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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SMITH, Betty Jane (nee Burns)

Dearly loved daughter of Amy* and Jack* Burns, loved sister of John* Burns and sister-in-law of Carolyn Burns. Loved sister-in-law of Ethel* and Bill* Kelly, Mary* Smith, Ruth* and Arthur* Campbell, loved and respected aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
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CRAWFORD, Jennifer Anne(nee Fiveash)

In loving memory of Jennifer, who died peacefully at North Shore Hospital on May 15, 2023. Loved wife of the late Brian Dickson Crawford. Loving mother of Bryan, and mother-in-law of Christine. Nana to Holly and Clinton, and Grady and Willow. Great-Nana to Mila, Winter, Macey, Jae, and Ty. A Funeral service will be held at 10.30am on Saturday, May 20, in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road Albany. Livestreaming is available at the following link
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POWER, Graham

(MBE)
Of Tauranga/Thames, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 96. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Connie of 68 years, and children Michael, Anne and husband John. Loved grandad to Sarah, Emma, Jessica and wife Mai. Numerous extended family members and friends will dearly miss him. Graham was not only a true gentleman but a shining example of what it meant to serve his family and community and will be sorely missed. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Thomas Moore Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui, on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Te Puke Cemetery, 78 Dudley Vercoe Drive, Te Puke. Communications to The Graham Power Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.

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BROWN, James Argyle Robinson(Snow)

Passed away peacefully at Brylyn Rest Home. Beloved father of Kevin, Leonie, Robin & Shane (deceased). Grandfather of 8 & Great-Grandfather of 11. Celebration of Snow’s life will held on Monday 29th May at 1.00pm, at Simplicity Funeral Home, 388 Wairere Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton. All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa.

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SUE, Tom Yee Wah

Of Levin. Passed away on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen. Loved father of Yvonne & Brian (dec), Colin & Sheryl, Hunlon, Whelan & Ann, Sylvia, Geelon (dec), and Dillon. Grandad of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A service for Tom will be held at Queen Street Gospel Chapel, 541 Queen Street, Levin, on Monday 22 May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at The Avenue Lawn Cemetery, Levin.

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DIXON, Leslie John (Les)

Surrounded by the immense love of his family, Les passed away at home on Wednesday 17th May 2023, aged 71 years. Soulmate and Husband to Gaye, loving father of Michele, Nicole, Matt, Jacinda and Conrad, proud grand- father and great-grandfather. Les will be forever missed and never forgotten by his family and many friends.
A Celebration of Les’s life will be held at Woolertons Funeral home, 8F Railside Place, Dinsdale, on Saturday 20th May at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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JOHNSTON, Morrie (Maurice)

1930 — 2023
Morrie died peacefully, surrounded by family, on 16th May 2023. Our family are so grateful for the amazing presence he has been in our lives. He was well loved by us all, and by the many friends he had in the community and sports groups he has been part of throughout a life brim filled with service to others. A family farewell has been held and a public memorial service to celebrate Morrie’s life will be held in July – date, place and time to be advised. Remembered with love always by Dorothy, Lesley, David and Annette, Sue and Jerry, Lin and Brian (dec), and their families

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PETTERSON, Graham Baird

Eldest son of Hugh and Freda Petterson, died peacefully at home in Waikanae, on May 17, 2023, in his 100th year. Much loved brother of the late Margaret, Patricia, Fay, Brian, and of Murray (Richmond) and Joanne Donovan (Wakefield), all formerly of Golden Bay.

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CASKEY, Patricia Rose(nee Noble-Campbell)

On May 16, 2023, aged 87 years, peacefully at Cashmere Rest Home. Loving wife of 55 years and best friend of John (dec), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Kristina, Cathy and Steve, Judith, Louise and Nick, and Lisa and Mark. Proud grandmother and much loved Pats of Nick, Adam, Ben, Thomas, Antonia, Sonja, Isaac, Rebekah, Alex, Lizzie and James; delighted great-grandmother of Harvey (Humphrey), Theo (Thor) and Quinn. Loved youngest daughter of Cedric and Eileen, sister of Jocelyn, Vincent, Leo and Bernard. Shortbread queen, unrivalled sponge cake creator, dedicated gardener, and unendingly supportive of everyone she loved. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at www.marypotter.org.nz... Messages to the Caskey family may be left in Patricia’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. Patricia’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Hope Parish, 169 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, on Monday 22 May at 10.00am, thereafter interment at the Whenua Tapu Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in Church on Sunday evening at 5.00pm.

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HORTON, Dame Rosemary Anne(nee Moon)

Died peacefully at Auckland Hospital on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a short illness. Loved wife of Michael Horton. Mother of Vicki. Loved sister of Elizabeth Ensor and the late John Moon. Cousin of Frances Morgan-Stock. Step-sister of Sue Bayley. A service will be held at the Cathedral of Holy Trinity, Parnell, Auckland, May 20, at 11.00am.

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BURNETT, John Terence (Johnny)

On 16 May 2023, suddenly. Aged 18. Treasured son of Catherine and John. Loved brother of Lucy, Isobel, Laura, Eleanor, Robert and Elizabeth. Loved uncle of Stella and Chloe. Loved grandson of Declan and the late Betty Ness; Margaret and the late Jimmy Burnett (Shetland Is), nephew and friend. A service for Johnny will be held in the Anzac Hall cnr Bell and Birdwood Sts, Featherston on Monday
22 May 2023, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at Clareville. Messages to the Burnett Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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ARMSTRONG, Roland William (Rolly)

After a long fight passed away at home on Wednesday 17th May 2023 surrounded by love. He won the first 3 innings but sadly lost the 4th. Much loved husband for 53 years of Dianne. Adoring dad of Melissa and partner Katie (his Aussie mate) and Darryn. Granddad to his precious angels Oscar and Willow. Brother & brother-in-law of Sandra & John Marsters, Cheryl Randerson, Grant & Denise Bell and Christine & Garth Liddell. Son of Olga Bell (dec) & Bill Armstrong (dec). To the Keneperu District Nursing and Health Care staff, and Mary Potter Hospice team, thank you for genuine care and supporting us all so he could stay at home. To those who joined the fight with him, and for him, over 4 years, Ali Shekouh, Chris Cederwall and Alistair Young, thank you. A service to celebrate Rolly will be held in Lychgate Chapel, 7 Johnsonville Rd, on Monday 21st May at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust www.mobilitydogs.co.nz.... Messages for the family can be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
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CLEMENT, Margaret Agnes (Margo)

Margaret passed away peacefully, at the family home, on 17 May, 2023. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Joe (deceased), mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Jan, Wayne and Melanie, Julie and Stu, Mark and Wendy. A treasured and loved Grandma to Alana, Cameron, Nikolas, Fraser, Shari, Emma, Brook, Zack, Aimee, Brittany, Courtney, Jared, Rebekah, Braden, and their partners, and great-grandmother to Marigold, Otis, Auguste, Willa, Violet, River, Mackenzie, Blake, Regan, Kaden, Luka, Maisie,Wren, Harper, and Remy. Margaret will be missed dearly by her family and community. Margaret will be especially remembered for her cooking. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Margaret at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 222 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha on Monday, 22 May at 1pm, followed by interment at Te Aroha Cemetery.

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THOMSON, Andrew James (Clayton)

(TST Contracting is no more)
Sunrise 14.06.1963
Sunset 17.05.2023
Adored sweetheart and soulmate of Marianne. Much loved role model and father figure of Timo and Léon. Son of Jim Thomson and the late Lorraine Thomson (Cole). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Simone, Quinn, and Correen, their partners and Marianne’s sisters. Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and treasured by his great mates and many friends. Messages to Marianne, 12 Gravesend Place, Picton 7220 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Clayton’s request, in lieu of flowers he would rather a donation be made to St Vincents, Picton, acc. no. 033 0599 0037714 000. A funeral service for Clayton will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nelson Square, Picton, at 1.00pm on Monday, May 22, followed by private cremation.

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SINGH-ARK, Malkait (Manjeet)

Passed away peacefully on 17th May 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Harjeet Singh Ark. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Joginder and Pervinder Kaur, and Sukh and Jay. Loved grandmother of Karamvir & Kamal, Harleen, Aaryen & Anaiya. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kewal Singh Rana & Kamaljit Kaur, the late Mohan Singh Ark & Meto Kaur Ark, Bakshish Kaur & the late Amrik Singh Gill,
and families. Loved aunty of Barinder & the late Anoopinder, Manjinder & the late Kamaljit, Gurjeet & Jaggi, Dalbir & Raj, Ranjodh & Jasbir, Gurdeep
& Gurpreet, Taranpal & Paramjit, Gurdave & Gurgena, and the late Kamaldesh. Beloved great-aunt of all her nephews and nieces. A service for Malkait will be held at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Park Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Hamilton, on Saturday 20th May 2023 at 12.00pm. All communications to PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.

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