PEDERSEN, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty)
Aged 88 years, late of Otorohanga. Betty passed away peacefully on Saturday 15th April 2023 at San Michele Rest Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Des. Adored mother of Christine and Dave, Raewyn and Carl, Russell and Raewyn, Dianne and Don, Glen and Rebecca. Treasured Nana to Sharlene, Larissa, Emma, Renee, Adam, Bradley, Nicole, Jake, Courtney, Jaime, Lachie and Zoe. Great-Nana of 13. A private family service will be held.
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GODFREY, Christine Lesley
On April 15, 2023, at Wellington Hospital; aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Steve. Much loved Mum of Liz & Jeff, Angie, Hayley & Brett. “Nana G” of Devlin, Sakura, Crystal, Savanna and Donovan. A loved sister, Aunt and friend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance or Life Flight Trust can be made online or left at her service. A celebration of Christine’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Godfrey family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.
DAVIES, Neil
14.4.1927 — 15.4.2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, died peacefully at WesleyCare, his home for the past two years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen, and much loved father and father-in-law of Martin and Julianne, Felicity and Pat, Maude, Stephanie and Carl, Anthony and Janene, Chris and Carol, Brendan, and Judith and Raj, and loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Neil lived a long and full life and will be dearly missed by his family, extended family and friends. Special thanks to Wesley Care, the chaplains and Dr Paul Peterson for looking after Dad so well in his final years. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to WesleyCare, wesleycare.mmsi.org.nz. Messages to the family may be sent c/- John Rhind Funeral Directors, 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013, or staff@johnrhind.co.nz. The Funeral Mass will take place at St Gregory’s Church, Cotswald Ave, Bishopdale, on Friday, April 21, at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments at the St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Vagues Rd, Papanui, at 3.30pm. The committal at the Harewood Crematorium will follow at 5.00pm. There will also be a Rosary on the eve of the funeral at 6.00pm on Thursday at St Gregory’s.
ANDREW, Judith Mary
Of Raumati Beach. Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday 16 April 2023. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Adrian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith & Dianne, Lyn & Steve, Russell & Viv, Grant & Carol-Ann, Raewyn & Andy, and Sarah & Ron. Nana to Jennifer, Andrew, Awhina, Robert, Rebecca, Jacob, Adrian, Shelby, Abigail and Daniel. Great-Nana Judith to Felix, Ida and Sasha. Loved sister of Harry (dec), Bill and Clare and their families. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu on Monday 24 April 2023 at 1.00pm, to be followed by private cremation. Messages to "The Andrew Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
SYME, Janet (nee Purvis)
Passed away on April 15, 2023, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Ron, the “centre of my life”. Doting mother and mother-in-law of Isobel, Brenda and Jason, and David and Stan. Very special Nan of Connie, Dion and Regan. Loved Nan-Janet of Leighton and Zen. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Janet Syme, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at Christchurch Crematorium Funerals, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, Christchurch, on Wednesday, April 19, at 2.00pm.
O’BRIEN, Barbara Aldwyn(nee Boon)
On April 16, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Beloved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Christopher and Maria, Nicholas and Susannah, Matthew and Amy, Alexandra (Dais) and Rory, much loved grandmother of Penny, Michael, and Victoria; Ben, Oliver, and Rose; Jimmy, Tilly, and Fred; Hugo, Hector, and Gussie. Loved daughter of the late Neil and Esma, sister and life-long friend of the late Margaret, and former wife of John. Many thanks to the staff at Holly Lea for their care of Barbara. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barbara O’Brien, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra would be appreciated and may be made online at cso.co.nz. A Celebration of Barbara’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 20 at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
BLACKLER, Adelaide Elaine (nee Balloch)
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert* and Winnie*, Hughie* and Elaine, Lynice and Allan, Marilyn* and Dave, Stewart and Yvette, and Raymond. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
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AICKEN, Douglas Alfred George
Passed away in Australia on March 16, 2023. Please join the family for a farewell celebration for Doug at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, at 11.00am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, where his ashes will be laid to rest with his parents. Tributes may be left on Doug’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
RURI, Mereana Isobel
Passed away suddenly on Saturday 15 April 2023, aged 50. Dearly loved daughter of James Mita Ruri and Tini Hine Tutauha. Beloved sister, aunty, nanny, friend and colleague. Special thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital, and all the messages of love and support from whanau and friends. On Wednesday 19 April 2023, Mereana will be taken on to Te Rewarewa Marae, Rautoki, where she will lie ahead of her burial at Te Rewarewa Urupa on Friday 21 April. Further updates will be posted on Mereana’s Facebook pages.
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McDOUGALL, Victoria (Anne)
On 15th April 2023 peacefully at Wairarapa Village, Masterton. Loved Aunt to Jim, Dan, Lucy and Tim McDougall; Pat Christine, Michelle and Fiona Armstrong-Smith. A service for Anne will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Dublin Street, Martinborough, on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 11.00am. Messages to the McDougall Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or visit Anne’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...
EASTON, Gladys
11.2.1925 – 11.4.2023
In her 99th year, Gladys passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim), and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Sheila (both deceased), and Karol and Graeme Rose (Napier). Cherished Nana Glad to Richard and Michael; and Michelle (Shelly), Lisa and Duncan. Great Grandmother of Amber and Lauren; Grace and Connor; Imogen and Annika.
Forever in our hearts.
Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Princess Alexandra’s Duke and Duchess Wings, for their loving care and attention of Mum over the last five years. A private funeral has taken place.
PETERSEN, Margaret Evelyn
Peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surround by loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Brent, Mark and Mandy, Heather and Donald (dec) Coxhead, and Michelle and Grant Simpson. Cherished Nana P of Andrew, Nicci, Brad, Melissa, Kimberley, Lucas, and Connor, and her great-grandchildren. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
STEWART, Marjorie Joan (Stewart-Cole) (nee Anderson)
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday April 14, 2023 after a long illness, aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner and Wife of Arnold Cole. Dearly loved Mother of David and Martin (Marty) Stewart. Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Yvonne (Deceased) and Arnold Payne (Tauranga), Natalie and Keith Maegaard (Feilding), Valerie and Warwick Syers (Whangarei), and Bryan (Deceased) and Rose Anderson (Palmerston North). Much respected and loved by her step-children, Jos, Michele, Anthea and their families. All messages to the Stewart family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive Palmerston North. A service for Marjorie will be held in Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive Milson Palmerston North, on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. A livestream of Marjorie’s service will be available at www.beauchamp.co.nz... Many thanks to St John Ambulance Palmerston North and the wonderful staff at Palmerston North Hospital. In lieu of flowers, a small donation to Starship Foundation, bank a/c 12 3011 0820075 00 would be appreciated.
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HENDEN, Rodney Brett (Rod)
Peacefully on Friday 7th April 2023 at Wairarapa Village, Masterton after a short illness. Born Wellington 28th July 1946, Rod worked at the Department of Maori Affairs in the 1980’s and contributed to "Te Aratirohanga" and NZ Oxford Pocket Dictionary. Resident of Tawa for many years before moving to Masterton. Much Loved only son of Roma and Jack Henden (both deceased) Much loved nephew of Lorelei Powell, and loved cousin of Linda West, Jonathan Campbell, Christopher Powell, Julien Powell, and Diana Gabric. An afternoon tea in celebration of Rod’s life will be held at the Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel Street,Masterton on 27 April 2023. Please RSVP to the Village Office on (06) 378 2577.
Gary Pickering Funerals
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THOMPSON, Joan Mary (nee Field)
Of Palmerston North. On Saturday 15th April 2023 peacefully at Summerset on Summerhill. Aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex. Very dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Philip Tuttiett, John and Jenny, Peter and Jacqui. Treasured and loving Nana to Michael, Claire, and Sarah; Greg, Courtney, and Matt; Richy, and Rebekah; and their partners. Loving great-Nana of Eva, Lincoln, and Honor; Mila, and Isla; Sienna, and Freddy; Carter, and Kaia. Messages for the Thompson family, PO Box 1339, Palmerston North 4440. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, on Saturday 22nd April 2023, at 10.30am. A livestream is available, please go to Joan’s tribute page at robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals for the link.
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