GRANT, Matuakore Iraia ‘Matua’ (nee Ngamotu)
On 27th November 2022 peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital in the presence of whanau. Aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Bill. Cherished and loving mother and mother-in-law of Charlie and Cindy, Virginia and Colin Burgess, Mitchell and Gaylene, Eddie (Rabbit) and Nesia (deceased), Kalani and Tony, Alex and Rochelle, and the late Reginald (Popcorn). Loved ‘Nan’ of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law, Auntie and friend to many. Matua will lie at the Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, Gladstone, from Monday at 11.00am, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Ngaitaneroa Urupa. The service will be livestreamed via her tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...
CONDER, Naomi Vera
12.11.1928 — 25.11.2022
Our beautiful mother passed away peacefully at Pohlen Hospital, her home for the past year. Many, many thanks to the staff, nurses and caregivers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pohlen Hospital. Nae’s family wish to invite those who knew and loved her to Broadway Funeral Home, Short St, Matamata, to help farewell
her on Wednesday 30th November at 1.00pm. Loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
R.I.P.
FRATER, Garry
On November 24, 2022, peacefully in Auckland. Husband of the late Adrienne, father and father-in-law of Chris and Julaine, and Cathy and Conrad. Pop of Maya, Isla, Andrew and Sophie. The Celebration of Garry’s life will be held at Fairfield House, 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson, on Monday, January 16, at 3.00pm.
BROWN, Marion Frances (nee Pye)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Aged 82. Much loved wife for 62 years of John. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Mary, Grant and Nova, Nicola and Ross Copland, and Richard and Debbie. Loved grandma and great-grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved special friend to Bronwyn. Much loved sister of Alan Pye, Noeline Beaurgard and Helen Spillane. Messages for Marion’s family may be posted to the Brown family c/- 26 King Street, Temuka. The Service details will follow.
ROBSON, Graham Lindsay
(Hon. Life Member, United Fire Brigade Association)
On 26 November 2022, passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Philis, and a loved father and father-in-law of Julia and Alistair Joseph (Christchurch), Claire and Andy Brice (U.K.), and Derek and Alli (Lower Hutt). A loved Grandad of Andrew and Sarah; and John. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart Foundation (Acc. No. 02 0500 0307076 04 ref
West Otago
Sub branch, Gore RSA
Members are respectfully requested to attend the funeral service of their late Comrade William Kenneth (Bill) Roulston
275520 LBDR 7th Anti Tank Regt B Company Q Troop
as intimated in this issue.
Colin McDonald (President)
TIMMS, Pauline Elizabeth (Twink) (née Douglas)
On Friday, November 25, 2022, peacefully, after a short illness, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, mother and mother-in-law of Heather (deceased) and Philip, Bill and Helen, Granny of Scott and Sarah, Alex and Luke, loved aunt, and friend to many, especially in the nursing and tramping fraternities. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Pauline Timms, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held in St Barnabas Anglican Church, 145 Fendalton Road, Fendalton, on Wednesday, November 30, at 11.00am.
LEWIS, Melvin Walter (Ben)
Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022. Aged 86. Loved husband and best friend of Coral. Much loved father of Robin; and Philip and Melissa. Dearly loved grandad of Demelza, Matthew, Olivia, Ben, and Alex, and loved great-grandad to his 6 great-grandchildren. The Service to remember Ben will be held in the Carew Community Hall, 833 Trevors Road, Carew, on Wednesday, November 30, at 11.00am. All communications, please, to 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930.
RITCHIE, Kevin Stuart
On November 24, 2022 unexpectedly at his home, after a long battle. Aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Mavis and Bruce Ritchie. Loved brother of Peter, Shirley, Stephen and Heather (all deceased). Dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the Ritchie Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A farewell for Kevin will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11.00am on Thursday, December 1, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.
CUNNINGHAM, James Anthony(Jimmy)
Sadly Jimmy passed away in the loving and special care of Calvary Hospital on November 24, 2022. Second son of Nora and Jim Cunningham (Lochiel), and loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel* and Carmel* Cunningham, Margaret and Murray Black, Rita and Tony Stevens, Marie and Colin* Readman, Chris and Rosemary Cunningham, Barbara* and Brendan Fahy, Michael and Marie Cunningham, John and Donna Cunningham. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private family service has been held and the family wish to thank Calvary for their loving care and support of Jimmy. Messages to 208 Barrow Street, Bluff 9814 or you can leave a message on Jimmy‘s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jimmy
(*denotes deceased)
Rest in Peace
BRYSON, Lynette Lillian (nee Somerville)
Passed away suddenly at her home in Invercargill on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Aged 68 years. Deeply loved wife of Gordon. Loved mother of Kelly-May, Thomas and Rebecca, Hayley and Robert. Loving Nana of her 12 adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to farewell Lynette will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday, December 1. Followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Gordon, 122 Harvey Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Lynette’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.
HARGREAVES, Mary Winifred
Peacefully at home on November 24, 2022, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of her late husband Gerald. Mother of Nicholas, Louise, Emma, Charlotte and Sophie. Mother-in-law to Jenny, Glynne, Bevan and Jeremy. Granny to Charlotte, Olivia, Artemisia and Nicholas. You are forever with us. Mary’s funeral service will be held at Wakapuaka Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1.30pm.
THOMSON, John Geoffrey (Johnny)
Born 16 April 1948, passed peacefully at Gracelands Retirement Village, Hastings, on 26 November 2022. Eldest son of the late Maude (nee Paekau) and Geoff Thomson of Te Makaka, Aotea. Loved and cherished soulmate of Rachel, father of Kylie, Haylie, and Tracie, second father to Blain, Luke and Tamara. Proud Poppa/Grandad to 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A loved brother, a loved uncle, a loyal friend.
"Ka hoki tua ki ng ngaru e huhuka mai o Rewatu"
A service will be held in
the Beth Shan Chapel, 401 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings, on Wednesday 30 November, at 1.00pm. You are welcome to join us in celebrating his life’s journey.
N reira e te pp, te tuakana, te tungane,
haere, haere atu r.
CROFT, Thomas Henry (Tom)
Passed away, surrounded by his wife and children, on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Oxford Hospital, aged 89 years. Son of the late George and Rubina Croft, brother to Marie, husband to Anne, father to Jonathan, Catherine, Timothy, Rosemary, and Benjamin, father-in-law to Katie, Wayne, Dean and Wendy, and grandfather to 13 grandchildren, Thomas (Tom) was loved by all those who knew him. A life-long farmer, keen fisherman, and gardener, Tom will be sorely missed. A special thanks to all the staff at Oxford Hospital who provided care, empathy, and support in his final days. Messages to the Croft family c/- PO Box 35 Rangiora 7440. A celebration and remembrance of Thomas’ life will be held at Oxford Union District Parish Church, 85 Main Street, Oxford on Friday, December 2, at 11.00am, followed by a reception at Oxford Working Men’s Club.
HUMM, Paul Raymond (Horse)
Of Chatham Islands. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on November 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved and adored son of Julia and Rex. Loved brother of Donna, Allan and Fiona. Uncle to Anita and Luke. Will be laid to rest on the Chathams.
Rest in peace our
beautiful boy.
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