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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CHARD, Dennis Raymond

Passed away on 16 November 2022 at home. Loved son of the late Ray and Nila, loved brother and brother-in-law of Diane and Mike Williams, Uncle of Craig, Shaun and Kathy, Marsha and Tony and Nathan, and families.

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CHALLIS, Donald Eric (Popeye)

J.P.
Peacefully, at Kingswood Resthome, Morrinsville, on 16th November, 2022; aged 84 years. Much loved husband and best friend for the past 60 years, of Rae. Dearly loved Dad of Maureen and Andrew, Noel and Katryna, Kevin and Gayle, Craig and Martha. Cherished Poppa of 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A private family celebration for Don will be held, followed by a Memorial Service at the Ngatea Rugby and Sports Club, 78 Orchard Road, Ngatea, on Wednesday 23rd November at 11am. Messages to

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LYONS, Ian Joseph

Passed away peacefully on 11 November 2022, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, and beloved Dad of Sandy, Sue, Diane and Andrew, and father-in-law of Nik. Beloved Grandad of Hayley, Lucie, Sophie, Keagan, Kerri, Otis, Parker and Reid. We are grateful to the wonderful friends and family who have supported Barbara and Ian. Special thanks to the amazing carers at Pohlen Hospital who looked after Ian so well. In accordance with Ian’s wishes, a small service has been held. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to Pohlen Hospital.
A totara has fallen.

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DOW, Grey Francis

Passed away at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday, 15 November 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late ‘Pat’. Together again. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mary & Bruce, Grey & Jane, and the late Patrick. Much loved Grandad of Luke, Jed (dec), Eliza, Hanna, Ben (dec), Rebecca, and their partners. Loving great-grandad to Bree, Leo, Maddison, and Lincoln. Rosary will be prayed at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 106 Powderham St, New Plymouth on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass for Grey will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 106 Powderham St, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 10.00am. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to support the Society of St Vincent de Paul New Plymouth Community Dinner. Messages to the Dow Family may be left on Grey’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/grey.

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WASLEY, Leslie

Passed away peacefully on 15 November 2022 at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, Wellington aged 64. Dearly loved Les to Gill; Dad to Simon, Richard, Sam; and Koro to Kauri, Kupa, Kata, Tommy, Akira and Archie.
Forever in our hearts
and he will be missed dearly.
A special thanks to all Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Wellington, Hutt Hospitals and Te Hopai Home for their care and respect to Les. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Kidney Health New Zealand would be appreciated. Funeral Service will be held at Tipene Funerals, 27 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Monday 21st November 2022, from 9.00am – 10.00am, followed by a Private Cremation with Whanau at Whenua Tapu Crematorium.
Tipene Funerals
Porirua

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HAMMERSLEY, Pamela Ann(Pa) (nee McElroy)

Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Graham and the late Doreen. Fun loving and caring sister of Judy and John Kelly, Jenny McElroy, Kathryne and Kerry Bailey, and Paula and Bruce Stenner. Admired and respected Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
Lesson learned
you can’t fly on one wing.
Rest in peace.
All our love Pa.

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BERGEN, Esme Mary

14.09.1936 — 16.11.2022
Passed away peacefully with family by her side. Loving Wife of the late Evan. Treasured Mum of Max and Shelly, Lorraine, Dianne and Colin, Debra and Humphrey, and Tina. Loved Nana/Nessie of Sabrina, Arna, Joseph, Samuel, Karla, Thomas, and Joshua. Great-Grandmother of Penelope, Harvey, and Tessa. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance Marton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to 5 Maunder Street, Marton 4710. A service to celebrate the life of Esme will be held at Cobham Chapel, 18 Morris Street, Marton, on Monday 21st November 2022, at 2

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KAY, Melva Jean

Passed peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 11th November 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Allan. Loved and adored mother of Harvey and Janet, Carolyn and Dennis, Andrea and Maua, and Vernon and Gaylene. Loved Nana and Great-nana Kay to 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to ’The Kay Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices
In accordance with Melva’s wishes a private service has been held.

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MALONEY, Kerry Anthony

Passed at home surrounded with love on his birthday, Monday, November 14, 2022. Dearly loved soulmate of the late Bev, brother of Mary, loved Dad of Allison and Rhys McKenzie and Grandad to Jack, Max, Ben, Samantha, Ryan, Charlee, Cameron, Chris, and Shaun. Loved friend to Andrea and Sue. A memorial service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday, November 21 at 10.30am. Messages to “The Maloney Family” PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9810.

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JOHNSON, Kerry

Slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Hospice Marlborough, after a short illness, at the wonderful age of 88. Devoted, loving husband of 65 years to Janice, beloved father and father-in-law of Tony and Sarah, Heather and Kev, and Andrew. Adored grandad of Chelsie and Josh, Danielle, Liz and Mitch, and Lily, and great-grandad to Hudson, Poppy and Levi. Messages to 16 Ranui St, Picton 7220, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to Hospice Marlborough, where Kerry was so lovingly cared for in his final days. A service celebrating Kerry’s life will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Steet, at 2.00pm on Monday, November 21. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

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CHAMBERLAIN, June Winsor

Passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian, Donald and Maureen, Marie and Liam McNulty, and the late Peter. Loved nana of Kirsten, Simon, Jaimee, Jason, Mitchell, and Jeffrey. A much loved nana of her 10 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Lister Home for their care of our mum and nana for the last few years. A funeral service for June will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 1.00pm followed by private interment. Messages to

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PENN, Ashleigh Gordon

Passed away at Arohanui Hospice on Tuesday 15 November 2022. Loved partner of Pam. Loved brother of his loving brothers and sisters and uncle to his many nephews and nieces. Many thanks to all the Dr’s and nursing staff who have attended Ash over the last few months. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice will be greatly appreciated and can be made online or left at the service. A celebration of Ash’s life will be held at Queen St. Gospel Chapel, 541 Queen St, Levin, on Monday 21 November 2022 at 1pm.

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THISTOLL, Jeff

On 16th November 2022, in his 81st year, Jeff passed away peacefully at Woburn Rest Home, with his close family present. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lorraine and former husband of the late Cynthia. Beloved father, father-in-law and step-father of Maree and Dave, Tania and Paul, Alex and Anna, Tania and Oz. Much adored Grandpop to his 7 grandchildren. A service will be held in Cornwall Manor, Cnr of Knights Rd and Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, at 2.00pm on Monday 21st November 2022, followed by a private cremation. Jeff’s service is being livestreamed, please contact Gee & Hickton for the link. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Woburn Enliven Rest Home and Hospital for their care and compassion during Jeff’s stay. In lieu of flowers a donation to Parkinson’s Wellington would be appreciated. All messages to the “Thistoll Family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt.

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HEYDON, Maureen Patricia (nee Yorston)

Passed away peacefully with family on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Resthaven, Gore (late of Tuturau). Dearly loved wife of the late Russell. Loved and respected mother of Clifford (Brisbane); and Jeffrey (Sam) (Russell). Loved nana to Trudie, the late Lynley, Sarah, and Vanessa. Loved sister to her siblings Judith, John, James, and Donald (all deceased). Special thanks to the Staff at Resthaven for your loving care of Mum. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 21a Florence Avenue, Russel, Bay of Islands, 0202.

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HAWTHORNE, Beryl Hursler (nee Robinson)

Our dear Mum and Grandma (Big G) died peacefully on 1st November 2022 at Wellington Hospital. Much loved wife of the late David, dearly loved mother of Richard, Graeme and Zara, and mother-in-law to Kris and Kent. Loving Grandma to Grant, Monica, Zoe, Bridget, Liam, Phoebe and Lucy. Treasured big sister of Jill and Graham, and aunty and friend of many. Thanks to the staff at Kemp Home and Hospital for their loving care of Beryl in recent years. A service to celebrate and farewell Beryl will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at 10.30am, which would have been her 91st birthday. No flowers by request.

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