ELWORTHY, Juliet Virginia (Jet)
2 June 1950
13 November 2022
Juliet died suddenly but peacefully, on 13 November 2022 at Wellington Hospital, with her family around her. She was dearly loved by her parents, the late Jack and Lilian Elworthy, her brother John, her sister Jo, and her sister-in-law Elaine. She was a devoted and much-loved aunt to Christopher (Silverstream), Helen and Mick (Spain), Philip (Blenheim), and Richard and Tania (Waipukurau); and a special great aunt of Harry, Charlotte, and Olivia; and Ben, Mathew, and Sarah. Jet’s family is grateful for the care she received from the ambulance crew and ICU staff. Instead of flowers, you might like to make a donation in Juliet’s memory to Amnesty International NZ www.amnesty.org.nz... or the Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz.... Messages to the family may be left in Juliet’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be live-streamed via a link at the same tributes website. A celebration of Juliet’s life will be held at St Ninian’s Centre, 208 Karori Rd, Karori, Wellington, on Friday 18 November 2022 at 1pm, followed by private cremation.
WINGATE, Charles Barry (Barry)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 13 November 2022 at Kimihia Rest Home and Hospital, Huntly, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Dorothy for 62 years. Loved father of Janice, Colleen, Kevin and Julie, Pauline and Phil, and their families. Thank you to Kimihia Home and Hospital for all their love and support. A Service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at
the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly, on Friday 18 November at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Dementia Waikato (dementiawaikato.org.nz) would be much appreciated. All communications to the Wingate Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
SPENCE, Jane Louise Menlove
It is with sadness that we announce that Jane has passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 14, 2022, surrounded by her family. Loved dearly by her Husband Sid and her two children Ben and Zoe.
A special beautiful lady that touched many and will be missed by all her loving
family and friends.
The service to Celebrate Jane’s life will be held at the Distinction Hotel, Fenton Street, Rotorua on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1.00pm. Please wear bright colours…. Jane would love that! All communications to Spence Family C/- Collingwood, 1358 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua
BURGESS, Robert (Bob)
With broken hearts we share the news of the loss of Bob on 14 November 2022. Linda’s "Lovely Man". Loving Dad of Rach & Brad, Kim & John, Liam & Tabitha. Treasured Grandad of Henry, Jess, Charli, Walt, Kasey, Levi, Arlo & Lennon.
He leaves a huge hole in our family which cannot be filled.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa.org.nz... or to the Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade account number 01-0623-0003486-00, alternatively these can be left at the service. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at The Richmond Chapel, 10 Richmond Road, Carterton, on Monday 21st November 2022 at 11.00am. The service will be livestreamed via Bob’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz.... Messages to the Burgess family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or may be left on Bob’s tribute page.
RIMMER, Charles Sidney (Sid)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 13, 2022; aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Glen, Debbie and Paul, Dave and Juls; and grandad of Ali and Rich, Logan, Sam and Jess, Max, and Jed; and great-grandad of Isla.
“Forever in our hearts”
Sincere thanks to Dr. Paul O’Gorman, and Helen, Tussy and Lujina (Access) for their exceptional care of Sid. Special thanks from Bev and the family to all of Sid’s bowling colleagues at the Halswell Bowling Club for their continued support and respect of Sid. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Rimmer Family’, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. At Sid’s request, a private service is to be held.
POOLE, Stephen Robert (Steve)
Of Feilding. Passed away peacefully with Maudie by his side on Monday 14 November 2022. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Maudie for 56 special years. Darling Dad of Frances (Healy), and Stephen. Adored Grandad to his seven grandchildren. Messages for Steve’s family can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Vincent
de Paul via www.svdp.org.nz... or left in the Church foyer. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Steve at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding, on Friday 18 November 2022, at 11.00am, followed by private interment.
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KERSWILL, John Roger (Captain)
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 13 November 2022. Roger was a devoted father to Jennie and Chris, beloved grandfather to Jayden, Rhys and Jenna and recent great-grandfather to Ryder. Brother to Dianna and Maggie, Uncle to Sheryl, Lynne, Debbie, Rachel, Mark, Peter and Maya. A memorial service will be held at St Andrews on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, on Monday, 21 November, at 1
GREGORY, Geoffrey Keith (Geoff)
Peacefully at home, after a long illness, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Glenda. Loved Dad of Alastair and Jane, Nathan, and Kieran. Loved Grandad of Austin, and Mackenzie. A funeral service for Geoff will be held at Waimea Richmond Funeral Home, 24 Champion Road, Richmond, on Thursday, November 17, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Project Pure Salt Tamatea made through NZ Nature Fund would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.
SMITH, Terence Michael (Terry)
Passed away Monday 14th November 2022 with his family by his side. Beloved partner of Brenda Brown (nee Gwillim). Dearly loved Dad and best mate of Kane, father-in-law of Ciana, and treasured Pop of Tyler and Ethan. Special friend to Megan and Larelle Brown, and Seth Robertson.
You enriched our lives with your humility, sense of humour, and kindness.
Our sincere thanks to Hospice Waikato for the care given to Terry over the last few days. Terry has requested a private cremation to be held. Communications to 81 MacFarlane Street, Hamilton 3216.
CRISCILLO, Vincent Benny (Ben)
Aged 84 years, died peacefully at home on 13 November 2022. Dearly loved husband of Verna, loved dad and father-in-law of Dion & Cathy, Tracey & Glen and Leanna & Steve. Loved Poppy to Brianna & Angelina, Holly & Max and Ella & Josh. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Sal & Erin, Vic & Merlyn and the Lynch family.
May he rest in peace.
Ben’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of
St Francis de Sales, Mercy Street, Island Bay, on Friday 18 November 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages for “The Criscillo family” may be sent to PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
Funeral arrangements have been made by Larry Greco.
BUTLER, Mervyn Everitt (Merv)
March 28, 1933 —
November 14, 2022
A hard-working family man, gardener, fisherman & cook extraordinaire. On Monday, November 14, 2022, peacefully passed at Dunstan Hospital, with Glenda and Gaye at his side. Loving and much-loved husband and friend to Joyce. Beloved father, father-in-law and friend of Glenda and David Rogers, Gaye and Brian Masters. Honoured Grandad, Great-grandad and friend of Kirsten and Julian, Culum and Shanla, Brandon, Kendall, Brodie, Jack, Elliet, Libby, Violet and Aria. Loved son of the late Phyllis and Stephen Butler. Loved brother and friend to the late Joyce and Baxter Flett, the late Ray and Helen Butler, the late Colin and Toss Butler, and their families. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Dunstan Hospital. Your empathy and care made Mervyn’s passing so very special for Mervyn and the family. Thank you to the staff at Golden View Care Cromwell; for making a home where Mervyn and Joyce could finally be together again.
We can only lose what we have. We cannot lose what we are. Thank you, Merv, for being a part of what we are.
Never lost,
always remembered,
always loved.
At Merv’s request, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 46 Blyth Street, Cromwell 9310.
WOTTEN, Rex
On November 14, 2022, peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home, Blenheim, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara. Loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Neil; Barry; Janet and Merf. A loved grandfather of Grace, Holly, Jack; Rochelle and Nigel, Michael, Dana, Tyla, Dylan; James, and Erin, and of his great-grandchildren. Loved brother of the late Murray. Messages to 18 Gill Crescent, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Special thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Rest Home for their care of Rex. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimers Society (Acc. No. 02 0600 0112284 00 Ref
WELLINGS, Joyce Margaret (nee Kilpatrick)
On 14th November 2022 - peacefully at Rita Angus Retirement Village, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey Wellings. Stepmother and stepmother-in-law of Peter (dec) & Jillian Wellings and Carol & Colin Carr. Step-grandmother of Andrew, Katherine, Lizzie, James, and Peter, David, Michael, Philip and Joie. Loved sister of Pam Godfrey (dec). Joyce will be missed by all her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Rita Angus Retirement Village for their care and support of Joyce. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be appreciated and may be made online at
CARTER, Vincent
AFRAeS – On November 14, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Nuala, much loved father and father-in-law of Bryan and Bu, Arlen and Ashleigh, much loved Pappa of Grant, and Ross; Imogen, and Indica. Heartfelt thanks to the staff who cared for Vincent at Christchurch Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be made to www.salvationarmy.co.nz... The Service to celebrate Vincent’s life will be held in the Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2.00pm.
CLUTTERBUCK, Jann Maree
Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Christchurch, aged 57 years. Loved wife of Owen, loved and adored mother of Alisha, Ashleigh, and Aaron, and beloved mother-in-law of Matt and Cass. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made directly online. Messages for the Clutterbuck family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to remember Jann’s life will be held in The John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Sts, Christchurch, on Friday, November 18 at 1.00pm.
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