RILEY, Rosamond Mary (Mary) (nee Garland)
Passed peacefully on
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by her family, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Tony who are now reunited. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Matt and Kim, Andy and Bid, Kelly and Matt, Johnny and Anna, Sean and Jaydene. Cherished Nan of Ellie and Josh, Ashley, Jack, Will, George, Maddi, Ben, Izzy, Sam, Kate,Tom, Dylan, Laura, and Koa. A much loved sister and auntie of her North Island family. Messages to the Riley family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. The funeral service for Mary will be held at the Cust Community Centre, 9 Mill Road Cust, on Thursday, November 10, at 1.00pm.
GALLAGHER, Rachel Margaret (Margs)
On November 2, 2022, at Ashburton, peacefully with her family. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved mother of Blair, Richard, Deirdre, and the late Roslyn and their families. At Margaret’s request a private family service will be held.
HANN, Mary Irene (nee Stewart)
Has gently passed away. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandy and Trevor Moeke. A loving and proud Grandmother of Matua and Sara, Jacob and Kelly,
Te Awhina and Shaun. A cherished Great-Grandmother of Manaaki, Tai Mana, Amaia, Tu Kaha and Caleb. Your love will always be with us and ours with you. We will miss you
Moemarie mai Mary.
Rest in abiding peace.
HARPER, Ronald Leslie
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved Husband of Gwen. Loved Father and Father-in-Law of David & Debbie, Michael (Dec) & Amber, Dianne & Brendon Fox. Loved Grandad of 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Ronald will be held in The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, on Monday, 7 November 2022 at 1.00pm. All messages to the Harper family, C/O 547 Queen St East, Levin.
GORTON, Graeme Stuart
13.05.1930 — 03.11.2022
Passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 at home. Loved and devoted husband of Angela. Treasured father and father-in-law of Christopher, Rayleen, Kate and Mike. Loving Grandad to Sarah, Kimberley, Jack, Hugh, Lily and Ben. Proud GG Graeme to Charlee and Jett. Graeme will be resting at 64 Cockayne Road, Khandallah. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at www.mda.org.nz.... Messages to the Gorton family may be left in Graeme’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. A Mass and celebration of Graeme’s life will be held at St Benedict’s Church, Khandallah, on Tuesday 8 November at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation attended by close family.
HANN, Mary Irene
Passed away peacefully at Whitby on November 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and David Monastra, treasured Grandmother of Catherine and Jeremy, Mike and Emily, precious Great-Grandmother of Stella.
God looked around his garden and found an empty space,
Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest
God’s garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best.
SCALES, Christine Beatrix (nee Paul)
Born on June 11th 1935, and passed away peacefully, aged 87 years, on November 3rd 2022, at Russley Village, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Peter, David and Bernadette, and Richard and Julie. Loved and cherished grandmother of Jessica, Henry, Edward, Annie, George and John. Loved and respected by Donald. The family wish to thank the wonderful care and support from Russley Village. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Christine Scales, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Christine’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 9th, at 4.00pm, at Riccarton House. We invite all her friends to celebrate with us.
CASSIDY, Selwyn Herewini
On November 3, 2022, following a tragic accident, aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Fiona, much loved father and father-in-law of Storm and Jason, Jason and Hayley, loved Papa of Maddison, Blake, Mereana, Laila, Lincoln; and Makaia, loved son of the late Maurice and Freda Cassidy. Selwyn will be sadly missed by his wider whanau and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch ICU. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Selwyn Cassidy, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Selwyn will be resting in his ‘Manga Lodge’ for whanau and friends to pay their respects. A Service to celebrate Selwyn’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Tuesday, November 8, at 10.30am. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
SCOTT, Dorothy Jean (Jean)
On November 3, 2022. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew, Val, and Myles and Marie and treasured Nana of Michelle and Rodney, and Thomas; Harry, and Maddie, and great-Nana to Skyla, and Van. Messages to the Scott Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in
Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday, November 9, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation
at the Ashburton Crematorium.
USHER, Suzanne Mary (Sue)
Passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2022, aged 83. Beloved younger daughter of the late Ryl & Roy Thomson. Much loved sister of Anne (dec) & Ted Robinson (Sydney), David (dec) & Carole Thomson (Brisbane) and Grady Thomson (dec). Cherished Muhy to her children Jonathan & Catherine Usher and Cathryn & Garth Young. Loved Nana of Alex, Edward, Josh & Sophie. Special thanks to the fantastic staff of Duncan Lodge at MetLifecare in Karori and the amazing Dr Ros Wall. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and can be made online at https
YOUNG, Janet Elizabeth (nee Church)
Passed away peacefully at The Wood Retirement Village on Monday, October 31, 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother of Alison, Mark and Elizabeth. Loved mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate Janet’s life on Thursday, November 10, 1.00pm at Nelson Cathedral and to join the family directly after the service to share memories of Janet while light refreshments are served. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed; please contact support@marsdenhouse.co.nz for details. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Messages to Alison Hawkins,
alisonjh60@gmail.com, or 41 Nile Street, Nelson 7010.
“We are such stuff
As dreams are made on,
and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep”
(Shakespeare, The Tempest)
VAN RIET, Shirley Helen(nee Pritchard)
Of Titahi Bay. Shirley passed away in her loving daughter’s hands on Thursday 3 November 2022, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late George. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Samantha, Rochelle and Willie, Joanne and John. Treasured Nana of Camden and Hamish, Liam, Elle and Emma, Katrina, Christopher and Sam. Loved Great-Nana of Kaydence and Anisha, Skyla and Jove. Shirley will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and many friends. Sincere thanks to the SAPU Ward and Palliative Care Teams at Wellington Hospital and Wellington Free Ambulance for taking such special care of Mum in her last days. Flowers are welcome or alternatively a donation in memory of Shirley to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held in the Whenua Tapu Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Tuesday 8 November at 1.00pm. Thereafter Shirley will be laid to rest with George at the Whenua Tapu Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed, and link details are available by emailing info@ninness.co.nz
CLARK, Brian Frederick
Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, aged 87 years. Beloved partner of Millie. Father and father-in-law of Christine, David and Alida, Sharon and Todd. Grandpa/Pop to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of Barbara, Joan, and Gordon. Loved by all who knew him. A gentle soul. Thank you to the staff at Nelson Hospital and especially Ward 9. A funeral service for Brian will be held at the Golden Bay/Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, on Monday, November 7, at 11.00am.
KEY, Dr Mira (Ahuja)
Of Melbourne, Australia. Formally of Makino Road, Feilding. Passed away quietly in her sleep at home in Melbourne Tuesday 1st of November 2022. Loving wife and best friend of the late Stan Key. Mother of Vikas and Fiona (Melbourne) and Sumati (Sydney) and stepmother to Greg and Yasmin, (Palmerston North) and Roger (Wellington). Grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 3. Mira and Stan loved their years at 3 Acres and been part of the Makino Road and Feilding communities. Messages c/o Greg Key, 44 St Johns Ave, PN or greg.key@xtra.co.nz
BLUCK, Ian Keith
In loving memory of Ian Keith Bluck 25.03.1941 – 04.11.2022. Died peacefully in his sleep. Loved husband of Doreen. Father to Stephen, Justin and Anthony. Granddad to all of his grandchildren. Private funeral.
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