BLAZEY, Warren Edward
29.1.1938 — 20.11.2022
Warren passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in his 85th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel. Loved father and father-in-law of Louise; Graeme; and Wayne and Sandra. Loved Grandad (Pop) of Andrew, and Casey and loved great-Grandad (Pop) of Ruby. Loved brother of Murray. Special friend of Colleen. A great friend to so many and he will be sadly missed by everyone. Special thanks to the wonderful team at Diana Isaac for their care of Warren. Messages to the Blazey family, c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Warren’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 2.30pm. Private cremation thereafter.
NICHOLSON, Irene
On November 17, 2022 passed away at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Terry and the late Chris. Loved mother of Paul, and the late Derek and Russell. Much loved grandmother of Sean and Alexandra, and remembered fondly as a friend of Karen and Janis. Messages to 2 David St, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A funeral service for Irene will be held at the Woodbourne Chapel, Base Woodbourne Blenheim, at 1.00pm on Tuesday, November 22, followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be streamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website. Due to Base Security, photo identification needs to be presented at the entrance gate. Please arrive between 12.30pm and 12.50pm.
TURNBULL, Russell James (Rusty)
Rusty sadly passed away peacefully on 17th November 2022, aged 75, after a short illness. Loved husband of Karen, father of Scott, Dean & the late Mark. Much loved Poppa of his six grandchildren. As per Rusty’s wishes a private cremation has been held. In memory of Rusty, and in appreciation of the amazing care he received from all the Hospice staff, donations are welcome to www.arohanuihospice.org.nz...
COWLES, Eileen Rae (nee Hocking)
WAAF - W1150
Our beloved little Mum has passed into Heaven! Peacefully in Richmond, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022; aged 101 and 11/12ths. Much loved by Chris, Mary and the late John. Loved Mum-in-law of Andrea, Dennis, and Miriam, and Grandchildren Josh and Tessa, Ross, Michael, David, Toni, and the late Nicholas. Loving wife of the late Leslie K. Cowles. Heartfelt thanks to Ronnie and ‘the girls’ at Oakwoods for their outstanding love and care over the years. Grateful thanks to Dr Clift and the wonderful Care Team.
God Bless You All.
A Family Celebration of her life has been held.
LEWIS, Desma May (nee Bowler)
Passed away on Thursday 17th November 2022 at Hilda Ross Rest Home and Hospital, aged 83 Years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bill. Loved sister of the late Tess and Jim Hyde, Uban and Pam Jerkovich, and Lester and Beryl Bowler. Loved aunt of Loralee, Karen, Morris, Mark, Dianne, the late Peter, Bruce, Kevin, Wayne, and their partners.Thank you to Waikato Hospital and Hilda Ross for their care, compassion and support this last year. A service to celebrate Desma’s life will be held at Discovery Christian Centre, 9 Insoll Ave, Enderley, Hamilton, on Wednesday 23rd November at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All correspondence to the Lewis family, c/o PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
LESLIE, William John (John)
On November 17, 2022, at Springlands Lifestyle Village after a short illness, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Jean for 61 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Christine, Julie and Mike Bullock, Greg and Megan and loving grandfather of Amelia, Ellie; and Abby. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Messages to 24 Corsair Crescent, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice or St John would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for John will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Wednesday, November 23, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
O’CONNELL, Deirdre, (Dee, Dee-Olade)
(61), of Wellington, NZ, previously of Meadowbrook, Glanmire, Co Cork. Our beloved wife and mother, adored grandmother, and cherished friend. Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Te Omanga Hospice on November 18, 2022, after a long and arduous struggle with cancer. We are devastated by her loss and will miss her dearly every day. Deirdre will be at home for an Irish wake, so please come and sit with her and us, have a drink, and share stories and memories about her life. If you can’t make it, tributes and messages can be placed in her tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can also join us via live-stream. Her funeral service will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home, 674 Fergusson Drive Upper Hutt, on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at 10am. Please wear your brightest colours to both events for a celebration of her life.
HANRAHAN, Nancy Marguerite(née Barker)
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, peacefully at Bupa Parklands, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pete, loved mother and mother-in-law of Brendan and Lyne, Gary and Richelle, and the late Francis, adored Nannie and Nana of Kelly and Rebeca, Casie and Brooke, Alice and Angie (Melbourne), and their partners, loved great-grandmother of Leo and Max, treasured twin of Brian, and sister to the late Leo, Maurice, Bob, and Lil. A special thanks to Bupa Parklands and Camellia Court for their care and support over the past six years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Nancy Hanrahan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made online at dementia.nz. The Funeral Service in celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, November 23, at 10.00am.
HOWELL, Anthony David(Dave)
Passed away into the gentle night sky at home on November 18, 2022. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Annie. Loved father of Glyn and Rachel. Loved father-in-law of Sue and Richard. Awesome grandfather of Sam and partner Hannah, Emma and partner Cam, William and Lucy. The family would like to thank Dr Robyn Blake and the Otago Community Hospice for their amazing care and support. Family and friends are invited to a memorial afternoon tea celebration for Dave on Tuesday, November 22, from 2 - 4.00pm at the home of Annie and Dave, 8 Eden Street, Mosgiel.
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ROBINSON, Arthur (Neil)
Passed away peacefully at The Woods Retirement Village on Thursday, November 17, 2022, aged 81. Dearly loved father and treasured granddad to all his grandchildren.
“Home is the sailor,
Home from the sea”
A service for Neil will be held at the Shone & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 11.00am. Messages and tributes can be sent to the Robinson family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at
shoneandshirley.com/tributes
LAWRENCE, David Effingham
On 19th November 2022 at Wairarapa Hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 83. Beloved husband of Francie. Loving father and father-in-law of Lucy and Duncan, Robert and Cynthia, Olivia and Duncan. Proud grandfather of Madeleine, Angus, Aston and Fraser. The service will be live-streamed via David’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz.... A service will be held for David at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Dublin Street, Martinborough, on Thursday 24th November 2022 at 2.30pm. Messages to the Lawrence family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or may be left on David’s tribute page.
COWLEY, Dulcie Irene
Passed away peacefully at home on 18th November 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Barry. Treasured mother of Grant and Karen, Linda and Kevin, and Trudy. Loved grandmother of Tessa, Janelle, Kristen, Megan, Scott, Stacey, Jarrod, Matthew, and Michael. Great-grandmother of Fergus, Cooper, Ronnie, Rueben, Rory, and Olivia. The Service for Dulcie will be held at Woolerton’s Funeral Home, 8 Railside Place, Frankton, Hamilton, on Thursday, 24th November at 1.00pm. All correspondence for the Cowley family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
EASON, Stella Isobel (nee Sturrgess)
Peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Mike and Jenny (Cromwell), Paul and Christine (Gore), loved Nana of Paula, Rachel and Hamish; Daniel, Phillip, and Katie; and cherished Great-Nana of Emily, Paisley, and Blake. A service will be held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, November 22, at 1.30pm, followed by a cuppa. Private cremation. Donations to Alzheimers NZ. Special thanks to Windsor Park Care Home staff for
their compassionate care of Stella. Messages to 4 Clare Place, Cromwell 9310 or mikeandjennyeason@xtra.co.nz
BRASS, Cyd
Peacefully in Christchurch on Saturday, November 19, 2022, aged 78 years. Loved father of Lani, and Ricco. Loved grandfather, uncle and friend of many. Messages may be addressed to the Brass Family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
MURDOCH, Peter Alexander
Peacefully at Summerset Mountain View on Saturday, 19 November 2022 aged, 90. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Anne for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of the late John, Jane & Andrew, Alaister & Jo, and Blair & Rebecca. Special Poppa of Georgia and Lily; Ashlee, Kody and Josh; Cory, Maia, Will and Sophie. Great-grandfather of Charlie. Thank you to the team at Summerset Mountain View for their special care of Peter. Messages to the Murdoch Family may be left on Peter’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/peter. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Friday 25 November 2022 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Peter’s funeral will be live-streamed via his tribute page.
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