HUDSON, Judith Anne (formerly Hughes) (nee Higgins)
Peacefully on 28 April 2023. Loved Mum of David & Corrie, Brian & Myreen, Grant & Michelle and Nana of Shane & Laura, Joshua & Rachel, Holly, and Jack. Special Godmother of Larsarah and Larissa. Sister of Phillippa and Graham. In accordance with Judith’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
HUNTER, Inez May Chilson
Born Fort Edward 1932, died Christchurch, April 28, 2023, aged 90 years. Beloved wife and Babe of Andrew. Dearly loved mother of Sue, Andrea, Andrew Dave and Lin, loved Inez of Brent, Stephen, Karen and James, and loved aunt of Averil. Loved Nanma and Granma of Rachel and Mike, Michael and Krystina, Jons and Erika, Hugo, Clare, Sophie, Florence, Maudie and Sylvie, and Great-Nanma of her 6 great-grandies. Dearly loved daughter of Iva and Charles, sister of Chuck and sister-in-law of Sandy, and aunt and great-aunt of her American family. Loved friend of Rona and Sandy Brunt, and Aunty Inez of Jenny and Tony. Our family thanks the kind and skilful Carers, RNs and Staff of Chatswood Retirement Village. A private cremation has been held.
O’NEILL, Kate
Died peacefully at The Wood Retirement Home on April 28, 2023. Dearest and magnificent partner of Jenny McLean, much loved theatrical and magnificent mother of Martikins, Keirikins and Bubba Tid. A private family service has been held.
GLIDDON, Colene Gladys(née Tooth)
22.12.1943 — 20.04.2023
Dearly loved daughter of the late Gladys and Norman Tooth. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Bob and Mary, Warren, and the late Janice Patterson and Suzanne Ireland. Loved aunt of her nephews and nieces.
PERMAIN, Stewart Robson
Passed away peacefully on Friday, 28 April, 2023. Loving son of Elizabeth and the late Michael. Loved brother of Margaret and Gillian. Cherished Dad of Travis. A celebration of Stewart’s life will be held in the Rosa Chapel, Tamihana St, Matamata on Friday, 5 May 2023 at 2.00pm. All communications to the Permain family c/- 6 Tamihana st, Matamata.
HILL, Stephen Frank
On Friday, April 28, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 63 years. Loving father to Evan and Katie, uncle to Roy, Paul, Shyan and Holly, loved brother to Dianna and Warren, husband and friend of Barbara. Will be sadly missed. A special thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude in and out of the hospice for their amazing care, and to the staff and management at Mitre 10 Mega Hornby for their kindness and friendship. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Stephen Hill, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Funeral Service in celebration of Stephen’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Pages and Kerrs Roads, Linwood, on Saturday, May 6, at 10.30am.
HORN, Thomas James (Tom)
Passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, aged 92 years. Cherished husband of Betty for 68 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Janet, and Susan and Dave. Loved grandad of Sam and Aria, and Nathan and Amelia. Great-grandad of Sebastian, Rafael, and Vivienne. A private service for Tom has been held. All communications to the “Family of Thomas Horn”, C/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
WAYLEN, Justin Andrew Campbell
Aged 43. Sadly passed away on 5th April 2023 in Turkey after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Sarah and two daughters, Claudia and Elizabeth. The son of Margaret and Don Waylen of Whangamata and brother of Malcolm, Phillip, Derrick, Adrian and Gregory, and their families. He will be forever in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Whangamata, on Saturday 13th May, at 11.30am. A celebration of his life will follow at the Whangamata RSA with light refreshments. Justin would appreciate casual dress code and in lieu of flowers a donation to Multiple Sclerosis NZ.
MOLLARD, Trevor David
On April 24, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale, with his wife Jenny at his side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jenny, dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Paul and Aletia, and Robert, adored Poppa of Aria and Hazel, loved uncle of Angela, Kevin, and David; Graham, Glenn, John, and Ngaire. Loved son of the late Jack and Peggy, much loved brother of Brian, and Gail. Much loved nephew, cousin, and friend to all that knew him, Trevor was an avid aviation enthusiast and respected pilot known to many. A very special thanks to those who have provided support and friendship to Trevor during his long cancer journey. Special thanks to the Oncology team at Christchurch Hospital for their treatment and support of Trevor throughout his illness. Our heartfelt appreciation to the staff at the Nurse Maude Hospice for their care and support in his last days. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Trevor Mollard, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate. A Celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at The Officer’s Mess, Wigram Hotel, 14 Henry Wigram Drive, on Tuesday, June 6, at 2.00pm. A private cremation has taken place.
RYBERG, Ian
Passed away suddenly on Thursday 27th April 2023, aged 59. Much loved husband of Michaela. Loved dad of Aimee. Loved son of Jill and the late Henning. Loved brother of Karen. Loved son-in-law of the late Dorothy Muir, and brother-in-law of Richard and Susan, and uncle of Caitlin.
What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
A service will be held at Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Wednesday 3rd May at 3.00pm.
AGER, Joyce Margaret (Bell)
Passed away 28 April 2023 at Country Lodge Matamata. Loved wife and best friend of George, mother to Jennifer Ager-Pratt and Margaret Ager-Belton, mother-in-law to Bevin Pratt and Nic Belton. Grandmother to Ale-arna and Morgana and fur Grandies puppa and Pheobe.
We love you mum and hope your in a better place.
A private cremation has been held. All messages to the family care of Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata 3400.
McDONALD, Bruce Duncan
Passed away on Wednesday, 26th April 2023. Adored Dad of Lily and Rachel. Dearly loved son of the late Ian and Leslie. Loved brother of Heather and Jeanette. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in the Waihou Community Hall, 2 Second Ave, Waihou, on Saturday, 6th May, at 11.00am. Bruce’s service will be livestreamed, please refer to watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz for the link. All communications to the McDonald family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
PERRY, Pat(nee Dodds)
Of Mapua, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Beloved wife to Honk. Treasured mother to Jude, Mike and Lisa. Adored Grandma to Leila, Louis, Hector, Hazel, Minty, Willow, Giuliana and Emilia. Dear sister to Miriam, John, Bill and Bob. Pillar of the Community, Aunty, Friend and inspiration to many. The Memorial Service is to be held on May 27 at 2pm at the Mapua Hall, where we will come together to honour her life and to comfort each other in our loss. All are welcome.
NORTON, Gwendoline Olive
On April 27, 2023, at Christchurch, in her 98th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lois, and Murray and Isabel. Loved nan of Sheryl, Richard and Fiona, Wayne and Jamie, Brent, and Melanie, beloved great nan of Zac, Ruby, Lucan, Ava, Snow, and Reyn.
“Sadly Missed”
Messages for the Norton family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In keeping with Gwen’s wishes a Private Cremation has been held.
BIRD, Patricia Judith McRae(Pat) (née Greig)
Died peacefully, after showing almighty courage and strength, on 30th April 2023. Loved mother of Greig, Jacqui, Stuart and Belynda. Adored Grandmother (Oma) of Barnaby, Cayle, Lucy, Annika, Zach, Billie, Gabe, Adelaide and Edison. Beloved wife of the late Peter Bird. Loved sister of Michael Greig, and sister and brother-in-law Susie and Peter McLaren. In lieu of flowers, you may consider donations to Mum’s favourite trusts
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