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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BERTRAM, Gillian Lyle

On 29 October 2022, at Waikato Hospital, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie and Aaron, Christopher and Yasheeka. Adored grandmother of Lucas and Lochie. A service to celebrate Gillian’s life will be held at St Barnabas’ Church, 283 Mt Eden Road, Auckland, on Thursday 3 November at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NZ Red Cross, in the name of Gillian Bertram and family, would be appreciated.

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CUDDIHY, Molly(Mary Isobel)

Peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Aged 103 years. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Lola and John Caldwell, the late Des and Norma Cuddihy, and the late June and Rob Summers. Treasured Aunt and other mother of Geoffrey and Carol Caldwell (Sydney), Elizabeth Williams (In’gill), Robyn and Ivan Bell (In’gill), the late Michael Caldwell (Dunedin), Jayne and Philip O’Neill (Edendale), Nicola and Gerard Brandsen (In’gill), Peter Caldwell (Palmerston North), Brent Caldwell and Shona Ford-Squires (Dunedin), Bruce Summers (Adelaide), Ann Summers and Phil Gorinski (Auckland), Craig and Linda Summers (Tauranga), Shelley and Guy Johnson (UK), Mike and Robyn Cuddihy (Christchurch), Annette and Grant Toombs and Margaret Cuddihy (Hamilton). A loved great-Aunt and great-great-Aunt.
“A life very well lived.”
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 435 North Road, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Wednesday, November 2, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Molly will rest at 138 Albert Street until her Requiem. Messages to 138 Albert Street, Invercargill, and tributes may be left on Molly’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live-stream of the service will also be available.

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CAMPBELL, Amanda Jane

Passed away peacefully on the 28th of October 2022 at Mary Potter Hospice after a long illness, aged 53. Loved mother of Samantha. Twin sister of Rebecca. Older sister of Stephanie. Beloved daughter of David & Linda. Thank you to all who supported Amanda over the past two years. Messages to the Campbell family may be left in Amanda’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Amanda will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Thursday, November 3, at 2.00pm, thereafter private cremation. This service can be viewed via the livestream tab on the Tributes website.

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WOODHILL, Robert (Bob)

Passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Stepfather and friend to Janet and Paul, Stephen and Donna, Craig and Sarah. Loved Bob to Jess, Liam, Ella and Lilly, Rhiarna and Mia, Rob, Josh and Connor, Brad and Kyle.
Finally at peace.

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WHITEHOUSE, Brian Leonard

On October 29, 2022, peacefully at George Manning Hospital, Christchurch, aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Betty, loving father and father-in-law of Annette, Mark and the late Yvonne, Karen and Criag Fuller, adored Grandad of Olivia, and Jacob, and their partners Johnny, and Grace, and Great-grandfather of Tosmai. Special thanks to George Manning Hospital for their care and compassion of Brian. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages can be addressed to The Whitehouse family c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 10.00am.

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OLD, Dennis Lawrence (Bo)

Passed away peacefully 27 October 2022 at Kenwyn Home, Te Aroha. Much loved husband of the late Joyce Old. Much loved Father & Father-in-law of Michael & Sharee, Lynette & Brian, Debbie & Dennis, Kim & Dion, Tracy & Russell. Loved Poppa of Zack & Caitie, Jeffrey, Elijah, Carl & Amanda, Tanya & Ryan, Trent, Teagan, Jasmine, Cameron and Ben. And Great Poppa to Charlee, Bella, Ellie and Lucy. A service for Dennis will be held at Morrinsville Methodist Church, Thames Street, Morrinsville, on Thursday, 3 November 2022 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Kenwyn Home, Kenrick Street, Te Aroha. All communications to the Old family C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.

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HOLLAND, Noeleen Therese Mary

Loved sister of Patricia*, William*, Kathleen*, Maureen*, Colleen*, Charlie*, Bernadette*, Lewis, Michael*, Bryan*, Denis, Marleen, and Tony. A loved sister-in-law and Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
“Rest in Peace”
(*denotes deceased)

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HOLLAND, Noeleen Therese Mary (nee O’Brien)

Aged 89 years. Peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Surrounded by her loving family at Southland Hospital. Wife of the late Earl. Much loved Mum of Donna and Syd Dyer (Cromwell), Mary and Nigel Climo (Te Anau), Michael and Maria (Alexandra/Te Anau), Noeleen and Grant Bolger (Te Anau). Loved Nonie of Jo, Bob, and Kris; Regan, and Monique; Sasha, and Tessa; Bevan, Jody, and Josh, and her 5 great-grandchildren.
“Rest in Peace”
Requiem Mass for Mum will be celebrated in The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, November 3, at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the Church on Wednesday evening at 5.00pm. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 25 Richards Beach Road, Cromwell 9384.

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GREIG, Daphne Patricia

After a long struggle, Daphne passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022, aged 86 years. Loved wife and best friend of Ian Donald for nearly 67 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Maree, Robert, Susan and Geoffrey. Loved Nana of Whitney, Ben, Ricky, Shannen, Nick, Stacey, Jessica and Amy. Loved Great-Nana of seven. Thanks to the University of Canterbury Speech team and the staff at Burwood Hospital for their great care and help for Daphne’s dementia care. Special thanks to the staff at Oceania Addington Rest Home for their exceptional care of Daphne. Messages to The Greig Family, c/- 21A Riverview Street, Christchurch 8023. A private family cremation has been held.

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CONWAY, Muriel Melton

On October 18, 2022 at Summerset Richmond Ranges, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary (Christchurch), Andrew and Jacqui (Wakefield). Loved ‘Nan’ of Beth, Thomas and Annabel; William, Lucy and Oliver and great-grandchildren Harry and Hollie, Henry, Patrick and Vivienne, Maddison, Camilla and Elsie. A private cremation has been held, and a private memorial service for family will be held at a later date.

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BROWN, Joan (nee Harris)

Of Levin (formerly Blenheim). Passed away peacefully at
Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin, on Friday 21st October 2022, in her hundredth year. Much loved and loving wife of Michael (deceased) for 74 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Owen Bonis. Cherished & proud grandmother of Simon (deceased), Matthew and Carolyn, and Joshua and Georgina, and great-grandmother (GG) of Sophie and Ethan, and Zack and Fern. Very special thanks to all the staff at Te Whanau Rest Home for their care and dedication. A family service has taken place.

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KEDDELL, Phillip Arthur

Second son of Peter and Robina, and husband of Lis. DOB August 24, 1952, died October 20, 2022, at Mundersley, Norfolk, UK. Loved brother of William and Stephen and friend to so many.

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JONES, Allen Ivan

Allen passed peacefully in Tauranga on Friday, October 21, 2022, in his 100th year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine (dec) and much loved father of Billy (dec), Jennifer and Stuart, and Ross and Robyn. Treasured Poppa of Elizabeth, Natasha and Ben, Kathryn and Nick, Suzanne and James, Katie and Nathan, Josh and Amy, and Sam and Roo. Much loved great-grandfather (Poppa Allen) of James and Harry, Millie and Lachie, Amelia, and Isla. At the family’s request a private burial has taken place. Communications to the Allen Jones family, c/- PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

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WAH, Paul

On 24th October 2022, peacefully at home with his family, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Shirley for 64 years. Brother of Esther Fung, Margaret Yung and the late Graham. Dad of Michael, Jeremy and Sarah. Father-in-law of Edwina and Linda. Yer Yer of Max, Amelia, Toby, Penina, Michael-Rita, Ashley and Genevieve. Goong of Lucy and Harry. Tai Yer of Lucius, Kahlo, Michael, Brooke and Noah. Much loved and treasured by us all. Special thanks to Te Omanga Hospice for their wonderful care of Paul. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be made online or left at the church. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at St James Anglican Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 3rd November at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Please contact Gee & Hickton for the livestream link.

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SHAW, Pauline May (Polly)

(formerly of Cromwell). Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Ray, and the late Jim Cross, a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Waric and Jeanette Cross, Lyal and Kristel Cross, and Nathan and Kate Cross, Loved and respected friend
of David* and Genevieve, Kay, Michael and Lyn, and Anthony and Jo. A much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Polly’s wishes a private service has been held. Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice Southland for their undivided attention and care shown to Polly and her family. Messages to 69B Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)

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