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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BILLETT, Nona (Elaine)

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 13 November 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Wally. Cherished Mum of Gail, Brian, Susan, and Lynette. A very much loved Nanna and Great-Nanna. Special sister to Jeannette, and Kenneth. Messages for Elaine’s family can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... In accordance with Elaine’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.
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LEARY, Sheelagh Elizabeth

Paperweaver. Peacefully at home on 30th October 2022. Loved partner of Julian and wife of Gordon (deceased). Mother and mother-in-law of Simon, Kathryn, Stephen, Larisa and Janet; grandmother to Jack and Eliana; and sister to Peter and his wife Barbara.
A celebration of Sheelagh’s life will be held at the Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, on Saturday 3rd December at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tararua Tramping Club or the Wellington Botanical Society please.

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BRANDT, Steven Walter

Passed away peacefully on 19th November 2022, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Loved Dad of Michael (dec), Christine and Ross, and Kathryn and Ian. A treasured Grandad to Hayley, Edward, and Penny. In accordance with Steve’s wishes, a private family funeral has been held. All communications to the family of Steve Brandt, C/- 339 Portobello Rd, RD2 Challis, Dunedin 9077.

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HARRY, Valma (Val)

On September 21, 2022. Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many. A private memorial has been held in line with Mum’s wishes. The family wish to sincerely thank the team from Wesley Care for their lengthy and unstinting care of Val.
At peace now Mum
With Love – Jan, Gaye, Martin, Philippa, and families.

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HARRIS, Guy William

Of Alexandra. Passed peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Dunstan Hospital after a long battle; aged 77 years. Loved husband of Lynley, father of his three daughters, Lee Anne, Nardene and Janeen, and grandfather of Jessica and Jordan Jansen. Thank you to our families, friends and neighbours, and also the Alexandra Lions Club, for their care and friendship through this difficult time. Thanks must go to the staff at Dunstan Hospital for looking after Guy during his illness. A Memorial service for Guy will held at Affinity Funeral Home Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1.00pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022. In lieu of flowers donations for Dunstan Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestreaming at
www.affinityfunerals.co.nz... Messages to 8 Henderson Drive, Alexandra 9320.

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DAVIDSON, Margaret Eleanor (Meg)

1923 — 2022
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Margaret Eleanor Davidson (Meg) will be held at All Souls’ Anglican Church, Church Lane, Merivale, Christchurch, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, starting at 1.00pm, followed by her Interment in the Memorial Garden at the Church.

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CRICHTON, Nora Duncan

Of Otaki, formerly of Wellington, on 19 November 2022, at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Alexander. Mother and mother-in-law of Kirsty and Stephen. Loved grandmother of Lee and Damien. Special thanks to Erica from Lavender Blue for her dedicated care of mum over the years. A private family service has been held.

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COULBECK, Margaret Rose

Peacefully passed away at Elloughton Gardens, with family by her side, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, aged 65 years. A dearly loved wife, daughter, step-daughter, mother, Nana, Great-Nana, sister, aunty and friend, who is now at peace and free from pain. A special mention to Rhonda who made the last years of mum’s life happy ones with the raunchy audio books she provided her with. A Private Cremation has been held.

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BONIFACE, Anthony John (Tony)

On November 19, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for the past 50 years. Loved father of Chris Perry, loved father and father-in-law of Nick Boniface and Jo Beck. Loved Grandpops of Nico, Neve, Angus, Zak and Rose. As per Tony’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages may be addressed to the family, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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ROBINSON, Alan Ross

On November 18, 2022, passed away peacefully, aged 91 years, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly and much loved husband of Margaret for 59 wonderful years, loved father and father-in-law of Corinne and Eddy (Australia), Mike and Sheryn, Garry (Christchurch), and Lloyd and Kathy (Auckland), much loved poppa of Natasha, and Alysha; Karl, and Mandy; Evan, and Andrew; and Shalee, and Katelyn; great-grandpop of his two great-grandchildren and two foster great-grandchildren, and special ‘Pa’ of Sharon, and Shannell. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 6236, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442. The Memorial Service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in The Bishopdale Seventh Day Adventist Church, 74 Breens Road, Bishopdale, on December 1, 2022, at 11.00am.

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LENNON, Shirley Patricia (Pat) (nee Chandler)

31.01.1926 — 04.11.2022
If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me
Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me
Tell her that I love her and when she turns to smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
In Loving Memory
— Julie-Ann and Chris, Tim, Amy & Sam

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SIGNAL, Russell George

Of Woodlands, Feilding on 13 July 2022. In his 90th year. Dearly loved and loving husband of Jill for 63 years. Loving and proud father and father-in-law of John and Michelle, Elizabeth and Steve (Christchurch), and Rosemary. Respected Granddad of Rosalind and Kerry Humphrey, Hugh and Laura (Tauranga), Elliot and Tracey (Wanaka), Thomas, Fraser, and Mitchell James. Treasured Great-granddad of Thornton, Alaska, Pearce, Henry, April, Parker, and Keegan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Eric and Lorna (dec), David (dec) and Alison, Faith and Alan Palmer (Wanganui), Jill and Peter Northcott (Ruakaka), Raewynne and Tim (Taupo), Craig (dec) and Jane. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Russell on Friday 2 December 2022 at 2.00pm, at St John the Evangelist Church, Camden St, Feilding.
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CAMPBELL, Blair

Tragically taken much too soon on 3 October 2022, aged 35. Loved husband of Tina. Devoted Daddy of Bella and Arlo. Cherished son of Carlyle (Buzz) & Debbie. Loved brother of Tessa & Luke Llewellyn and their family. Loved grandson of Kath & Evan Benton and the late John & Mary. Messages to the Campbell Family may be left on Blair’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/blair. A memorial service to celebrate Blair’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 2 December 2022 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Blair’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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LANE, Neville Lawrence

5.5.1941 – 28.9.2022
A loved and respected father, grandfather, brother and friend. Neville passed away suddenly after a short illness. Neville will be missed by his family, his neighbours, friends and colleagues in TVNZ. The family would like to thank Neville’s neighbours for their kindness and support.
Karen, Melissa, Jack & Emma, Juliette (deceased), Russell, Sharron, Yvonne, Annette.

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SCOTT, George Robert

1948 — 2022
Formerly of Murchison. Passed away after an illness on November 19, 2022. Deeply missed father of Vicki, Fiona, and Julia. Loved grandfather of Jak, Alisha, Summer, Tamsyn, Bodhi, and Felix. A funeral service for George is to be held at Gardens of the World, 95 Clover Road East, Hope, on Wednesday, December 7, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated these can be made online at www.helirescue.co.nz... or at the service.

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