ESPIN, Bryce Douglas
Peacefully at Resthaven Home & Hospital, on Sunday 20th November 2022; in his 91st year. Very much loved husband of the late Ngaire for 60 years, much loved partner of Sylvia. Loved father of Warren & Heather (Hawera), Vivienne & Ray Bennett (Hamilton), Karen & Phil Crossan (Auckland), David & Tracey (Cambridge), and Ross & Dianne (Oxford). Very much loved Poppa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you Sylvia for making dad’s final years so happy for him. Bryce will be lying in state at David & Tracey’s home, please phone David on 027 827 7293 for details. All welcome. A celebration of Bryce’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, 130 Woodside Road, Tamahere, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 30th November 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Espin Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
HEYWARD, Kevin Wilfred
On November 20, 2022, peacefully in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Diane, devoted father and father-in-law of Tania and Mark, and father of Michelle. Treasured grandad of Will and Charlotte, and Johnny and Poppy. Sincere thanks to the staff at Rhodes on Cashmere for their excellent care of Kevin. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the Late Kevin Heyward, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private family celebration has been held.
WAYMOUTH, Joan (Shirley)
13.5.1927 — 16.11.2022
Passed away at Eventhorpe Care Home, aged 95 years. Previous resident of Hilda Ross Retirement Village. A service to celebrate her life has been held. Dearly loved Aunty of Mark and Glynnis Paton, Doug and Millie Paton and Tom Paton. (The late) Kerry Linton, Pam and Bruce Trow, Janet McKenzie and Chappie Paul, Helen and Pete Trotter and Grant and Tracey Cooper. Great-Aunt to Sixteen nieces and nephews. Pam, Bruce, Helen, and Pete would like to thank Eventhorpe Care Home for their friendliness and the great care they gave to Shirley.
McGREGOR, Dorothy Annie(nee Cathcart)
Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, November 22, 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Duncan (formerly Waimate), adored mother and loving Nan of Grant, Caeden, and Rhylee (Edendale); Todd (Mataura Island). Dearly loved daughter of the late Francis and Runa Cathcart (formerly Otapiri). A service to farewell Dorothy will be held at the Christian Activity Centre, George Street, Edendale, on Monday, November 28 at 1.30pm, followed by a cuppa, before leaving for interment at the Edendale Cemetery. Messages to Todd, 37 Manse Street, Edendale 9825, or Grant, 50 Morton Street, Edendale 9825.
NEILSON, Jennifer Anne (Jenni)
Peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Summerset Bishops Court, in her 72nd year. Dearly loved daughter of the late Neville and Audrey Briscoe. Much loved cousin of Jan and Ted Moore (dec), Grant White, Rodney White (dec); Pauline and Ivan Jeffs, Denis Welsh and their families. A service for Jenni will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm on Monday, November 28. Messages to PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
CLYNE, Vida Ann (nee Neary)
On November 18, 2022, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of 51 years of David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ayleath and Lee Foote, Marcus Clyne and Juliet Pullar. Beloved grandmother, teacher and mentor to Samuel, Imogen, Xanthe and Isabelle. Loved sister of Luke. Sadly missed by Pierre and Bella. Vida was born in the winter of post-war Britain and died under the Canterbury skies. She lived in Khartoum, Riyadh, Shanghai, Mumbai and many places in New Zealand. At Vida’s request, a private cremation has been held.
OAKESHOTT, Nina Elizabeth Barbara
On November 21, 2022, peacefully at Rose Court Retirement Home; aged 86 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin and Regina, Steven and Angie, Nicky and Roo, Jacky and Brent, and friend of the late Frank. Loved and adored nana of Taylor; Stephen, Thomas, Hamish and Waiata; Alana and Sean, Kara, Krista; Philip, Kelly and Nathan, Stevie, and a loved great-nana of Sophie. Special thanks to all the staff at Rose Court for their care and support. Messages to the Oakeshott family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation has been held.
MEDDINGS, Patricia (Pat) (nee Fitzgerald)
Champion bowler in Wainuiomata and Masterton. Died on Tuesday 22 November 2022, in Masterton, aged 94 years. Loved wife and best friend of Phil (deceased). Mother to Coralie, Alan (deceased), and Wendie (deceased). Mother-in-law
to Bob Baines, Donna Meddings, and Gary Johnstone. Grandmother to Lydia and Charlie, Philip and Justin, Charnele and Rhett. Great-grandmother to Lily
and Francis, Oliver, Darcie and Mia. Special thanks to Graeme Cole for his friendship, and Alan and Donna for their care of Pat since Phil’s death. Thanks also, to the staff at Kandahar Home. A private cremation has taken place as per Pat’s wishes. Messages can be sent to
COX, Graeme Frederick (George)
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of George. Loved Husband of Pauline, Father and Father-in-law of Toni and David, and Bevan, Poppa of Jamie and Beau, Harrison, and Sophie, and Great-Poppa of Arlo
and Remi - on Monday 21 November 2022 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 81 years. At George’s request, a private family farewell has been held. The family wishes to express their gratitude to those who have sent their wishes.
TIDEMAN, Kenneth John (Ken)
On November 21, 2022, peacefully at Darfield Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Daphne, and a loved partner of Sue, and her daughter Candy, adored father and father-in-law of Amanda, Natasha and Daniel, and a loved granddad of Madilyn, brother of Nigel, Graeme, Beverley, and the late Jennifer. Sincere thanks to the staff at Darfield Hospital for their excellent care of Ken. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the Late Ken Tideman, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude or Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate-now/ or cancer.org.nz/donate-now/ The Funeral Service for Ken will be held at our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on November 28, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
WALLIS, Charles Edward
On 22nd November 2022 at Lansdowne Park, Masterton. Beloved husband of Ann, loved father and father-in-law of Katherine and Bruce, Linda and Chris, Richard and Nathalie, Hamish (dec) and Darren. Much loved grandad of Sarah and David; Hannah,Jack and Lucas; and William. Loved GG Charles of Bella, Teddy and Kitt. Messages to the family may be posted c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. A service for Charles will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen St, Masterton, on Tuesday, November 29th at 2.00pm, followed by cremation. Service will be livestreamed at rosewoodfuneralhome.co.nz/s/charles
BISSET, Lynne
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late Jim, mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Richard Bullett; Sean, Vicki (dec) and Annette; Amanda and Bill Matthews; grandmother and Buddy of Jamie, Christopher, Caitlin, Jarrod, and Connor. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Mike and Maree Graveson, and adoring aunt of the late Gemma. At Lynne’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to
NILSSON, Ronald Jack (Ron)
Born August 28, 1941, died peacefully after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital on October 26, 2022. Best friend of Sue for 40 years, brother and brother-in- law of Anna (Taupo), Graham and Diane, Nick and Anne Leitch (Auckland), and the late Lois Ann and Ian Lyall, Jonathan Nilsson, and Josephine Beattie, beloved of his Christchurch family Jan Carr, Caroline Ross and Brent Collins, Dianne Ross, Allison and Simon Elkington, Wendy Mackenzie and the late Andrew, son-in-law of Ngaira Ross and late Alton (Barney), treasured by his many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews across the country, cherished by his many communities, father of Kjesten, Kit (Canada) and Jennie, and grandad to his dearly beloved grandchildren Tarn, Dustin, Pippi, Max, Mackenzie, and Quentin. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Island Kokako Charitable Trust can be made online www.southislandkokako.org... or may be made at the service. A Service to celebrate Ron’s rich life is to be held on Sunday, December 4, at 2.00pm, at Omarino Wine Park, 638 Harewood Road, Christchurch.
HIGH COUNTRY WEATHER
Alone we are born,
And die alone,
Yet see the red-gold cirrus over snow-mountain shine.
Upon the upland road,
Ride easy, stranger,
Surrender to the sky,
Your heart of gold.
With apologies to
James K Baxter.
RING, Margaret Ann (Ann)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 21 November 2022, aged 92. Loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother of Guy and Kaye, James, John and Nicola. Cherished Gran of Jonathan, Lauren, Nicole, Matt, Cam, Alex and Juliet, and Great-Gran of 5. A service to celebrate the life of Ann will be held in the All Saints Anglican Church, Hohaia Street, Matamata, on Thursday, 1 December 2022, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Ann’s service will be live-streamed and you can access this on our website www.watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz... under funeral recordings. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Matamata would be most appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Ring family, c/- 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata.
MEHRTENS, Graeme Trevor
On November 22, 2022, suddenly at home with his beloved wife Kathy at his side, aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Dot and Allan, brother of John, Les, Ken, Robbie, Geoffrey, Bruce, and Adrian and their extended families. A special thanks to all who have cared for Graeme over the years. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Graeme Mehrtens, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Graeme’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, This Day (Saturday), at 2.00pm.
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