Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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MACRAE, Kenneth

04.03.1930 — 04.11.2022

Born 4th March 1930, Elphin, Scotland. Ex British Military Police, Number W2019319, 1948 – 1950. New Zealand Police, QID

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RIDDLE, Melva Joy (nee Hancock)

Passed peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 3rd November 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late AJ, for over 60 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Marty, Kenneth and Lynn, Joy and Colin, and Yvonne and Geoff. Dearly loved Nana of James and Lexi, Alayna, Adam; Joshua, Hannah; Ezekiel, Elkanah, Malachi and Cody; Grace, and Xanthe, and great-Nana of Oscar and Scarlet. Messages may be sent to ’The Riddle Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Melva’s life will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel, Corner Powderham and Dawson Streets, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 8th November 2022, at 10.30am, followed by a private interment.

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EDWARDS, Dorothy Stuart

On November 3, 2022, peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Village, aged 93 years young. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Angela and Jeff, and the late Graham and Alison, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Kirstie, Allison and John, Ross and Debs, Judith and John, and Alistair and Sam, loved grandmother of James, Sophie, Katie, Andrew, George, Ana, Daisy, and Kiri and great-grandmother of Mia, beloved aunt of Ian, Catherine, and Harvey. Special thanks to the staff at Cashmere View for their kindness and care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Dorothy Edwards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At Dorothy’s request, a private cremation will be held.

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CUTTANCE, Warren Hugh

Of Waikanae. Suddenly on October 31, 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Heather. Companion of Jenni. Much loved father and father-in-law of David, Phillipa, the late John Lachlan, Fiona and John, Andrew and Clare. Loved Grandad/Grandpa of Kristie, Nathan, Lachlan, Demi, Marau, Elangi and Rose. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Kpiti Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 11.00am, prior to private cremation. No flowers please, but if you would like to make a donation to Mary Potter Hospice it would be much appreciated, and can be made online at http

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McLEAN, Gregor Tutehuretea

With great sadness we wish to inform the passing of Captain on Thursday 3rd November 2022, peacefully at home. Loved husband of the late Sandra. Dearly loved Father of Gregory & Claire, Shane, Dallas & Marie and the late Vanessa, & Koko to all his Mokos, caring companion to Christine and whanau. A service will be held on Monday 7th Novermber, at 41 King Street, St Paul’s Cooperative, at 11.00am. Followed by burial at Orimupiko Urupa.
Keep on trucking old man

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SEDDON, Deborah Marie (Debbie)

Graeme, Suzan and Gary, Bevan and Melissa, Charlotte, and Jaimee would like to warmly invite you to join them to celebrate Debbie’s life at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, Strandon, New Plymouth on Saturday 12 November 2022 at 1.30pm. For those unable to attend, Debbie’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Debbie.

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BENVENUTI, Shirley

Loved sister-in-law of George and Lena. Special aunty to Grant, Lisa and Dean and partners.
We will miss you

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MASON, Tom (Thomas Richard)

Tom passed away on 3 November, having recently celebrated his 92nd birthday. Much loved husband of the late Audrey, special Dad to Dianne and Alec, Alister and Sandy, Colin and Marise, Craig and Jasmine, and Margaret. Adored Grandad and friend of Alisa, Natasha, Aimee, Alana, Azriah, Giselle, Leticia, Kelsey, Rhiannon, River, Mia, Preston, Starr, Hope, Matisse and great-grandad of Oliva and Taylen, Senan, Milly & Hunter and much loved by his extended family. Our thanks to those staff at Taranaki Base Hospital who cared for Tom in his last week. In preference to flowers donations please consider a donation to the Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Mason Family may be left on Tom’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/tom. Please join us to celebrate Tom’s life at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street on Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Tom’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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McARA, Eileen Ellen

Passed away in Invercargill on Friday, November 4, 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Stephen Logie (Wallacetown), Susan and Steven Moore (Gold Coast). Much loved Nan of Andrew and Blair; Thomas, Nicole and Callum. Loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 1.30pm, on Tuesday, November 8, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 53 Helmsdale Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Eileen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

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CONNOLLY, Mary ROBYN (nee Seymour) (aka Aunty Rob)

Passed away peacefully on the morning of November 3, 2022, at the age of 81. He wahine hokoi and dearly loved mother of Vicki, David and Catherine; grandmother of Orlan, Gabriel and Toby; aunt to more than we can count; mother-in-law to Andi, Gwyn and Olga; friend and companion to so so many. He uhunga, a service to celebrate Robyn’s life will take place on November 10, at 11.00am, in Lychgate Chapel, 306 Willis Street (Cnr Willis & Aro Streets), Wellington 6011. He maumaharatanga, a Memorial Service will be held on the Chatham Islands, date to be confirmed. Condolences can be sent to Lychgate Funerals.
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STORER, Carol Elizabeth Maitland

Suddenly and unexpectedly at Wellington Hospital on 3rd November 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Meg, beloved sister of Madeleine and Phil, Mark and Nic, Susan and Guy. Loved and treasured aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
Our hearts are broken right now, but we will forever cherish the precious memories we have of Carol.
A service for Carol will be held at Old St Paul’s, Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington, on Wednesday, 9th November 2022 at 2.00pm.

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BAIRD, Valerie 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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McDRURY, Maureen Winifred

On October 31, 2022, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram Retirement Village (Care Centre); aged 80 years. Loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Bernard and Sharon (Australia), Alastair and Kerri-Jayne, Shane and Njeri (Australia), treasured nana and grandma of Erin, Emma, Jackson, Chloe; Jack, Harry, Millie; Amani, and Finn, cherished sister of Rosealie and Jan, sister-in-law of Ronald and Lesley, Murray and Anne, Theresa and Kevin, much loved and respected extended family member, and friend to many. The family wish to thank everyone involved with Maureen’s care during her time in the Care Centre at Summerset at Wigram for their kindness, attention, care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Maureen McDrury c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service to celebrate and remember Maureen’s life, will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on November 14, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

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HODSON, Kathleen Fenton Theresa (Kate) (Doris)

Finally at peace, passed away on November 2, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 61 years. “My darling” wife of Ross, greatest mother of Dean, and Amy, treasured nana of Louis, and Jakob, loved sister and sister-in-law of Norma, Ann, Maree, Brenda and Paul, Jimmy and Paula, Christine (deceased), Lisa and Tina, loved sister-in-law of the Hodson family,
and loving companion of Polly. Heartfelt thanks to Kate’s G.P Pete Wilkinson, and Dr Nick Cross and the staff at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kate Hodson c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu
of flowers donations to
the Christchurch Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be at the service
or online at

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McGARVEY, Joyce Mary

Peacefully at Hillview Home on Thursday 3rd November 2022, with her loving family by her side. Aged 85 years. Cherished wife of John for 63 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Denis, Theresa and Tracy, Kevin and Suzanne. Loved Nana of Sean; Liam, Mark, Hayden (dec) Aaron, Rhys; Molly and Abbie. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Georges Catholic Church on Thursday 10th November 2022, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Piopio Cemetery. Tributes can be left on our website www.vjwilliams.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Piopio Fire Brigade. All communications to McGarvey Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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