Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

SATTLER, Lucy May

Passed away peacefully at Kohatu Rest Home, Waitara, on Monday 31st October 2022, aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Loved Mum of the late Mary and Jim Vezey, and the late Michael and Elaine Sattler. Loved Nana of Marianne and Warren Loveridge, Kaye Vezey, Julie Vezey, Mark Vezey and Robert Sattler. Loved Great-Nana of Matthew and Jess Loveridge, Samuel and Chanelle Loveridge, Zac and Sammie Loveridge, Jag Vezey, Finn Vezey and Max Sattler. Loved Great-Great-Nana of Taylor, Jace, Colton, Hayes and Lucy. All messages may be sent to the Loveridge family, 19 Richmond Road, RD3, Brixton, New Plymouth 4373, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Lucy will be held in The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 2.00pm.

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ANDREWS, Dorothy Ann (Dot)

On November 2, 2022, passed away peacefully after a short sudden and unexpected illness, in Ashburton Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife (“One”) of Norman. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Darren and Shelli Andrews (Indianapolis, USA), Tania and Zane Wyatt (Hari Hari), and Carla and Eugene Davis (Culverden). Treasured Nana of Gus and Monty; Zara, Jayden and Alex, Rueben, Lellani, Tsehai and Jahvanah. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Preston and Glenis Shaw, Carolyn and the late John Mills, the late Warren Shaw, Marg and Less Singer, Dave and the late Brenda Condon, Nelson and the
late Jan Cook and the late Cathy and Cliff Guy (both deceased). A dearly loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Very special friend of Kate, and the late Michael Scott and their family. Messages to the Andrews family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the St John South Westland would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly... or to the Ashburton Cancer Society at bit.ly.... A Memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held
in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, November 8, commencing at 1.00pm.

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RUSSELL, Joan

On November 1, 2022, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of John for 67 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Pete and Lynda, Martin and Joanne. Loved nana of Jodine and Hayley, Emma and Sarah. Loving great-nana of Luca and Quinn. Loved sister of the late Len Cranston. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Joan Russell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, a private family gathering has been held.

Death

DUNCAN, Cecily Dawn "Dawn" (nee McAra)

Dawn, loved wife of Peter, died on 30th October 2022. She went gently with lots of love from her family, Rex, Stephen, Christine, Kim, Scott, Kelly, Izzy, Lachie, Taylor and Blake. We are glad she is at rest after an active and happy 93 years of life. She will be missed. A private cremation has been held. We would like to thank the nurses, carers and doctors at Middlemore Hospital for their kindness.
In the care of

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BERRY, Janet Marie (nee Burt)

Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Sunday 23rd October 2022, aged 89 years. Loved wife of Ron, mother of Jan & Robyn, mother-in-law
of Patrick, sister of Gabrielle
& Bob, and loved Aunty. Will be sadly missed by all. In accordance with Marie’s wishes, a private family gathering has taken place. Messages to the family C/- PO Box 300, Waikanae 5026.

Death

BAKER, Mervyn Keith (Merv)

B84595 R.N.Z.A.F Flt Sgt HCM. On October 31, 2022 peacefully and surrounded by his beloved family, after a very short and unexpected illness. Flowers respectfully declined, however donations in Merv’s name to the Cancer Society can be made at his service. The family wish to thank the staff of Anthony Wilding Retirement Village whose support and care was greatly appreciated. Messages to the Baker family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443. A Memorial Service for Merv will be held in St Mark’s Chapel, 14a Henry Wigram Drive, Wigram, on Friday, November 18, at 2.00pm.

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CANNON, Barbara Lynn Hunt

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Aged 86. Beloved mother of Taber (Phoenix, USA), loved sister of her devoted brother Jim (Denver, USA) and sister Sandy (Utah, USA). She touched many peoples lives and will be sadly missed. Special thanks for the wonderful care she received from the staff at McKenzie Healthcare. At Barbara’s request a private cremation has taken place.

Death

TURNER, Anthony John (Tony)

1.4.1949 — 28.10.2022
Bangkok, Thailand. Loved and only son of the late John and Evelyn Turner. Dearly loved only brother and brother-in-law of Fleur and Daniel Ford. Much loved Uncle of Rebecca and Robbie Bailey (Perth WA) and Jonathan and Tracey Ford. Great-uncle of Joshua Biddick (Brisbane), Brieanna Ford, and Zoe and Daniel Bailey (Perth WA)
Those we love dont go away.
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, very dear.

Death

MITCHELL, Helen Sheryl (Sheryl)(nee Hanscombe)

Passed unexpectedly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 31st October 2022, aged 71 years. Loved wife of Terry. Dearly loved Mum of Craig and Joanne. Treasured Nana of Rylan and Toby. Loved sister of Carol, Irene (dec), Ian, Dennis, and Wendy. In accordance with Sheryl’s wishes, a private service has been held.

Death

RILEY, Rosamond Mary (Mary)

On 2 November 2022, at Rangiora. Dearly loved daughter of the late Rex and Rosamond Garland (Cambridge). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bill and Sue Garland, and Paul and Lynne Garland (both of Cambridge), and loved aunty of Michelle and Gregory; Nichola, Mark and Christopher and their families.

Death

RUNCIMAN, Alan Ernest Muir

On 2nd November 2022 at Elderslea, aged 81. Dearly loved Dad of Duane, Tracey, Donna, Lauren (deceased) & Scott. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. As per Alan’s wishes, a private cremation will take place.

Death

TE ARIKI MANA, Nioputa (Nio)

of Porirua. Unexpectedly at Havelock on 29 October 2022. Dearly loved partner of Maree, Nio’s son Te Ariki, Nio’s brother Bobby, and nephew Nathan. Sadly missed by all his family. The family express their very grateful thanks to the Department of Conservation (DOC), and also to Nathan and Hiria for their support and assistance at this difficult time. A service for Nio will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua on Monday 7 November 2022 at midday.

Death

SHAW, Catharina Celly Margaretha (Cath)

Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Radius Hawthorne, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Mike. Loved by her daughters Katinka and Thelma; son-in-law Bruce; grandchildren Daniel and Rebecca; and great-grandchild Nolan. Loved sister of Juliana and John Logan. The family wish to express their thanks to the staff at Radius Hawthorne for their support and care of Cath. A private cremation has taken place.

Death

MITCHELL, John Henry

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 aged 79 years. Dearly loved Husband of Maree. Loved Father of Kate, Sara, and Jane (deceased), and loved Grandfather of Joseph, Adam, Jordan, Hannah, Henry, Rose and Lucy. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
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McCABE, Maureen Catherine

Passed away at Bupa St Andrew’s Resthome, Hamilton on November 1, 2022 aged 90. Now pain free. Dearly loved daughter of the late John and Catherine Doherty, loved sister of Bill, John, Michael (all deceased), and Eileen.
Will be sadly missed. R.I.P.

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