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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SCOTT, Gerald John (Gerry)

Peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice on Sunday 4th December 2022. Much loved husband of Carol, loved dad of Simon & Bianca, and Gemma & Grant. Adored Grandad of Archie, Hugo and Louie. Special thanks to Te Omanga Hospice for their care for Gerry and to his best mate Anne and cousin Helen. A private family service has been held.

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HODGKINSON, Mary-Lynn Alison

Of Foxton Beach. Peacefully at Lonsdale Home, Foxton, on 5 December 2022, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rodney. Loving mother of Grant Gillespie and Nadine Hughes, Wayne and Michelle Gillespie, Daniel Hodgkinson, and Madeline Hodgkinson. Loved Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Mary-Lynn’s (Lynn) wishes a private cremation has been held.

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NORRISH, Edward Melville (Ted)

On December 6, 2022, at Auckland Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margery. Loved father and father-in-law of Anna, Alan and Helen. Dear grandad of Ella, Nathan, and Ryan; Simon, Becky, and Ben. A private cremation has been held, and a family gathering will be held in Nelson at a later date.
‘‘You have enriched our lives forever by your example
and your love.’’

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KLEMPEL, Joyce Iris

(B.E.M.)
Passed away peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth, with her family at her side, on December 6, 2022, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Anne, and Shona, treasured nana of Justin and Karen, Jarred and Suzanne, Heidi and Bill, and Riarnne and Craig, loved great-nana of Zak, Cameron, Zoe, Kaelyn, Tessa, Jacob, and Harvey, and a loved sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and friend of many. Messages to PO Box 20, Moana 7845. A Service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui St, Greymouth, on Monday at 11.00am. Joyce will then be laid to rest with her husband Keith at the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.

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KENNEDY, Natalie Roberta (Nat) (nee White)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday December 5, 2022, at Gore Hospital. Treasured wife of Beb. Adored Matriarch Mum of Sandra and Ross, Cheryl and Gary. Devoted Nana of her 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister and sister-in-law and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews, and special friend to many.
‘An amazingly strong and independent woman,
a great life well lived.’
A service to celebrate Natalie’s life will be held at Croydon Lodge, Waimea Street, Gore, on Saturday, December 10 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for the Gore Hospital Whanau Room. Natalie’s service can be viewed on https

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WEARNE, Denise Ann

Passed away on December 5, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by her family. Much loved wife, mother, and friend to many. A private service will be held in Nelson.

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MACDONALD, WilliamRobert (Bill)

27 May 1961 —
29 November 2022
Much loved son of Doug and Lynn Macdonald. Brother and brother-in-law of Sean and Anna, Craig and Tracy, Alistair. Father and father-in-law of Pamela and Lee. Grandad to Arizona, Jackson and Lyssa.
"Loved and missed forever and always"

Death

SCOTT, Gerald (Scotty)

Peacefully on 4 December 2022. Much loved special friend of our family for more than 60 years.
You will always be remembered,
Rest In Peace Scotty.
Anne & Jim (dec) Brown, Sharon, Mark, Helen and families.

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MARSHALL, Aaron Raymond

On December 5, 2022, peacefully after a long illness. A loved father of Chanel. A loved brother of Nicky and the late Dallas, and David. Loved son of the late Ray and Mavis Marshall. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private cremation has taken place.

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PHILLIPS, GraemeLawrence

Passed away peacefully on 6th December 2022, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Jan. Loved father of Mark and Caroline, and Guam to Sam. Devoted ‘Cat Dad’ to ‘Big Girl’. A farewell for Graeme will be held at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, on Saturday 10th December at 1.00pm.

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BENNETT, Terence Stanley

Service No. J39591. Passed away peacefully on 7 December 2022 at Te Whanau Rest Home surrounded by his children, Helen, Selwyn and Kirsty. Much loved partner of Ngaere, and loved by all her family. A much loved Poppa now promoted to Glory. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Saturday 10 December at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.

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MOLLOY, Trevor John

Passed away peacefully at Grey Hospital, Greymouth, surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2022, in his 81st year. Treasured dad and father-in-law of Lisa, Terena and Karl, and Anita and Kerry, dearly loved grandad of John, Riley, Jack, Harrison, and Levi, adored great-grandad of Amelia, and the late Felix, loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Shona and Allan (deceased), Mary and Raymond, and the late Eddie, dearly loved son of the late Ted and May, and a loved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Messages to 239 Marsden Road, Boddytown, Greymouth 7805. A Service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Tuesday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

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TIMARU SOUTH COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

Members of the Timaru South Cosmopolitan Club
are respectfully advised of the death of their late Member

Robert Louis (Robbie) WALKER
Members are advised a Service will be held at
Aoraki Funeral Home Chapel,
Mountainview Road, Timaru
Saturday 10.12.22 at 3.30pm
Please wear
Club Shirt, Jersey or Vest
Wayne McBeath
Secretary

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STEWART, Norma Mary

Late of Te Awamutu. Passed away peacefully on 7 December 2022, aged 86 years. A much loved teacher and staff member at St Patrick’s School for 34 years, who also gave many years of service to St Patrick’s Parish, Te Awamutu. A requiem Mass for Norma will be held at Mercy Parklands, 12 Umere Crescent, Ellerslie, Auckland on Monday 12th December at 1.30pm. At Norma’s request her body will be returned to Greymouth for burial. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Mercy Parklands, Ellerslie for their outstanding care of Norma since February 2017.
Rest in Peace Norma.
Aroha Funerals
09 5270266

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WAGHORN, Bronwyn May

Peacefully passed away on December 6, 2022, at St Albans Retirement Village, aged 62 years. In loving memory of a dear wife and friend of Paul; loving mother of Amanda, and Glen, and mother-in-law of Matthew(Coco), and Kelsey; dearly loved and dedicated Nana of Harper, Levi, and Roselia; Isabella, and Gus. Loved daughter of Hugh and Esther Gray, and loving sister of Stephanie, and Philip. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bronwyn Waghorn, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Bronwyn’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, December 10, at 2.00pm.

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