MATTHEWS, John Wallace
Passed away peacefully at home in Murchison with his family by his side on 30th November 2022. Loving husband of Shirley for 60 years. Loved Dad of Wayne and Jill, Steve, Pauline, Gina, Wiire and Chloe. A much loved grandad to his eleven grandchildren and fifteen
great-grandchildren. Messages to 14 Hampden Street, Murchison 7007. A celebration of John’s life will be held at
Beachside Conference Centre, Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, on Monday, 5th December, 2022, commencing at 11.00am.
PALMER, John Graham
Passed peacefully at home, aged 58, on Tuesday, 29th November 2022. Much loved husband of Rachel, treasured brother of Rick and Nic. Eldest son of the late Graham & Lois. Loved Uncle of Shaun, Megan, Jesse, Joe and Greta. A private family service will be held on Saturday, 3rd December. Friends and family are invited to a gathering to celebrate John on Sunday afternoon, 4th December. Please email laura@xtra.co.nz or call Rick on 021 231 2885 for details.
LANGLANDS, Valerie Fay (Val)
Passed away peacefully at Hilda Ross, Hamilton on 14th November 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill, treasured mother of Sue, Rick & Dinah, loved Nan
of Katie, William, Emma, Susan, Sam & James, great-grandmother of William, Eva, Chloe, Gus, Ted & Millie. A family service was held celebrating Val’s life.
DUNLOP, John Robert
Aged 81 years, passed away suddenly at home on November 20, 2022. Dearly loved friend and companion of Ngaire*, loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Tony. Cherished Grandad of Cameron and Aidan. Step-dad to Keri*, Dean*, and Mark. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rata* and Joe Sterling, Joy and Russell* Gormack, Robyn and John Youngson, Colin* and Chiarina Dunlop, and loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. At John’s request a private service has taken place. Messages to 22 Henley Close, Rolleston 7614.
(*denotes deceased)
PELLETT, Maurice William (Bill)
Passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on Tuesday 29 November 2022. Dearly loved Dad to George and Hayden. Treasured Grandad to Hunter, Ruby, Jack and Navy. May the fish be plentiful, and the bush alive with warbling bird life on your next journey.
You will be sorely missed
and forever in our hearts.
GRANT, June (nee Hebbes)
Passed away 30th November 2022 on her terms...in her own home, happy and surrounded with love. Deeply loved wife of Donald. Loved mother of Robin, Sue and Linda. Loved mother-in-law of Jill, Greg and Mark. Loved grandmother of Derek, Frances, Kate, Megan and Sean, and great-grandmother of June. A celebration of June’s life will be held on Friday 2nd December at 10.00am. Messages etc can be sent to tributes@ascb.co.nz
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
BROWN, Gavin William Charles (Brownie)
31.10.1960 – 29.11.2022
Died suddenly at Waikato Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Gail. Very proud and loved father of Ashleigh, good mate of Andy and adored poppa of George. Much loved son of Noeline & the late Peter Brown, adored big brother and brother-in-law of Christine & Scott Missen, Denise Cogswell and Bronwyn & Mike Thornton, and uncle to their families. Respected son-in-law of Cath & Barry Jones, valued brother-in-law of Harold & the late Sheryl McGall and Fay & Ken McGuire, and uncle to their families. Gav will be dearly missed and has gone far too early. We know he will leave a big gap in the community and in our lives. Brownie’s funeral will be on Monday 5th December 2022 (because Saturday is a golf day), 10.00am, at the Silver Fern Events Centre, 44 Stanley Ave, Te Aroha. Communications to the family C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata 3400.
TANNER, Dorne Margaret
Passed peacefully on Tuesday 29 November 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved Mum and mum-in-law of Lynn and Noel, Steven and Louise. Treasured Nana of all her grandsons and great-grandchildren. All messages to the Tanner family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A memorial service for Dorne will be held in
The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Saturday 3 December, at 10.30am.
DOCKERY, Edith Urutawhana
MNZM, JP
Life Member of Maori Womens Welfare League. Born 4.8.1929 Passed 29.11.2022 at 7.45pm. Dearly loved Wife of Reg (dec), mother of Peter & Lesley, Ross & Janine, grandmother of Aleisha, Kahn, Leroy, Kelly, Eilish, and Georgia. Great-grandmother of Indie & Mila. Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Respected Councilor, Advisor & Whenua Trustee. Special thanks to staff of Matariki Hospital for the Aroha & Care given to Mum for the last 5 years. Edith will be lying in state at Pukekireki Marae, Ormsby Road, Pirongia. Tangihana held at Marae on Friday, December 2, at 12noon. All communications to the Dockery family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
RAUHIHI, Huhi Pire
Passed away suddenly at home on 28th November 2022, aged 70. Loved husband of Judy. Cherished father and father-in-law of Daniel, Michael, and Carley, Reuben, Tyler and Hannah. Koro of Hikairo, Alby and Romeo. A service will be held at the Abundant Life Church, 36 Sutherland Road, Judea, Tauranga, on Thursday 1st December 2022 at 1.00pm. Bill will then be transferred to lay in the Poutu Pa in Shannon until his service and burial on Friday 2nd December at 1.00pm. For livestream details see hopefunerals.co.nz. Messages may be sent to the Rauhihi family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Pyes Pa, Tauranga.
BULL, Toni-Lee (neeAnderson)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday 28th November 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 3rd December at 11.00am. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend - to obtain login details please email support@gbmfs.co.nz. As Toni would have loved, for those attending the service please do wear bright colours. Messages to The Bull Family, C/- 8 Inglis St, Motueka 7120.
McILROY, Dr Andrea
PhD
At Charles Fleming Retirement Village on Sunday 27 November 2022, aged 77 years. Cherished wife of Donald McAlpine (dec), and much loved stepmother of Andrew, Matthew and Suzi. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Helen Edwards & John (dec), and Bronwyn Miles (dec), and loved by her extended family and friends. A funeral service for Andrea will be held at the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, 9–11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Monday 5 December at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Dementia Wellington (www.dementiawellington.org.nz). The family would like to express grateful thanks to all the wonderful staff at Charles Fleming for their ongoing professional care and support and for the freely given hugs and laughter that uplifted both Andrea and Helen. Messages to "The McIlroy Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
HARTWELL, JudithMary (Jude)
On Monday 28th November 2022, after a short illness. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loved mum and mama Jude of Chris and Julie, Danielle and Tina, and the late Tarsha. Treasured Grammy of Jacob and Amanda, Deacon, Giselle and Trinity, plus her many grandkids on the Hartwell and Simons sides.
Up in the stars with her darlings, Ken and Tarsha.
A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held in the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East, on Tuesday 6th December 2022, at 11.30am. Followed by private cremation. All correspondence to the ‘Hartwell Family’, C/- James R Hill, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216.
EMMETT, Robin Arnold
(Of Cheviot) Robin left us peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late Aileen, much loved father and father-in-law of Royce and Kirsty, Glenys and Terry O’Sullivan, Ellis and Sanna. A much loved grandfather of Lysia, Jett, Nash, Kerryn, Grace and Michelle, and a proud grandfather of Piper. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Robin Emmett, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. A Celebration of Robin’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, December 5, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.
CULLEN, Rodger Frederick
08.01.1941 — 29.11.2022
Passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Anna, on November 29, 2022. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Anna, much loved father
of Emma, Nicolas, Marcus and father-in-law of Glen, Elisabeth and Julie. Much loved grandfather of Ben, Jack, Max, Isla and Susanna. A loved brother of June, Anne and Marie and cherished by their, and his Swedish families. A funeral for Rodger will be held in the Nazareth House Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, on Monday, November 5, 2022, at 2.00pm.
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