ALDRIDGE, William Rupert (Bill)
Peacefully at home on 14th January 2023, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Jill. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Darren, Amy and Jonathan, & Lucy and Jonathan. Cherished Grandfather of Chloe, Isabelle and Maia; Jessica, Peter and Jacob. Respected and loved by his sisters and his nieces and nephews. Messages for the Aldridge Family may be posted c/- Guardian Funeral Home, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville 6037. A Funeral Service for Bill will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Corner of Bassett and Moorefield Roads, Johnsonville, at 10.00am on Wednesday 18th January 2023 and thereafter followed by private cremation.
THOMSON, Rex Owen (Bush)
6 November 1939 —
11 January 2023
Passed away peacefully with family by his side. Dearly loved father of Ngaire and Dayne. Much loved Grandfather of Caleb and Megan. Adored brother of Keith, Bill (deceased), and Ivan.
May your wonderful soul forever roam free planning infrastructure for the heavens.
A Funeral Service for Rex will be held in the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Saturday, January 21, at 2.30pm.
GODMAN, Bev
Passed away on January 12, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital. Loved sister-in-law of Bruce (dec) and Barbara, Graham and Judy, Kay and Ian Fawcett, Pam (dec), Carolyn and aunty of her many nieces and nephews.
Will be sadly missed
BYRNE, Baden John
Peacefully on Sunday 15th January 2023. Loved father and father-in-law of Nelita and Riki, the late Narelle, and Robbie and Sarah. Loved grandfather of his 5 grandchildren, and special grandad and adventure buddy to Hunter. In keeping with Baden’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Those who knew Baden are welcome to join us for a beer and yarn at Kawaroa Squash Club, 6 Tisch Avenue, New Plymouth, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 4.00pm.
ANNEAR, Patricia Ellen Mary (Pat)
Of Morrinsville, formerly of Waihi and Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at Kingswood Rest home, Morrinsville, on Saturday 14 January 2023. Aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Walter (Wally). Loved mum of the late Bernard (Bernie), and Maree and Brian Procter. Adored Grandma of Aidan and Leah, Keegan and Georgina, and their respective families. Messages to the Annear family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A Requiem Mass for Pat will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 96 Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 19 January 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery.
GILLETT, Ronald Stanley
Passed away at Te Whatu Ora Waikato on 15th January 2023, aged 76. Beloved husband, soulmate and friend of Helena. Cherished father of Craig, Glenn, Brett and partners. Loved Papa of Makarini & Annemarie, Te Heke, Jamie, Louise, Preston, Emily & Yuta. Great-grandfather of 3. As per Ron’s wishes, a private cremation will take place. All communications to the Gillett family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
HONEY, Arlene Jean
Dearly loved daughter-in-law of the late Jean and George Honey. Loved sister-in-law of Ian and Pauline, Robert, Ross (deceased), Eric and Robyn and David and Julie (deceased). Loved aunty and great-aunty to many.
BROUGHTON, Thomas
Surrounded by his loving whanau at home on Monday, 16 January 2023, aged 82. Much loved husband of Ngaire. Loving and supportive father and father-in-law of Michelle & Victor Lucibella, Wayne & Rosalie Kickett-Broughton, and Leanne & Andrew Matuku. Adored Poppy of Riccardo, Rosa Giorgio; Emma Mary (deceased); Josie & Paul, Thomson and his great-grandchildren Kenna, Duke and Max. Please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki which may be left at the service. Messages to the Broughton Family may be left on Thomas’ tribute page at eagars.co.nz/thomas. A service to celebrate Thomas’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 19 January 2023 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Thomas’ funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
McKEAN, Grant Robert
Passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Palmerston North Hospital, on Friday 13 January 2023, aged 54 years. Loved soulmate and husband of Teressa. Much loved Dad of Terri, Leah and Reagan. Best friend and brother of Scott, Barry and Jacqui, and son of the late Bob and Yvonne. A loved Grandfather of his grandchildren Jack, Braxton, Cailin, Ayla and Nate. A service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 19 January 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by cremation. For those unable to attend, Grant’s service will be live-streamed on his tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz... where messages may be left.
HONEY, Arlene Jean (nee Evans)
On 14 January 2023 at aged 73 years, died peacefully. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loved mother of Karen and David. A celebration of Arlene’s life will be held at the Knox Christian Centre, 48 Albert Street, Hamilton East, on Friday 20 January at 11.00am followed by private cremation.
LORD, Shirley Anne (Rock) (née Parsons)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday 14 January 2023 - on a beautiful day in her beloved Wellington - aged 90. Adored wife of the late Doug. Amazing and cherished Mum of Trevor & Jill, Murray & Fiona, Claire, and Janet. Loved Gran of Caroline (& Tim). Loved sister of Lyn Boswell and Kay (& Paul) Foster, and sister-in-law of Alan and Lona Lord. Special thanks to the fantastic and loving staff at Village at the Park Rest Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Life Flight Trust would be appreciated and may be made online at
NEAL, Paul Anthony(Tony)
On Tuesday 10th January 2023 Tony sadly passed away in Waikato Hospital, aged
75 years. Loved father of Geoffrey and brother of Derek and Dianne. According to Tony’s wishes a private family service has been held. All correspondence to Tony’s family, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216, FDANZ.
MORGAN, Mary Rhoda
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at Radius Peppertree Rest Home Hospital on Thursday 12th January 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and admired
wife of Dave. A cherished Aunty to her many nieces and nephews. Dave would like to extend his deepest gratitude to the care staff at Radius Peppertree for their love and attention to Mary during her stay with them in residence.
CLARK, Kenneth Francis (Ken) (KFC)
Passed peacefully on Thursday 12 January 2023, 12 days before his 94th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Molly. Loved father and father-in-law of Rhys and Margaret, Dianne and John, Lorraine and Jim, and Allan and Gillian. Special ’KFC’ to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Ken’s wishes, a private burial has been held.
WILLIAMS, Brian Alfred
Left us peacefully on Thursday, 12 January 2023. Aged 86. Adored husband of Valerie. Loved Dad of Gary and Joy, Bret and Christine, Vanessa and Justin. Treasured Grandad of Rebecca and Alana, Stephanie and Nicole, Sophie, Oliver and Rafe.
“Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away”
A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in The Hall (Hungahunga Hall), 1024 Alexandra Rd, Wednesday, 18 January, at 11.00am. Brian’s service will be livestreamed, please refer to watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz for the link. All communications to the Williams family c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
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