HEGAN, Matty
As a result of an accident on December 3, 2022, in Adelaide, Australia; Loved son of Grant Hegan
My heart is broken, I’d do anything for one more bear hug and a ‘love you dad’,
Love you Matt.
Loved grandson of Bob and Isobel Hegan, 4 loving uncles and their families.
WATT, Mervyn Stanley
On December 14, 2022, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late June, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Candy and Blair, Deb and the late Glen, loved Gargie to James, Cam and Raewyn, Katya, Kat and Richard, loved great Gargie of Liam, and Jacob, Lily, and Alex. Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital for their care and attention to Mervyn. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mervyn Watt, c/-
PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Meryvn’s life to be held in
our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
AGAR, Jeremy Charles Upham
October 15, 1942 — December 8, 2022
Of Lyttelton, aged 80. Husband of the late Danya and dearly loved son of Monica Pauline Hazlitt Everist ( formerly Agar, née Upham, ) and John James Agar (2NZEF, KIA). Stepson of Anthony Maurice Everist (2NZEF). Much loved brother of Anthony Agar, Jonathan and Andrew Everist, and Elizabeth Halliday. Loved uncle of his nephews and nieces. In the words of his great-great-great uncle William Hazlitt;
“Well I’ve had a happy life.”
Messages to
RememberingJeremyAgar@gmail.com A cremation has already been held. A memorial gathering will be arranged in the New Year.
TAME, David Martin
Son of Joy Helen (deceased) and John Edward Tame. Loved brother of John William and brother-in-law of Linda. Uncle of Jack, Georgia, Zoe and Frank. A larger-than-life character, in his 66th year, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at his home in Waikawa Bay. Cuisine in the Next World just got better...
THIMBLEBY, Douglas John (Doug)
24.05.1962 — 13.12.2022
Peacefully passed away. Dearly loved Dad of Josh and Jesse, Much loved son of Gerry and Kath, Dearly loved Brother and Friend of Wendy and Brenda, Loving Uncle of Jackie, Tash, Shontell, and Emma, Uncle Doug of Tiare, Ariki, Kiana-Jade, Mulisha and Maia.
R.I.P Doug
we will miss you.
A service to celebrate the life of Doug will be held at the Haven Falls funeral home, 42 Burden Avenue, Wainuiomata, Monday 19th December 2022 at 11
FORSYTHE, Margaret Jane (nee Hunter)
Passed away peacefully at Oakdale Rest Home, Cambridge, on 15 December 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Charlie (deceased). Treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Lyle and Rosemary, Christine and Innes Sloane, Rena and Ken Bill, William and Christine, Keith and Carol-Anne, Angus and Claudia, Raymond and Delwyn and the late Steven. Cherished Granny to 18 grandchildren, and Great-Granny to 11. Special thanks to all the staff at Ultimate Care Oakdale, Cambridge, for the loving care that Margaret received. As per Margaret’s wishes, a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Alzheimer’s New Zealand via their website. All communications to the Forsythe family, C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.
MASON, Claudia
10.06.1942 — 13.12.2022
Suddenly as the result of an accident. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and David, Davin and Debbie, Brian and Rose, Shari and Darren. Foster mother of Darryl. Supa of Courtenay, Morgan, Fletcher, Meja, Amelia, and to her great-grandchildren Jhasper, Tobhy, Billie, Cassie, David and Ingrid.
“Saviour of all things furry
and feathered”
A celebration of Claudia’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Kenilworth Street, Waipawa, on Tuesday 20th December, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to
BOYD, William John (Bill)
Bill passed away in his vegetable garden doing what he loved, with his boots on, on Monday, December 12, 2022, aged 86 years young. Loving husband and soulmate of Jeanette for 63 years. Much loved father and fixer of all things of Angela and Stuart Holden, Robert and Awhina Boyd, Grant and Leonie Boyd, Tracey-Ann and Duncan Barr, and Kirstine and Jason Slade. Loved Grandy of Bryleigh and Trent, Logan and Aleshia, Leeana and DJ, William and Ginny, Michael and Jess, Lorelei and Stephen, Dayna and Tom, Trista and Chris, Olivia and Harry, and Emma. Loved Great-Grandy of his 17 great-grandchildren. Bill was a loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 91 High Street Invercargill or to Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
HUSTON, Kerry Richard
1943 — 2022
Kerry passed peacefully with family present at Hutt Hospital on Monday, 12 December 2022. Kerry was farewelled in a private cremation, surrounded by immediate family. He is survived by his life partner Robbie, stepdaughter Lisa, and his three children Paul, Mark and Karen Huston. Grandchildren Tyler, Cole, Mia and Riley, and great-grandson Cooper. Messages to the family of Kerry Huston can be sent to c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
CALDWELL, Adrienne Mary
On December 15, 2022, peacefully at Holly Lea Village, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Guy, and David and Sarah. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to all the staff at Holly Lea Village for their kindness and devotion to Adrienne. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Adrienne Caldwell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. As per Adrienne’s wishes, a Private Memorial Service will be held.
CRAFAR, Alison (nee Jones)
Passed away peacefully aged 94, in the company of family on the 14th December 2022 at Tainui Village. Mother and mother-in-law to Jennifer & Paul, Paul & Linda, Kevin & Gail, Dean & Lorraine, Melinda & Ian, Clare and Taranaki, Martin and Christine, Eve (deceased). And to their cousins Helen, Megan, and Jill. Granny to a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Widely loved and valued by her family, friends, and communities. A special thanks to the staff of Tainui Village for their love and care. Arrangements for a Memorial Service to be held in February – further details at a later date.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
COOZE, William Richard (Bill)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, aged 80 years. Loved Father and father-in-law of Dean & Mandy, Karen & Bruce and Hayley & Brendon. He will be missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cherished brother and brother-in-law to Graeme & Gay, Joan & the late Rob Haycock, and Irene & Grahame Strand and their families. Special thanks to the carers who tolerated him at Madison Rest home. All messages to the Cooze family, C/- 547 Queen St East, Levin. A service for Bill will be held in The Funeral Home, 547 Queen St East, Levin on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1.00pm.
DIXON, Agnes Smith (Nancy)
After battling a short illness, mum passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 14, 2022 aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Dixon, devoted mother and mother-in-law of the late Alex, Pamela and the late Wayne, Allyson and Bryan, Miles and Jocelyn , and Jan. Dearly loved Nana Nancy of Ross, Garry, Paula, Sam, and Lily, and her five great-grandchildren Kaleb, Jake, Rachel, Evie and Lottie. A Private Funeral will be held.
BLACK, John Spiers
On December 10, 2022, at Dunedin Hospital. Dearly loved partner and friend of June Tempelman, loved father and father-in-law of Rondin and Lynda (Australia), Janette and Glenn Thompson, and the late Kelvin, and a dear friend of June’s family, cherished Grandad John of Haydn, and Logan (Australia), and Keaun, and a much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.
Will be sadly missed.
At John’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to June Tempelman, 5 Stevenson Street, Balclutha 9230.
STACE, Margaret Love
Peacefully at Summerset-at-the-Course, Trentham, on Wednesday 14 December 2022, aged 102 years. Devoted wife of the late Ian for 70 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Ros, Nigel & Jennifer, and Jane & Peter. Adored by her three grandsons and six granddaughters, nine great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. A private family service has been held. Grateful thanks to the staff at Summerset for their wonderful care. Messages may be sent to the family, 5 Oakmont, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt 5018.
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