Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HEWSON, Bruce William (Huey)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, aged 76. Dearly loved husband of Sharon for 57 years. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Sheri and Stephen, Scott and Sharleen, Amanda and Ray. Cherished Grandad of Navajo, Sequoya and Jarrah, Maya, Oscar and Tommy, Lucca and Mackinley.
Finally at Peace
Messages to Bruce’s family may be posted to The Hewson Family, C/- 26 King Street,Temuka 7920. A Service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at the Temuka Rugby Club Rooms on Tuesday, May 23 at 1.30pm.

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JAMIESON, Raewyn Makintosh(nee Milne)

Dearly loved daughter of the late Dorothy and John Milne. Loved sister of Suzanna (dec), Roger (dec) and Lynda, Peter, April and Steve Jacobs. A dearly loved niece, cousin and aunty.

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BARROW, Mary

Passed away peacefully on 15 May 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne, Gerard, Catherine and Kieran, and Simon. Loved grandmother of Paul, Luke and Lydia. Special thanks to the people at Te Hopai Home and Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Hopai Home and Hospital would be appreciated and may be made online at 06 0513 0101659 00. Messages to the Barrow family may be made online at lychgate.co.nz/messages or posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St Francis of Assisi Parish, 37 Doctor Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville, Wellington, on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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CHANDLER, Kenneth Coupland (Ken)

5.11.1928 — 18.5.2023
(in his 95th year)
Peacefully at Atawhai Assisi Hospital with his two daughters holding his hand. Dearly loved husband for 64 years of Judy, and father of Mary, Peter, Martyn and Jenny. Father-in-law of Alan Rogerson, Libby Chandler, Kelly Chandler and the late Bill Temple. Grandad of Annelise and Nathan, Tim and Britt, Kieran and Anna, Jason and Pip, Liam and Rachel, Carlos and Nico, and Great-Grandad of Lily and Isla. A service for Ken will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Westpac Trust Air Ambulance, PO Box 9308, Hamilton 3240 or https

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CLELAND, Noel Guy

Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on 17 May 2023 in Havelock North, with the love of his family surrounding him. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Ann. Much loved father of Michael (dec), Tracey, Warren and Sue, Sarah and Brent Pilcher, Jennifer, Rowena and Sam Brown. Adored cheeky Pop of his 17 grandchildren; Harmony, Cassandra, Caleb, Connor, Hayley, Mackenzie, Talea, Danielle, Erin, Jack, Lisa May, Isaac, Francesca, Peyton, Monique, Lachlan and Callum, and 3 great-grandchildren; Mia-Lillie, Ella and Xzavier. Loved brother of Jill, John (dec) and Lois. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Summerset in the Vines Care Centre, Havelock North, for their exceptional care and support. A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held on Tuesday 23 May at 12.00pm at St Luke’s Anglican Church, 24 Te Mata Road, Havelock North.
Though departed, your presence will always remain – in memories, in moments and in each and every heart you’ve touched.

Simplicity Bereavement Services Hawkes Bay

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WHITE, Dorreen (nee Westlake)

On 17th May 2023 at Matamata Country Lodge. Dearly loved wife of the late Len. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Prue, Peter and Caroline, David and Janie, Cheb and Alison. A loved nan of her 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, great-nan of her 5 great-grandsons, 6 great-granddaughters and 6 great-great-grandsons. A memorial service for Dorreen will be held at Te Poi School, 3 Stopford Road, Te Poi, on Thursday 25th May at 11.00am. As this is a celebration of Dorreen’s life, please wear bright colours and come with a smile on your face. Messages to the White family, C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata 3400.

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DUTHIE, Jean Elizabeth Pansy

On May 16, 2023, passed away at Summerset on Cavendish Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Loved mother of Sandra, Carol, Tony, and Julie. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A special thanks to all the staff at Summerset on Cavendish for the wonderful care and attention our mum received.
‘See you on the flip side mum,
you will be so missed.’
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jean Duthie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation will be held.

Death

ARPS, Allan John

On May 18, 2023 peacefully at Annaliese Haven with his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Beth. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Sharon, and Brent and Anna. Loved grandad of Layton and Trang, and Shelley. Loved brother of Jimmy and the late Bruce Arps. Messages can be forwarded to the Arp’s family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. At Allan’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

Death

GREENFIELD, Eileen Ruth (née Dench)

On Wednesday 17th May 2023 suddenly at home, aged 80 years. Adored wife and best friend of Derek. Dearly loved mother of Sheree, Darren, Sonja, Jarrad and Jeremy. A wonderful nana and great-nana to all of her grandchildren.
‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’ (Hebrews 13

Death

COOK, William Herbert James (Bert)

Loved son of John (Bert) and Margaret (both dec), and step-son of Betty (dec), son-in-law of Gloria and Arnie (both dec), Jack and Val (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Maureen and Jack (both dec), Joy and Bob, Allen and Neta, Wayne and Sue, Blair and Anne, brother-in-law of Selwyn and Lynda, Jennifer and Tony (dec), David (dec), Brian and Jill, Neil and Leanne, Peter and Marie, Dianne and Brent, uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Death

CASELEY, Dr Terry

Died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 89. Very loved husband of Ann, father of Caroline, Jonathan, Sarah, David and Susan. Adored grandfather of Sam, Finn, James, Angus, George, Harriet, Lachie, Isabela and Maia. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2.30pm, at Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road.

Death

DAY, Desmond William

Aged 87 years. Passed away peacefully at home on 18th May 2023. Dearly loved husband of Eileen and great friend to the family of Grant, Donna, David, Leanne and Pamela.

Death

KIRKBY, Barrie

Barrie passed away peacefully at Annie Brydon Lifecare, Hawera, on 18th May 2023, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Maureen (2016). He will be sadly missed by Annette, Grant, Cheryl and John. Grandad to Joanne & Robert, and Mark & Melanie, and great-grandad to Jay, Kian and Zane.
“Rest easy now Dad”


A service to celebrate the life of Barrie will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel , 268 High Street, Hawera, on Monday the 29th of May 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Barrie to the RPCA Taranaki, would be appreciated, and can be left at the service.

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CLUTTON, Rodney

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Rodney. He died on 10th May 2023 whilst on holiday in Fiji. He is survived by his partner Patrizia and children Louise, Alistair and Robbie. Please join us in celebrating Rod’s life. We will gather at 1.00pm on Tuesday 23rd May at The Rewa Rewa Station Wool Shed, 166 Rewa Rewa Road, Tinui, to remember our wonderful partner and dad
who will be greatly missed. The service will be streamed at www.rosewoodfuneralhome.co.nz.... Please bring your fondest memories and stories of Rod to share with family and friends and allow a little extra travel time due road conditions. We would be grateful if anyone thinking of bringing flowers would make a donation to Life Flight instead.

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DUFFY, Joy Lorraine

9.4.1933 — 18.5.2023
At Marne St Hospital, Dunedin after a short illness. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Debbie and Brendan and Karyn. Loved Grandmother of Megan, Chris, Shane and Nicole. Loved great-grandmother of Jade, Jacob, Jackson, Savarna, Poppy, and Ivy. Wife and friend of the late Gavin Duffy. Daughter of Charles* and Rhoda* McGregor, sister of Ron* and Alice*, Neil and Val. and Audrey* and a loved Aunt.
“Gone but not forgotten”
As per Joy’s request a private service will be held. Messages can be sent to PO Box 727, Dunedin 9024.
(* denotes deceased.)

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