Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HASTINGS, Leila Anne

On October 25, 2022, in her 90th year, peacefully at her Leeston home. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, cherished Mum of Stuart, Annabel (deceased) and Greg, Kathryn and Lloyd. Adored Nana of Gemma and Nik, Samuel and Hayley, Chelsea and Jason. Special Great-Nana of Zakia and Myka, Evie, Parker and Olive – Forever in our Hearts. Communications to 7 Chervier Street, Leeston 7632. A Private Cremation has been held.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Death

BLUNDELL, Vere Audrey (neé Jury)

In her 95th year, passed peacefully at Te Awamutu CHT Care Home on Saturday 22.10.22. Devoted wife & sweetheart to Arthur (d. 16.4.94), much loved mother of Lorraine, Marie (d. 27.11.18) & Janet & Gordon. Beloved nanna of 5 & great-gran of 7.
R.I.P.
Forever in our hearts
A Celebration of life Service to be held at Woodside Estate, 130 Woodside Road, Matangi at 10.30am, November 2nd.

Death

ROBERTS, Glenda Grace (Gracie)

Passed away peacefully with her family, brothers Wayne, Garry and sister Karen, by her side on Monday, October 24, 2022. Aged 66. At Gracie’s request a private cremation has taken place.

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ROAKE, Christine Millett

On 25 October 2022, peacefully at Tauranga Hospital, with her sister Ann at her side, aged 73 years. Loved wife of the late John. Loved by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Peter, Jenn and David. At Christine’s request a private cremation has taken place.
“Sisters, keep each
other’s secrets,
Bear each other’s burdens,
Nudge each other’s laughter,
Hold each other’s love.”

Death

FOX, Robert Charles (Bob)

Peacefully at Woburn Enliven Village, Lower Hutt, on 24th October 2022, aged 79 years. Journalist, Sports Writer, Wine Connoisseur, Raconteur, Wordsmith… Great friend and husband of Pam and the late Viv, loved father of Andrew & Donelle, Tim & Lauren, Nick & Sarah, and stepdad to Jude, Kate & Adam and Eve & Steve. Amazing Grandad to Ollie and Jake, Jono and Al, Maddie and Alex, Phoebe, Tom and Alex, and Tai. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home, cnr Ward Street and Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt on Monday 31st October 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. A livestream of the service will be available on Rob’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz....

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SANSON, Graham Paul

Aged 90 years and 12 days. On Sunday 23rd October 2022, Graham passed away peacefully wrapped in Pam’s arms. Loved husband of Pam for 67 years. Proud Dad and Father-in-law of Paul, Tony (deceased) and Penny, Terry and Pam. Fun Grandad of Melissa, Chris and Scott, Chloe and Mark, Lauren, Dion and Janelle. Great-Grandad of Kaien. Graham is now at rest at the Levin Cemetery. The family wish to thank the staff at Levin War Vets for their care of Graham. A private farewell has been held. Messages to Sanson Family, C/- Harvey Bowler, 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.

Death

BURGESS, Wallace Roy

Passed away peacefully, aged 96 years, at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua, on Thursday 20th October 2022. Loved son of Sam and Ella Burgess (both dec). Loved brother of Wink (dec), Betty Laing (Dunedin), Maureen Meredith (dec), Rona (dec), Cliff (Rotorua) and Lynette Hodge (Waitara). Loved brother-in-law of Duncan Laing (dec), Robb Meredith(dec), Jennifer Burgess and John Hodge. Service held in Rotorua 26th October 2022.

Death

WOODHILL, Robert John (Bob)

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael, and Darryn and Kristen. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren. Loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle, and loved by his extended family. Messages to the Woodhill family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.

Death

SHERIDAN, Dr J. Edmund

Passed away to be with his Lord and Saviour on 19th October 2022. A wonderful loving husband to his wife Mary. A very much loved father and father-in-law to Mary and Brian, Margaret, Rachael, John and Marianne.

Psalm 4 verse 8.
Absent in the body but present with the Lord.

Death

COURT, Stuart (Brian)

Passed away peacefully at the Masonic Village, Levin, on Friday 21st October 2022. Loved husband of Shirley (dec), and father and father-in-law of Bruce & Adrienne, Alan & Raewyn, and Judy & Phil. Much loved Grandfather to Patricia, Samantha, Christopher, Nicole, Benjamin and Mitchell. In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private service has been held.

Death

McISAAC, Lawrence William Russell

On October 26, 2022, in his 71st year, loved husband for 47 years of Jeanette, Pater to Joseph and Kelly, Ivan and Nicola, Gareth and Moana, Grandpater to Aedan, Nyssa, Anahera and Isaiah. Loved only son of the late Gilbert and Jean McIsaac (Geraldine) and Loved brother and
brother-in-law of Liz McDonald and Jim Darling, Kathleen and Rob Smith, Nola and Alistair Day. Loved Uncle to his nephews and nieces, and lifelong friend of Kevin
Swete. In accordance with Lawrence’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages c/- of 16 Cunneen Place, Aidanfield, Halswell, Christchurch 8025. Email
Theshire@xtra.co.nz or text.

Death

GOODCHILD, Anthony Charles (Tony)

Formerly of Lower Hutt. On October 21, 2022, peacefully at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, Lower Hutt; in his 84 year. Dearly loved husband of Glenys, father and father-in-law to Drew, Mark, Sarah and Amanda. Loved grandfather of Charlie and Rosie, brother of Loretta and brother-in-law of Jennifer. Loved by of all his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Tony will be held in Cornwall Manor, Cnr Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation at Akatarawa Crematorium. Messages may be posted to “the Goodchild family” C/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040.

Death

CUTLER, Rona Merle

Of Foxton. Passed away peacefully with family at her side at Hutt Hospital on 22nd October 2022. Loving wife and soulmate of Norman. Beloved sister of Margaret and Neville. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Donna, Leigh and John, Mark, Wendy and Mike. Nana of Dion, Nicole, Paige, Paris and Ryan. It was Rona’s wish for a close private family farewell which has been held.
“A champion sportswoman has played her last match”
Messages c/o PO Box 20, Foxton 4848.
Anderson Funeral Services
FDANZ Foxton

Death

THOMPSON, Mavis

(Formerly of South Karori Road.) Passed away peacefully at Malvina Major on 25 October 2022 aged 89. Dearly loved wife of Jack Thompson (d), mother of David and Jill, and grandmother of Merryn and Keir. For details of the service to celebrate Mavis’s life, please contact Lychgate Funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mavis’s name to the Cats Protection Wellington catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/donate. Thanks to the nurses and caregivers of Malvina Major. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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TAVENER, Gwen

On October 23, 2022, at Summerset in the Sun, after a long illness. Over the course of her 96 years a much-loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, friend and teacher. Messages to the Tavener family, c/- Marsden House, 41 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010.

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