Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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WELLINGTON, Reginald William

Passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2022. Loved dearly by his wife Marion for 72 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Sheryl, Graeme and Lynne, and loved by all his grandchildren.
Rest in peace Reg.
The service to Celebrate Reg’s life will be held on Wednesday 9th November. For funeral details please contact Collingwood Funeral Home 07-3470069. Livestream available at www.collingwoodfuneralhome.co.nz...
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua

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DIFFEY, Robert William

On 19 October 2022, aged 83 years. Much loved husband, proud stepfather and step-grandfather, loved brother and loyal friend to many. It is with a sad heart we will remember and say goodbye to him on Saturday afternoon, 12 November 2022.

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GRAINGER, Ngaire Alice

On Wednesday November 2, 2022, peacefully at Mary Shapley Care Home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late George. Loved Mother and mother-in-law of Allen & Carolyn, Claire and Bill, Richard and Heather, and Lynne and Paul. Loved sister of Valerie, Brian, Peter (all deceased), and Bev. Cherished grandmother of Suzanne, Andrew, Michelle, David, Lauren, Briar, Sarah, and Kerri. Proud great-grandmother of Belle, Stephanie, Aspen, Danielle, and Simone. A celebration of Ngaire’s life will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatane, on Tuesday, 8th November at 1

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KANTERS, Johannes (Jan)

After a brief illness, Jan passed away peacefully at home on 5th November 2022, surrounded by loving family. Aged 83 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Margaret. Very much loved father of Vanessa and Nicola (Niki), and loved and respected father-in-law of Kamal. Darling Opa of Jonathan, Courtney and Chè. Much loved by all of his family and friends here in New Zealand, Holland and Australia. Specially loved from the Dutch families in Holland. Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, on Thursday 10th November 2022, at 11.00am.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua

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HOLMES, Margaret Theresa (nee O’Leary)

With great sorrow the family announce that after a short courageous battle, Margaret has gone too soon to join her soulmate Michael on Saturday 5th November 2022, aged 73 years. Much loved mum of Stephanie and Derryn Phillips, Nicola and Mark, Andrea, Mary, and Kieran, Christine and Ben. Loved Nana of Jorja, Amy; Clodagh; and Oliver. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in memory of Margaret to the Cancer Society. Rosary will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, on Thursday 10th November, at 5.30pm. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Whitcombe Street, Opunake, on Friday 11th November 2022, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by laying Margaret to rest with Michael at the Opunake Cemetery.

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BIRD, Janice Emily (née Dalmer)

Bob Bird, Louise & Mark Boere, Mike & Jannine Bird, Andrea Bird & Mike Miller and Doug & Jo Bird would like to let their friends know that Janice went to be with the Lord, at home, on Sunday 6th November 2022. Gran’ma to her boys Ethan, Harry, Aaron (Penq), Isaac, Alex, Matty, Ben, Scott, Sam, Tom, Seán & Dean and her lovely girls Lucy Lu & Isabel. A farewell will be held on Thursday 10th November at 1.00pm, at 88 Montana Road, Bridge Pa. Followed by a private burial. Thanks to friends, neighbours and Cranford Hospice for
their amazing support. In lieu of flowers donations to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated.

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WILLIAMS, Frances Jean (Jean) (nee McPhail)

On Friday 4th November, 2022, peacefully at Matamata Country Lodge, aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Les. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bryce and Kathy, Dale and the late Rod, Harvey and Terry, Beth and the late Pat. And much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to many. A funeral service will be held at the Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata on Thursday, November 10th, at 10.30am. Communication to The Williams Family, c/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 3144.

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BAIRD, Valerie Jill (Jill) (nee Baker)

On 3 November 2022 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, Waikanae with family by her side. Cherished & loving wife of the late Ian William Baird. Beloved, loving & devoted mother and mother-in-law of Anne & Tim Horner; Peter & Dianne; Hugh & Carol. Loving & beloved Nanna of Michael & Daniel, Emma & Christopher. Youngest child of the late Maud & Iles Baker. Sister of Joan Fleming; Ola Haglund; Iles & Ron Baker (all deceased). In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance wfa.org.nz/donate would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family is most appreciative of the loving care of the rest home and hospital staff at Charles Fleming. Jill’s funeral service will be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, on Thursday 10 November, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the family c/- PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250.

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BOYES, Shirley Joan (nee Darlington)

Shirley passed away peacefully at Matamata Country Lodge on 6 November 2022. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of 62 years and best mate of Graham, mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Karen, Robyn and Richard, and Janine. Dearly loved nana and great-nana. Special thanks to the staff at Matamata Country Lodge for the care and compassion they gave Shirley. At Shirleys request a private cremation has taken place. Communications to the Boyes Family, c/- PO Box 3169, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
Rest in peace my darling.

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LYONS, Helen

Sunrise 21.1.1937
Sunset 5.11.2022



Peacefully in her sleep on November 5, 2022 in the care of the wonderful and caring staff at Ascot Bupa Rest home. Dearly loved and adored wife and soulmate of Ross. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Maree Lyons and Steve and Mary-ann Lyons. Adored Nana to Kirk and Kelly Lyons, Chelsea and Josh Gill and Molly and Mary Lyons. Loved great-Nana Helen to Luca, Olive, Ella and Pippa. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Geoff* and Florence Fraser, Maree* and Leo* Sexton, Stuart*and Biddie* Fraser, Pat and Archie Donaghy, Jim and Jeannette Fletcher, Joe and Marilyn Fletcher, Eileen and Barry Lyons and Kevin Fletcher and Leslie Hoskin*. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium at 2.00pm on November 14, 2022. Messages to Bupa Village. Villa 58/211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill or to Helen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)

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MUIR, Gerard Fredrick

Suddenly, on Friday 4 November 2022, aged 56. Adored and much-loved husband of Davina (nee Thompson, Jones). Loved son of the late Frederick and Margaret. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Phillip & Bronwyn, and Shaun & Shelley. Stepfather of Rawiri, and Tame. Poppy of Ivy, and Keenan.
Loved by so many.

Messages to the Muir Family may be left on Gerard’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/gerard. A service to celebrate Gerard’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 10 November 2022 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Gerard’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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REILLE, Jeffrey John (Jeff)

RNZEME Reg. 211254 Corporal. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 6th November 2022. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie. Loving father and father-in-law of Tony and Kiri and Chris. Loving grandad to Kingsley, Brooklyn, Ollie and Rylan. A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at the Foxton Hotel Lounge, Main Street, Foxton, on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to 2 Purcell Street, Foxton.
Anderson Funeral Services
Foxton FDANZ

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GREENAWAY, Winifred Marjorie (Marj)

On November 4, 2022 peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry. Most loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Graham and Ella, Russell, Sheryl and Grant Watson, and Kevin and Lisa. Loved Grandma of Cole and Angelica, Marge, Olivia, Gloria, Jessica, Mayleen, and the late Vanessa; Kimble and Matt, and Dean and Alex. Special Great-Grandma of Montell, Te atamai, Tamina, Shyla, and Azasia. Most adored ‘GG’ of Connor, Ayla, Elsie, and Thea. Messages to 24 Woodham Drive, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their care of Marj.
‘Now at Rest’.
Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at bit.ly.... A service to celebrate Marj’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Thursday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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JELLEY, Paul Charles

Passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, aged 74. Loved brother of Stephen and brother-in-law to Christine. Much loved uncle to Andrew, Geoffrey, Danielle and William.

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MARSHALL, Jill Ridal

On November 5, 2022, peacefully in Oxford, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Percy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim, Paul and Ruth, Ali and Jake, cherished Granny of Jack, Rowan, Peter; Luke, Nick, Tim, Phoebe, and Anna. The Funeral Service for Jill will be held in St Andrews Anglican Church, 195 High Street, Oxford, on Thursday, November 10, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.

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