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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WOOD, Margaret Helen

Passed away on October 8, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved partner of Ann. Much loved mother of Colleen, Peter (deceased), and Kerry. Grandmother of Caitlin, Alex, Zoe, Kelsie (deceased), and Conor. Great-grandmother of Bastiaan, Astrid, Nicholas, Cory, and Coby. At Margaret’s request there will be a gathering for family and friends from 1.00pm, Tomorrow (Wednesday), 11 Walker Place, Rangiora. Margaret will be leaving the house for private cremation at 4.00pm. All messages to
annkaiapoi@gmail.com

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KIDD, Maureen Patricia

After a long illness with Christine by her side at Hawera Hospital on Friday, 7 October 2022, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Adored Mum of Maurice & Sharon, Terry, the late Anthony, and Christine & Julian. Loved Nana of Jason, and Bradley; Daniel, Chantelle, and Sharee; David, and Timothy. Great-Grandma of Robyn, Jackson, Ashton; Micheala, Korban, Sophie, Tyler, Hannah; Ashton, Kacey, Mikayla, Levi, Aden, and Jax. Great-great-grandma of Jaxon, and Jordan. Messages to the Kidd Family may be left on Maureen’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/maureen. A loving thank you to the staff at Hawera Hospital, especially Sani. Requiem Mass for Maureen will be celebrated at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, 90 Miranda Street, Stratford, on Friday 14 October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by her burial at Kopuatama Cemetery.

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TOWNSHEND, Edwin Gray (Gray)

Peacefully, at his home in Ngatea on 9th October, 2022; in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie. Much loved Dad of Ross, Mark, and Gary. Cherished Grandad of Fiona, Fraser, Michelle, Richard, Julie, Scott, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Cameron, and Great Grandad of 10.
‘Together at last’.


Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Gray’s life, to be held at The Ngatea War Memorial Hall, Friday 14th October at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to

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KITE, Alison May (Ali)

Suddenly at home on 9th October, 2022; aged 63 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A farewell for Ali will be held at a later date.

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ELIASON, Mary Valerie (Val)CBE

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 10 October 2022, aged 89. Dearly loved wife of Colin (deceased). Loved and respected Mum of Peter and Kay, Jenni and Richard Brewer, and Karen Eliason and Peter Blackbourn, Peter Cattley (deceased), and Rob Baxter. Cherished Grandma of Jo, Kristy, Amanda, and Emma; Philip, and Hannah; Glen, Kate, and Matthew. Great-grandma of 6. Please leave all messages for Val’s family on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/val. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Friday 14 October 2022 at 10.30am followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend in person, Val’s service will be livestreamed to her tribute page.

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WILSON, Ngaire Glennys (Glennys)

Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Hospital, Richmond, on Sunday, October 9, 2022. In her 80th year. Loved wife of James (Jim), and adored mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Trudy Whitten. Loved sister of Gaylene, Lynette, Neroli and Roger. Sister-in-law of Robert and Beverley Wilson, and Lynette Shaw. Beloved aunty and great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the Wilson Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service to celebrate Glennys’ life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 11.00am on Thursday, October 13, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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LAPPAGE, Seyna Maria

On September 16, 2022, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Lappage, and loved mother of Ben, Chris, and Luke. Dearest daughter of Carol and Elwynne Robertson, and sister of Graham, Terry and Maria, Melisse, and Diane. Respects to Jim Lappage and family. Thanks for Seyna’s care from Dr Phil Gray, nurses and carers. Her suffering is over. A private cremation was held.
Sadly Missed

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DANIELS, Phillip Tukemata

Passed away peacefully on 8th October 2022 at home. Phillip is laying at Tauhei Marae, Tauhei Rd, Morrinsville, Waikato. Funeral service and burial will be held at 11.00am, on Wednesday 12th October.

Sincere Funeral Services

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HUDSON, Elizabeth Anne Lizzy(nee McKellar)

Sunrise 28.12.1958
Sunset 10.10.2022
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Our adoring Mother, Aunty, Granny and friend to many, there was no one quite like you. Our Angel has her wings. Rest In Love our darling. Paul, Brett, Johnny (deceased) and Rach. Precious Granny to Hudson, Harlow, Louis, Hope and Blake. Loving sister to Bobby and Lynie. Best friend of Colleen, Heather, Mary, Rose, Carolyn, Annie and Ang. We all are better people for having your presence in our lives. Memorial and celebration of Lizzy’s life will be held on 13 October 2022, 1.00pm, at Ferrybank, Grantham St, Hamilton. https

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WALDING, Anne Therese

Passed away in Dublin, Ireland on 25th July 2022. Anne was the much loved daughter of Norrie And Charlie Walding, sister of Charles, Catherine, Peter and Luke, and cherished aunty, cousin and friend. Anne’s memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Broadway, Palmerston North, at 11.00am, Saturday, October 15, 2022, and a gathering at the Masonic Hotel, Main Street, Palmerston North, after 1.00pm. The Mass will be live-streamed on https

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MANSON, Peter

Dearly loved Uncle, Great-Uncle and a special friend to Jeremy, Christine, Hannah, Emma and Ryan Ashworth.

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CASSIDY, Stella

Passed away 4 October 2022.
Beidh mé chailleann
tú mo chara
Grá— Maxine

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DYSART, Cassandra Marie

Passed on October 4, 2022. Now in the loving arms of her late husband Hamish - (Dirty). This girl will be sadly missed. Life of any party including life itself. Will be forever missed and always loved by close family and friends alike.

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MANSON, Peter Robert

On October 9, 2022, passed away at home after graciously battling a brief illness, aged 63 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Joy (née Winter), for almost 39 years, precious Dad of Cat, and Michelle, and their partners Stephen, and Simon. Adored Grandad of baby Thomas Peter, and a long standing respected resident of the McQueens Valley and Gebbies Valley communities.
May such a hardworking
man finally
Rest in Peace
A special thank you to Helen from Access for her outstanding care and compassion for Peter. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made directly online at www.stjohn.org.nz.... A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held in the Tai Tapu Community Centre, 722 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, on Thursday, October 13 at 11.00am, followed by burial at The Church of the Epiphany, Gebbies Valley.

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HALLUM, Bruce Fergus (Brucey)

1 May 1956 —
8 October 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer Bruce passed away peacefully, but way too soon, at home. Cherished partner of Belinda. Dearly loved son of the late Doug and Margaret, loved brother of Ian, loving stepfather to Jason and Claudine, a very special Uncle, Grandad, and Great-uncle.
A remarkable man who will remain in our hearts forever.
A very special thanks to the amazing caring team of doctors, nurses, and care workers at Mary Potter Hospice (Porirua) who helped us care for Bruce at home. I could not have done it without you. Also, a special thank you to Wellington free ambulance and to the kind and caring doctors and nurses at Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, Bruce really appreciated everything you did for him. Bruce’s funeral service will be held at Lychgate Funeral Home, Johnsonville on 13th October 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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