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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McMILLAN, Robert Bruce

Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on November 22, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Alison. Loved father and father in-law of Nick, Simon and Melissa. Dearly loved grandfather of Pieta, and Hugh. Brother and brother-in-law of Ann and Ross, Doug and Heather, and the late Bill and Carleen. A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Robert will be held at a later date. Messages to The McMillan Family, 8c Rowling Road, RD2, Motueka 7197.

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JOYCE, Alan Douglas

Peacefully on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved husband of the late Dorothy. Loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Chris, Blair and Sarah, and Grant and Lucy, and stepfather of Karen and Dean, and Megan. Loved Grandad/Al to his 10 grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and Robert McCormack, and loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at Broadview Lifecare for their exceptional care of Alan. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Alan’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday 29th November 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally owned

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FERRIS, Freda Isabella(nee Anderson)

Loved daughter of the late Ada and James (Jim) Anderson. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Mavis* and Maitland*; Ada* and Jack*; Iris*; Edna and Jim*; Merle and Bill; John and Janice*. Loved aunty and great-aunty to all her nieces and nephews and their families.
(*denotes deceased)

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JUDD, Donald Keith

Died peacefully on 22 November 2022. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
"Gone from home but
not from our hearts"
All correspondence to the Judd family, C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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WALKER, Beverley

Of Tauranga, passed away peacefully on 22 November 2022. Much loved Mum of Diane & Stephen McPherson (Matamata). Nana of Aydan & Jessica, Kieran & Morgan, Shaun, and Dayna. Great-Nana of Maddison & Harvey, Paisley & Sadie, and Zyla.
Rest easy now Mum,
we will miss you.
Privately cremated.

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HOMEWOOD, Judith Ellen (nee Fitness)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Waikato Public Hospital on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Wendy, Ross & Dee, David, Shelley & Steve, Lynda & Hannah, and grandma to Gordon and Ellen.
“Rest In Peace”
A Requiem Mass will be held for Judith at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 21 Anzac Street, Cambridge, on Monday, 28th November 2022 at 12.00pm, followed by the burial at The Leamington Public Cemetery. All communications to The Homewood Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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McALLISTER, Annie Norma

Passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Raelance. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Jacqui, Ron and Carol, Diane and Dave. Loved Nana of Hayley, Greg, and Jason; Teresa, Gina, and Alicia, and Great-Nana of all her great-grandchildren. Messages to the McAllister family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation for Annie will be held.

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STEWART, Patricia Frances (Pat)

Passed away at Bethesda Care Home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, aged 91 years. Mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Tracey, Kerry, David and Yadi, Carol, grandmother of Bella, Vincent and Keegan, sister of Peter and cousin of Gwen. Grateful thanks to those who supported Pat through her illness. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Pat Stewart, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013 or email to staff@johnrhind.co.nz. A private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Pat will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Sts, Richmond, Christchurch, on Monday, November 28, at 1.00pm.

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WALKER, Bev

Passed away at home in Tauranga on 22 November 2022 (formerly of Matamata). Dearly loved Mum of Karen and Charles MacMillan (UK), loving Nana of Alyse, Janika and Kyle. Such a privilege to share your last two months.
Gently at rest now.
Contact

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MACKAY, David William

02.07.1940 — 12.11.2022
Late of Gordon, NSW. Previously Christchurch, NZ. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, father of David and Angus. Grandfather of Duncan and Lochlan, brother of Elizabeth, Alison (dec.) and Helen. Privately Cremated. Sadly missed by family and friends.
His kindness and wit
will be remembered by all.
Hamilton Funerals
+612 94495544

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KENSINGTON, Lorna Helen

Special Mama to Rebecca, Shane, Connor and Sam Miles.
So blessed to have had this amazing woman in our lives.
Mama, your strength is my inspiration, we love you.

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OSBORNE, Peter John

Passed away on 23 November 2022, aged 91. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Anna Osborne, Kate and Simon Main, Rachel Osborne and Sally and Brownie. Grandfather of Matthew, Reuben, Phoebe, Tuscany, Evana, Rosie, Sophie, Victoria and Emma. A service will
be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium, 100-102
St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Tuesday 29 November at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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BUTLER, Jeannie Irene (nee Boyd)

On Thursday, 24th November 2022. Peacefully at the Woburn Enliven Home, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Much loved Mum of David & Joy and Jenny & Patrick Carson (Melbourne). Loved nana of Holly (San Francisco), Thomas and James (Melbourne), and great-nana of Spencer, Ziggy and Rio. Loved sister of the late; Alan, Joan, John, and George. Messages and tributes can be sent to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or placed in Jeannie’s tribute book at www.tributes... where you can join via live-stream as well. No flowers by request. Sincere thanks to the staff of Woburn Enliven Home & Riverleigh Care Centre for their wonderful care over the years. Jeannie’s funeral service will be held at the Harbour City Funeral Home Chapel, 665 High St, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 11.00am, thereafter private family interment at Taita Cemetery.

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CLARK, Wendy Joanne

It is with much sadness that we announce Wendy passed away after a brief illness on November 22, 2022, aged 64. Devoted and loving mother to Amanda, and Emma and Chris; cherished and adored Nan to Indie, and Ivy. Dearly loved daughter of Margaret and the late Tom Suddens; and much loved by her extended family and friends. To honour Wendy’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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LAMBERT, Ruth Olive (Olive)

Went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, surrounded by her family in her own home in Timaru. Beloved sweetheart of the late Vic, and dearly loved Mum of Sue and Terry, Jane and Chris, and Mary. Loved daughter of the late Harold and Ruth, treasured sister of Cynthia and the late David. Much loved Grandma of David, Anna and Frank, Victoria, Harriet and Joe, Tim, and Ollie. Special Gran Gran of Hazel, Maeve, and Norah. Special thanks to Dr Martijn Phaff, Robyn from Enliven, and nursing staff at South Canterbury Hospice for their loving care and compassion for Mum. A celebration of Olive’s life of faith will be held at Wilson St Baptist Church, Timaru, at 11.00am on Thursday 1st December, followed by private family interment. Light refreshments available after the service. Flowers welcome or donations accepted for South Canterbury Hospice. Masks to be worn please. Messages to the Lambert family may be left on Olive’s online tribute page at betts.co.nz/obituaries/

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