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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WALLIS, Shirley

(Formerly of Temuka). On December 21, 2022, peacefully at Radius Fulton Care Centre, Dunedin, with Elaine by her side; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne Mackson (Sydney), Elaine and Warren Perry, loving Nana to Ranee, and Vanessa; Bruce and Elaine (Taiwan), and David, loved great-Nana of Paige, and Ruby. A service for Shirley will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 12.30pm on Wednesday, December 28, followed by private cremation. Messages to 40 Gilkison Street, Halfway Bush, Dunedin 9010, or on Shirley’s page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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HAYMAN, William Donald (Donald)

On December 21, 2022, peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorna for 65 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton). Adored and loved Pop of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther and Kyle. Loving great-Pop of Kobe, Isla, and Meadow; Elliot; and Alby, and Zaylen. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ian and Margaret, the late Annette and Arthur Bell, and the late Cynthia Tobin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“Now at Rest”
Messages to the Hayman family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family interment for Don will be held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery, followed by a Memorial service at the Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, on Wednesday, January 4, commencing at 2.00pm.

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GRAHAM, Jack Wilson

Beloved husband of Ena, died peacefully on December 22, 2022, aged 92 years. Treasured, loved and never forgotten by Ena, his children Colin and Linda, and their respective families.
A gentleman to the end.
Privately cremated as per Jack’s wishes.

Death

ANDERSON, Stephen

Passed away on 22nd December after a short illness at Hutt Hospital, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Maree and Ken, and David and Eileen. Many thanks to Ward 5 for their exceptional care.

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CORDY, John Godfrey Graham

Peacefully on 21 December 2022 at Vincentian Home, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Iris; dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mark & Anne; loving grandfather of Charles and Philip. Messages and tributes for ‘the Cordy family’ may be left in John’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. John’s Funeral Service will be held at St Aidan’s Church, 89 Miramar Avenue, Miramar, on Thursday
29th December at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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CAMPBELL, Valarie May (formerly Walker, née Brock)

Passed away peacefully on
22 December 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Norman Campbell and the late Trevor Walker. Much loved mother of Beverly & Neil, Kevin & Sandra, Peter & Sandra, Deborah & John, Bruce & Jude and Lynne. Cherished Nana and Great-Nana. A service for Valarie
to be held at the Hamilton Park Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, on Friday
30 December at 11.00am, followed burial in the Maple Lawn.

Death

MOYNIHAN, Michael Frederick

Passed away peacefully in Dunedin Hospital after a brief illness, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Loved husband of Robyn for 52 years, cherished father of Ryan*, and Rebecca and father-in-law of Gareth, and proud "Cartie" to George. Loved brother of Sharon and brother-in-law of Alastair Macdonald and brother-in-law of Diane and Peter Quigley. Michael’s family would like to express their thanks to the medical staff who cared for him over the last few weeks. Your kindness was appreciated. A Memorial service for Michael will be held at Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 2.00pm. Messages to 45A Awamoa Road, Oamaru 9400.
(*denotes deceased)

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ATTWOOD, Athol Kendrick

On 21 December 2022 in Hamilton, aged 96 years. Husband of Margaret Finlayson Attwood (nee Smith), deceased. Treasured father of Ian and Bain, cherished father-in-law of Claudia, beloved grandfather of Katarina, and loving grandfather to Nicholas. In accordance with Athol’s wishes, a small service will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home, 8 Railside Place, Dinsdale, Hamilton, on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 9.30am. Another ceremony will be held at a later date at Whareora Cemetery, Whangarei, to inter his ashes. Messages to attwoodfamily1926@gmail.com

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POOLE, Bryan Mark

RE
2.12.1953 — 19.12.2022
Died peacefully at his home in London following a tenacious battle with cancer. Loved son of the late Ngaire Joyce Poole (nee Thomson) and the late Harold Arthur Poole, and loved stepson of the late Joan Poole. Loved husband and father of Diana Wheeler and Helena Poole, loved brother of Tony, Gillian and John, loved brother-in-law of Debi Lawry and Murray Cameron, and loved Uncle of Alexander and Courtney. A memorial function to celebrate Bryan’s life and achievements will be held at a future date. Messages c/- tony.poole441@gmail.com

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SMALLWOOD, Noel Edgar

On 22nd December 2022 at Greytown. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette. Loving father and father-in-law of Lilian and Brendan Martin, James and Jane. Treasured Grandad of Emily and Sophie Martin, William and Anna Smallwood. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A special thanks to the staff of Palliser House, Greytown. A service for Noel will be held in St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr Main and Church Streets, Greytown, on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Smallwood family, C/- P.O. Box 179, Greytown 5712 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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McNAUGHTON, Margaret Douglas (Maggie)

J Force 1946-1949, of Otaki. Peacefully on Thursday 22nd December 2022, in her 100th year. Much loved wife for 52 years of the late Harry. Loved mother of Kevin and Paul Pretty and their families. Maggie’s funeral will be held in Otaki, details to be advised.

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BUTCHER, Dorothy May (Dot) (nee Leach)

Passed away after a long battle, at Adriel House, Amberley, with loving family by her side on December 22, 2022, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of Richard, deeply loved Mum and mother-in-law of Carol and Chris Cumpstone, Graham and Colleen, and Greg and Annette, cherished Nana of Jason and Anne, Samantha and David; Sarah-Hope, Clark and Wendy, Drew and Abigail; Sam and Krystell, Chris, and Kathryn, precious great-Nana of Mia, Darcy, Enoch, Phineas, Chara, Zoey, Hadassah, Zion-Rose, and Israel, loved daughter of the late Bob and Nell Leach, loved sister and sister-in-law of Graham and Norma, Richard and Joy, Allan and Barbara (deceased) and Jenny, Rae, and the late Avis and Trevor Chapman, Morrie, and Ralph and Oriel, and Marlene, loved sister-in-law of Barry and Vivian, Marian and Winston Kane, June and Ian Maclennan, Phillip (deceased) and Christine, and the late Val and Dick McMahon, a loved aunty, cousin and a friend of many. Donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz or at the Church. Messages to R Butcher, 1 Hilton Drive, Amberley 7410. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, Greymouth, on Tuesday at 1.00pm, followed by burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.

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SMITH, Richard Barrie(Barrie/Gramps)

Ex NAC and Air NZ. On December 18, 2022 at Diana Isaac Hospital, Barrie, in his 86th year, slipped peacefully away to be reunited with his deeply missed soulmate Adele. Cherished father and father-in-law of Grant and Judith (deceased), Philip and Mary, Gillian and Pat. Adored Gramps and Gramps-in-law of Christian and Emma, Alicia; Reuben and Kate, Grace, Peter; Liam and Mela, Jessica and Olie. Proud Great-Gramps of Isla Adele. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of David and Sandra. Grateful thanks to Dr Mark Cohen of Ilam Medical centre for his care of Dad over many years, and to the amazing Diana Isaac Hospital team. Messages for the family of Richard Smith may be sent to 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013.
“I’ve lived a life that’s full,
I travelled each and every highway, and more,
much more than this,
I did it my way.”
Funeral details will follow in early January.

Death

GOMES, Jeanette Christina(formerly West)

On 16th December 2022 Jeanette passed away. Dearly loved wife of the late Pierre Gomes and much loved mother of Danielle, Virginia and Christina. Jeanette, known as Meme to her grandchildren, was loved by Quentin & Annaliese Austin, Liam Farmer and Sophia and Ali Pinkney. Loved big sister of Hope Christensen. Jeanette had many friends across the Manawatu – a dedicated bridge player and supporter of a number of local Manawatu charities. Although the last few years were challenging with a severe decline in health, you will always be in our hearts and minds, remembering your beautiful smile, laughter and sharp wit. A private family ceremony will be held to celebrate her life.

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DONALDSON, Dr Ian Gordon

Passed away 20th December 2022, aged 90yrs. Loved husband of Lesley for 62yrs, loved dad of Julien (United Kingdom), Tristan and Marnie (Singapore) and poppa to Jasmine and Luca. Many thanks to the staff at Hutt Hospital who cared for him.

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