STACEY, Samantha Olwyn (nee McMillan)
Aged 41, passed peacefully on 30th October 2022. Treasured and loved eldest daughter of Chris and Maree. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Joshua, Imelda & Michael, Tabitha & Kieran, Demelza & Rhys. “Best aunty ever” to her precious niblings, Rex, William, Isabelle, Max, Jameson & “bump”.
‘I was thinking when it stopped raining yesterday that the sky ran out of tears – It cried so hard - about the new diamond in the sky’
Our hearts are broken right now, but we have such precious memories that we
will treasure.
CALLANDER, Zeala
Died on 16.10.2022. The rhythm of life was reflected in the love of all music and her creativity was reflected in her piano playing. Zeala immersed herself in Tainui life and was their longest remaining resident and will be sadly missed. She loved her family and cats. It is time to hand the mantle to the next generation. Tainui residents and staff extend their sympathy to Zeala’s family.
TROTTER, Lindsay Ewen
(formerly of Hawkes Bay) Passed away on October 23, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 65 years. Loving son of Bob and Rona Trotter, brother to Sandy, Marg, Tilly, Viv, and Liddy. Father to Hayley and Campbell. Caring friend to many. A private service will be held in due course. Messages to the Rae Family, c/- 108 Ballantye Street, Frimley, Hastings 4120.
DUNCAN, Ian Neville
Peacefully on Monday 31 October 2022. Father of Michael, Deborah, Nick, Matthew (deceased), Anna and Fiona. In accordance with Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A private Family gathering is to be held at a later date. All correspondence C/- The Duncan Family, PO Box 341, Whanganui.
Dempsey & Forrest
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McAREE, June Margaret (nee Couch)
Passed away after a long illness at Jean Sandel Retirement Village, with family at her side, on Monday 31st October 2022, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Much loved and treasured Mum of Glenda and Bryn Anderson, Brent and Sue, Wayne and Catherine, Yvonne and Peter Udy. Cherished Nana of her 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Moira and John Murphy, Brian (dec) and Jennifer Couch, George (dec) and Vi McAree, Mary and John Payne, and their families. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Alzheimer’s Taranaki. Messages to the McAree Family may be left on June’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/june. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, June’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.
PETRE, Robin David Oswald
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, peacefully at Wellington. Dearly loved husband of Cecily, much loved father and father-in-law of Diana and Jamie Reid (Wellington), and Nicola and Andrew Ratcliffe (Surrey, England). Loved grandfather to Jessica and Emily; Molly and Sam. A Requiem Mass for Robin will be celebrated at The Seddon Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Foster Street, Seddon, on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Seddon Cemetery.
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MURRAY, Evelyn Jane Kerr (nee O’Hara)
Peacefully, on November 1, 2022 at Clutha Health First; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of *John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ellen and Alan Barclay, Ken and Astrid, Joss Murray and Glen Park, Trish and Ross Campbell, and *David, cherished Grandma of Jason, Tracey and Keith; Alice, and Jack; Reuben and Heidi, Eva and Tim, and Cullen; Adam, and John; adored Ma-G and great-Grandma of Hunter, and Henry. Loved sister of *Alice, *Neil, *Mary, and David and Jeanette O’Hara and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 11.00am in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, then leaving for the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. The Murray family encourage those attending Evelyn’s service to please wear a facemask. Messages to PO Box 133, Balclutha 9240.
(*denotes deceased)
GORDON, Elizabeth Mary (Liz) (nee O’Connor)
On October 31, 2022, peacefully at ICU Christchurch Hospital, in her 69th year. Dearly loved wife of Bruce, adored special mother and mother-in-law of Dan, Sarah and Sam Johnstone, Emma, Charlotte, and the late Aimeè, loved Granny of Isabella, Harrison, Lachlan, and Edwin. Loved daughter of Austin and the late Nancy, much loved and missed sister and sister-in-law of Christopher and Jan, Karen and Stuart McKie, Lucy and Dayne Gregory. Much loved and adored daughter-in-law of the late Ronald and Margorie Gordon and loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Christchurch Hospital, especially the outstanding care given by
all the doctors and nurses in ICU who cared for Liz. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Liz Gordon, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oxford Bird Rescue Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Requiem Mass will be Celebrated in
St Patricks Catholic Church, Fuller Street, Kaiapoi, on Tuesday, November 8, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
BILLINGTON, Marjorie ‘‘Sybil’’
Born 4.6.1921 Died 20.10.2022, late of Tawa, born in Wales. Loved wife of Peter (dec), only child of Margaret (dec), treasured aunt, precious Welsh gem, much fun with extraordinary grace. Messages for Sybil’s family may be left in her tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- Guardian Funeral Home, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville 6037. Thanks to the many close friends who supported Sybil to stay in her own home until she past 100 years; to John, for her delight in their recent friendship, and for the outstanding care provided by Linden Medical Centre and, for the last 6 months, by the wonderful team at Metlifecare Karori. A Private Service has been held. A Public Celebration of Sybil’s life will be held at the Tawa Community Hall Boardroom, 5 Cambridge St, Tawa, on Friday 4 November 2022 from 10.30am-12.30pm.
DUNCAN, Brent Edward (Gnome)
On October 28, 2022 at home; aged 58 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jacob & Jessica, Clayton & Bryaleigh, and Pagan. Loved by all his siblings, nieces, and nephews.
CAIRNS, Hermione (née Hacon)
On the morning of October 24, 2022, peacefully in her sleep, at Grace Joel Retirement Village Hospital at St Heliers, Auckland. Dearly loved wife of Ian Cairns (deceased), and much loved mother of William, (partner Christie), David, (partner Alicia) and Robert. Much loved grandmother of David and Daisy. Daughter of the late Arthur and Daphne Hacon. Sister of late Anne and Edward Seach. Aunt to Susan, Brian and Caroline (deceased). Messages to william@cardronacapital.com or 021-521-521. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 11.00am, at Grange Manor Chapel of Davis Funerals, 400 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024. Flowers and cards can be sent to this address.
MULVEY, Kenneth (Shep)
At his home peacefully, on October 28, 2022, aged 83 years. Loved partner of Judith, father and father-in-law Chris and Doris (Switzerland), Cameron, and the late Scott, and a much loved grandfather of Mathew (Switzerland). A friend of Brett and Stephanie, Janine and Dave (Australia). Cherished brother of John, Lillian, and Cynthia (all in Liverpool, UK). Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kenneth Mulvey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. No Flowers please. A Service to celebrate Kenneth’s life will be held in the Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Saturday, November 5, at 10.00am.
MATTHEWS, Mickey (Allen Henry)
Suddenly in the care of Ascot Rest Home on Sunday October 30, 2022. Aged 72 years. Loved Dad, father-in-law, Grandad Mickey of Cheryl and Craig, Jacob, Erika, Korbin; Suzie and Nigel, Josh and Laura, Cody; Trish and Brian, Makayla and Liam, Jamie and Tanna; Clint and Jacinda, and Addison; and Great-Grandad of Charlotte. Partner of Diane Frisby*. Son of Sam* and Mary*, stepson of Isa*, brother of Sam, Ronnie, George* and Lucy*. Friend of Raeleen Matthews. The funeral service for Mickey will be held at
J Fraser and Sons, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, commencing at 10.30am. His funeral will then leave for Quarry Hills Cemetery for an interment at 2.00pm. Tributes may be made to his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream link to his service will also be available.
* denotes deceased
COX, Donald Graham (Don)
Passed away Saturday 29 October 2022, aged 86 years Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley. Much loved father of Suzanne and Richard, Philip, Grant and Kiri. We will see you in the resurrection Dad. A Memorial service will be held 2.30pm, Sunday 6 November 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 43 Rata Street, Matamata. All correspondence to PO Box 26044, Epsom 1344.
EGGERS, Mary Edith Eastwood (nee Badger)
22.6.1930 – 27.10.2022
Loved wife of Walter (deceased) and cherished mother of Judith and David, Elizabeth and Stephen. Loved Grandma of her 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
“Forever with the Lord”
The service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 1.00pm on Friday, 4 November, at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, where afternoon tea will be served following the service. Thereafter, interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery (James Line, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North). All welcome. No flowers please.
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