Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

REDDINGTON, Michael Stephen

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at Roselea Care Home, Hamilton. Aged 88 years, born in Consett, England. Husband of the late Mihiteria Eddie. Father to Michael, Leo, Damian, Stephen, Pania, Cushla & Warwick. Grandfather to many many grandchildren.
Will be missed by those
who knew him.
A private cremation has taken place. A wake will be held in his honour at a later date. All communications with the Reddington family please contact Damian Reddington 027 248 1622.

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LORIMER, Peter John

ONZM
Peacefully at the Rita Angus Retirement Home on 18 October 2022, aged 76. Loved son of Yvonne & Dudley Lorimer, late of Hamilton. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony & Jane Lorimer. Loved godfather of Penny Teehan (Auckland), and special nephew to Sally Ford of Feilding. Loved first born son of Mary Stratton (nee Paterson), late of Taihape. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony & Margaret, Graeme & Jenny, Wendy Stratton & Tom Young, Derek & Brigitte, Gordon & Bronwyn, Pete & Sally, Jock & Sue, and Rob & Maree. Loved uncle of many and great-uncle to nearly as many. Loved and respected member of The Treasury and Public Sector Whanau over his 54 years of dedicated service. Special thanks to the Rita Angus Retirement Home team for their love and care of Peter in the last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online. The celebration of Peter’s life will be held in the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Makara Cemetery.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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WEATHERALL, Allan John

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 18 October 2022, in his 92nd year. Much loved husband of Shirley. Loved brother of Gordon, Ray, Edna, Colin and their families. Loved Dad of Maree and Ray, Clare and Murray. Grandad Allan to Sophie and Greg, Logan and Tayla, James and Ti, Katie and Dave. Chuffed great-grandad of Hugo. In accordance with Allan’s wishes, a private service has taken place.
NZIFH

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VINCENT, William Randall (Toby)

Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of the late Deidre. Much loved father and father-in-law of Julie-anne and the late Bruce Cullum, Leigh and the late Paddy Gilhooly, Carl and Jo-Anna Partridge. Loved grandfather of Michael, Brendan, Anna, Vivienne, Greer, Henry and Stella. A private family farewell has been held.

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LEWIS, Phyllis Lavinia

Passed away peacefully at Maida Vale Retirement Village, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, aged 94 years. Dearly loved Wife of George Francis William (Pancho). Loved Mother of Judith, Barbara and Barry. Loved Grandmother of Cameron and Julie, Christopher and Eleanor, Darren and Sophie. Loved grand-grandchildren Ashton and Liam, Koa and Huxton all in Australia. All messages to the Lewis Family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Phyllis’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Death

WHITE, Margaret (formerly Brock)

27.11.1925 – 19.10.2022
Dearly loved wife of Franklin (deceased) and Hector Brock (deceased). Loved mother of Andrew, David and Hamish. Adored Margie of Vanessa, Jared, Matthew and Malia and her six great-grandchildren. Loved and respected stepmother of Jenni, Sheron, Viv (deceased) and Christine, and their families. Cherished sister of Kay and Patricia.
A private cremation has
been held. A celebration for Margaret will be held in the Waipawa Town Hall, 18 Kenilworth Street, Waipawa, on Tuesday, October 25 at 1.00pm. Messages to the White Family can be posted to 4a Rose St, Waipawa 4120.

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KEITH, Anthony Reginald (Tony)

On Tuesday, October 17, 2022, at Nurse Maude Hospice, after a courageous lengthy battle with cancer, aged 69 years. Loved and adored husband of Trish; loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Liv; Sarah and Chris; Claire and Craig; Holly and Jonny; Laura and Craig. Special Grandad of Aaliyah, and Noah; Billy, and Honor; Hmi; Harrison, and Felicity; Machlan, and Louella. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Bev; Robin and Maryanne; Cheryl and Grant; and Shane and Lois. Loved son of the late Cathy and Reg. Trish and family specifically acknowledge the care and respect offered to Tony at Nurse Maude Hospice, they “wrapped him up and cared for him”. Messages to the Keith family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice, in memory of Tony, would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in the Sumner Rugby Football Club, 26 Campbell Street, Sumner, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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JACOBS, Daniel Sydney

Passed away on October 17th, 2022. Best friend and much loved soulmate of Tracey. Treasured Dad of Holly and Asha. Special friend to many. We will be having a celebration for Danny at a later date.

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BLAIR, Anne (Helen) (née Whaley)

Peacefully, in Masterton, on October 18, 2022, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Warren. Dearly loved daughter of the late Bill and Rose Whaley, and daughter-in-law of the late Joyce and Dennis Blair. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Murray and Mavis Whaley, the late Tommy, Judy and Alf Hamer, Shirley Blair, the late Mike and Maryanne Blair. Dearest mum and mother-in-law of Julie, Wendy and Chris, Ian, and special friend of Ingrid Blair (Australia). Much loved nana of Jasmine, Bill and Claudia, Zoe and Zac, and great-nana of Mason. Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews and her special nephew Allan. Bestest mate of Mandymoo. Mum is now at rest and will be greatly missed by us all. A private cremation has been held.
Wairarapa Funeral Services
www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz...
FDANZ, Masterton

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RANGER, Roger Creighton

Passed peacefully at Woodrow Grove, on Wednesday 19th October 2022, aged 77 years. Dearly loved son of the late Norah and Roly Ranger. Loved brother and brother-in- law of Darcy (dec) and Jocelyn, Linton (dec), and Mike and sister-in-law Cheryl. Loved uncle of Warren (dec), Eru, Nolan, Damian, Melissa, Kate, Graham (dec), and Phillip. All messages may be sent to ‘The Ranger Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices Roger will be laid to rest with his mother Norah at a graveside service at Awanui Cemetery, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 25th October 2022, at 10.30am.

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HOPEWELL, Michael Harold

11.02.1936 — 18.10.2022
Dearly loved husband of the late Helene Hopewell, loved father and father-in-law of Jeremy and Karen, Michael and Ella, Brigette and Phil, treasured Pa of Ben and Melissa, Rachaela and Sam, Olivia and Dan, and great-Pa of Isla, Dre, Josie, Harry and Beau. Loved family member of Colin. Thank you to Nazareth House staff for their wonderful care of Michael. Messages for the Hopewell family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A private cremation has been held with a Private Family Funeral to be at a later date.

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FITZSIMMONS, Edward Neil (Neil)

Passed away suddenly on October 14, 2022. Beloved husband, devoted and cherished soulmate of Ruth. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lee and Tasi, Kelvin and Cassie, Sarah and Anthony. Dearly loved and treasured Dandan of Taliah, Isaiah, Messina, Zachary, Cameron, Regan, Nehemiah, Morgan, Caralie and Sophia. Brother of the late Roger, Janice, Anne and Ross. Friend of many. Messages c/- PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040. A private celebration of Neil’s life was held on October 18, 2023.

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KERR, Mary Joy (Joy)

1931 — 2022
Aged 91 years. Passed away peacefully at home; on Wednesday October 12, 2022. Much loved wife of the late Stan and mother of Graeme, Robin, and Sharyn. Mother-in-law of Penelope, Nicci and David and devoted Grandmother of Sarah, Emily, Rhys, Mitch, Leah, Eloise and their partners Jeremy, Luke, Jess, Emma, Andrew, and Brendan. Adored Great-Grandmother of Harriet, Charlie, Elsie, Walter, Milla, Ramona, Piper, and Florence. Messages to the Kerr family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443, or please email Graeme at graemekerr54@gmail.com A private cremation for Joy has been held.

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ALLARD, Margery Cecilia

Peacefully at The Village Palms, Christchurch, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Bill, treasured mother of Pat and Peter, loved mother-in-law of Ali and John, much loved Granny of Kate and Sam, adored great-grandmother (G.G.) of Aria and Beau. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at The Village Palms for their compassionate care of Margery in her final days. Messages may be addressed to the Allard family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A private family service for Margery will be held in keeping with her wishes.
Remembered Always

Death

SOMERVILLE, Irene Ruth(formerly Sturgeon)

Aged 81 years. Now at rest. Much loved mother of Sandy, Nicki, Karen and Jan, and of Alastair and Robert (deceased), and mother-in-law of Dave MacGillivray, Matt Barker and Lennox Love. Adored Nana of Finn, Poppy and Jess Barker and Ellie, Zoe and Milly Love.
Rest in peace our courageous, hardworking, kind and loving Ruth xx
A small family service will be held at Lychgate Funeral Home, 306 Willis Street, at 1.00pm on Friday 28th October. Messages for the family can be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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