Death Notices

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CRAWLEY, Trevor John (TC)

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Trevor passed away very peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on 18 April 2023 at Hawkes Bay Hospital. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer. Deeply loved husband of the late Lorna and father and father-in-law of Delwyn and David, Patrick and Justine. Much Loved Grandad of Olivia, Joshua, Isobel, Sophia and Alexis. Trevor is lovingly remembered by Jennifer’s children, Debbie and Sharleen and their families. A special thanks to the staff/team at the Hospital for their care and support. A service for Trevor will be held at Crestwood Chapel, 615 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings, on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at 2.00pm, thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated at cancer.org.nz/donate-now Messages to The Crawley family, C/-PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.

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TWADDLE, James Stuart

Passed on Wednesday 19 April 2023, aged 75 years. Loved partner of Helen and Glenys, father of Shaun, Daniel, and Jamie and partners, Grandfather of Ella, Finn and Rory. A celebration of Stuart’s life will be held at A Simple Cremation & Burials, 233 Carrington Street, New Plymouth, on Monday 24 April 2023 at 11.00am.
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WALLER, Errol Ernest

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Errol on April 18, 2023 at Wairau Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved husband of Pat and friend to her family. Much loved father and father-in-law of David, Ian, Allan and Julie, Kathryn and Chris. Proud Grandad of Georgia, Jack and Luke.
Errol will be dearly missed.
Messages to www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In accordance with Errol’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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FAIRBROTHER, David Alexander

Of Martinborough. On 20th April 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Aged 73. Beloved husband of Wendy for 50 years. Adored father and father-in-law to Amanda and Lindsey, Katie and Ben, Willie and Megan; and Grandad to Emily, Sam, Phoebe, Arty, Annabel, Lucy, Harvey, Macklin and Georgie. A service for David will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Dublin Street, Martinborough, on Monday 24th April 2023, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Fairbrother Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743.

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MORLAND, Helen May

At Timaru Hospital on April 19, 2023, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Raymond John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ray and Edith, Kevin, Alistair and Anne, and Dianne and Peter (Butch) Manson. Cherished Grandma of Jason and Fiona, Michelle and Simon, Lee and Lou; Justin and Rochelle, Emma, Adam; Samuel, Kate and Matt; Carla and Jarrod, Lisa, and Genae. Adored Great-Grandma of Sienna, Lachie, Paige, and Cooper; Jaxon, and Connor; Ella, Liam, Jaide, Marika, Rehua, and Jayla. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temuka St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to

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ATTWOOD, Karen Elizabeth

After a courageous battle with cancer, Karen passed away peacefully on 19th April 2023, aged 65 years young. Cherished wife of Dennis, loving mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Sarah, Amy and Scott and Cherie. A proud Grandmother to Ethan, Amelia, Jaxon, Mack, Jazpah, Hadley and Jayce. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Monday 24th April at 1.00pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Canada Street, Morrinsville, followed by a burial at the Paiko Lawn Cemetery, Seales Road, Morrinsville. Karen requested that you wear colour as it is a celebration of life. Dennis and family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Hospice Waikato, and in lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated.

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PARTRIDGE, William Teil (Will)

Suddenly at Palmerston North Hospital on Wednesday 19th April 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Mary. Loved Dad of Rana and the late Dan, Emily, and Thomas. Grandad ‘Wilsh’ to Neve, and Louis. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Will’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Monday 24th April at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private interment.
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BROWNE, Wallis Franklin

Died on April 19, 2023, at Ernest Rutherford Rest Home. Dearly loved husband of Jane Mackay. Loved father of Kate, Grant (Deceased), Callum, Alexander, and Susanna. Beloved grandfather of Amy, Patrick, Audrey, Oliver, Gabrielle, Hamish, Lachlan, Winiata, Harry, Bruno, and Archie. A service to celebrate Wallis’ life will be held in the Stoke Methodist Church, Neale Avenue, on Monday, April 24, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Any correspondence to c/- Jane Mackay, 256D Annesbrook Drive, Nelson 7011.

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SCOTT, Peter John (P.J.)

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 19 April 2023, aged 86 years. Beloved husband and best mate of Janet for 62 years. Much loved and respected Dad of Gus and Joanna, Brent and Deb, Cudge and Andrea, and Jane and Gary. Much loved Pop to Tyler, Michaela, and Sam; Corina; Benjamin and Alex. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation. Peter’s Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz... ‘watch funeral service online’ link.
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SMITH, Richard

Aged 74. Father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday 17th April 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Thailand. There will be a casual memorial for him at 3.00pm on Friday 21st at the Tote in Trentham, Upper Hutt.

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THOMSON, Judith Lorraine

On April 16, 2023, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with Alastair by her side, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Alastair. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kenneth and Jane, Nicky and the late Brian Thomson, and Lana and Piri Reiri. Adored Nan of Jessie, Charlie, and Jack; Grace; Natasha, and Thomas. Messages to the Thomson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Judith’s request, a private family service has been held.

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HAZELWOOD, Judith Mary (nee O’Connor)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 18th April 2023. Darling wife of Allan. Beautiful mother of Grant and Susan, and mother-in-law of Trevor and Tash. Loving Grandmother to Adam, Jessica, Lorenzo, Francesco, Marco, and Matteo. Great-Grandmother to Emilia, Evie, Maia, and wee Georgie. Elder sister of Brian and Toni.
You were Simply the Best and much Adored by us all.
We know you will be watching over us all from above.
A service for Judith will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 88 Clarkin Road, Hamilton, on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 11.30am. All communications to Pellows, PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.

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HOPSON, Brian James

Aged 75. Passed away peacefully on 14 April 2023 with his loving wife, Libby, by his side. Proud dad to Gareth, Bryce and Rebecca, Kieran. Devoted Popa to Kobi; Violet and Conrad and friend to Magenta. Loved son of Peggy and Aubrey, and brother to Wayne and Joy, Val and Grayson McEldowney, Barbara and Lindsay Gault. A private cremation has been held.

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FISHER, Jean Marion

Aged 89 years, passed away peacefully on 14th April 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Vanessa, Susan and Paul, and Helen and Bruce. Cherished grandmother of Harry and Aimiee, Georgia and Adam, Jack, Luke; Jon and Emelia, Penny; Anna, Sam and Erin; and Great-grandmother to Ada, Sam, Sophie, Zoe, Cora and Watson. Dearly loved friend of Kathryn. For information on the time and location of the Memorial service, please email Helen at hj939496@gmail.com
We will miss you but love that you have been taken home
to your beloved Lord.

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CLELAND, Graeme

On 18 April 2023 in New Plymouth, aged 85 years. Loved son of Bill and Grace Cleland (both dec). Loved big brother to Laurie (dec) and Jill, Ross (dec) and Dellys, Joyce and Ken (dec) Finer. Adored ‘Great Uncle Bulgaria’ to his many nieces and nephews. No flowers by request. If you wish to support the work of Alzheimer’s Taranaki you may leave a donation at the service or online at TSB 15 3955 0003806 00. Messages c/- Cleland Family, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 4310 or email tributes@vospers.co.nz A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at Knox Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, 524 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Monday 24 April 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private committal.

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