Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

Eltham RSACOLEMAN, Florence Dawn

On behalf of the members of the Eltham RSA may we express our sincerest sympathy to the friends and members of Dawn’s family - Dawn was a well respected and devoted member for many years of our club and a true team person Dawn was also patron of the Womens Section a title well deserved for her years of work done on our behalf – Dawn was a wonderful woman And a true icon for the team at the Eltham RSA.
L. Eynon – President

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CLARK, Jill Elizabeth

Courageously and peacefully at Chatswood on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in her 83rd year. Very much loved wife of Neil. Dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Joanne, Susan and Roger, Alison and Tony, and Stephanie and Pete. Adored Nana of Emma, Amy, Libby, Hannah, Gregor, Callum, and Olivia. Special great-grandmother of Louis, and Charlie. Much loved sister of Margaret. A special thanks to the staff of Chatswood for their care of Jill. Messages to the Clark family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private celebration of Jill’s life has been held.

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GORDON, Eileen Margaret (nee Griffin)

Peacefully on 21st December 2022. Much loved mum of Fenn, Fiona & Scott. Cherished daughter of Grace & Tom. Loved wife of Raymond Milne Gordon (dec.). Loved sister of Valerie and aunt of Amanda and Joanne. A memorial service will be held later.

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FINCH, Charles Edmund (John)

Passed away peacefully on 18 December 2022. Dearly loved and cherished partner of Kerry. Loved ‘Finchy’ of Pip and Nick, Bridget and Jake, Sunny and Mark, Tom and Sarah, and his 11 step-grandchildren, Jack, William & Grace, Harry, Charlie & Lucy, Eva, Madi & Paige, Harriet & Olivia. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private farewell has been held.
Fly high John.
We love you
and will miss you.

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SCRIMGEOUR, Leslie John (Les)

Peacefully at home on Wednesday 21 December 2022, aged 78. Dearly loved husband of Christine. Loved Dad of Matt & Astrid, and Leanne & Shane. Adored Grandad of Janneke, and Mila; and Koen. Loved brother of Neville & Annette, and Kay & Graeme. Messages to the Scrimgeour family may be left on Les’ tribute page at eagars.co.nz/les. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 28 December at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Les’ service will be livestreamed to his tribute page.

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DIXON, Nancy

On 20th December 2022, peacefully at Hutt Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Glen for 61 years. Much loved Mum of Rayne & Stephen, David & Fiona, and Ross & Amy. Cherished Nana of Rhian, Amy, Ari, Claudia, Connor, Dan, Paige, (the late) Robbie, Edie, and their families. Loved ‘Aunty Nancy’ to all her extended family. Messages and Tributes can be posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or placed in Nancy’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can join the service via livestream. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia NZ - https

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DAVIS, Anthony (Tony)

Passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, on December 16, 2022, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Nayda, loving father of June, Ken, and Pam, father-in-law, loving grandfather and koro, brother, brother-in-law, and extended family member. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Tony Davis c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has taken place, with a Memorial Service to follow at a later date.

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HUBBARD, Betty Monica

QSM
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Te Aroha Community Hospital on 21 December, 2022. Loving wife of the late Frank. Adored mum of Roger (Dec) and Caroline, Michael and Rose, Marilyn and Grant, Darryl and Darice. Cherished Nana and Great Nana. A private service has been held. There will be a Memorial service held at a later date.
All communications to the Hubbard family c/- 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata.

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MUNRO, Peter Raymond (Pedro)

Passed away peacefully on 23 December 2022, aged 69 years. Dearly loved son of the late Frank & Judy, and much loved brother of Denis (deceased), Graeme & Dianne, Julie, Sue, Colin, Terry & Glenys, and Roger (deceased). Loving Dad of Kelly & Jodie.
Will be sadly missed.
A service for Peter will be held at a later date.
NZIFH

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PAENGA, Helen Mereana Betty

Died peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on 21 December 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunty and friend to many. The funeral service will be held at the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Wednesday 28 December at 11.00am, followed by cremation.

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ROONEY, Kathryn May (née Browne)

(Formerly of Hororata). On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, peacefully at Westmar Senior Care Centre, Darfield, aged 80 years. Strong and devoted wife of the late Derrick for 55 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sean and Tonya, and Kerry and Paul. Special Nana of Liam, and Erin; Ben, Samantha, and Annabel. Sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Mary, treasured aunt to her nieces Jacqui, Amanda, Maria, and Johanna, and a good friend to Kate and Ann. Special thanks to the staff at Westmar. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kathryn Rooney, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date, with details to be advised.
‘Time to ride free in the hills with Derrick at your side’.

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KYLE, Joyce Kathleen Marina (Joy)

Peacefully at Hillview Home Te Kuiti on 22nd December 2022, with her loving and caring family at her side. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Rex for 62 years. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Hans Wolvers, Jennie and Peter Marks, and Dianne. Adored nana to her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A family farewell for Joy has been held. A memorial for Joy will be held later for relatives and friends to attend. All communications to Kyle Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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GOWANS, Murray David

13.04.1947 — 20.12.2022
Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Loving brother of June and Ron. A loved uncle and cousin and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in St Timothy’s Presbyterian Church Titahi Bay on Wednesday 28 December at 11.00am. If you would like to leave a message for the family or view Murray’s service via livestream, please visit his tributes page at tributes.co.nz
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

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MORTON, Roberta Violet

Passed away in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family, on December 22, 2022. Loved wife of Tom (dec), and mother of Thomas, Philip, Hunter and Meredith. Absolutely adored grandmother of Hugo, Oscar, Cerys, Oliver, Angus, Bronte, Jasper, Elise, Xanthe and Monty. Treasured sister of Frank (dec), Jo (dec) and Jackie (dec). Messages to the Morton family, C/- 29 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch 8052. A memorial service to farewell Roberta will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, 19 London Street, Christchurch, on Friday, January 6, at 3.30pm.

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STIDDER, David John

Passed away peacefully on 21st December 2022 at Radius Care Glaisdale. Loved brother of Harry Stidder and Edna Munn (Stidder). Loved brother-in-law of Gordon Munn. In pain no more. Many thanks to all staff at Radius Care
for the wonderful care he received. A private cremation has been held. All communications to Gordon Munn at 1gordiemunn@gmail.com

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