WALDRON, Robert Walter
Peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Gary, and Joanne. Loved Gramps of Hayden, and Cameron. Thank you to the staff at Woodcote Retirement Village. Messages to the Waldron Family, C/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. A private family service has been held.
McSWEENEY, Francis William Edward (Bill)
Passed peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, with family by his side, on Wednesday 11th January 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Josephine for 62 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jackie and Laurie Schreiber, Peter and Liz, and Grandad to Niamh. All messages to ’The McSweeney Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
WESTWOOD, Kathryn Frances
Peacefully on 19th January 2023; aged 72 years. A cherished Aunt of many. In accordance with Kathryn’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
van KUILENBURG, Philippina (Phil, Philippia)
Passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023, at Ngaio Marsh Village, Christchurch, aged 95 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Henk, loved mother and mother-in-law of Philip and Philippa, Hetty and Gary, Liz and Dave. A much loved nana and oma to her grandchildren Tina, Martin, Helen, Nicola, Amanda, Angela, Daniel and Melanie. Adored oma to her great-grandchildren Floyd, Angeline, Alisha, Kieran, Tia, Jacob, Ryan, Ava, Sean, Hamish and a great-great oma to Hailey. A special thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh for their care shown towards Philippina and her family. Messages c/- the van Kuilenburg family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch. At Philippina’s request a private family service has been held.
WILLIAMSON, Margaret Evelyn
15 April 1925
18 January 2023.
Dearly loved wife of the late Craig Williamson. Loved mother of Robert & Dianne, Kevin (deceased), Greg & Rachel. Loved Nanny of Simon (deceased), Richard, Matthew (deceased), Myffanwy, Julie, Kate, and Cassandra. Great-Grandmother of Lily, Hamish, Hector, Dorian, Evelyn, David, Ella, and Ava. No flowers by request. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Margaret’s life to be held at St Francis Community Church, 92 Mansel Ave, Hamilton, on Tuesday 24 January 2023 at 1.00pm.
BROWN, Noeline Rae (nee McDougall)
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Highfield Rest Home on Thursday, January 19, 2023. A much loved wife of Don (dec) and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Dorothy, Carolyn and Robert (dec) Cameron, Glenis and John (dec) Hull, Roger and Erica, Pamela and Ken Blackwell, Neil, and Adam. A cherished Gran to her grand and great-grandchildren.
“Gone to be with her Lord”
Messages to 12A Brenda Street, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Noeline’s life will be held at the Salisbury Park Crematorium Chapel, Beaconsfield Road, on Tuesday, January 24 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
SHANNON, Barbara Cecilia
Of Otaki. Peacefully at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin, on Wednesday 18 January 2023. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Harold. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Shona, Trish & Chris, Christine (dec), James (Jimmy) & Mary, Mark & Cath, and Philippa & Marty. A very much loved grandmother
and great-grandmother, sister, aunty and friend to many. Heartfelt thanks to the team at Te Whanau for their loving care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of NZ (www.cancernz.org.nz) would be appreciated. A Requiem Mass for Barbara will be celebrated at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday 24 January 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation.
RAVEN, Nola Joy
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Mum passed away peacefully at Elms Court Life Care, Christchurch, in her 78th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda and Craig, Suzette and Mark. Much loved Nan to Kieran, Leah, Christopher and Adam, and her five great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Dorothy and the late Jim Flanagan for all their support over the years. Also thank you to all the staff that cared for Mum at Elms Court Life Care. Messages can be addressed to the family of the late Nola Raven, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Nola’s funeral will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 10.00am.
KING, Maureen
On 18 January 2023 at Awatere, Hamilton. Dearly loved sister-in-law of Valerie Larsen. Aunty of Maria.
At Peace
BURNSIDE, Myra Graham
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at The Oaks; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Roy and Felicity, Neil and Roz, Linda and Ross Bowman, and Sharon and Liam Bergin, and dearly loved Granma and GG of her 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at The Oaks for their wonderful care of Myra. Messages to the Burnside family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At the family’s request, a private cremation has been held.
HALL, Nathan
(of Oxford) (formerly of Hemel Hempstead, UK). On Sunday, January 15, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 56 years. Loved husband of Kirsty, loved dad of Harriet, loved son of Lesley and the late Don (UK), brother of Nick (UK), son-in-law of Josie Yeates, brother-in-law of Angus Yeates, respected colleague and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Nathan Hall, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held with an informal celebration to take place at a later date.
KING, Maureen Catherine
Peacefully on 18 January 2023 at Awatere Rest Home; aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Colin. Much loved mother of Darren, Nigel and Michael. Loved mother-in-law of Helen, Odette and Raewyn. Special Nan of Kathryn, Nathan, Oliver, Eila, Jasper and Eamon. A service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, at 1.30pm. Please wear brighter colours as a celebration for Maureen. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Cancer Society (www.cancer.org.nz) would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff at Awatere Rest Home. All Communications to the King family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
WARDHAUGH, Ralph (Roy)
On January 18, 2023, Roy passed away peacefully, secure in the love of his family, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 71 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Karen, loving and supportive father and father-in-law of Carl and Katherine, Letitia and David, treasured grandad of Jessica, and Billy; Aoife, Niamh, and Ciara. A loved brother, uncle, colleague and fond friend of many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late
Roy Wardhaugh, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Association would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate.
A Celebration of Roy’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, January 26, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
RICKETTS, Anne Patricia
On 18 January 2023, aged 70 years, after a struggle with cancer. Loved daughter of the late Maurice and Rene Ricketts. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Tim Spargo and aunt of Hannah (dec) and Luke. We give thanks to God for Anne’s life and are grateful for the wonderful care she received at Aroha Care Centre. A private cremation has been held. No flowers please.
THOMAS, Grant Wayne (Scruff / Grantie)
Born 3 November 1952
Departed 18 January 2023
"Gone Fishing"
Much loved and devoted partner of Marie and much loved and devoted father to Sophie. Beloved second son of John and Dawn, beloved brother of John and Janis, and beloved brother-in-law. Much loved and adored Uncle to his nieces and nephews (lovingly referred to as his poo-farts). In lieu of flowers a donation to the Mary Potter Hospice would be very much appreciated to thank them for the amazing care, support and love they showed Grant and the family. A service for Grant will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 25 January at 10.00am.
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