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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McINTYRE, Susan Gay

On October 27, 2022, peacefully surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 67 years. Dearly beloved wife of 48 years to Kelvin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Josie and Tony, Michelle and Richy, and the late Clinton. Treasured Nan of Kaleb. Much loved sister of Judy and Cathy. Treasured daughter of the late Les and Venie Helm. Family are very grateful to Dr Carpenter and the lovely staff at ICU. As per Sue’s wishes a private service has been held.
Will be sadly missed
Rest in Peace

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APLIN, Paul Anthony

(ex New Zealand Railways) Passed away peacefully on 31st October 2022 surrounded by family at Woburn Home, aged 89. Dearly loved husband of Eileen for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter (deceased) & Joey, John & Moira, Margaret, Lyne & Kevin. Loved Grandad of Daniel, Joshua, Lyndon, Simon, William, Jackie & Lucy, and Great-Grandad of Izayah, Eli, Arlo, Ruben, Georgina & Kymani. Special thanks to the Woburn Home Dementia staff for their care of Paul. A funeral service for Paul will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Rd & Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, on Monday 7th November 2022 at 11.00am.

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LEITH, Pauline Anne

<LOGO> mroses—b</LOGO> Passed away October, 26 2022 at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife of the late Laurie Josland and the late Ray Leith. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Wendy and George McNulty, Judy and the late Peter Dempsey, and the late Gordon Dempsey. Loved Auntie of Robin, Bruce and Peter. At Pauline’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to Christchurch Crematorium Funerals, PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.

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ANDERSON, James Ernest (Jim)

18.8.1946 — 15.10.2022
Passed away peacefully after a long battle, with Claire, Zoe and Sonya at his side, in St Lukes Hospice, Kenton Harrow, UK. Loved son of William* and Annie* Anderson. Totally loved husband, friend and soulmate of Claire. Loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Miles, and Kimberly Petros; Zoe, and Scott Wilson, Louis, Scarlette and Piper; Sonya, and Liam Sinnott, River, Wyli and Elki; Gregory, and Zuzanna Kusz, and little James. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colleen and Maurice Humphries (Townsville), Brian and Margaret* (Gore), and Raymond* (Townsville). A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in Green Acres Chiltern Centennial Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, on Tuesday, November 8, at 11.00am. Messages to 15 Elsie Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

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WATT, Francis Hope Glenaray (Glenaray)

On Monday, October 24, 2022 at Cargill Lifecare, Invercargill
(5 days after celebrating her 96th birthday). Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Rose (Oamaru), and the late Patricia. Loved Grandma of Jarrod and Megan (Invercargill), Clayton and Sallie (Sydney), and Abby and Michael (Sydney). Great-Grandmother of Cooper, Carter, and Jack (Sydney). A special friend of Bruce and Alison (Te Anau). A private family farewell has been held. Messages to 6a Mersey Street, Oamaru 9400.

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FURZE, Vincent James (Vince)

Passed away on 27 October 2022, at home, aged 51. Loved son of Beryl and the late Fred Furze, youngest brother to Angela, Rosalie and Lloyd, uncle and great-uncle to his nieces & nephews. Loved by Cindy and Ivan. A Celebration of Vince’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday 8th November, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services FDANZ

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HILL, Alan Noel

4.12.1932 — 31.10.2022
Passed away peacefully at the Julia Wallace Retirement Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen for 66 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Mary, Kym (dec), Peter, Tracey and Andrew. Grandad and great-grandad to Almitra, Elsie and Franky, Tennille, Billy and Poppy, Allan (dec) and Samuel. Much loved by all. The family sincerely thank the staff at Julia Wallace for their wonderful care. Messages may be sent to 32 Palm Ave, Palmerston North 4410. A private service has been held.
NZIFH

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MOORE, Mavis Patricia

Peacefully at Rosewood Rest Home on October 30, 2022 aged 89 years. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur (Scorch) and Mary Wilson. Much loved wife of the late Alec; mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Glenys, Elizabeth (deceased), Grant and Karen; grandmother of Tina and Rebecca; and great-grandmother of Sam and Makayla. Dearly loved sister of Ruth and Kevin (both deceased), Kay and the late Ian Drabble (Sydney), Gail and the late John Smith (Perth) and all her nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held in accordance with Mavis’s wishes.

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MOORE, Mavis Patricia (nee Wilson)

Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Kay and the late Ian Drabble (Sydney) and aunty to Tracey, Brent (deceased) and Brendon. Always a great help and support to us through good times and bad, she will be sadly missed.

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SCHUYT, Afra

Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Theodore now reunited. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of John and Julia, Peter and Tracey, Helen and Nils, Kathleen and Allan, Robert and AnnMaree and Zsu. Loved Oma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Forever in our hearts.
The family would like to extend their thanks to The Oaks for the care shown to Afra. A private family ceremony was held on Thursday November 3, 2022. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Afra Schuyt, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
May She Rest in Peace.

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KING, Sandra (Sandy)

Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Tuesday 1 November 2022. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved partner of John Twiss and loved wife of the late Cyril. At Sandy’s request, a private service has taken place.

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McNEILL, Mary-Joan (Joan)

19 November 1923 –
29 October 2022
Our much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully, on October 29, in the loving care of the sisters and staff of the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital and with her four children present. Joan was the daughter of Edward and Alice Simpson (both dec), half-sister of Fred (dec) and devoted wife to Robert (Robin) (dec), Loving and loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Margaret (dec) McNeill, Bernadette and Ray (dec) Hannagan, Pauline McNeill and Eric Shelton, and Stephen and Frances McNeill. Proud and loving grandmother to her grandchildren and their partners - Vaughan, Keith and Jacqui, Gavin and Andrea, Fiona and Leigh, Andrew and Sian, Matthew and Julie, Dougal and Shomi, Bryony and Len, Meghan, Joseph, and Daniel, special great-grandmother to James, Bede, Louis, Cael, Taran, Finn, Isla, Maisie, Asuka, Kenta, Freya and Isaac. A family Requiem Mass has been held and Mum has been buried with Dad at the soldiers section of the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery. Mum has had a great life and we will miss her dearly. She spent almost seven very happy years as a resident at the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital and the family are grateful for the outstanding care she received. The love and support shown in Mum’s final hours was truly uplifting and we acknowledge our gratitude to the wonderful sisters and staff. Messages may be sent to Campbell and Sons, C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9054.

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NALLY, John William

On Monday, October 31, 2022 at home and surrounded by his loving family, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Beloved father of Michael (dec), Susan Wawatai, and Nicola. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.
R.I.P.
Messages to the Nally family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. The Rosary will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 7.00pm and the Requiem Mass on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11.00am. Both services will be held in St Anne’s Catholic Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston. Interment thereafter at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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LOWE, Trevor Alexander

7.12.1941 — 1.11.2022
Died peacefully at home in Maraekakaho, Hastings. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Sue. Loving father of Tania (China), and Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Jacqui (Brisbane). Proud Pappa of Aimee and Cody. Brother of Bob, Peter (deceased) and Trudy (deceased). Special thanks for the kindness and exemplary care of Dr Agata Kesy, and also the Cranford Hospice team. At Trevor’s request, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Lowe Family, PO Box 2230, Hastings 4156.

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ROBERTSON, Dr Edwin Ian

OBE, CBE, FRSNZ
On 31 October 2022 after a long and full life, Ed (Eddie) passed away peacefully, aged 103 years. Beloved husband of the late Star, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Helen and John, Carol and John, and the late Doug Fleming. Loved Grandad to Pete and Cathy, Dave and the late Monique, Andy and Deearn, Nicky and Duncan, Mike, Becky and Kris. Treasured great-grandfather and Poppa to Ben, Edwin and William; Ekaterina and James, Alex; Beth and Hayden, Tom and Sarah; Josh and Hayley; Aidan, Scarlett and Rukia; and great-great-grandfather to little Mika. A private family cremation has taken place for Ed, and will be followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate his life at a date to be advised. Thanks to staff at Sprott House (Metlifecare Karori) for their care of Ed.

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