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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TUNNICLIFF, Shirley

Died peacefully at Vincentian Home and Hospital, on December 7th, 2022, aged 99 years. Wife of Kevin (Bill). Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Sue,
Anne and Peter. Devoted grandmother of Olivia and Eloise. Dear and valued friend to many. Messages to “the Tunnicliff family” may be placed in Shirley’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz....
A private ceremony will be held, followed by a memorial service early in 2023.

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DYMOCK, Eunice Ross (Una)

22 August 1922
— 10 December 2022
Aged 100 years. Passed away peacefully at Bupa Northhaven in Red Beach. Dearly loved Mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Valerie, and treasured Nana of Andrew and Rebecca. Forrest Funeral Services, Orewa.

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WORKMAN, Rosemary Jean (Jean) (nee Saxton)

On December 10, 2022, peacefully at home in the presence of her family; aged 86 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachael and Richard, Kelly and Paul, Adrian, Megan (dec) and Rima. Loved Nana of Daniel and Gina, Jess, Erin, Marwan, Aaliyah, Kiera and Nyree. Great-Nana of Dustin, Antony and Hunter. Loved sister and aunty of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made via their website https

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HUNTER, Ian Alexander

CB (Rear Admiral Retired)
Passed away Thursday 8th December 2022 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village. Beloved husband of Hilary. Loved father of Adrian and Jeremy, and Grandad to Mihali, Colin and Emelie. Thank you to the staff at Charles Fleming for your time and care for Ian. As requested by Ian, a private cremation has taken place.

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HARTILL, John Noel

Of Carterton, Formerly of Wellington. On 12th December 2022 peacefully at Carter Court Rest Home. Beloved husband of Sandra. Loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Kate, Simone and Pete. Loved Grandad of Megan, Georgia and Chelsea Hartill and Amara and Helia Dawson. Special K9 friend and companion of Oska. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Hartill family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit John’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz....

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GERRAND, Keith William

Passed away peacefully on 11 December 2022, at the young age of 49 years. A very much loved husband of Rebecca, I don’t know how to plan a future without you. I’ll miss you with all my heart. Loved father of your favourite children Crystal, Stacey & Aaron, Jonathon & Lisa, Hayley and Paige. The best Dad ever. Much loved popsy to Levii, Sarah, Lucee, Chelsea, Lily, Noah, Hunter and Inara.
The most beautiful man.
Life will never be the same without you.
A service for Keith will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Thursday, 15 December 2022, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Keith requested bright colours or a rugby shirt. All communications to the Gerrand family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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STANLEY, Robert Thomas (Bob)

Passed away Saturday 10th December 2022, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Margaret. Cherished and adored father and father-in-law of Emma and Paul (England), Rebecca and Leon, Donna; and Kate (all of New Plymouth). Step-dad of Kirsty and Trent (Pihama). Pop to all his grandchildren. Son-in-law of Berwyn Davies (Whakatane). As per Bob’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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GIBSON, Colin Alexander

M.N.Z.M., Emertius Professor
Of 28 Mitchell Avenue, Mornington. On December 10, 2022. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jeanette, loved father of Marcus, John, and Philippa. Grandad to Charles, Abbie, and Amber; Theo, Arlo, and Vida; Liam, Ronan-Jack, and Finbar, Great-Grandad to Caelin, and Finn; and Hugo. A Memorial Service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2.00pm on Monday, December 19. Colin’s stories to john@humangarden.co.nz or on Colin’s page at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can access the livestream link.

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KNOWLES, Jean Frances

At Selwyn Sprott House on 25th November 2022. Loved mother of Owen. At Jean’s request a private Natural Burial at Makara Cemetery has taken place.

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DOUGLAS, Toni Anne

On December 11, 2022, passed away peacefully, at her home. Treasured partner of Ian for 28 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Jill, Janene, and Bryce and Bev, loved Nana of all her grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and a loved sister and sister-in-law. A private family farewell is to take place in Mosgiel, with a gathering to celebrate Toni’s life to be held in Nelson at a later date to
be advised. Messages to 27 Braemar Street, Mosgiel.

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WHEELER, Yvonne (nee Anderson)

On 11 December 2022, peacefully at Hutt Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Much loved Mum of Michelle & Jamie Chalmers, Aaron & Natalie, and Melanie & Brendon King. Loved Nana of Jacob, Jordan, Caleb, Noah, Lydia and Ashleigh. A celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held in Harbour City Funeral Home Chapel, 665 High Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday 16 December 2022 at 11.00am, followed by private interment at Karori Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at www.wfa.org.nz.... Messages to the Wheeler Family may be left on Yvonne’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz....

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CRONIN, Allan Joseph

(Of Winchester) Passed away peacefully at the Hospice South Canterbury on Monday, December 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. An adored husband and best friend of Christine. A loved dad and father-in-law of Brendon, Sonya and Allan, and a devoted and much loved grandad of Brianna, and Sophie. A respected brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Messages to Box 48, Winchester, South Canterbury 7958. A service for Allan will be held in the Temuka Bowling Club on Monday, December 19 at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.

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KENCH, Gladys Evelyn

Promoted to Glory
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, December 11, 2022, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Ron. Much loved Mum of Brian and Heather, Margaret, Paul, Graeme and Leigh, the late Jeanette, and Andy. A devoted Nan (Gracie) to her grandchildren, Amy and Mark, Anna and Brett, Jeremy and Amelia, Ben and Cassie, Sam, Emma and Jonty, and great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Carrie, Nate, Chloe, Zoey, Theo, Ollie and Cian. Messages to the family of the late Gladys Kench, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. The Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held at The Salvation Army Worship Centre, the corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets, on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 11.30am.
Servant of God, well done.

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DURHAM, Lyndon Stuart

Passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2022, aged 59 years. Loving partner of Fiona and cherished and loving Dad to Cameron and Annelise. Treasured brother of many. A celebration of Lyndon’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Saturday, December 17 at 1.30pm.

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BROWNIE, Fay

Passed away on December 8, 2022, aged 91. At peace and free of pain now Mum. You were fierce, funny and independent. You loved naughty jokes, dancing and cuddles. You’ve left such a gap in our lives.
In your mother’s arms now.
Many thanks to the staff at Lady Wigram Village, especially Rachel, Richard, Neethu, Salini, Anu and Kelly.
Love always - Sharyn, Donal, Ciaran, Jacob and Rose.

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