BURGESS, Jeffery Charles
Passed away surrounded by family in New Plymouth on Friday 13th January 2023, aged 84. Husband of Beverly, father and father-in-law of Vicky & Peter Stephenson, Robyn Burgess & Mark von Huben, and the late Kate Gottlieb. Dearly loved grandfather of Matthew, Laura, Paul, Richard, Sophia, Max, Grace and Louise. Adoring great-grandad of Heidi and Adele. All messages to the Burgess family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Jeff’s wishes a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the wonderful Hospice Taranaki Inc.
MILNE, Douglas George
Now at peace, aged 56 years. Loved son of Shona, brother of Donna and Damon, father to Shannon and Lee, Grandad of Etti and Tama, nephew to many aunties and uncles, and best mate of Scott and Wayne. Service to be held at Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, on Wednesday, January 18, at 3.00pm.
BELL, Bernice Ann (Ann) (nee Ede)
Passed away on January 15, 2023 peacefully, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother to Fraser and Sue, Stuart and Lotte, Fiona and Cliff and Karen and Mike. G-Ma to Emma, Sarah, Rachel, Andrew, Tim, Sophie, Michael, Gisela and Eric, Great G-Ma to George, Thomas, Frances and Freddy. A funeral service is to be held on Friday 20th January 2023, 2
STEVENS, Rev. Ewing Campbell
MBE
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, in his 97th year, peacefully in Dunedin. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette (née Grant) and the late Mary. Loved and adored father of Jenny, Jane, Adam, the late Rosemary and Jason, father-in-law of Keith and Yeliz. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Lorraine. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Jana, Billy, Sienna, Sonny, William and Beauden.
An exceptional life lived,
he enriched the lives of many,
a true gentleman.
A service will be held in St Enoch’s Church, Alexandra, at 2.00pm on Friday, January 20, 2023. Messages c/- Affinity Funerals, 143a Centennial Ave, Alexandra. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Friends of Dunstan Hospital by a money transfer to Friends of Dunstan Hospital, Westpac Account Number 03-1733-0009699-00, or St John Alexandra by the following link https
LORD, Shirley Anne
Passed away 14 January 2023. Loved sister-in-law of Alan and Lona, and loved Aunty of Virginia, Donna and Alana, and families.
ADAMS, Alwyn Maree
Passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George Adams. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Janna, Greg and Juliet, Pip and Stan. Loving step-mother to Colleen, Gillian, Steph and families. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her grandchildren. Special thanks to Presbyterian Support, St John Ambulance and hospital staff for their care of Alwyn. A service for Alwyn will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Thursday, 19 January, at 1
ROBERTSON, Iain Mitchell (Robbo)
Passed away peacefully in the presence of family at the “Croft” Palmerston North, on Sunday 15 January 2023, at the young age of 46 years. Much loved husband of Claire. Loved Dad of Dannielle, Eamon, Dom and Niamh, and their beautiful partners Hannah, Esther and Whetu. Much loved Poppy to Mackenzie, Macy and Clara. Loved brother of Duncan, Cherryl and Hamish. Iain will be sorely missed but never forgotten by his family, friends and his band family from the New Zealand Police Pipe Band. For those wishing to pay their respects Iain is at the “Croft” until his service. Robbo’s life will be celebrated in the Awapuni Function Centre, Silk Lounge, 67 Racecourse Road, Palmerston North, on Friday 20 January 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. To acknowledge Iain’s request, and your connection to him, he has asked that you wear a kilt or something Scottish. For those unable to attend, Robbo’s service will be livestreamed on his tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz... where messages can also be left.
MILNER, Dorothy May
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Monday 16th January 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved Mum to Leanna and Tony. A cherished sister of Joyce (deceased) Margaret and Evelyn. Adored Grandma to her beloved grandchildren Harry, Murphy, Elle Maeve and Great-Grandma to Riley. A private cremation is being held for the family.
BECKLEY, Gaylene Thelma (Gay)
On January 14, 2023, at Ashburton, aged 75 years. Gay passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Sheree, Jan and Michael and treasured ‘Grandi B’ of Sophie, Jaeden, Zoe, Brody, and Max; Bianca, and Lucia and great-‘Grandi B’ to Asher, and Ezra. Loved daughter of the late Gerald and Maisie Campbell. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Guyon, and Trish Campbell, and a much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Beckley family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Health Shuttle Replacement would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly.... A service to celebrate Gay’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Monday, January 23, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HOLMES, Lynne Shelley (née Jury)
Peacefully at home on 11th January 2023, aged 80. Loved wife of John, mother of Tina (deceased 9.3.1985), and Kate and Daniel Klingender, and grandmother of Harriette. A private funeral service was held on Monday 16th January. Messages for the family may be sent to PO Box 2035, Kuripuni, Masterton 5842.
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STANTON, Mary Diane
Passed away December 22, 2022. Dearly loved twin sister of the late Diane Stuart, beloved sister of Elizabeth Goode, Margo Every and the late John Boyd. Remembered fondly by all her nieces and nephews.
An amazing lady
who will be sadly missed.
FINLAYSON, Dawn Carol (formerly Johnson)
On Friday 13 January 2023, at Bupa Waireka Care Home, Pahiatua. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Ron. Loved mother to Daphne, Heather, Errol, and Robert. Loved Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Rest in Peace”.
A service for Dawn will be held at the Kingdom Hall, Manfield Street, Tokoroa, on Saturday, 21 January, at 11.00am, followed by private interment at The Tokoroa Lawn Cemetery. South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa
POULTON, Philip Joseph
Sadly died on Sunday, 15th January 2023, at Rahiri Rest Home, Dannevirke. Aged 65. Loved eldest son of the late Wilfred and Susan Poulton of Kumeroa and Woodville. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Tim & Annie, Sarah & Trevor, Simon & Julie and Julie & Martin. Much adored uncle to Sian, Jenny, Jack, Sam, Rosemary, Emily, William, Emily and Alice, and an instant friend to everyone he met. The family would like to thank IHC and IDEA Services for the care they provided throughout Philip’s life and in appreciation of this any donations in lieu of flowers will go to IHC. Special thanks to the support staff in his Masterton, Carterton and Dannevirke homes who provided care and love over the years, and the wonderful, caring staff at Rahiri and Dannevirke Community Hospital over the past few months. Philip’s fun loving, contagious humour and ability to connect with people touched many lives. In keeping with Philip’s nature, a colourful celebration of his life will be held at the Kowhai Chapel, 51 Denmark St, Dannevirke, on Friday 20th January at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
DILGER, Michael John
23.05.1959 — 15.01.2023
On Sunday evening with the tender love of his family, Michael very peacefully left us. Beautiful husband of Peggy. Loving Dad and father-in-law of Shannon, James and Karen, and Frankie. Besotted and loving Pop of Henry Michael Dilger. Dearly loved son of Brian and Maureen, and loved son-in-law of Eileen Moran. Much loved big brother of Lizzie, Katherine and David, Jo and Micky, Stephen, and Jaquie, and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Michael will be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends. Messages to the Dilger family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. We will be celebrating Michael’s wonderful life in The Show Gate, 122 Racecourse Road, Sockburn, on Thursday, January 19, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
GEAR, Beatrice Betty (nee Evans)
Born Greenwich, England, in 1930. Sadly passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, in the care of Ashburton Hospital. Devoted and loving wife of the late Reverend Frank William Gear, minister of the Ashburton Berean Bible fellowship. The grieving mother of two sons; Richard died age two of Leukemia and eldest son Geoffrey tragically lost at age 40 years.
‘Death no longer will part us, or distance divide, for when I awake, I will rise by their side.’
Betty is survived by her granddaughter Zoe Gear. No flowers by request. Messages to Betty’s family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday, January 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private interment.
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