Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

MOON, Andrew

Peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Thursday 1st December 2022, with his loving family by his side. Dearly loved son of the late Hazel and Bill. Special little brother of Joe, Eunice and Ruth. Adoring Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at the Fairfield Baptist Church, 1101 Heaphy Terrace, Fairfield, Hamilton, on Tuesday 6th December at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Tributes can be left on our website www.vjwilliams.co.nz.... All communications to Moon Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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McCORMACK, Anne Mary

Died peacefully on December 1, 2022. Loved daughter of the late Lou and Gert, loved mother of Elizabeth and the late Christine de Roo, loved by her many friends.
Rest in Peace



Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Anne McCormack C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Anne at St Mary’s Catholic church, Lonsdale Street, New Brighton, Christchurch, on Friday, December 9 at 1.00pm.

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VROEGRIJK, Kim Michael

On November 26, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness. Loved son of the late Joy, loved brother of Wayne. Loved uncle of Sacha. Cherished friend of Wayne, Bruce, Ken and John. At Kim’s request a private cremation has taken place.

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OLSEN, Wayne James (Muncher)

On December 1, 2022, at home in Christchurch; aged 68 years. Dearly loved son of the late Vic and Polly Olsen. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of the late Gwen Codyre, and Sandy and Ashley Smith, and a loving uncle of all of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Olsen family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
A Funeral Service for Wayne will be held at the Redwood Hotel, 340 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch, on Wednesday, December 7, at 2.00pm.

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WILKINSON, Barbara Anne

With much sadness, we advise that Anne Wilkinson died at Yvette Williams Retirement Home, Dunedin on Thursday 1st December 2022. Aged 90 and within a few weeks of our 70th wedding anniversary. Anne was the dearly loved wife of Bernard, and equally loved mother
and mother-in-law of Neil and Rachel Wilkinson (Rangiora), Joan and Grant Mackenzie (Auckland), Graham and Elizabeth Wilkinson (Queenstown), Clare and Ken Hadley (Invercargill, and Jill and Tim Creagh (Motueka). Plus, a greatly adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Anne has been privately cremated. Her memorial service will be held in St Luke’s Church, Oamaru on Monday 12th December 2022 at 7.30pm.

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COOKSON, Allen Stewart

On Friday, December 2, 2022, peacefully at Karadean Court Rest Home, Oxford, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Isabel. Loved father of Christopher and Rosimeire; Rebecca; and Matiu. Loved Grandad of Anna, Eliana, and Benicio. Special thanks to the staff at Karadean Court Rest Home for their wonderful care of Allen. Messages to the Cookson family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Funeral details to follow.

Death

COOL, Jeffrey Bruce

Passed away peacefully on
2 December 2022, aged 72 years. Dearly loved son of Marjorie and the late Jim Mather. Cherished brother of Shirley, Christine, Dianne, David, and Eric. Loved family member to many. A service for Jeffrey will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 at 11.00am. All communications to the Mather family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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CAMERON, Marilyn Joyce

On Friday November 25, 2022 peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. In her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike, Jo and Murray. Loved grandma of Blake, Matthew, and Emma. Messages may be sent to 49 Inkerman Street, Renwick 7204. A private celebration of Marilyn’s life has been held.

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HYDE, Nonie Helena

Suddenly on 25 October 2022 in London, aged 57. In loving memory of Nonie, daughter
of the late Patricia and Jim Hyde; sister and sister-in-law of Anne Hyde and John Smith, Gavin Hyde and Paul Herbert. Auntie to Marietta Triantafyllou, Patrea Smith, and their families. Loved cousin and niece of the Hyde and Hogg families. Treasured friend of many. Former student of St Mary’s College and Victoria University of Wellington. Resident of London for 22+ years. A private celebration of her life was held in London. Her life and love will continue to be remembered and celebrated. For messages to the Hyde family, contact

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NEILSON, Olive (Nola)(nee Bycroft)

On Monday 28th November 2022, Nola Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Aged 82 years. Much loved wife of Hugh. Loved mother of Peter (Thailand), Joy and Philip Kent, David, Ruth, and Ngaire. Missed by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Special thanks to the staff in Ward 25 who cared for her so well. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Nola’s memory can be made to the Leprosy Mission, at www.leprosymission.org.nz... All messages to Hugh Neilson c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A thanksgiving service will be held at the Emmanuel Congregational Church, Palmerston North, on Monday 5th December 2022, at 11.00am. This service will also be livestreamed, please go to http

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MEAD, Mervyn Phillip (Phil)

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Public Hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Emily (formerly Eaton) (nee Gibson) and stepfather to Gerald and Lisa, Stephen and Katrina, Robert and Colleen and Dorothea. Grandad to 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Son of the late Merv and Mary Mead of Cobden and brother to Joan and Wally Ellis, Anne and Ron Thomson, Claire and Matai Takarua, Kevin and Annette Mead, and uncle to many. Private cremation has been held at the family’s wishes.
Rest in peace Phil.

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HARTWELL, Judith (nee Ayers)

Passed away on 28th November 2022. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Gary and Marilyn Ayers. Loved Auntie of Darren and Sandra Ayers, Sonya and Dean Evans, and Carmen Cosgrove.

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HANKINS, Lorna Mignon (Mignon)(nee de Thierry)

Peacefully on 29 November 2022 at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Whanganui. Loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved and respected Mum and Mum-in-law of David and Sarah, Kim and Gabriele, Ali and Roger, and Jan. Much loved Grandmother of her 13 grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Jane Winstone and Whanganui Hospital for their care of Mignon. In accordance with Mignon’s wishes, a private Family Farewell has been held.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

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BULL, Toni-Lee (nee Anderson)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Beloved daughter of Lynda McArdle (nee Moore), and Euan Anderson. Loved mother of Alec, and Connor Humphrey. Cherished wife of Martin, and bestie of Clare. A celebration of Toni’s life will be held at Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Centre, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, on Saturday, December 3, at 11.00am. As Toni would have loved, for those attending the service please do wear bright colours. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend - to obtain login details please email support@gbmfs.co.nz Messages to The Bull Family, C/- 8 Inglis Street, Motueka 7120.

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JENSEN, Geoffrey Merthyr Day

On 28 November 2022, aged 90 years. Cherished Father of Paul, Ross and Kevin. Father-in-law of Melanie and Kim. Adored Grandfather of 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff and nurses of Summerset Rototuna Rest Home. A service for Geoff will be held at St Johns Methodist Church, 20 Wellington Street, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1.30pm, followed
by private cremation. All communications to the Jensen family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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