HURLEY, Dorothy Claire
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at Wellington Hospital. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Bruce and loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Bronagh. Loved sister of Reg, David & Judith, and Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great-Great-Aunt to their families. A great friend to so many and she will be sadly missed by everyone she knew. A service will be held to celebrate Dorothy’s life at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Friday 25th November at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Society of NZ. https
BLAKE, Rosalie Helen
(QSM, J.P.)
Passed peacefully on Thursday, November 17 at Wellington Regional Hospital, after a short illness. Much loved mother of Simon and Jeremy, and grandmother of Ben, Toby, Anna, Charlotte and Billy. Rosalie was a long serving head of libraries in Horowhenua, a practicing Justice of the Peace, and a stalwart of the Levin Pottery Club. A service to celebrate Rosalie’s life will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, at 2.00pm, Wednesday, November 23, followed by a private cremation.
SIMPSON, Shirley Ann
Died Wednesday November 16, 2022. Shirley was the widow of Barry Simpson and mother to Craig, Tamika, Tane and Rosalind, grandmother to Taylor, Georgia, Jordan, Jackson, Luke and Evie, great-grandmother to Charlie, Taine and Mack. Tamika wishes to particularly thank the people of Wakefield Homestead who cared for Mum and kept her company so kindly since she became unwell in May. Gratitude is also due to the women who came to Mum at home for many years. A service will be held at St Mary’s, Manuka Street Saturday November 26 at 11am. From 1pm onwards, family and friends will be gathering informally for ginger beers on Shirley’s front lawn.
COOKE, William George (Bill)
Peacefully passed away on 17 November 2022 at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Tauranga, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of The Late Valerie for 60 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rob and Joanne, Keith and Dallas, and Stephen and Angela. Loved and treasured Pop of David and Kelly; Ashley, Courtney and Danielle; Holly and Ruby and Liam. Loved “Pop” of Julie. Bill proudly served his country in the Korean War. A service for Bill will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to St. John Ambulance Association, Private Bag, 3215, Hamilton. All communications to the Cooke family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
FAGAN, Nellie Margaret (Nell)
Peacefully on November 12, 2022, in Auckland. Aged 104. Loved wife of the late Charles Fagan. Loved eldest daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Glassenbury. Much loved sister of Anne and the late Jim Adlam, Colleen and the late Bob Henderson. Also the following deceased; Eileen and Stan Warr, Albert, Shirley and Peter Atkins, Gwen and Jim Sheed, Trevor and Shirley, Pat and Margaret, Alan and Joan.
May she rest
in Eternal Peace.
LEWIS, Desma May
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, 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.
MORGAN, Antony Wainwright (Tony)
28.10.1933 — 17.11.2022
Peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, borne with courage and dignity. Deeply loved, loving husband and best friend of Anne; dearly loved and respected father, step-father and father-in-law of Morgan, Craig, Bruce and Yvonne, Lisa and Jonathan, Tim and Ali, Gerald and Rebekah, and loved Grandad/Gramps of his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; former husband and friend of Ruth. Also loved and respected friend to Toni and Tracy. Sincere thanks to Dani and the nursing staff at McKenzie Healthcare who cared so closely for Tony. A private family service to be held. Messages to 8 Walnut Drive, Geraldine 7930.
CHATFIELD, Leonard Kelvin
Suddenly at 57 years young, taken too soon. Eldest son of the late Kelvin and Carol, brother and brother-in-law to Tracey and Les Scott, Tina and Steve Wraight, Jason and Kirsty, uncle to Ben Sarah and James, an a great-uncle to William. An Informal gathering for Len will be held at the Otematata Golf Club on Saturday, November 26, at 2.00pm. Messages toLR & TL Scott, 1201 Hakataramea Valley Pass Road, RD 1, Kurow 9498, or admin@roundhillstn.nz
BLIEM, Mathilde “Tilli”
Born 1932 in Mauterndorf, Austria. On Monday 14th November 2022, Tilli died peacefully surrounded by family at the Mary Potter Hospice, Newtown. Dearly loved wife of Robert, mother and mother-in-law of Robin and Lorna, Marcus and Maritza, oma to Matthew, Lauren and Josh, Sophia, Isabel, and Christopher, great-grandmother of Alfie and Ray, sister of Werner, Brunhilde (aunt of her son, Raoul) and Ortrude. Dearly loved by Alex and Maria, Nayeli, Ruben, Lucia, and Santiago. A private service was held on the 17th November for close family, followed by a private cremation. We are deeply grateful to all those who helped Tilli in her final months and days. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
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MacLEAN, Allan Neil(Neil)
QSO
Retired DC judge and Chief coroner for New Zealand. Much loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Susan (Sue), his children, Cate and Andy, Hamish and Sarah, Laura and Matt and his grandchildren Eli, Alex, Bella, Sam, Archie and Eliott. And much loved brother of Bev and Barry Stafford, and Pam and Jim Brooke. His life will be celebrated on his birthday 24th November 2022 2pm at St Peters Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton. Please wear bright colours. All communications to the MacLean family, C/- PO Box 12299, Frankton, Hamilton 3248.
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. She is survived by her husband Steve, children Rebecca and Conal and their partners Jake and Alena, her father Eamon, brothers Sean and Ciaran, sister Brigid and their partners, brother in law Ross, her stepchildren and their partners Cara and Ollie, Tess and Jade, Shaun and Sarah, grandchildren Jayden, Jennifer, Lachlan, Jaxon, Carter, Brooke and Julia, her nieces and nephews, and many, many close friends, relatives and colleagues. We are devastated by her loss and will miss her dearly every day. Deirdre will be at home for an Irish wake from Sunday afternoon, 20th November. Please come and sit with her and us, have a drink, and share stories and memories about her life. Following the wake, her funeral service will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home on Tuesday 22nd November at 10am and will be live-streamed for her family and friends all over the world. Please wear your brightest colours to both events for a celebration of her life. We will also bring her ashes back to Ireland in the coming months and will hold a celebration of her life there too. 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. No flowers please. Memorial donations may be made in Deirdre’s name to the truly excellent nurses, doctors and staff at Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt.
STEVENTON, Nanette
Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 16 November 2022. In her 90th year. Loved wife of Barrie and loved mother of Nicholas. To honour Nanette’s wishes a private farewell has been held.
DUCKWORTH, Leslie Adam Hopkins (Les)
Born in Rangoon, Burma, 1937. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, 17 November 2022 at Parkwood Lodge. Loved father and grandfather to all his family.
‘Your parting Les, is just the next small step.’
A service for Les will be held in St Michaels Anglican Church, Waikanae Beach, on Monday, 21 November at 11.00am.
McDONALD, Robert Charles (Rob)
Peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in his 70th year. God’s faithful servant. Dear and loved husband of Adrienne. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Timothy, Stephen and Miriam, Chris and Rebecca. Loved Grandad of Connor, Jack and Noah, Carlin and Aria, and Talitha and Maisie. Loved brother of Allison and Adele (dec), and brother-in-law of Vivienne, Debbie, Esther, Ruth and Michael. Pastor, friend and mentor to many. A service celebrating Rob’s life will be held at XO Church, 1 Tay Street, Invercargill, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 10.30am, with live-stream available (see tribute page). There will be a private interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to McDonald Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Rob’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/Robert
MacLEAN, Allan Neil (Neil)
QSO
Retired DC judge and Chief coroner for New Zealand. Much loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Susan (Sue), his children, Cate and Andy, Hamish and Sarah, Laura and Matt and his grandchildren Eli, Alex, Bella, Sam, Archie and Eliott. And much loved brother of Bev and Barry Stafford, and Pam and Jim Brooke. His life will be celebrated on his birthday 24th November 2022 2pm at St Peters Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton. Please wear bright colours. All communications to the MacLean family C/- PO Box 12299, Frankton, Hamilton 3248.
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