TROON, Alison Merle (nee Piercy)
Passed away peacefully at Strathallan Life Care on Monday, May 15, 2023; aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Helen Wilton (Chch), Kenneth and Gabrielle (Queensland), Jeannette and Stewart (Wellington). Beloved Nan and SuperNan of her 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and newborn great-great-grandchild.
Much loved by all
who knew her.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Alison’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Heartfelt gratitude from us all, to the staff at Timaru Hospital, and especially those at Strathallan, for all their care, compassion and kindness. Messages to
WOOD, Alice Margaret
Passed away peacefully at Bupa St Andrews on May 14, 2023 aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Linda Ross, the late Sonia, Lesley and Grant Macfarlane, Ashley, Erin and Mark Thatcher, Kerry, Justine and Roy Nelson. A much loved Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Great-great-grandmother. A service for Alice will be held at 12 Miro Street Maeroa on Friday, 19 May 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to the Wood family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
STACEY, Thomas William
87 years. Passed peacefully at his home on Sunday 14 May 2023. Loved son of the late Ned & Elsie Stacey. Loved brother of the late Norma Horton & Peter Stacey, Judy Forsman (Brisbane) and Lyn McMullan (Matamata). A special Uncle to his nieces and nephews.
“Your last race has been run.”
R.I.P.
our lovely brother and uncle.
Communications to; 156 Maiseys Road, Matamata.
BRADLEY, Diane
On May 14, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Syd. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Julie, Sharon and Makea, Clare and Tim, loved Nana Di to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Diane will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, May 19, at 4.00pm.
BELL, Olive Jean
Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Ervine. Much loved mother of Margarette and Ellis. Loved and adored Nana of John, Corrie, Steven, Matthew and Tyrone (Australia). Loved Great-Nana to Asher and Aurora. Treasured sister of the late Joyce, Johnnie, Heather, Kenny and twin sister Hazel. Much loved and adored sister to Gloria (Lee) and Lynn. Will be dearly missed by all.
A dear sweet lady and downright good sort!
The service for Olive will be held at the Shone and Shirley Chapel, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Messages and tributes can be sent to the Bell family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or can be left online at www.shoneandshirley.com....
BAKER, Douglas Raymond (Ray)
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 14 May 2023, in his 90th year. Loved husband of the late Heather; father and father-in-law of Kevin and Wendy, Sharon and Shane; grandfather of Danielle and Marshall. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. A service for Ray will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Rd & Cornwall St, Lower Hutt on Monday 22 May at 10.30am, followed by private interment. All messages to “the Baker family” PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
BROWN, Hugh Smith
Peacefully, on May 9, 2023, at Rowena Jackson. Beloved son of Alexander* and Agnes* Brown, dearly loved husband of Joan*, much loved and respected father of Sandy, Ian, and Lorne. A loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thanks to Rowena Jackson staff for their care of Hugh. In accordance with Hugh’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to “Brown Family”, c/- PO Box 632, Invercargill, or may be left on Hugh’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/hugh
(*denotes deceased)
BOX, Portia Meadow
On May 11, 2023, aged 18 years. Dearly loved daughter of Nicola, little sister to Aleesha, Tyla, Jessy; big sister to Briley, Isabella, Jasmine. A granddaughter, cousin, daughter, step-daughter and great friend to many. A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 19, at Hope Funerals Christchurch.
HAMILTON, Ngaire Ethel
Passed away at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, on Monday 15 May 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved and loving wife of Noel for 50 years. Cherished daughter of Helena and Harold, and little sister to David. Beloved mother of Mark and Scott, and mother-in-law to Kathleen. Treasured Grandmother to Mellissa and Amanda, and Nana to Jackson and Oscar. A celebration of her life is to be held at Woodside Estate, 130-132 Woodside Road, RD 4, Matangi, Hamilton, at 1.00pm, on Wednesday 24 May.
RAHURAHU, Beverley Joan (Bev)(née Shipman)
On Monday, May 15, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Loved wife of Evan for 55 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tania and Dixon, Brendon and Victoria, Mita (deceased) and Adrina, loved Gran of Matthew, Josh, Jordan, Thomas, Harrison, Caleb, Tyler, Harper, and Holly, loved aunt, neighbour, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bev Rahurahu, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service in celebration of Bev’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, May 20, at 10.00am. To watch a live-stream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Bev’s obituary.
GILDEN, Shirley Elizabeth
Passed away with Tony and Rob by her side on 15 May 2023. After saying her own special farewells, Mum called the shots and left on her own terms. Shirley’s message was simply - Don’t be sad, she had a life well lived and well loved. Loved wife of Bill (reunited after 41 years). Loved Mum and Mum in-law of Lois (reunited after 20 years), Dave, Mike (reunited after 9 years), Rob & Trish and Tony & Di. Much loved by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held in St Patrick’s Church, corner Main Road and Stanley Street, Wainuiomata, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Taita Cemetery.
HOOD, Peter John
Passed away surrounded by family on May 10, 2023, aged 56. Dearly loved husband of Shireen Maindonald. Adored Father of Luke Hood, Amelia Hood, and Ted Hood. Much loved Son of Janet Hood. Special thanks to everybody for their kind wishes. Donations in lieu of flowers to New Zealand Riding for the Disabled would be appreciated and made online after the funeral. Messages to the Hood family may be posted to Lychgate funerals c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington, 6011. A service to celebrate Peter Hood’s life will be held at Ohariu Farm, 184 Takarau gorge rd, Ohariu on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation. The funeral will be livestreamed and can be viewed by the following link https
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...
JORGENSEN, Hans Peter
Passed away with family by his side, on 14th May 2023. The beloved husband of Sam, son of Per and Diane, brother of Karla and Sonja, uncle to Tiana, Seda and Nova. Hans was the loved son-in-law, brother-in-law, and uncle to Sam’s family. A funeral service for Hans will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday 19th May at 11.00am.
BENNETT, Peter Charles
Passed away in Christchurch Hospital CCU, on Monday, May 15, 2023; aged 71 years (formerly of Waipopo Orchard, Seadown, Timaru NZ. Much loved husband of Suzanne for 44 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Kathryn, Paul and Hailey, and Michael. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Sue, Danny and Ros, Neil and Sue Rawlins, and the late Lynley. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Grace, Isobel, James, Lucy, Henry, Lyndon, Charlotte, and Lily. Special nephew of Janet and the late Bob Arnfield (Melbourne). Much loved uncle of his nephews and nieces Tim and Kirsty, Hamish and Michelle, David and Sarah and great-uncle to their families.
“Peter, a person of vision, enthusiasm and passion for the horticultural industry and will be sadly missed by all”
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, 186 King Street, Temuka, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 1.00pm followed by interment at Temuka Cemetery. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 6862148. Messages to
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