Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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ALLEN, Dr Rodney

Born April 6th 1942 in Grimsby, England. Died peacefully at home with his family on Friday 13th January. Adored husband of Gerrie, loving father to Jeremy & Blanka, Matt & Ruth, Simon & Steph and treasured Poppa to Ruby, Calvin, Jameson, Emily, Lewis, Alice & Grace. Special thanks for the wonderful care and support from Dr Anne O’Donnell, the team at Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, the District Nurses and Mary Potter Hospice staff. A service to celebrate Rodney’s life will be held at St Ninian’s Church, 208 Karori Rd, on Wednesday 18th January at 1pm followed by a private cremation. Messages for the family can be sent to C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis St, Aro Valley, Wellington.
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O’NEIL, Suzanne Irene

On January 13, 2023, in Middlemore Hospital; 56 years old. Beloved daughter of Bill and the late Joan O’Neil. Mother to Levi, Jesse and Shara. Devoted MamMam to Castiel and Ariel. Sister to Rosella, Angela, Joe, Stephen and Phil. Loved cousin, Aunty and friend. Bravely fought Lukemia for 3 years trusting Jesus’s plan for her. Service at Destiny Church, Auckland, Monday, January 16.

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MACKAY, Mary Edith Ann(nee Rush)

QSM
Of Levin. Born 23January 1940 and died peacefully on 14 January 2023 in Palmerston North Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family. Brave, funny and feisty to the last. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Belinda, Helen and Simon, and Andrew. Adored and adoring Gran of Noah, Liam, Oscar, Theo, Lucy, Alexia and Casey. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Sally and the late Shayle (Auckland), Charles and Mary (New Plymouth) and Val. Loved and appreciated by her wider family and friends. Passionate gardener and renowned floral art designer. Former President of Floral Art Society of NZ and Vice-President of World Association of Floral Artists. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Levin Uniting Church (formerly St Andrew’s) at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18 January 2023. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Mackay Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.

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BEATON, Pamela Fay (Pam)

Unexpectedly in Dunedin Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Dearly loved wife to Alan for 52 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to the late Tracey, Kerryn and Shaun (Lyttelton), Mark and Stephanie (Melbourne) and Pip (Dunedin). Much loved Nana to Stella, Amos, Isabellà and Alex. Loved sister of June Findlay, Ray Davis and the late Bev Stedman. Much loved aunty to her nieces and nephews. Pam’s family wish to thank all those who cared for her during her last week, especially staff at Dunedin Hospital’s ICU unit. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 2.00pm in Desert Heart Winery, 182B Felton Road Bannockburn, Cromwell, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Cromwell St John Ambulance are appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 138C Hall Road, Bannockburn Central Otago 9384.

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DOUGLAS, Ruth (nee Goodwin)

Passed away peacefully on 14 January 2023 at San Michele Rest Home. Loved wife of the late Brad Douglas. Dearly loved Mother of Richard and Bruce. Special Grandma to Courtney and Harrison, Calum and Maddy. A graveside service for Ruth will be held at the Ruapuke Cemetery Waimaori Road, Raglan, on Tuesday, 17 January 2023. All communications to the Douglas family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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KAY, Noeleen Mary (nee Marsden)

On Saturday 14th January 2023 passed away peacefully, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mum of Leanne & Kerry, Richard & Paula. Cherished nana of Caitlin & Jordan, Bevan & Kirstin, Shaun & Yumi; Braden, Riley & Jemma. Special great-nana of Arna. A heartfelt thanks to the staff of Radius Glaisdale, Flagstaff for their thoughtful care of mum. A celebration of Noeleen’s life will be held at the Trinity Church, William Street, Huntly, on Thursday 19th January at 11am followed by an interment at the Kimihia Cemetery, Great South Road, Huntly at 12

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McCARTHY, Nancy Caroline

On Saturday 14 January 2023, in Masterton, aged 83. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane, Mike and Jo, Maria and Rhys Taplin, and Jason and Fran. Loved Nana Mac of her 8 grandchildren. Loved sister of Betty and Heather. As was Nancy’s wish a private cremation has been held.
“Together again with Colin. Now at peace.”

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MOSELY, Lee Stanley

Taken away from us suddenly on January 12, 2023; aged 53 years. Best friend of Donna, Jayden, Flint, and his dogs Millie and the late Nashville. Much loved brother of Carolyn, Paula, and the late Clifford. Cherished mate to those at the Lyttelton Port Company. Special thanks to St John and Christchurch Hospital staff for their care of Lee; and sincere thanks to everyone for your love and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of late Lee Mosely, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Lee’s life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, 455 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch, on Wednesday, January 18, at 2.00pm.

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MACKAY, Mary Edith Ann(née Rush)

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Of Levin. Born 23 January 1940 to Denis and Mavis Rush (Eltham) and died peacefully on 14 January 2023 in Palmerston North Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family. Brave, funny and feisty until the last. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Belinda, Helen and Simon, and Andrew. Adored and adoring Gran of Noah, Liam, Oscar, Theo, Lucy, Alex and Casey. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Sally and the late Shayle (Auckland), Charles and Mary (New Plymouth) and Val. Loved and appreciated by her wider family and friends. Passionate gardener and renowned floral art designer. Former President of Floral Art Society of NZ and Vice-President of World Association of Floral Artists. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Levin Uniting Church at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18 January. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Mackay Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.

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GODMAN, Beverley Irene May (Bev)

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce that our incredible mum passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marise and Rob, John and Shelley, Deborah, Raewyn, Joanne and Willie, Nigel and Trish, adored nana and Gran-nan to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Forever in our hearts.”
Special thanks to all the staff at Charles Upham Care Centre, ED and MAU Christchurch Hospital for the wonderful care and support given to Bev. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bev Godman, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation or Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made online at heartfoundation.org.nz or dementiacanterbury.org.nz A Memorial Service to Celebrate Bev’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Friday, January 20 at 10.00am.

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ALLWOOD, Faye (Gladys Faye)

On 13 January 2023 peacefully at Hutt Hospital after a long illness, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Milton. Loved mother of Megan, Joanne and Kerrin. Adored Grandma of Levi (dec), Taane, Samantha, Nikita, Jemma, Mia and Luca. Great-Grandma to Layla. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Life Flight Trust would be appreciated and may be left online at https

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CLARKSON, Hilary Erin Mary (Erin) (nee Hales)

11.01.1945 — 13.01.2023
Passed away peacefully at Rahiri Care Home, Dannevirke on January 13, 2023, with her loving daughters by her side. Youngest daughter of the late George and Margaret Hales. Devoted wife of the late Duncan; Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Davinia and Jason, Christine and Brendan; Adored Gran to her beloved grandchildren, Henry, Patrick, Evelyn and Arlo. Sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at Mary Doyle, Ashcroft House and Rahiri Care Home for their care of Erin in her final years. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Dannevirke Marion Kennedy Club, and these may be left at the service. A celebration of Erin’s life will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Allardice Street, Dannevirke, on Thursday 19th January
at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Mangatera Lawn Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in church on Wednesday evening at 6.00pm.

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ILES, Barbara Dawn (née Taylor, formerly Gunn)

Passed away January 12, 2023. Dearly loved daughter of the late Margaret and Bill Taylor. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of the late Margaret; the late Raylene and Neville Anderson; Dyanne and Bill Taylor and Lyn and Vic Sullivan. Very much loved by her nieces, nephews and their families.
‘Forever in our hearts’

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PATERSON, Denzil William

Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, January 13, 2023; aged 78 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Ulrike. Dearly loved and devoted father and father-in-law of Shane and Rachael, Sonia and Terrence Sullivan. Loved step-father of Dominic Hinton. Adored Grandad of Charlotte; Charles and Samantha. Loved brother of Ian. Loved former husband and friend of Elaine. Treasured by Paul and Mandy Shelker, Louise and Russell King and their extended families. The Service celebrating Denzil’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Alzheimers Society South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to

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