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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HANSON, Norah

Of Foxton Beach. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved Wife to Geoffrey for 70 years. Norah will be missed by her 4 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren near and far. In accordance with Norah’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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GUISE, Donald Alexander

Passed after a long illness on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Calvary Hospital. Dearly loved father of Kate, Tony*, and Julie*. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Gus and Peggy, Stewart* and Diane. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, November 26, at 10.00am. Messages to 54 Brook Street, Riverton 9822.
(*denotes deceased)

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McLACHLAN, Ian Rothery

7.6.1951 – 14.11.2022
Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 71 years. Loved son of the late Clem and Audrey McLachlan. Loved brother of Jane McLachlan, and Craig and Catherine McLachlan, and loved uncle of Philippa, and Amy McLachlan. Thank you to the staff at Radius for their care of Ian. A private service and interment has been held.

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BRANT, Colleen Margaret (nee Speake)

Passed away peacefully at the Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe, on Thursday 17th November 2022. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Craig & Linda, Teri & Phil, and Gavin & Sue. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. At Colleen’s request a private family farewell has been held. All communications to The Brant Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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JENNER, Vanessa (Nessy)

Dearly loved and respected mother of Bradley and Adam. Good friend of Jason, daughter-in-law of Marilyn and the late Neil, sister-in-law of Lynda and Mark Gray, and best aunty in the world of the late Dylan, Taylor and Emma.
You will be truly missed
and forever remembered.

Death

HARRISON, George Alfred

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, on November 18, 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved Dad of Mark, and the late Keith. Loved Grandad of Kate, Matthew, Samantha, and Andrew, and a beloved great-grandad. Messages to

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BROOKER, Anthony Allan

Born 25 October 1932. Passed away peacefully in Auckland on 18 October 2022, aged 89. As Anthony wished, there will be no funeral service and any donations in his memory are requested by Anthony to be made to SPCA New Zealand (CC58630).

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CLARKSON, Brian Anthony

Passed away at home on 21st November 2022. Loved by many. In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private cremation has taken place, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at his home, 175 Jackson Road, Rotorua, on Saturday 26th November at 2.00pm. All communications to 027 825 8575.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua

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CAMPBELL, Paul James

Passed peacefully at home, with Carolyn at his side, on Sunday 20th November 2022, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Carolyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Tony, Stacey and Kevin, Tony and Vicki, and Nicola and Chris. Much loved Grandad to ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to ’The Campbell Family’, c/-
PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left
at the service. A service for Paul will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Thursday 24th November 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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KITE, Caroline Lylia (Carol)

On 21 November 2022, peacefully at Lower Hutt Hospital, surrounded by her friends, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian. Loved sister of Ann and Mavis Korotash (Canada). Much loved by all of her nieces and nephews. Carol was much loved by the Lemmon family and her Witness family from Lower Hutt. At Carol’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 97 Newlands Road, Wellington, on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11.00am. All messages to C/- PO Box 30127, Lower Hutt 5040.

Death

HEALY, Valma

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Brian. Loved Mother of Colleen King, Michael and Margaret Healy, Gary and Christine Healy, Margaret Healy. And loved Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandies. All messages to the Healy family, C/- 547 Queen St, Levin 5510. A private service for Valma has been held.
Death leaves a heartache that no-one can heal.
Love leaves a memory that no-one can steal.

Death

BAYLIS, Denis Fredrick

Passed away peacefully at Trinity Rest Home, Hawera, on 23rd November 2022. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyn and father of Craig and Jo, Brendan and Clare, and Nadine and Fishy. Treasured Grandad of Jamie and Jess, Liam and Mikayla, Alex and Daniel, Hannah and Alex, Moya, Holly, and Chrissy. Great-grandad of Hudson.
“One of life’s characters, always with a story to tell”
A service to celebrate Denis’s life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High St, Hawera, on Sunday 27th November at 1.00pm. All Classic cars welcome. All communications addressed to the family of Denis Baylis, C/- P.O. Box 367, Hawera 4640.

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FOLEY, Philippa Mary (nee Wills)

Passed away peacefully at Robinsons Bay, on November 22, 2022. Beloved wife of Ged, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Pinky, Peter and Tracy, Sue and Jack, David (deceased), Bridget and Tristan, Giles and Lil. Special Granny to her 10 grandchildren, and GG to Zion. Grateful thanks to family and friends who supported Pippa throughout her illness. Extra thanks to Wendy, Lyn, Vicki, Sally, the staff at Addington Gardens Care Centre, and the Akaroa Health Centre. Requiem Mass for Pippa will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 29 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, on November 28, at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend the Requiem Mass for Pippa, it may be viewed online at https

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MAXWELL, Beverley (Jill)

Passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on November 22, 2022, after a brief illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham (Maxi) and dearest loving mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Brent Wallace, Sue and the late Alan Stewart and Chris. Adored fun loving Nana Maxi to Maria Wallace, Jess and Ben Payne, George and Pania Anderson. Great-Nana Maxi to Billy, and Maddy, Tiaki, Manaia, and Ana-May. Funeral to be held at St Thomas’ Church, Woodbury, on Saturday, November 26, at 12.00pm. Followed by the interment at the Woodbury Cemetery. Thank you to all the wonderful people who supported us through this
very sudden loss. Messages to 51 Bennett Road, RD 22, Geraldine 7992.

Death

FARMAN, Roy Samuel

On the 22nd of November 2022, peacefully with family at home in Masterton aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandy, much loved Father and Father-in-law of Tim and Jacki, Sarah and Richard Shirtcliffe, Guy and Suzanne, and cherished Grandad of Ethan, Sasha, and Noah; Monty, Griffin, and Coco; Thomas, George, Hunter, and Katie. Friends and Family are invited to attend a celebration of Roy’s life in the Village chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton, on Saturday 26th November at 11.00am. A link to view the service is at
garypickeringfunerals.co.nz/noticesGary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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