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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WHITTINGTON, Noel Richard

28.9.1946 — 3.12.2022
Dearly loved husband of Pam. Much loved father of Debbie and Jon, Carl and Danae, Jody and Aiden and the late Kirk. Special Grandad, Poppa and Teasie Grandad to Christopher, Chelsea, Curtis, Emmily, Jaimee, Tully, Beran, Melah, Leni and Della. Great-Grandad of Jeremiah, Ayla and Skylah. His special adopted son Damian. Service details to follow.
Forever in our hearts.

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HAMILTON, Joyce Alayne (Joy)

19.6.1956 — 2.12.2022
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Brian for 43 years. Forever loved mother and mother-in-law of Gareth and Erica, Jason and Loren, and Darren. Loved Nanny Joy of Maddie, Millie, Anna, and Maylyn. Loved and missed by all her family and friends. Friends are invited to attend
a service for Joy at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, at 2.00pm.

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SOFFE, Paul Leslie Te Peo

Passed away peacefully on Friday 2nd December 2022. Dearly beloved husband of Pauline, who was at his side. Loved Papa / Dad of Richard (dec), Amber, Jon-Paul, Carina and their families. Papa P to Steven, Bevan and many more.
Moe Moe Ra Papa.
A service will be held at 11

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ROBERTS, Trevor Boswall

Died peacefully holding Ruby’s hand at Ilam Arvida Retirement and Care, Christchurch, on Friday, December 2, 2022. Much loved husband of Ruby for 72 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Peter and friend Barbara (deceased), Hazel and Lindsay Dey, Diane and Charlie McKenzie; a very special grandad and great-grandad of Gary, Paula and Andrea Urquhart (Pollyanna, Hudson and Isabella); Alana and Grant O’Neill (Arnold and Remy); Tony and Serena Dey (Ivory, Boston and Mabel); Sean Maguire and Ed; Nathan and Elizabeth Maguire (Finn and Eva). Dearly loved brother-in-law of Alba Evans. As per Trevor’s wishes, a private cremation has been held and a service to celebrate his long and happy life is to be held at Ilam Arvida Retirement and Care, today Monday, December 5, at 1.00pm. The family wish to acknowledge the special care Trevor received whilst living at Ilam Arvida Retirement and Care.
Manaakitanga Funerals Services, Christchurch
Freephone 0800 238 790

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ROWE, Lorna May(nee Hann)

Peacefully passed away at Te Awa Lifecare on Friday, 2nd December 2022, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan (Ike). Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Phillip & Joan, Colin & Lynette, Graeme & Myrna, Neil & Ria. and Lynda. Loved Grandma to 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Lorna will be held at Trinity St Paul’s Union Parish of Cambridge, Queen Street, Cambridge, on Wednesday, 7th December 2022 at 11.00am, followed by the burial at The Leamington Public Cemetery. All communications to The Rowe Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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MORRIS, Larry Dixon

Sadly but peacefully passed away at Waikato Hospital on Friday, 2nd December 2022. Aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Shirley for 28 years. Loved and respected dad of Leah & Raoul, Step-dad to Ramon & Corvette, Shannan & Aribel. Adored Poppa of Rylan and Reuben. Step-Grandad to Levi and Carter. A graveside service for Larry will be held at the Pukerimu Cemetery, Kaipaki Road, Cambridge on Monday, the 12th of December 2022 at 1

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DAGLISH, Pamela Adele (née Simons)

On December 2, 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane, Glenn and Karen; cherished Nana of Jessica and Jared, Christina and Jay, Joshua and Hamish; Great-Nana of Cayde, Braxtyn, Malachi, Azzariah, Hudsyn, Sarayah, Jireh, Capri, Noel. Requiem Mass for Pam will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 494 Grey Street (entrance off Beale Street) Hamilton East on Wednesday, December 7, at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated and may be made online or left at the service. Correspondence to the Daglish family, c/- PO Box 439, Hamilton 3240.

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CONNOLLY, Cyril Michael

Passed away peacefully on 4 December 2022, aged 87 years. Loving husband of Johneen (Johnny) and treasured Dad of Erin and Maurice, Jan and Steve, Mark and Heather and Kaye and Michael. Much loved Grandad of Georgia, Jacob, Sarah, Dylan, Jaimee and the late Joel.
“To the world you were but one, to us you were the world.
Time passes but memories will stay with us forever
and ever.”
A funeral service for Cyril will be held at the Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Thursday 8th December at 11.00am. Correspondence to the Connolly family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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McKINLEY, Brian Maurice

Passed peacefully on 2 December 2022 at home, aged 80. Loved brother of Walter and Terrence, and Dad to Danny and Wan, golf, and Mandy and Shona. A service for Brian will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier, on Thursday 8 December at 11.00am.

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PATTERSON, Betty (Elizabeth Janet)

Died suddenly on December 1, 2022, after a long and eventful life. Cherished wife to Ken (dec), treasured mother of Nigel, Ali, Kevin, and Marie Clare. Deeply loved Grandmother of Haven, Jasmin, Alex, Squarma, Gareth, Jasper, and Great-Grandmother to Mason, Zoe, Freya, Orion, and Iris. Sister to Mary, Ann, Vivian, Gwen, and Angela. Aunt to many and friend to all. A service and Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae on Thursday, December 8 at 11.00am.
Wrapped in the arms of her beloved Ken once more, Forever young.

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SAXTON, Winston James

After a courageous battle, Winston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Linda. Respected and loved father and father in law of Gregory, and Alister and Sara. Loved Grandad of Jade and Tai. Loved brother-in-law of Edna and Richard, and Jim. Family wish to sincerely thank the nursing staff of Southland Oncology and the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital for their devoted care of Winston. A farewell for Winston will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 366 Limestone Plains Road, Thornbury RD 3, Otautau, or to Winston’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

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WILLIAMS, Gloria Mary (nee Hoult)

On December 3, 2022, at Ballarat Rest Home (peacefully) in her 99th year.
May she rest in peace
and rise in Glory.
Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, and much loved and treasured “little mother” of Gerald and Ngaire, Tony and Jenny, Barry and Sally, Jeff and Janice, Pam and Tim Leckie, Kevin and Katrina, Trish and Deb, and the late Jackie Tucker. Love and adored grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; and loved by all her family, extended family and friends. Messages to the Williams family, c/o 19 London
Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Funeral Mass to celebrate Gloria’s life and faith will (be advised in tomorrow’s notices).

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CRIGHTON, Colin James

Peacefully, one day short of his 83rd birthday on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Loved father and father-in-law of Shelley and Glenn Williams, Brent, and Blair and Christina. Adored Grandad Jimmy of Gabrielle (Boo), Mitchell, and Zak. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in
the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, on Tuesday, December 6, at 10.00am. Messages to 121 Regent Street, Invercargill 9812.

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ROONEY, John Matthew

On December 4, 2022, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paula, Patrick and Donna, and Anna, and beloved Grandad of Mac, Jonty, Leah, and Ted. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. Messages to the Rooney family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Friday, December 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday December 8, at 5.00pm.

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McLAY, Colin Lindsay

Peacefully, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and special friend of Margaret, for 56 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Peter and Grainne (Dublin), Catherine and Rob (London), and Kirsten. Proud and loving grandfather of Isaac, Alexander, and Myles; and Jamie. A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Colin McLay, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Colin’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, December 9, at 10.00am, followed by a private burial.

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