospital on 28th January 2023, aged 34. Dearly loved son of Bronwyn & Michael. Much loved brother of Hannah & Josh, Tiffany & Philip, Abigail, and Robert. Treasured uncle of Charlotte, Trent, Zack, Talia, Baxter, Joel and Phoebe. Many thanks to cardiology and ICU staff at Wellington Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa.org.nz... or in a donation box at the funeral. A service to celebrate Sam’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Friday 3rd February at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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MELLOR, Shelley Jane (nee Brunton)

Passed away, surrounded by friends and family, on Sunday 29 January 2023, aged 52 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul. Loved mother of Erika, and Brandon. All messages to the Mellor family, c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. A memorial service for Shelley will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Dr, Milson, Palmerston North, on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 2.00pm.
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NISBET, Cicely Caroline Ross (Cis)

On January 29, 2023, peacefully after a determined battle with dementia, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Lesley and Brent, and Alastair and Carol, devoted grandmother of Cameron, and Andy; Adelaide, Campbell, and James, adored great-grandmother of Xander, Alex, Ellie, and Paisley. Much loved by all the extended members of her family. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their warm, loving and compassionate care of Cicely. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cicely Nisbet, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made directly online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz. All those attending the funeral are encouraged to wear a bright colour if possible. The Funeral Service for Cicely will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, February 2, at 10.00am, private cremation thereafter.

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TOLLAN, Ruth Amelia

Went to be with the Lord on Friday, 27th January 2023, aged 92. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Much loved mum of Elizabeth and Barry Dittmer (Marton), Andrew and Glenda (Mexico), and Rachel Ford-Hathaway (Taupo). Much loved Grandma of Keren and Jonathan, Michael, Angus, Kate, and James and Samantha. Much loved Great-Grandma of Samuel, Stefan and Caleb. A service to celebrate and give thanks for Ruth’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton, on Friday 3rd February at 11.00am, followed by burial at Clareville Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Carter Court, Carterton and Ranfurly, Fielding for their love and care of Ruth.
“A wife of noble character
who can find? She is worth far more than rubies”
Prov 31

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McLAREN, Brent Raymond

on January 29, 2023. Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 70 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Maureen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ray and Anne, Daniel, and Rob. Loved Pop of Conner; Maggie; Karson, and Kenzie. Messages to the McLaren family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Brent’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, February 2, commencing at 2.00pm.

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COMAN, Sheila Agnes

Died peacefully at Margaret Wilson Home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Buzz. Treasured mum and mother-in-law of Mary and Rus (USA), Bernie (ChCh), Paul and Janaan (USA), Margret and John (Lower Hutt). Adored grandma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Nick, Kat and Maisie (London), Lucy and Vino (Sydney), Amanda and Rob, Jessica and children (USA). A Rosary for Sheila will be held on Thursday, February 2, at 5.30pm, followed by a Requiem Mass to celebrate Sheila’s life at Sacred Heart Bascillica, 7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru, on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11.00am. A delayed stream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 036862148. Messages to

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LANCELEY, Larry George

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday, 28 January, 2023, aged 64. Youngest son of the late George & Jean. Respected brother of Chips & Janice, David, Wendy & Viv McMillan, and Joy & Steve Roguski. Respected uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the Taranaki Air Ambulance Trust. Messages to the Lanceley Family may be left on Larry’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/larry. A service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 2pm followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Larry’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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HAYMES, Walter Redvers (Wally)

On 29 January 2023 at Fergusson Rest Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally. Loved father of Karen and the late Warren and Pop of Ricky, Chris, Terry and Tere (Tahiti). Treasured Pop Pop of Makenzie, Bailey, Rylan, Oscar, Kyza and Kauani. Special thanks to the staff at Fergusson Rest Home for their care of Walter. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia New Zealand would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service for Walter will be held in Kingswood, corner King and Cairo Sts, Upper Hutt on Thursday 2 February at 10.30am.

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BLUMENTHAL, Anthony George

Aged 60 years. Beloved son of the late Jill and Bryan. Dearest brother of John, and Jenni. Loved nephew of Hilma, Aileen (dec), Terry (dec), and Noeline (dec). Precious uncle of Stephen, and Nicholas. Loved cousin of Vicki, Simon, Mark, Shona, Gina, BJ (dec), Willie, Michael, Daniel, Braydon, Vereen, and Deb. All messages to the Blumenthal family, C/O 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 4702. A service for Anthony will be held in Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Friday, 3 February 2023 at 2

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LEE, Vera Elizabeth(nee Knight)

On Saturday 28th January 2023. Loved wife of the late Robert (Bob). Dearly loved mother of Pauline (deceased), Lola, and Ivan (deceased). Much adored grandmother, great and great-great- grandmother. A service for Vera will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 3rd February 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private interment. Messages to the Lee family, c/- PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441.

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WEBB, Kevin Ralph

Of Palmerston North, formerly of Invercargill. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 30 January 2023. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Mila. Loved Dad of Angelita and Jamie, Troy and Dee, Kristal, Kevin and Logo, Graham and Finn, and Lesa and Nase. Adored by his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. Loved by his extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer. Family and friends are invited to a service for Kevin at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Webb Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

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GREELEY, Gloria Patricia

Passed away on 28 January 2023 aged 86 after a long illness and is now at peace.

Ace now has his queen
by his side.
Dearly loved wife of the late Brian Greeley and Mum to Lynn and Royston, mother-in-law to Terry and Miranda. Loving Nana to Jaymie, Brianna, Nathan, Keoghan, Aidan, Liam and Great-Nana to Orianna and Jaziah. To Celebrate Gloria’s life a Rosary Mass will be held at 7pm on Thursday 2 February followed by Requiem Mass at 12pm Friday 3 February - both will be held in St. Pius X Catholic Church 64 Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay. We ask in lieu of flowers for donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

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HAY, Eunice May (nee Hayward) (formerly Sheehan)

Peacefully at Glenwood Rest Home, Timaru, on Monday, January 30, 2023; in her 101st year. Much loved wife. Loved mother of Angela and Neil, Marie and Roger. Grandmother of Michelle and Adam, and great-gran of Chloe and Ashley and grandmother of her fur babies Lulu and Finn. A service to celebrate Eunice’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service will be available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or phone 03 6862148. The family would like to thank all the staff at Glenwood Rest Home for all their loving care of Eunice during her short stay. Messages to

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MARTIN, Mervyn Leslie

Merv passed away on 28th January 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Merle for 60 years. Father of Maree and Trent and Granddad of Cooper, Carter, Radley, Stella and Emet. All messages to the Martin family, C/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Merv will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Friday, 3rd February 2023, at 10.30am.

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