Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

BROOKS, Yvonne Marion

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Thursday, November 10, 2022, aged 78. Loved mother of Grayham, Andrew, Jonathan, Gregory, and Vanessa, and a loved
mother-in-law and grandmother. Sister of Keith Law. Loving partner of Tom. Messages to the Brooks family, c/- PO
Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Thank you to the staff of Camellia Court and Christchurch Hospital for their outstanding care. A celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, at 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, November 16, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

Death

COOKE, Ronald James (Ron)

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep. Aged 80 years old. Loved husband of the late Diane. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Poh, Tony and Raewyn, and the late Vicki. Loving Granddad of Michael, Maddison, Nikkita, Luke, Juan, Jason, Shane, Cyrus and Angel-Lee and Great-Granddad of his 26 Great-Grandchildren. A service for Ron will be held on Monday, November 14, at 47 Aberdeen Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton at 1.00pm followed by interment in the Hamilton Park Cemetery. All communications to Ron’s family c/- the above address. Donations to Ronald McDonald House may be made online or presented at the funeral.

Death

ORAM, Robert (Bob)

On 9 November 2022, peacefully at Hutt Hospital; aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Rosa for almost 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Helen & David, David & Kerry, Claire & Andrew. Loved Grandad of Bede, Jack, Tom, Léon, and Felix. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SoundsWell Singers would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Monday 14 November at 2.00pm.

Death

CRAMPTON, Neville Robertson

of Tawa. Passed peacefully into the Lord’s presence on November 9, 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dave and Mary, and Christine and John. Loved grandfather of Sam, Matt, Amy, Joel and Sophie. A celebration of Neville’s life will be held at the Tawa Gospel Hall, 3 Elena Place, Tawa on Thursday, November 17, commencing at 11am, followed by interment at Whenua Tapu Cemetery. The service may be viewed on the livestream page at https

Death

EDWARDS, Claire

Peacefully on 11 November 2022 surrounded by family, aged 69. Loved partner of Dom. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Jane, Vanessa, Katrina and Steve, Carey, Alan and Kathryn. Grandmother of Jesse, Kaylah, Jonathan, Renee, Victorea, Alex (Rusty), Blake, Wade, Ethan, Sophie, Lucias, Mackenzie, Grady and great-grandmother of Arya, Wren, Victor, Serenity-Lee and Chloe. A service for Claire will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Wednesday 16 November at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Claire’s favourite charity, The Cancer Society, would be very much appreciated (cancer.org.nz). Communications to the Edwards family email

Death

FORRESTER, Carl Raymond Robert

Passed away suddenly on November 3, 2022, aged 47 years. Dearly loved son of Carmen and Bob (deceased), and loved brother of Michael (Melbourne).
Will be sadly missed
by family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering to raise a glass and remember the good times we had with Carl. The Memorial will be held at the West Melton Tavern on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2.00pm.

Death

<LOGO>CHPXREDROSE2—C</LOGO>BENNETT, Anne Linda

On November 10, 2022, passed away peacefully, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Keiry for 52 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelly, and Tristan (deceased) and Roz, treasured Nana of Olivia, and Joel; Kasey, and Cody, and a loved sister, sister-in-law, and auntie. Life-long friend and best mate of Pauline. Messages may be sent to PO Box 18707, New Brighton, Christchurch 8641. The Funeral Service forAnne will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, November 17, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.

Death

PHILLIPS, Craig

Born 31 January 1954
Died 9 November 2022
Loved husband to Kay, and father to Christopher and Chryseis, Paul and Kim, David and Ariel. Grandfather to Hannah and Esther. Brother of Derek and Wendy, Gordon and Nan, Brent, Sheryl and Roger. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Wellington Free Ambulance would be gratefully appreciated. A service to celebrate the life of Craig will be held at the Wellington Church of Christ, 95 Webb Street, Te Aro, on Tuesday 15th November at 11.00am.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 04385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

Death

BAIRD, Jill (nee Baker)

On November 3, 2022, at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, Waikanae with family by her side. Cherished and loving wife of the late Ian William Baird. Beloved, loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Tim Horner; Peter and Dianne; Hugh and Carol. Loving and beloved Nanna of Michael and Daniel, Emma and Christopher. Youngest child of the late Maud and Iles Baker. Sister of Joan Fleming; Ola Haglund; Iles and Ron Baker (all deceased). The family is most appreciative of the loving care of the rest home staff at Charles Fleming. A funeral service for Jill has been held. Waikanae Funeral Home, PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250, 04 293 6844.

Death

COOK, Ross

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Hutt Hospital on 10 November 2022. Loved husband and soulmate of Sandra; father and father-in-law of Sarah and Jared, Natalie and Garrick, Chris and Kylie; grandad of Jack, Brooke, Cooper and Sofia; big brother of Diane and Raewyn; brother-in-law and uncle of his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, online donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be greatly appreciated. Funeral details to be advised.

Death

LANG, Roger Charles

Passed away peacefully on
10 November 2022, surrounded by his family, aged 76. Loved husband of the late Sheryll for 55 wonderful years. Father and father-in-law of Darrel, Michelle and Chris. Beloved Poppy of Holly, Jack and Sam. Loved brother to Lynette, Graham, Jeffery and the late Gavin.
A true legend right to
the end.
A celebration of Roger’s life will be held the Park Chapel, Hamilton Crematorium, on Wednesday 16 November at 11.00am.

Death

NORRIS, Robert Joseph (Bob)

On Friday 11 November 2022, passed away peacefully at home, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Barbara. Loving father and father-in-law of Carole, Graeme and Lisa. Proud grandad of McKenna and Luke. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lyn and John. Private cremation. Memorial celebration of his life to be held Wednesday 16 November. Details to follow.

Death

SMITH, Judith Diane (Judi)

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, peacefully at home, aged 76 years. Cherished wife of the late Graham, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Joanne, Barrie, Catherine and Ron, Elizabeth and David, treasured Gran of Ryan, Lachlan, Annalise, Conor, Brittany, Nikita, Tahlia, Sophie, Samuel, Lara, and Karena. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Judith Smith c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Judi’s life will be held in the Lincoln Baptist Church, 109 Carnavernon Drive, Lincoln, on Tuesday, November 15, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Lincoln Cemetery.
‘In Christ alone my
hope is found.’

Death

HOLMES, Margaret Teresa

Dearly treasured stalwart of 19 year - service to the Opunake Lakeside Lions Club and the Opunake community.
Gone too soon
Remembered always with love and appreciation by her club mates and 202D district.

Death

TUCKETT, Dr Robert Francis (Rob)

of Greytown. On 11 November 2022 peacefully at home in the company of his family. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Susie. Loved father and father-in-law of James and Melissa (Nelson), Fiona (Greytown); Michael and Raissa, Andrew and Anna, and Alison (all of the UK). Loved Poppa of Sam; and a loved Grandfather of Jacob, Rachel, Thomas, and Nicholas. Loved brother and brother-in-law of James and Alison (UK), George and Sylvia (both dec, UK) and a loved uncle and friend to many. A private family farewell will be held followed by a public celebration of Rob’s life to be held at the South Wairarapa Working Mens Club, West St, Greytown on Thursday 17 November 2022 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Tuckett family c/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit Rob’s tributes page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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