MANSON, Garry James
Passed away on January 17, 2023, in Blenheim aged 55 after a short illness. Loved son of the late Bob and Mabel Manson and a loved brother by his sisters and brothers. Remembered by all his nieces and nephews for the love and support of their uncle. At Garry’s request, a private cremation has been held.
May he rest in Peace.
GOODSON, Evelyn Margaret
Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully at Cascades Retirement Village after a long illness. Loving Mother of Mark, Lisa and Aaron. Devoted grandmother of Fallon, Keenan and Cole. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Cascades Retirement Village for their kind support and understanding at a
difficult time. All communications to the Goodson family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
DAVIDSON, Arnold Geoffrey
On January 20, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pamela, loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Lesley, Janet and Rex, adored Granddad of Finn, Will, Hana, and Dominic; Zac, and Sarah. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made directly online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Arnold Davidson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Arnold’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, cnr Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, Christchurch, on Wednesday, January 25 at 2.30pm.
SNOWBALL, Valarie Margaret (Val)
On January 21, 2023, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin and Cheryl, Ian and Jo, and Karen and Kevin. Adored nana of Nick; Daniel, Karl, and Blair; and Ben, Nicole, and Simon, and great-nana of Aaliyah, Tessa, Ollie, and Millie. Messages to the Snowball family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday, January 25, commencing at 10.30am, followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
McCOLL, Ronald John
Passed away peacefully at home on 18.01.2023, aged 81. Loved husband of Sybil, loving father of Caroline and Dereck, and father-in-law to Pierre. A service for Ron will take place at 2pm, Friday 27th January at Hamilton Park Crematorium, Newstead.
WILSON, Leonard (Len) George
On January 19, 2023 at Waikato Hospital after a short illness. Much loved and cherished Father of Jamie and Carlene. A service to honour our Dad’s life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home, on Wednesday, January 25, at 10.30am. All communications to the Wilson family c/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
MERCER, Barbara Anne
Passed away surrounded by family on January 19, 2023, aged 72. Adored mother of Nathan; cherished daughter of Ida and Neil Collingwood; and former wife of the late Graham. Much loved sister of the late David and Warren. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home for their exceptional care. Forever remembered by her family, friends and also her colleagues at Mitre 10 Hornby. Messages may be addressed to Mercer Family, C/- PO Box 36734, Merivale, Christchurch 8146. At Barbara’s request, a private cremation has been held. A celebration of her life and gathering for friends and family will follow at a later date, followed by a private internment.
Rest in peace
‘‘Just when the caterpillar thought that the world was over, it became a butterfly…’’
CLEAVE, Rose Valerie (nee Whyte)
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 83, on January 19, 2023. Wife, soulmate & workmate of John for 66 years. Mum to Wayne, Kym, Warwick, Brendon & their partners. Nana Rose to 6 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.
Our Totara has fallen after a year of suffering & now at peace.
Thanks to Dr Renee & her team at Raglan Medical, & Rahia for their care & support for Rose. A private cremation has been held. Any correspondence to 187 Maungatawhiri Road, RD1, Raglan 3295.
McKENZIE, Marlene Georgena (nee Mercer)
Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, January 20, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Duncan for 52 years. Adored and much loved mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Belinda, Angela and James Don, and Nigel and Marnie. Adored grandma of Karys, Jaxson; Matthew, Becky, and Chris. At Marlene’s request, a private service will be held. Messages to
ELLISON, Norma Materoa (nee Reeves)
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Waterlea Lifecare. In her 90th year. Much loved mother of Christina, John, Elizabeth, Kevin, Albert, Joseph (deceased), Michael, Phillip, Andrew, Francis, Dellis, and Ann-Maree. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of her many mokopunas. Special thanks to the staff at Waterlea Lifecare, especially Richel, Kathy, Jenny, Linda, Margy and many others. Messages may be sent to her family, c/- 86B McLachlan Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. A graveside interment of her ashes will be held at 11.00am on Thursday, January 26 at Omaka Cemetery.
ROGERS, (Gladys) Barbara
Gracefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, on Saturday 21st January 2023 surrounded by her loving family, Barbara entered her eternal rest in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Cherished and adored mum of Sylvia, Brian, Fred and Jacqui, Eileen, Len and Deirdre, Carmen and Craig, Paul and Jalane. Very much loved gran and nana to her 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hawera, on Thursday 26th January 2023 commencing at 11.00am, after which she will be laid to rest with Fred at the Manaia Cemetery. For those unable to attend, a recording of Barbara’s funeral will be on her tribute page at https
BUTTERWORTH, John Gordon
Died January 21, 2023, aged 80. Dearly loved husband and friend of Robyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle Melville and Paul and Rae Butterworth. Special Grandad to Holly and Lucy Melville. A special thank you to all the staff at Nelson Hospital and Coastal View Care Centre. A Service will be held to celebrate John’s life at Richmond Church of Christ, Cnr Croucher and Darcy Street, Richmond, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to be sent to 5 Cambria Gardens, The Wood, Nelson 7010.
KEAN, Marie Frances(nee Houlihan)
Peacefully with her loving family by her side at home, after a courageous battle, aged 76 years, on 21 January, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian for 50 years, loved Mum of Juliana; Nicola; Bernadette and Brendan Paisley; Patrick and Rickie-Lee Kean (Brisbane). Much loved Nana of Josh, and Dylan Garama; Alex, Amelia, and Ashton Paisley; and Lucas Kean. Special friend of Annabelle Paisley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Marg Houlihan; Erin and Tom Forde; Steve and Janet Houlihan. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 25 January at 1.00pm at St Therese of Lisieux, Perth Street. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Marie’s page. Messages to 37 Stirling Street, Invercargill.
COX, Kay
On January 20, 2023, in Wellington. Mother of Nic.
She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial will be held in Waikanae on Saturday 28 January. Call 021 1336380 for details or to share a reminiscence for the Memorial. Donations in Kay’s memory can be made to the Cats Protection League https
EDMUNDSON, Nola (Nan)
18.3.1923 — 20.1.2023.
Extra special Nan, connected by iPad and Facebook, to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much
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