MARTIN, Robert Percy (Bob)
Passed away peacefully at the Hospice Sth Canterbury on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A loved husband of Jeanette (dec), and a much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Raewyn and Wayne Dougherty (Temuka), Stephen and Liz (Temuka), Fay, and Michelle. A devoted Grandad Bob of his grand and great-grandchildren. Messages to 62 Shaw Street, Temuka 7920. At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.
CURREY, William Charles Keith (Keith)
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 10, 2022. Aged 86 years. Loved son of the late Joan and Charles Currey. Dearly loved husband of Faye, a loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Graeme, Brent and Sharon, Lynley and Adam. Loved Pop of Rachel and Charlie, Nicole and Mike, Sara, Courteney and Joe, Matt and Gemma, Laura, and Scott. Loved Great-Pop of Artie, Ruby, Devontae, and Dezorae. A loved brother of Lillian Weaver, and Elaine and Nigel Worsfold. Messages to the Currey family, c/- PO Box 16614, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. At Keith’s request a private cremation has been held.
ALEXANDER, Marlene Elva (nee Woodham)
On October 14, 2022, peacefully at Elms Court Village; aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Fiona, and Vanessa and Norm. Much adored nana of Shannon, Jacob, Caleb, Jordan; Kelsey, Chase, Samuel; a loved great-nana of Vienna, and a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Special thanks to the staff at Elms Court Village for their care and support. Messages to the Alexander family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private service has been held.
COULTER, Nora
Passed away on October 15, 2022, aged 93 years. She had an amazing life, and was so dear to all her family, Gavin, Lynda, Diane and Maree and extended families. Many thanks to Waihi Lodge staff in Geraldine, who cared for Nora in her final weeks with love and dignity. A private family send-off has been held. Cards and wishes to 299 Te Moana Road, Geraldine 7991.
YOUNG, Alison June
After a short illness at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday, 16 October 2022, aged 69. Best mum ever of Mat, and Keryn. Loved mum-in-law of Ross. Treasured Nan of Ebony, and Rhys. Loved daughter of June and Keith (dec). Adored sister of Bev, Joy and their families. In accordance with Alison’s wishes a private service has been held.
HARTLEY, Dorothy NormaJune Sue (Sue)
Peacefully passed away at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 15th October 2022. Aged 80 years. Beloved mother to Vanessa & Allen, Stephen & Kathy, Craig and the late Warwick. Friend of Laurie. Loving Nana Sue to 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Sue will be held at The Greenwood Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 26th October 2022 at 2.00pm. All communications to the Hartley Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
GRAVENOR, Richard
(Aged 83) Of Coventry in England
7.5.1939 — 10.10.2022
Passed peacefully but unexpectedly in Palmerston North Hospital. Loved by the late Zarella. Dearly missed by their children Richard, Tama and Chrystal, and grandchildren Fabian, Kimberlee and Ricki. Richard is also missed by his siblings in the UK
WRIGHT, David Bernard
On October 15, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 78 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Janice (Jan) for 55 years, dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Rachel Wright and Michael Croot, Tim and Lia Wright (Dunedin), Amy Wright and Giampaolo Grassi (Rome), adored and cherished Pop of Abby, and Sam Croot; Nicholas, Nova, Sienna, and Milly Wright. Dearly loved son of the late Pip and Joy Wright (Dunedin), loved brother and brother-in-law of Catherine and the late Geoff Woods, the late Dennis, Virginia and Blair Bishop (Dunedin), much loved son-in-law of the late Dave and Irene Mitchell, loved brother-in-law of Carolyn and Warren McKenzie, David and Margaret Mitchell, Jos and Steve McDonald, Jenny Stark and Keith Drummond, and a much loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews.
A life well lived.
Special thanks to the doctors and staff at St Albans Medical Centre, and to the team from Nurse Maude, especially Agnes, for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late David Wright, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate David’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on November 3, at 2.00pm.
WILSON, Makaela Joy(formerly Blakely, nee Colleen Read)
Died peacefully in Auckland on September 13, 2022. Loved mother of Ross and Glenda Blakely, Sharyn and the late Barry Rea, Brent and Liz Blakely (Darfield), and loved sister of Maureen and Evan Frew (Darfield), and Carol Dempster. A graveside service will be held at the Greendale Cemetery, at 2.00pm on Saturday, November 5.
GEARRY, Linda
Loved daughter of the late Jack and Mabel, sister of Jeanette and Arthur, Mum of Jackie, Michelle, Aaron, and Justin, and Nana of Jack, Jordan, Brylee, Lillee, Harry, Dylan, Riley, and Ashley. A lot of names who share your memories.
Love you lots
DOUGLAS, Margaret Elizabeth(nee Heney)
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Terry. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Murray (dec); Peter and Sarah; Brian and Julie; Wayne and Glenis; Lex and Pauline Douglas; and Maureen and Ross Edmonds. A loved Aunty and great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to
DIX, Peter
On 16 October 2022, peacefully at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Veta for
64 years, and much loved dad of Michael & Angela, and Lyall. Loved poppa of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Peter’s request, a private service has been held. Communications to the Peter Dix Family, c/-
PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
MEAD, Ralph David
On August 14, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Kelvin and Ngaio, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Geoff and Sina and Brent. Respected uncle of Jennifer, Helen, Darren and Katherine, and great-uncle to Harper and Xavier. A Graveside Memorial Service for Ralph will be held at St Saviours Anglican Church, 50 Kirk Road, Templeton, on Friday, October 28, at 11.00am.
WATSON, Elizabeth Jean (Betty)
On October 16, 2022, at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Stewart. With deep sadness Ainsley; Rolene, Mark, Ciaran, Loreece and Oakley, Ursula, Therese and Kieran; Chris, Amanda, Harry, Annalise and Aliyah, and George; Kerry, Hamish and the late Lachlan, share the peaceful death of our loved mother, cherished mother-in-law, devoted Nan-nan, grand-Nan-nan and best friend, seven days short of her 87th birthday. The family request no flowers but donations to the Canterbury Neonatal Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly.... Messages to the Watson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Tuesday, October 25, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
LUCAS, Valerie Caroline(nee Searle)
Passed away peacefully at Archer Rest Home on October 17, 2022, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom Lucas; loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Alison and Kevin, Tony, Gavin and Adrienne, Jessica and James, Stephanie and Daniel, Tim, Emma, Jared and Beckie, Rachael and Kevin, Ella, Maia, Tobias, William and Samuel. Sincere thanks to the staff of Archer Rest Home for their care of Valerie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Valerie’s name to St John Ambulance Service online at bit.ly... Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Valerie Lucas, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held in the Canterbury Memorial Gardens Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Tuesday, October 25, at 2.30pm.
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