FLEMING, Douglas Roy (Doug)
(Formerly of Wellington and Rahotu). Passed away at Picton on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved son of Maurice and Mavis Fleming, and brother of Dorothy Baker, Brian Fleming and Athol Fleming (all deceased). Loved by his nieces and nephews and their children. Messages may be sent to the Fleming Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At Doug’s request, a private cremation has been held.
MAGILL, Robert Patrick (Pat)
29 September 1926 —
30 April 2023
Pat passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, surrounded by whanau. Loved husband of the late Catherine, and loving, inspirational father to Jan, Mary-Anne, Rob, John, Tim and Jesma. Devoted Poppa to the late Bailey, Ash, Jerri and Travis Magill, and cherished partner to Helen Lloyd. On Tuesday May 2 Pat’s life and mahi were celebrated with a Hikoi. Departing from his “office on the street” outside The Pie Man in Maraenui, Pat, his whanau, friends and “foot soldiers” were welcomed onto Pukemokimoki Marae 1.1kms away, for a day of tributes and festivities. After spending the night on the marae, a service was held at 11.00am. Pat was accompanied on his journey to a private cremation and a Haakiri followed at the marae. A social justice activist and environmentalist, Pat lived a unique life to the max, full of aroha and a fierce determination to contribute to the community he valued so much. He would welcome donations to Napier Pilot City Trust http
ROBèRT, Martin John (Marty)
On Sunday 30th April 2023 at Arohanui Hospice. Aged 67. Loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and extended family and friends. Messages for the Robèrt family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service for Martin will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 4th May 2023, at 10.30am.
BILLINGTON, Allen Charles
Passed away on Friday 28 April 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband to Betty, loved father of Tony (deceased) and Peter and Tracey; and Grandad to Sophie. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Joan (Perth), Gary and Karen, Colin (deceased) and Jan. A service for Allen will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 4 May 2023 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the Billington family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
PENNY, Judith Kay(nee Nixon)
Peacefully at Wesley Care, Christchurch, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Loved and devoted wife of Stuart, adored and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrea and Keith Whiston (Christchurch), Kerryn, and Jan Gerritsen (Taupo), Brett and Debbie (Budapest), loved Grandma of James and Henry, loved Jude of Jesse and Sam, and loved Mama Jude of Liam and Hannah. Much loved and respected sister and sister-in- law of Peter and Karen Nixon, Heather and Barry Simpson, Lachie Nixon, Kelvin and the late Rhondda Nixon, Jeremy and Vikki Nixon, and loved Aunt of her nephews and nieces. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the Galloway Community Hall, Fisher Lane, on Monday, May 8, commencing at 11.00am with a cuppa, followed by burial at Alexandra Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz.... No flowers, by request, but donations can be made to givealittle.co.nz/org/myelomanz. Sincere thanks to Specialist, Dr Andrew Butler, who gave Judith and the family his professional expertise and trust and has been part of the journey during the past seven years. Also grateful appreciation for Dr’s Holyoake and Pattimore, and the unbelievably compassionate and caring nursing staff at the Nurse Maude Hospice. Thank you also to the wonderful staff at Wesley Care and to Dr Lucy Henry who have worked so hard to provide the care and comfort for Judith during this past month.
TSE, Karen (nee Lee)
On 30th April 2023, peacefully at Wellington Hospital after a short illness , in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of Kevin Kwong Hon, Mum to Nigel & Cecilia, Mitchell & Irene, Serena & David Wong. Grandma to Kimberley and Victoria, and adored Por Por to Thomas and Emily. Messages and tributes can be sent to PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241, or placed in Karen’s tributes page at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can also join in the service via live-stream. A special thanks to the family’s GP Dr Ken Looi, and Dr Jennifer Thompson and the nursing team at the MAPU Ward at Wellington Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Karen will be held at Cockburn Street Chapel, 1 Cockburn Street, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 11.00am, thereafter interment at Makara Cemetery.
PENMAN, June (nee Stockbridge)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday 29 April 2023, aged 94 years. Dearly loved and adored wife of Neil. Loved sister of Dawn. Treasured Mum of Barbara and Tony, Lynette and Paul, and Alison. Loved Nana of Richard, David and Amy, Anna and Megan, Ben, Jason and Mandy. Loved Great-Nana to her 9 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington City Mission would be appreciated and may be left at the church. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Kemp Home for their kindness, love and care of June over the 2 years she was there. A celebration of June’s life will be held in St Pius X Church, Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay, on Friday 5 May, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.
WILSON-SMITH, Scott Hayden
Passed away peacefully at the Hospice Sth Canterbury on Sunday, April 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. An adventurous and much loved son of Wendy (dec) and Gary, and a kind, cheeky and adored brother and brother-in-law of Sarah and Mike, Stephen and Char, Ashlea and Rocel, and Mikayla. A devoted uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice Sth Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 126 Orbell Street, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held in Salisbury Park Crematorium Chapel, Beaconsfield Road, Timaru, on Wednesday, May 3 at 1.30pm, followed by private interment.
McMILLAN, Rosemary Josephine (Tuppy)
Sadly passed away on 29 April 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike & Sue, Carolyn & Ian, Paul & Janine, Rose & Todd, and Vianne (dec). Cherished Nana of Kieran, Jamie; Caitlin & Jessica; Bradley, Campbell; Holly, and Jaxson. A service for Tuppy will be held at the St Paul’s Church, Belt Street, Ngaruawahia, on Friday 5 May at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Ngaruawahia Cemetery in Jackson Street.
CLARK, Harold Thomas (Tom)
On Sunday 30th April 2023, peacefully at Olive Tree Retirement Village. Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie, father and father-in-law of Barry and Jo, Stephen and Mandy, Michael and Sue, David and Claire, and Michele. Much loved Grandad of Katherine, Devon, Thomas, Samuel & Emily. Messages to “The Clark family” can be posted to PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441, or emailed to the address below. Tom’s life will be celebrated at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, on Monday 8th May 2023 at 10.00am. Tom’s service will be livestreamed. For the link, please email
LUCAS, Jan (nee Sheehy)
Passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2023, aged 69 years. Soul mate of Mark. Devoted and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Holly, Quinn and Kaci. The most amazing Nana to Jarvan, Layla, Indi, Francesca and Mina. A loved sister of Barbara, Norah, Patrick, Grant, Lorraine, Elizabeth, Mark, Dean and their partners. A special Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jan’s life will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier on Wednesday, May 3 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Lucas Family, C/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
BENNETT, Jean Constance (Nana Jean)
Died peacefully on 30 April 2023, aged 97. Dearly loved mother of Nick and Sue. Mother-in-law of Sharon and Richard. Nana to Jenna and Tracey. Great-Nana to Georgia. A service for Jean will be held at Chartwell Cooperating Church (St Albans), 126 Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton, on Thursday 4 May 2023 at 2.00pm. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Dementia NZ.
BRUCE, Kath
The Taranaki Orchid Society Members are morning the loss of our Patron and valued Life Member. Cath gave her heart and soul, and the Society is really grateful for all she contributed over the years, especially her bubbly personality and jovial manner. Our thoughts and condolences go out to family and friends.
GARDNER, Graham Bernard
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Aged 82 years old. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia Jean Gardner. An adored father of Peter (deceased) Leonie & Ken, Stephan & Amanda, and Janine. Cherished Grandad of Hayden & Jess, Declan & Caide, and Great-Grandad to Luke. A celebration of Graham’s life is to be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday May 4th at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family have requested that donations be made to Arohanui Hospice in Graham’s memory
BURGESS, Cathereen Edna (Cathy) (nee Angell)
On 29th April 2023, aged 77 years. Much loved wife of Graham, adored mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Michelle, Angela and Robert. Treasured Nana to Stephen, Amy, Sophia, Zara and Theo. A service celebrating Cathy’s life will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 33/19 Girven Road, Mount Maunganui, at 11.00am on Saturday 13 May, followed by burial at Te Puke Cemetery, 78 Dudley Vercoe Drive, Te Puke. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Society NZ at www.cancer.org.nz.... Messages of condolence to the Burgess family, c/- P.O. Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
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