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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MARTIN, Marjory Patricia

On November 4, 2022, peacefully at Karadean Court, Oxford, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Anne (Ashburton), June and Andrew Breeze (Kaiapoi), Helen and Stuart Skurr (Darfield), and Dave, proud and loving Nana of Sarah, Scott, Holly; Ben, Kylie; Katherine, and Marty, and a loved great-grandmother of her 13 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Karadean Court for their 16 years of loving care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Marjory Martin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family ceremony for Marjory has been held.

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BRITTEN, George Norman William

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on November 8, 2022, in his 80th year. Loved and devoted husband of Jean, and dearly loved father of David. Sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbours at Kairaki. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late George Britten, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation will be held. The force will be with him.

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MOWAT, Sylvia Gladys

Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022, at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, at a grand 98 years old. Loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. A private family service has been held.

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BRIGHTWELL, Dawn Heather

On November 8, 2022, peacefully at St Allisa’s Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Neville and Nicki, Lynne and Phil, Joanne, Jeffery, Pita and Judith and Paul. Loved nana of Steffi and Brad, Kelly and Grant, Shannen and Jordan, Natasha, Antony and Michelle, Sarena, Jordan and Alayna, Daniel, Jonah-Matai, Maleah, and great-grandchildren Paige, Kiera and Milan, Hollie and Jack, Keily. Messages for the Brightwell family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. The immediate family have gathered to celebrate Dawn’s life and share memories. A private cremation will be held.

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DUNCAN, Anne

On Tuesday November 8, 2022, suddenly at her home. Dearly loved wife of Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Nicola, Tim and Jess, and the late Kate. Loved ‘Nanny D’ of all her grandchildren. A memorial service for Anne will be held at the Kaikoura Trotting Club Hall, South Bay, Kaikoura,
at 1.00pm on Monday, November 14.

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van NOTTEN, Eric Karel Christiaan

On November 7, 2022, aged 91 years, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Cherished and loved husband of Marieke, and late wife Judy, loved father and father-in-law of Nicole and Paul, loved step-father of Marion, and late step-daughter Ingeborg, Opa of Myla, Joshua; Talon, and Sharieke, Great-Opa of Oscar, and Alva. A Memorial Service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on November 25, at 10.30am.

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BELL, Clayton Jewett

Passed away at home in Diamond Harbour on October 26, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Neroli (deceased), brother-in-law of Doreen Ower. A private cremation has been held. An informal memorial gathering will be held at the Diamond Harbour Bowling Club at 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 16.

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SMITH, Edward Thomas (Ted)

Passed peacefully on November 4, 2022, at Summerset Wigram, Aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Frances for 15 years, and the late Lorna. Loved father and father-in-law of Garry and Mary, Sandra and Ray, Kevin and Hathai, Leicester and friend Trish. Ted was loved grandad and great-grandad, and a respected stepfather of Frances’ Family. A special thank you to the staff at Summerset for their wonderful care of Ted. Messages can be sent to Villa 79, Summerset Retirement Village, Awatera Road, Wigram, Christchurch. In accordance with Ted’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

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WHITFIELD, Anthony Louis (Tony)

20.12.1940 — 8.11.2022
Dearly loved and loving husband of Jill (59 years). Adored Dad and Dad-in-law of Stuart, Lorraine and Warren, Nina and David. Loving Grandad of Kea, Anthony, Kadin, Daniel, Alisa, Loghan and Cameron. Son of the late Thomas William and Jessica Florence (York, England), and brother of the late Pam, and Peter.
A lover of golf and an
armchair sportsman.
Forever thankful that we had you as long as we did.
Your ready smile and Yorkshire humour will be sorely missed.
We are extremely grateful for the level of care he received from Dr Jacqui Walker and the team at Catherine St Medical Centre and the St John Ambulance team. A service is being held at All Saints Church, 509 Dee Street, Gladstone, Invercargill, on Thursday, November 17 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private burial at Eastern Cemetry. Messages may be sent to Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or on Tony’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz...

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KIRKCALDIE, John

Passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022; from Temuka, died in Taupo. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stephen John Kirkcaldie (deceased), Mark, (Waiya) Carmela Kirkcaldie. Much loved grandad of all his grandchildren.
May your soul find eternal rest. We will always remember and love you grandad.
Cassie Kim and Andrew.
Memorial service will be held at Temuka RSA on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11.00am.

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THOMSON, James Cecil Alexander (Jim)

Passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 in Nelson. Dearly loved husband of Jill, and father, father-in-law and Grandfather of Sally and Jack Stone, Sophie, Frank, and William; Penny and Andrew Mortimer, Alex, Livvy and Lucy; Kate and Dan Cameron, Charlotte, James and Georgie. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Jim at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 2.00pm.
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CAMPBELL, Neville Graeme

On November 8, 2022, aged 84 years, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Home, Rangiora, in the loving care of the staff in the Special Care Unit. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Rosina and Jim Campbell of Millers Flat. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gordon and Kathy Campbell, and the late Gwen and Harold Gloag. Respected and loved uncle of Jill, and Lynda (nee Gloag), Duncan, the late Melanie Campbell, and their families. Special thanks to the staff of Charles Upham Special Care Unit for their wonderful care and support of Neville. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Mary and Bob Jenkins and family of George Street, Riverton, for being supportive and caring neighbours to Neville for many years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Neville Campbell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
Go with our love Neville,
we hope you have a spectacular view of Stewart Island from up there!

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SPIERS, Douglas Wayne (Doug)

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, aged 67 years, after a short battle with cancer. A loved son of the late Ma and Pa Spiers. Loved dad of the late Emma, Sara, Bailey and Ollie. Loved Grandad to his eight grandchildren. Loved brother to his ten brothers and sisters. The Memorial Service for Doug will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, on Wednesday, November 16, at 10.30am.

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SUNDERLAND, Joan Margret

(formerly of Stubbington, UK). On November 8, 2022, passed peacefully at the age of 94, at Bainswood on Victoria. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Kevin (son) and wife Anette, Michael (grandson) and wife Robyn, Linsey (granddaughter) and partner Kurt, Shelby, Paige, Thomas (great-grandchildren) and Tyler, Maja, Daniel and Cameron. Thank you to the Staff of Bainswood for their care and love shown to Joan. Family flowers only. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Joan Sunderland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Joan’s Funeral will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on November 21, at 2.30pm.

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BODGER, Maureen Frances

Died peacefully at Bupa Ballarat Care Home, on November 9, 2022, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn Albert Bodger; dearly beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandma of Brian and Chris, Ray (deceased) and Jeremy; Mike (deceased), Jenny, Danny and Chloe, Jordan (deceased) and Alexis; and Pat and Nicky, Kate and Dave, and Frances and Neil. Beloved great-grandma of Josh, Layla, Max, Arlo, Adam and Naomi. Thank you to all the staff at Bupa for their kind care over the years. A private cremation has been held.

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