SEMMENS, Verna Moreen (Brown)
Passed away on December 25, 2022 at Cascades Retirement Village; aged 94 years. Wife of the Late John Semmens. Very much loved mother & mother-in-law of Trevor & Ava, Murray & Marilyn, and Harvey & Jackie. And adored grandmother and great-grandmother to many. A service for Verna will be held at the Methodist Church, Thames Street, Morrinsville, on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Semmens family c/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.
CHAPPELL, Wayne Maurice
Wayne passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on December 23, 2022, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Anna. Cherished father and father-in-law to Catherine and Paul Forward, Jennifer and Jeremy Boucher. Proud Grandad to Matthew, Joshua and Sam and Ben, Thomas, and William. Wayne will be farewelled at 12.00pm on December 28, at the Chapel of Scotts Funerals, 144a Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri.
So loved.
ARNOLD, Margaret Joan (nee Hayman)
On 25 December 2022, Margaret died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved wife of Ted for 62 years, and cherished mother of Peter, Jan, Richard, Steven and Lynne and families. Much loved grandma and great-grandma. Beloved sister of John and the late Alan Hayman. A special thanks for the compassionate care given by the Access carers. In lieu of flowers, donations to Margaret’s chosen charity, Christian World Service, would be appreciated. Donations may be made online at
POFF, Basil John
Of Palmerston North, on Saturday, December 24, 2022, passed away peacefully at Metlifecare. Aged 86. Beloved husband of Christine for 59 years. Loved father of Joe, Ben, Dan and Tom. Loved father inlaw of Isabelle, Tui and Jane. Much loved Grandad of Marie, Louise, and Michael; Matthew, and Lucia; Jacob, Dominique, Chelsea, and Annaliese. Messages for the Poff family, c/- PO Box 514, Palmerston North 4440. A service for Basil will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 1.00pm.
McWILLIAM, Isabella (Jean)
Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at Malvina Major Retirement Village, aged 79. Dearly loved wife the late John. Loved mother of Nigel and Ange, Bevan and Wynter, and Leona and Daniel. Loved grandmother of Lachie, Hamish and Josh; Holly and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Malvina Major for their care and attention of Jean over the past two years. Donation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated and can be left at the service or made online to Hospice Southland at https
TINKER, Patrice Yvonne
Of Alexandra. Passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2022. Loved soulmate of the late John (JJ). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Jenny; and Luana and Chris. Devoted Nana and Great-Nana of Summer and Dannika; and Mackenzie and Jaxon. A celebration of Patrice’s life will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, at 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Wednesday, January 4, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Otago District Nurses and Central Otago Branch of Otago Community Hospice are welcome and may be left at the service. Messages to 7 Elizabeth Place, Clyde 9330.
GLEN, Valmai Mavis (Val)(nee Cattermole)
On December 25, 2022, passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village with family at her side; aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, much loved Mum of Wayne and Jenine, Carol and Gordon, Stephen and Elly, Phil and Rachel. Loved and adored Nana of Aaron, and Nick; Blair, Daniel, and Matthew; Jordon, and Shannon; Jamie, and Taylor; and special Taua of Taison, Ryda, and Maania. Dearly loved sister of Judith, Brian, Colin, Noeline, Maurice, Joy and the late Arthur and Raymond and sister-in-law of Nancy, Pat, Carol, Dave, John, Judy and the late Ngarie and Kevin.
‘Rest easy Mum’.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated. Messages to the Glen family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A service to Celebrate Val’s life will be held in St Saviours Anglican Church, Kirk Road, Templeton, on Friday, December 30, at 2.00pm. followed by burial in the Church Cemetery.
MACKENZIE, Helen Lorraine (nee Pont)
Peacefully passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Ascot Care Home, aged 75 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Ewan. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Vanessa and Chris Broad and Shirley and Brett Gregory. Much loved Nan of Jordan, Micah and Chloe. Respected friend of Brent McFadzien. Loved eldest daughter of the late Jack and Iris Pont. Loved sister of John, Ray, Merle and Neil King, Trevor and Graeme and Olivia Pont. Loved sister-in-law of Russell*, June* and Douglas MacKenzie*. Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1.00pm at Tuatapere Cemetery. Messages to 67 O’Hara Street, Invercargill or to Helen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes or to Shirley’s email gregory5@dodo.com.au
(*denotes deceased)
JONES, Kathryn Helen (nee Heslop)
Kay passed peacefully surrounded by family on Christmas Eve. A good and faithful servant. Loved by many but especially husband Dan and her kids Kirsty and Tim, Miranda and Jason, Carl and Lauren. The amazing Nana Kay to Eli, Tayne, India, Ethan, Josh, Kaya, Sam, Isaac and Toby. A loved sister of James, Rosemary and Graeme. Kay’s funeral service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, Kura Street, Titahi Bay, on Thursday 29 December 2022 at 11.00am.
McGINNESS, Robert Edward (Bob)
On 22 December 2022 at North Shore Hospital. Much loved dad of Michael John (dec’d) Ann Brown (Hamilton), father-in-law of Richard, granddad of Jessica and Philippa. Loved Brother of Jim (Dec’d), Brian (Australia) and their families. Husband of the late Dorothy and soulmate of Jenny (dec’d). A private family service for Bob has been held. Communications to goldfern@live.com
HORRIDGE, Olive Ivorine
Passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Angela, Graeme and Erika (Switzerland), and the late Sheryle and Paul. Loved grandma of Jonathan, Mathieu, and Jessica. Messages to the Horridge Family c/- PO Box 31300, Ilam, Christchurch 8444. At Olive’s request a private family service has been held.
FAGAN, Anthony John (Tony)
On December 16, 2022, at Parkstone Hospital; aged 76 years. Father of Allan and Michael, and grandfather of his 4 grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Parkstone Hospital for their care. Messages to the Fagan family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation has been held.
LINDSAY, Kaddyeena (Kitty)
On the 14 December 2022. Peacefully at home with her family. Much loved Mum of Laura Hiestand and Mother-in-law of Karl Hiestand. Special Kitty Witty to her little man, Jack. As per Mum’s wishes a private cremation has been held and a memorial will take place at a later date. Feel free to raise a glass
and cheers to you Kitty.
SIMMONS, Isobel Lindsay (nee McLeod)
At Timaru Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2022. Loved daughter of the late Jane and Andrew McLeod, loved wife of the late Victor John and long time friend of Ann. In keeping with Isobel’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
LOVE, Brian Clifford
On 17th December 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Aged 85. Adored husband of Barbara (nee Hayman) for over 60 years. Loved father of Martin and Michele. Father-in-law of Bruce. Grandad to Kayla, Emily and Daniel.
A family well loved. Brian was a respected person to many; may he rest in peace.
In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private family service has been held. Donations are welcomed in Brian’s name to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz... or the Wairarapa Cancer Society www.cancer.org.nz... Messages to the Love family, C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit Brian’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz....
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