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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BEATON, Allan John (AJ)

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough on Friday, December 16, 2022. In his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Coral, much-loved Dad and father-in-law of Robyn and Tom, and Kerry. Treasured grandad of Lani and Bev, Nicole and Sam, Leah and Robbie. Loved great-grandad of Fletcher. Special thanks to Hospice staff, and his good friend Bruce. Messages may be sent to the Beaton Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be greatly appreciated and may be made online to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. BEATON. A private cremation has been held and a memorial service will follow at a later date.

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WILSON, Heather

Passed away peacefully at Hutt Hospital, on Sunday 18th December 2022, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Peter, Janie and Gerard Murray. Loving grandmother to Luke, Amie and Sophie Wilson; James and Alex Murray. All communications to the Wilson Family can be sent c/- PO Box 30067, Lower Hutt. In accordance with Heather’s wishes, a private family service has taken place.

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McNAUL, Stephanie Roberta

25.02.1932 — 20.12.2022
Dearly loved wife of the late Neville, and mum to Suzette and Andy Thornburrow (Australia), Wendy and Michael Rowe (Hinuera), Shane and Lyn (Australia), and Brent (Papamoa). Cherished Nan to 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St John Ambulance.

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ANDREW, Verena Helen(latterly Ward)

Born 26th May 1941 – Passed away at home on 20th December 2022, aged 81 years. Wife of the late Norman Andrew and wife of the late Robin Ward. Beloved mother of Wendy and Graeme, the late Richard, Linda, Grant and Deborah, Roger and Leeane. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother to her family in both New Zealand and Australia. In accordance with Verena’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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ROE, Pamela Jeanne

Passed after a short illness on December 17, 2022. Dearly loved wife of Mark. Cherished mother of Kyle and Kohan. Loved sister of Julie and Shirley. As per Pam’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to Dr Steve Delaney, Oncology nurses, Hospice nurses and staff for their care of Pamela.

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CROFT, Anne Cherril (nee Buckley)

Passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2022, at Oxford Hospital, aged 77 years. Daughter of the late Eoin and Joan Buckley, sister to Eoin and Helen, wife of the late Thomas, to whom she was married 54 years, mother to Jonathan, Catherine, Timothy, Rosemary, and Benjamin, mother-in-law to Katie, Wayne, Dean and Wendy, and grandmother to 13 grandchildren

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CAPILL, Maxwell George (Max)

28.6.1951 — 20.12.2022
Sadly Max passed away suddenly due to illness on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Loving husband to Denise for 50 years. Loving Father and father-in-law to Barry and Belinda, Joanne and Dan. Pappy to Jess and John, Nick and Paige, Sam and Andrew. A cherished Brother, Brother-in-law and uncle. In lieu of flowers the family asked for a donation to be made in Max’s honour to the St John Ambulance service. www.stjohn.org.nz... Messages to 10 Percy Street, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... There will be a private celebration at later date.

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GARMONSWAY, Bettina

Of Otaki, late of Taihape. Peacefully in Palmerston North Hospital on Tuesday 20th December 2022. Dearly loved wife of Talbot, loved mother and mother-in-law of Marc, Tracey and the late Brian, Michelle (dec) and Steve, Ainsley (dec) and Roger. Loved grandmother of Patric, and Libby. Messages to C/- 46 Manuka Street, Otaki Beach 5512. Family and Friends are invited to a celebration of her life in St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Huia Street, Taihape, on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
Bennetts Taihape
Funeral Services
06 3880452

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LANDON, Barbara Ruth

(Known to us as Nanawahia) Passed away peacefully on 21 December 2022, aged 74 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Hayley, Shay & Mark and step-daughter Kate.Treasured Nana to Ella and Nate; Ellyse, Brylee, Kara and Jarryd. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten by her family and friends. A memorial service for Barbara will be held at the Ngaruawahia RSA, 4 Market Street on Wednesday 28 December, 1.30pm.

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BOWLES, Margaret Maxine

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 20th December 2022 at Waikato Hospital. Very much loved Mother of Lynda, Yvonne, Andrea, and Peter, Jaqui, Carol and Phil. Adored and loved Nannee of Stuart, Caragh, Micaela and Kaleb. Special Great-Nannee to Riley, Aiden, Kallum and Bradley. A service to celebrate Mum’s Life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 28 December 2022 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to the Bowles family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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ARNOLD, Joyce

Died on Tuesday 20th December 2022, at The Lodge, Parkwood, Waikanae, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of Rev. Canon Walter Arnold, deceased. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Terence and Susan; Rosamond and Colin; Alison and Eric; Hilary and Colin (dec); and David. Treasured Grandma of her 12 grandchildren, and Super Gran to her 24 great-grandchildren. Joyce’s funeral service will be held at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Rangihora Street, Waikanae Beach, on Thursday, 29th December at 11.00am. The family gratefully acknowledge the care and support of staff at Parkwood Retirement Village. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wellington City Mission, wellingtoncitymission.org.nz

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MASON, Anne Jacqueline

Passed away unexpectedly at Tauranga Hospital on 21st December 2022. Adored wife and friend of Garry. Deeply loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul & Katy and James & Celia. Much loved nana of Aria & Andrew. Loved sister of Barbara, Heather & Robyn (dec), and their families. A service to celebrate and remember Anne will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, on Thursday 29th December 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Anne Mason Family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.

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FREEMAN, Rose

On December 20, 2022, Rose passed peacefully, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Noel Freeman, and much loved mother of Sandra, Gaynor and Tony. Cherished grandmother of Shane, Leighton, Cory, Jeremy, Juliet, Carrie, Carl, Anthony, and all her great-grandchildren. A small service for family and close friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Rose, to be held at St Mark’s Chapel, Wigram, on Saturday, December 24, at 11.00am. Flowers welcome.

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DUFF, Alexander Cruickshank Ingram

On December 21, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Donella, loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Graeme, and Simon and Taukiri. Loved Grandad of Amy and Ben Stockdale, and Erana and Taika Duff. Special thanks to Nurse Maude for their care and attention to Alex. Messages for the Duff family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch, 8013. A Funeral Service for Alex will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, entrance off Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, This Day (Friday December 23) at 3.30pm.

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LAMBE, Winifred Anne (Anne)(nee Cook)

Born June 1, 1949, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Beloved mother of Maureen, Michael, and Kevin. Friend of Joe and Jenny. Beloved sister of Maurice, Terry, Tony, Mary, Peter, and families. A memorial service for Anne will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Waimea West, Nelson, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 1.00pm. Afterwards there will be refreshments at Seifried Estate (Harvest Kitchen) for a chin wag and a few stories.

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