WEST, William Lawrence (Bill)
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 19, 2023. Dearly loved partner of the late Val Dawson. Loved father of Maree, and Mark. Loved grandad of Roma, and Liam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian, Colin and Lorraine. Loved uncle of Grant, Bruce, and Tania. Bill will be sorely missed by his dancing family. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Family of the late Bill West’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Ave and Keighleys Road, on Thursday, May 25, at 10.00am, followed by interment in Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
GIBBS, Trevor Alec
Passed away at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved Husband to Kay for 58 years. Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Darren and Mary, Claire and David. Cherished Grandad to Jonathan, Brittany, Josh, Chris, Hannah and Summer.
Will be forever missed
by family and friends,
here in NZ and overseas.
A service to honour Trevor will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond on Tuesday, May 23 at 4.00pm, followed by private cremation.
LAING, Stephen Adrian
Born 1 March 1951. Passed away peacefully on 17 May 2023, aged 72 years. Loved son of the late Jim and Mary Ann. Loved brother of Winstone (deceased), Billy, Marlene and Helen. Uncle and great-uncle to many. A celebration of Stephen’s life will held at Tipene Funeral Homes, 24 Hill Street, Onehunga, Auckland, on Thursday, 25 May at 1.30pm.
BRIERLEY, Kenneth Eric
MBE
(Lieutenant. Commander Royal Navy retired). Died suddenly at home on 16 May 2023. Beloved husband of Freda, great father to Jane and Richard. A service for Ken will be held at Devonport Methodist Church, Owens Road, Devonport, on Wednesday, 24 May, at 2.00pm.
RUSSELL, Wendy Frances
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, and great God Mother. Loved sister, sister-in-law, and Aunty, and loved friend of many. The family would like to give loving and heartfelt thanks to Tatiana, and thank the wonderful caring staff at Access Community Health, Christchurch Hospital and the Doctors Christchurch South. A private graveside service will be held. Messages to The Russell Family, c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
“Now in the presence of the Lord whom she loved”.
MORGAN, Ronald William (Ron)
On May 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Upper Hutt, surrounded by his family; aged 72 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neil & Paula, Robert & Tracy, and Joanne. Loving and proud Grandad of Tarquin, Reilly; Arden, Hannah, Flyn; Anais, and Ihipera. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, Uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online at www.teomanga.org.nz... or left at the Service. Special thanks to the team at Te Omanga for their special care and support. A Service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Morgan family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.
SWAIN, Kenneth David (Ken)
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at home, aged 77 years, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Loving husband and soulmate of Jenette, adored father and father-in-law of Jason and Gillian, Nicola Swain and Chris Smith, and loved Grandad of Allie; Kate, Quinn, and Tessa Campbell, and Ben Swain-Smith.
“If it’s going to be, it’s up to me.”
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held in Lake Hayes Pavilion, on Thursday, May 25, at 1.00pm. Livestream available www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Queenstown Trails Trust at the service or online, reference Ken Swain.
ANDERSON, Isabel Mary
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on May 18, 2023, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of Neil for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen (deceased) and Kerry, Warren, Craig and Diana, and Karen (deceased). Adored nana and great-nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Isabel Anderson c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Isabel’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Wednesday, May 24, at 2.30pm. Private Cremation thereafter.
SINCLAIR, Colleen Myrtle (nee Phyn)
Aged 92, died at home 16 May 2023. Loved wife of the late David Sinclair. Beloved mother of Catherine & Ian, Paula & Stewart, and Jessica. Much loved Granny of Ella & Finn, Joe & Scarlett.
So greatly loved,
so sadly missed.
MURDOCH, Alma Dawn
On Friday, May 12, 2023. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Mervyn (deceased), very much loved and respected Mum and Mama of Gaeline and Warren Cairns, Shena and Ken Lawrence (Brisbane), Renée and Bevan, Jade (Brisbane), Ricky and Sam (Brisbane), Jayden, Connor, Amity, Charlotte, Quinn, Ella, Bessie, Lucy and Pippa. Now at rest with Dad. Messages may be sent to 32 Lee Street, Blenheim 7201. A family service has been held.
HAMILTON, Merle Lilian (nee Meyer)
Born 1935 Napier, died 12 May 2023. Merle will be greatly missed by Alan (Wharerangi) and family
CRAFAR, Terrence Robin (Terry)
On May 16, 2023, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Father of Sarah and Grandfather of Kayden and Charlie. Son of the late Jenny and Les. Brother of Val (deceased), Norm, Julie, and Mac. Special friend of Mary. Messages to c/- www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Terry’s request, a cremation has taken place with a private gathering to be held.
LARSEN, Patricia (Pat)
On May 15, 2023, peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 86 years. Treasured mother of Sonja, and a loved Nana of Matthew and Kristen. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Pat’s request, a private cremation has been held.
CHOWDHURY, Dorothy ‘‘Eileen’’ (née Johnson)
Passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim, on Monday, May 15, 2023, with family by her side. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Salil Roy Chowdhury. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of
David and Naomi (Wellington), Joya and Paul (Nelson), Melinda (Mindy) and Steve (Tetley Brook). Much loved Grandma of Ben (Zurich), Miles, Louisa, Luke and Freddy. Beloved sister of the late Kenny, and daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Johnson. Treasured by family in India, UK and USA. Many thanks to Dr. Emily Marfell, the team at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Wairau
Hospital, Hospice Marlborough and friends for all your support. At peace and sadly missed. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St
John Ambulance, Marlborough a/c 12-3167-0165142-00 Ref. CHOWDHURY, or at the service. Messages to The Chowdhury Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at The Church of The Nativity, 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 10.00am on Saturday, May 20, followed
by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. If you wish to leave a tribute for the family, please visit our website www.sowmans.co.nz...
JUNO, Dawn Clark(nee Campbell
)
Of Levin. On 15 May 2023, at Levin Home for War Veterans, aged 95 years. Dearly loved Mum and friend of Dave and Cheryl, Paul and Lynne, Denise and Peter Levy, and Peter and Jacelyn. Special Nana to her 9 grandchildren and Great-Nana of her 18 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to all the staff of Levin War Veterans for their care and support of Dawn. In accordance with Dawn’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to the Juno Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
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