KING, Alfred George
Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Te Omanga Hospice, after a short illness. Aged 93 years, late of Lowry Bay/ Bob Scott Retirement Village. Loved husband of the late Joan King. Loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Peter Brandley, and Philip and Irene King. Many thanks to the staff at Hutt Hospital and Te Omanga Hospice who cared for him so well. Friends are invited to a service to celebrate Alf’s life in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2.30pm. Alf’s service will be livestreamed, please contact Gee & Hickton for the link. Messages may be left in Alf’s tribute book on www.tributes.co.nz... or send to “King family” c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
GRIFFITH, Robert Neil (Neil)
Sadly, we share that Neil died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, aged 95. He was born May 25, 1927, in Orange, NSW, Australia and lived at 81 North Street, Morrinsville for 53 years. Many will recall with a smile the image of him sitting in his window as they passed by. Neil lived his life with energy, a quick smile and loved to help, use his mechanical skills, and volunteer in his community. Fiercely independent, Neil enjoyed and valued his friends. He is the loved father of Kerryellen Vroman, Valerie Kurmann, and father-in-law of Eugen Kurmann, a proud grandfather of Alexandra and Adrian and their partners Margaret and Rose, and a delighted great-grandfather to Carter and Sebastian Kurmann. He will be missed by his brother, Ken and the Griffith family of nephews and nieces. Neil was predeceased by his wife, Elsie, son Robert, sister Marion and brothers Bede and Brian. To have an airplane ticket, a small suitcase and be travelling was a lifelong pleasure that began as a young man working in Canada. In retirement, he travelled extensively especially to North America and Australia. Similarly, he knew the roads and countryside of NZ, which he loved to share with visitors. Neil was a life member of the Morrinsville lawn bowling club, a sport he played with a competitive spirit. He will be missed.
And the bush hath friends to meet him, and their kindly voices greet him
In the murmur of the breezes and the river on its bars,
And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended,
And at night the wond’rous glory of the everlasting stars. (Banjo Paterson)
A memorial service will be planned in February 2023.
WOODLEY, Martha June
Of Pahiatua. On Friday 23 December 2022 at Waireka, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Owen, very much loved Mum of Judy and Ian Carppe, Trevor, Graeme (deceased), Colleen and Tony Solly, and Sharon and Bruce Toki, and their families, including grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren, who she was very fond of. Messages to Woodley family, c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Martha’s life will be held at the Tararua Club, Tararua Street, Pahiatua, on Thursday 29 December 2022 at 1.00pm.
Monarch Funeral Home Ltd
Pahiatua (06) 3766662
BRIDSON, Patrick James (Pat)
17.7.1950 — 23.12.2022
Loved husband of Anne, and loved father and father in law of Bernard & Anna, Christina & Arron Stewart, Joanna & Ted Yu, and Mark (dec). Much loved Poppa of Liam , Harry & Marcus; Albie, Luca & Ava. A Service for Pat will be held at the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu on Friday, 30th December at 11am followed by a private cremation.The service will be live streamed please email office@teawamutufunerals.co.nz for the link. In lieu of flowers, donations to www.hospicewaikato.org.nz... would be appreciated. All communications to the Bridson family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
HAYES, Leonard Dixon
6.5.1943 — 23.12.2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Waikato Hospital. Beloved husband and soulmate of Heather. Beloved father, father-in-law and Grandad of Charlotte and Jamie Campbell (Papamoa). Gavin and Helen, Jack, Leo and Ruby Hayes (Hamilton), Joanne Hayes and Gerry Webster (Perth), and the late Andrew (12.11.1971 — 1.4.1972). A very grateful thanks to the Waikato Hospital Staff who tried so hard on his behalf. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Bowel Cancer NZ. bowelcancernz.org.nz/how-you-can-help/donate/donate-now/ A private service has been held. All communications to the Hayes family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
BUCHANAN, Mary Felicity
Passed away peacefully on 24 December 2022; aged 77. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Leo; much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel & Mike, Felicity, Hana & Mitch, Benjamin, Mathew, Emma, Ruth & Andreas, Joseph & Marama, Kathy; and “Ma Mary” to her mokopuna - Lily, Antonietta, Frances; Henry, Clare, Tusiata, Eleanor, Uma, Matthias & Ahikaea. Eldest of 12 and cherished by her brothers and sisters. "Loved by everyone who knew her”. Heartfelt thanks to Village at the Park, whanau, colleagues and friends for aroha and support.
Rest in Peace Mary.
Moe mai raa i roto i ngaa ringaringa o te Atua. Messages to the “Buchanan family” may be left in Mary’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington 6242. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street, Wellington, on Thursday 29 December 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Opau Urupa, 662 Makara Road, Makara. The Vigil Service will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, on Wednesday evening at 5.00pm.
BUTTS, Manning
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sharron and Stan; Angela and Paul; Martin and Jayne. Loving Grandad to all his grandchildren. Messages for Manning’s family may be posted to the Butt’s Family c/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine. The celebration of Manning’s life will take place at a later date.
NEIGHBOUR, Janice Betty (Janny) (nee Grand)
On 22 December 2022 peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a long illness. Janice enjoyed 80 magical years of life, love and laughter. Precious, dearly loved and adored wife of Jim, mum of Stu and Derek. Loving nanny of Zoe, Levi and Neko. Dearly loved by her daughter-in-law Bex, and much loved by Robine. Dearly loved sister of Roswyn, and loved daughter of the late Hilda and Albert Grand. Any messages for the family please send c/o Neighbour Family, PO Box 50514, Porirua. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Janice, the family would appreciate donations for the Mary Potter Hospice, please donate online at www.marypotter.org.nz... in honour of Janice. Special thank you to Mary Potter Hospice and the Kenepuru district nurses for their amazing care of Janice. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held in Whenua Tapu’s Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Thursday 29 December at 1.30pm. It was Janice’s wish that everyone dresses in colourful smart casual clothing and avoids sombre blacks and greys. Janice’s service will be live-streamed, for information please contact Gee & Hickton Porirua on 04-2375332.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ
CLARK, Brian Scott
4.6.1935 — 15.12.2022
ZL2ASH; retired BNZ. Very suddenly and peacefully passed away at Malvina Major after a full dinner including double dessert. Brian is survived by his third wife Sheila and his first wife Susan. Respect to his second wife Joan, may she rest in peace. Brian is also survived by his children, Michael, Andrew, and Louise from his first marriage; Hamish and Joanna from his second marriage; and Sheila’s children
MURPHY, Gilbert
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Friday, December 23, 2022. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband, friend and soulmate of Margaret in their 70th year of marriage. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lorraine and Robert Herman, John and Debra, Kathleen and Earnie Herman, Robert and Cherish, Colleen and John Brown. Much loved Grandad and great-Grandfather. Loved brother-in-law of Noel and Gillian Flahive.
Lodge Waihopai 189 andLodge Remembrance 318, along with the combined Lodges of Southland, wish to acknowledge the passing of Rt. W. Bro. Gilbert Murphy P.G.W.
A service to celebrate Gilbert’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, King Street, at 1.30pm on Thursday, December 29. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 23 Christina Street, Invercargill, and tributes may be left on Gilbert’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live-stream of the service will also be available.
BLEE, Hilda Catherine
On December 25, 2022, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilmour. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Alan and the late Debbie, Suzanne (Sue) and Ron Murdoch, and Deirdre (Dee). Loved Gran of Pamela, and Kirsten
SEYMOUR, Sheree Anne (Ree)
(of Queenstown) Peacefully at Hospice Southland, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Saturday, December 24, 2022, aged 35 years. Loved and treasured Mum of Kibbana Seipolt, cherished daughter of Fred and Kay (Tapanui); and Margaret and David Katon (Mataura); loved sister and sister-in-law of Kara and Aie Mill (Mataura), Janna and Aaron Martin (Sydney), and special “Bestie” of Ebony, Jazzy J, and Ange (all of Queenstown). A service to celebrate Ree’s life will be held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion, 719 Gibbston Highway, Lake Hayes, Queenstown, on Wednesday, December 28, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Mataura Cemetery at 4.00pm. Messages to 68 Doctors Road, Mataura, RD 2, Gore 9772, or 81 Thompson Street, Queenstown 9300.
INGRAM, Alan George
On 24th December 2022, Alan passed away peacefully in the ‘Best’ Ward of Radius Althorp, aged 77. Much loved partner of Colleen for many wonderful years. Proud father and father-in-law of Craig and Pamela (Barney), Carmen and Michael, Justine, Craig and Augustine. Loved grandfather to Reed, Charlotte, Cameron, Olivia, Katie, Christian, Sienna, Samuel, Alexandra, and Maegan.
Forever loved and will be deeply missed, rest easy now, your jobs are now finished.
Special thanks to Radius Althorp ‘Best’ Ward staff who helped care for Alan during his last 9 months there. In line with Alan’s wishes a private cremation will be held, followed by a private family memorial at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Alzheimer’s New Zealand. Messages to the Ingram/Wymer family may be sent c/- Hope Funerals 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.
McGHIE, Juliet Anne (nee Crotty)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 24th December 2022. Beloved husband of Ben. Adored mum to Emily, Brooke and Lewis. Darling daughter of Ross and Anne. Cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunty to Malcolm, David, Peter and families. Much loved by her wider McGhie and Crotty families. A memorial service to farewell Juliet and celebrate her life will take place on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 1.30pm at Red Beach Surf Club, Ngapara St, Red Beach. All communications to bjmcghie@gmail.com please.
LAWRENCE, Dean Anthony
29.12.1968 — 20.12.22
Dearly loved and missed father of Alana, Amy, Rebekah, Summah, and Hope, loved grandad of his 8 grandbabies. Loved son of Cheryl and Brian Lawrence, brother of Kent and Carmal. A Service for Dean will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinisons Road, Harewood on Wednesday (Tomorrow), December 28, at 10.30am.
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