PIRRIT, Blair Gray (Gray)
Born 23rd March 1929. Gray passed away peacefully on 13th October 2022, aged 93. Eldest son of 4 boys of the late Petti and Blair (Joe) Pirrit of Morrinsville. Loved elder brother of Tim, brother-in-law to Susan and respected Uncle of Jamie Richard and Tracey. Great-Uncle of Chris and Bradley, Ellie Larni Gina and Jed, and Lewis and Lachlan.
One of life’s true gentlemen and will be
greatly missed by all.
PERRY, Trevor Richard
On October 10, 2022, peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Faye and much loved by all the members of his near and extended family. Special thanks to the staff at St Allisa Lifecare and all those who cared for Trevor in recent times. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Trevor Perry, c/-
PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made directly at nursemaude.org.nz. A private Funeral Service has been held.
RURU, Gloria (nee Ramanui Te Au Turoa)
Passed away Nelson Public Hospital surrounded by her whanaupani, after a long battle with COPD on Thursday, October 13, 2022, aged 71. Darling 50 years treasured wife of Archdeacon Emeritus Harvey Ruru. Loved Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana to Toni-Francis Ruru and Paul Darry; Laura-Anne Ruru and Brian Thomas and Nana to Anahera (USA); Phillipa-Lee Ruru and Brent Neal; to her many loved nephews and nieces especially Charles and Dave Priestly (Upper Hutt), Lisa Ramanui (Porirua), Wayne and the late Wyn Mansell and Judy (Wellington); Faye and Lorna Savage (Wainuiomata). Last of the 2 Ramanui Te Au Turoa remaining siblings out of 19. Fabulous care by Dr Claire Thurlow and Toi Toi Medical Centre Nelson Team; Nurse Maude Team; Hardy Street Pharmacy Staff; Nelson Public Hospital Specialists and Nurses and Nelson Tasman Hospice Team. Private Whanau Cremation has been held; no flowers by request; Messages
DU FLOU, Brian Allan
Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on 13 October 2022, aged 89 years. Loved Husband of Joan, adored Father of Jane, Anna & Simon, father-in-law of John & Amanda and Grandfather of Gracey, Holly & Oscar. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Auckland Hospital and Summerset Ellerslie for their incredible care of Brian over the last couple of years. A Funeral for Brian will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Remuera, Auckland on Friday 21 October and a service in celebration of his life will be held in Wellington in the coming weeks - TBA. Any communications to Anna du Flou 021 562 209.
HATTRILL, John
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Andrena. Cherished father and father-in-law of Richard and Robyn, Kerry Goodwin and Geoff Milne, Sue and Clark Whelan, David* and Kimmie, and Paul and Sarah. Adored fun and loving Grandad and great-grandad. John was a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. As per John’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to Villa 33/211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
"A brave hardworking
man now at peace."
(*denotes deceased)
HUMPHRIES, Alan John
Of Paraparaumu Beach. On Friday, 14 October 2022, peacefully at home with his family around him. Beloved husband of Pat; father of Abby and Peter; and Gumps of Maximus, Willow, and Axel. Beloved by Roy, Alan, Denise, and Susan Shannon, and by Mark and Simon. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9–11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, at 2.30pm on Thursday, 20 October, to be followed by a private cremation. No flowers please, but in lieu a donation to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online at www.marypotter.org.nz.... Messages for the Humphries Family may be sent c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
APPLEYARD, Bernadette
Peacefully on October 12, 2022, with her sons at her side. Partner of Dale McLean, mother of Ben Appleyard and Michael McLean. Daughter of Marie and Bernard Appleyard, sister to Catherine Heyrick, Dominic Appleyard, Paul Appleyard, Marie-Louise Appleyard, Christine Poynter. Bernadette was to be a grandmother in December.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Bernadette will be held in the Church of Ss Peter and Paul, 60 Knights Road, Lower Hutt on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10.30am.
JURY, Brian
On 13 October 2022, at Telford Lifecare, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband for 57 years of Glenyss; loved father of Tracey and Colin, Rob and Dee; loved poppa of Brooke, Sophie, Ryan, and Samuel; loved brother of Kevin and the late Gary. In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a private funeral has been held.
CLEGHORN, John Desmond (Des)
Of Feilding, formerly of Woodville, on Friday 14th October 2022, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, after a short illness, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Val. Much loved Dad of Paul and Marni, Karen and John Britton, and Murray and Eva. Treasured Grandad of Torsten. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North would be appreciated or may be received at the service. Messages to Cleghorn Family c/- PO Box 23 Pahiatua. The Rosary for Des will be recited on Wednesday 19th October, 2022 at 6.30pm at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding, followed by a Funeral Mass for Des on Thursday 20th, October, 2022 at 11.00am. Des will then be buried at the Woodville Lawn Cemetery, Pinfold Road, Woodville at approximately 3.00pm.
Monarch Funeral Home Ltd
Pahiatua (06) 3766662
GALLAGHER, Molly Rebecca
5 April 1926 —
14 October 2022
(96 years). Died peacefully at home. Adored wife of the late Vivian Gallagher. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin and Gillian, grandmother to Rebecca, Michael, Anya and Lily. Beloved sister of Linda, and the late Michael, Margaret, and Jill. Aunty to many.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral service at 1.00pm on Wednesday, October 19, at the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter, 51 Victoria St, Hamilton, followed by a burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead.
HARVEY, Roger James Peter
Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Aged 79 years. Loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Messages may be sent to the Harvey Family, c/- PO Box 1008, Blenheim 7240. A service for Roger will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 10.30am on Wednesday, October 19, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
O’CONNOR, Mark (Dinny)
Passed away peacefully on 14 October 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joy and the late Mary. Cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather to many, brother and uncle.
Always in our hearts,
an inspiration to us all.
Requiem Mass for Mark will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 86 Clarkin Road, Hamilton, on Friday 21 October at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
BARR, Mary (Mollie)
12 September 1933 —
14 October 2022
Peacefully at Annie Brydon Hawera. Dearly loved wife of Robert for 62 years. Loved daughter of the late Jeanie and William John Kirkpatrick. Loved sister of Margaret (decd) and Frank McAlister. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mollie’s life will be held at Hardings Funeral Chapel, Regent Street Hawera, on Tuesday, 18 October 2022, at 11.00am, after which a private cremation will be held.
ROLAND, Wilson Bruce
Died peacefully on his own terms on 14th October 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Much loved husband of Linda and adored dad to Sam and Fergus. Loved brother of Barbs and Carole and brother-in-law to John. Born 25.12.1952; taken much too soon, with so many adventures still to be had. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Haematology Department at Auckland Hospital for giving us so much more time with him than we would otherwise have had. Also, thank you to Auckland Hospice for their support to allow the family to manage Bruce’s death at home.
Rest in peace BW,
an inspirational man and a life lived to the full. Will be so sadly missed by many.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held on Thursday 20th October, at 10.00am, at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St John’s Rd Meadowbank.
Aroha Funerals
09 5270266
SYMONS, Ruth Mae (nee Judd)
Passed away peacefully at Elderslea Rest Home on 14 October 2022, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine, Bruce and Robyn, Karyl and Mike, and Glyn and Lavinia. Loving Nana to Tony, Patrick and Tasha, Theresa, Natalie and Michael, and Moana. Step-Nana to Tim, Louise, Quentin and Azariah. Great-Nana to Calvin, Zach, William and Leo. A service for Ruth will be held at Upper Hutt Uniting Parish - Wesley Centre, 1 Benzie Ave, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday 19 October at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated (https
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