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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SHADWELL, Keith William

On November 5, 2022, peacefully at St Alissa; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Fay for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Jeff Dunshea, and Neville and the late Christine, and a loved grandad of Gregory and Kaylee. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Beverley and the late Rex, Shirley and the late Derrick, Joy and Tony, the late Des and Bev and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle of all the Yaxley in-laws and out-laws. Messages to the Shadwell family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private family service has been held.

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ACKROYD, Bernice Elizabeth Ingleby

74658 LACW RNZAF, ZL3BAB NZART, Passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Aged 89. Loved wife of the late Raymond. Loved mother of James, David, Elizabeth and Stuart, Pamela and Craig. Loved Nana of Dominie, Tiffany, Amy, Carl, Kerryn and Andrew and her great grand children. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Gillian and Graham. A private family service has been held.

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WHITE, Marion Temple (nee Marshall)

Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Alan; mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and JoAnn, Jeremy (deceased), Laura and Bryn; Grandma to Keira, Harrison, Connor; Grandma Marion to Caitlin and Rhiannon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. At Marion’s request, a private service has already been held.

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IRELAND, Richard Mark (Ricky)

On November 7, 2022 passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 59. Dearly loved son of Kenneth Ireland and the late Marie Biel. Soulmate and husband of Lisa (nee Ritchie, Handley), beloved father and father-in-law of Aaron, Courtney and Ollie, Maddi and Duncan, Kirsty and Travis, and the late Terry-Anne. Cherished Grandfather of Skylar-Rose, Ashton, Lukas and Isla. Loved son-in-law of Margaret Ritchie. Very much loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael, Sue and Jeff Barnett, Shelley, Tina, and Julie-Anne. Cherished uncle of Natasha and Pete, Phil and Kylie, Lee, Jamie, Teone, Hayleigh, BoDean, Jayde and the late Nathan. A beloved great-uncle to many. A private funeral for Richard will be held at Hope Funerals, Hornby, Christchurch. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Bowel Cancer Society. Gratitude to Nurse Maude Palliative Care and Dr Annie Chen-Green.

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DONNISON, Margaret Emma Ruth

18.3.1937 — 1.11.2022
Margaret passed peacefully on 1.11.2022 in Whangarei after a short illness. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Rex, Allan, Linda and Mark, Steven and Linda. Cherished grandmother to Luke, Misty, Amber, Emma, Bonnie, Ash and Jade. Great grandmother of Sebastian, Maddison, Wyatt and Conner. As per Margaret’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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ENGLAND, Claude Ivan

Passed away after a short illness in his hometown Baltimore, USA, aged 67. Cherished husband of Norma, treasured son of the late Dawn and Ivan England, much loved brother and friend of Gloria and Guy, adored uncle of Ross and Yuka, Louise and Anthony, respected idol and loved great-uncle of Logan, James, Edward and Ian. Claude had an extended range of good friends developed through great times on the tennis court and the football pitch.
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ROSS, Stuart John (Stu)

26.3.1947 — 5.11.2022
Much loved husband, father, grandfather, favourite brother, uncle and mate to Di, Pete, Kara, Nikki, Matt, Warren, Tracey, Josh, Ella, Sophie, Chloe, Diesel, Leith, extended family and Island friends. Stu passed peacefully at his beloved Island home in the company of his Island family. As we all know Stu enjoyed solitude and didn’t like a fuss. A private cremation has taken place, with his final resting place being Kaipipi. Messages to Ross Family, 342 East Road, RD 1, Invercargill or to Stu’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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SIVITER, Pauline Florence

Passed peacefully at home in the presence of her loving daughters. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Tracey and Ross Brouwer-Bennetts, and Gaynor Siviter. Loved Nana of Joshua, Gareth and Chelle and Aaron and Hayley. Messages can be forwarded to the Siviter family, 13 Maple Place, Rangiora. In accordance with Pauline’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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HUMPHRIES, Helen Elizabeth Anne (Anne)

Peacefully at home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, loved mother of Sean and Sue, Rachel, Emily and Mark, loved Granny of Josh, Campbell and Luke; Abbey, Lachy, Murdoch and Hunter. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Billa and the late Duncan Field. In accordance with Anne’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NZ Cancer Society or Hospice Southland. Messages to Emily Dawe, 58 Fencourt Road, RD 4, Cambridge 3496.

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GARDNER, Harold Barry

Unexpectedly at his happy place on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Cherished father and father-in-law of Julie, Kim, Brendon and Tegan. Loved grandfather and best mate of Robbie. Loved brother of Peter. As per Barry’s wishes, a private celebration of Barry’s life will be held at a later date. A special thanks to the Motueka Police and LandSAR. Messages to The Gardner Family C/- 24 Champion Road, Richmond 7020.

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FRENCH-WRIGHT, Ian Renwick

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances. Much loved father and father-in-law of Renwick and Janet, Liz and Mike, Helen and Bryan. Loved Grandad of Alex; Angela, Kate and Kieran; and Nikolai. Adored Great-Grandad of Ava, and Saskia; Max, and Charlotte. Messages to the French-Wright Family, C\- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. The Service to Celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Cashmere Presbyterian Church, 2 MacMillan Avenue, Cashmere, on Tuesday, November 15, at 11.00am.

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HEWISON, Kevin John (Possum)

On November 4, 2022, passed away unexpectedly at home, in his 80th year. Devoted husband for 45 years to his late wife Jenny, and the greatest Dad and mate to his sons, Robert (deceased), Glen, Hamish, Jamie, and Bruce. A very special Poppa to his grandchildren, and a kind and caring soul to everyone he loved. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kevin Hewison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private Funeral Service has been held.

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HAMILTON, Patricia Linda (Patsy) (nee Brown)

Peacefully at Masterton Hospital on Saturday, 5th November 2022. Aged 74 years. Much loved partner of Garry Cook for over 45 years. Loved Mother to the late Patricia. Loved sister of Teresa, William (deceased), Maria, Mary (deceased), Bernadette, Michele, Kathleen and their spouses. A dear aunty to all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A loving mother to all their animals. A private family service has been held in Dannevirke where Patsy was laid to rest next to her brother. Messages to the family C/- 51 Denmark Street, Dannevirke.

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NEWBY, Peter Michael

Died peacefully at the age of 97 years at Summerset In The Bay. Loved husband of Ngaire, father and father-in-law of Jill Newby, Paul Nisbett, Michael and Andra Newby, and Kay and Dan Foley. Grandfather of Adam, Matt, and Bronnie; Jonathan, and Louisa; Liam, Kieran,Tom, and Hannah. Great-grandfather of Eric, and Freddie, Parker, and Mayer. Thanks to the staff for their loving and respectful care. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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MacLENNAN, John Duncan (JD)

On November 4, 2022, at Timaru Hospital. In loving memory of our Dad. May you now Rest In Peace, reunited with your loving wife Jill. Love Jayne, Simon and families.

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