Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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NYE, Dorothy Agnes

Peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Bob Owen’s Retirement Village, Tauranga, aged 94 years. Loved husband of Bob (deceased). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Graeme and Helen, Roger (deceased) and Dia, loved Grandmother and Nana of Danny, Geordie, Pippa, David, Michael, Rachel, and Katie. A special thanks to the amazing staff at Bob Owen’s Rest Home. Messages to 39 Ariki Avenue, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

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READ, June Christina Lorraine

June passed away peacefully on 1st April 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Donna & Dan, Paul & Karen, Michele & Bryon, and Tim & Nic. Loving Nana June to her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. According to June’s wishes a private family burial has been arranged. A memorial service for June will be advised at a later date. All communications to the ‘Read Family’, c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton.

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STONE, Jo-Anne (nee Hodge)

12.3.1927 — 31.3.2023
Aged 96. It is with sweet sorrow that we say farewell to our cherished JoJo. Once treasured daughter of Roy “Jack” and Cecil Kathryn Hodge, beloved sister to brothers’ past; Jack, Doug, Clive, Warren and Baz. Aunty Jo to her many nieces and nephews. Dearest Mum to Julie and Steve, Gary, Shell and Tony. Dearest JoJo to Thea and Mark, Kate and Mark, Sophie and Nathan, Joe, Jordan and Samara, Matt, Tom, Maia, Tayne, Kye, Tana, Nko and Archie. Heartfelt thanks to Heather and the team at Kpiti Resthome for their care and thoughtfulness. Our dear JoJo, who loved much, and was, much loved – a life well lived.
We hold you close, now and going forward.
Messages to "The Stone Family’ c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

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FITT, Louise Dawn Ann

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2023, aged 60. Much loved wife of Peter. Dearly loved mother of Shevelle and Travis, loved step mother of Lisa and Corey. Loved Nana/Nan to her 12 grandchildren. At Louise’s request a private cremation has taken place.

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PITMAN, Ngaire Agnes

Passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at Kaiapoi Lodge, in her 93rd year. Devoted and loving wife of the late Frederick. Loving and respected mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Christine, Colin and Carolyn. Adored grandmother of Robert, Andrew (deceased), Helen, Louise, Mark, and their partners. Loved great-grandmother of her 6 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Pitman family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. In accordance with Ngaire’s wishes a private family service has been held.

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GILL, Brian

Passed away peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Loved husband of Maureen.Adored step-dad and step-dad-in-law of David and Marie Halsey, and the late Geoff. Cherished grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved nephew of Aunty Audrey. Messages to Brian’s family may be posted to 88 Cox Street, Geraldine 7930. At Brian’s request, a private cremation and service has been held.

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THOMSON, Alyth Margaret

Peacefully on March 20, 2023, in her 83rd year. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Ian Thomson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Grant, Stewart and Paula, Jan and David. Loving ‘Nanny’ of Caitlin, Christian, Olivia, Jack, and Kate. Adored sister and loved sister-in-law of Glenys and Dave Johnstone (Te Anau), Judy and Keith Sutton (Dunedin), the late Myra and Taffy Ogden, and Etta Dyer (Mosgiel). Loving aunt of her nieces and nephews, cherished cousin, and a dear friend. Many thanks to the wonderful teams at Presbytarian Support SC and Hilda Ross Resthome, Hamilton, for their loving care. A Memorial Service for Alyth will be held at Kingsdown Manor, 10 Bristol Road, RD1, Timaru 7971, on Monday, April 17, at 2.00pm.

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HAY, Lyndon Alexander

On April 1, 2023, peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare, in his 76th year. Dearly loved husband of Alison (Ali). Loved and treasured father of Rebecca, Bevan (Australia) and Dylan. Devoted and loved Grandpa of Ella Mitchell Hay and Lauren, Katya and Jeremy Hay (Australia).Respected friend of Ross Mitchell (Auckland). The family wish to send their heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff and caregivers at Elms Court Lifecare, also Dr Hammond Williamson, for their compassionate care of Lyndon. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Lyndon Hay c/- 19 London Sreet, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with Lyndon’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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CLARKE, Shirley Ann (nee McWhirter)

It is with sadness that we let you know that Shirley passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Graeme and loved mother of Murray and Sarah, and a fun nana to Mya and James. Shirley was the loved youngest daughter of Thelma and Bill McWhirter (both dec) and loved sister and sister-in-law of Elaine and the late Graham Dagg, Murray and Jan McWhirter, and Nola and Ray Morris. Loved aunt to Scott, Russell, the late Jo, Lance and Janelle.
Ride into the wide
blue yonder, Shirl.

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PASK, Barbara Winsome

Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Aged 71 years. Loved wife of Glen. Cherished mum of Channell, and special Nannannan of Peyton. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Diane and Kevin Fagan, Christine* and Nigel and Malou Stewart. Loved aunty of Rodney and Caroline, special nanny of Kristian and Bailey, and loved by all her other nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. Tributes may be left on Barbara’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased).

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LEIGHTON-JONES, Lucy Aylmer (née Wynn Williams)

WRNZNS No. 249
Died in Marton on March 29, 2023, aged 101 years. Loved wife of the late Gerald. Loved mother of Raewyn, Geraldine and Elizabeth, and mother-in-law of Richard Mildon and Richard Davison. Beloved granny of her seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. A private service has been held.

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SANSON, James Angus (Jim)

Passed away peacefully on 3rd of April 2023 after a long illness in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of his late wife Doreen. Loved Father and Father-in-law of Warren and Gaylene Sanson, Tracey and Micky Young, and Dale and Robert Henry. Loved by all his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Special thanks to hospice for all their support. Due to Jim’s wishes, a private service has been held.
R.I.P Dad.

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JUCHNOWICZ, Felicja

Died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday 1 April 2023 at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu. Beloved wife of the late Waclaw (John). Loved mother of Edward (dec), Stan, Barbara and Andrew. Loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchild. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Felicja’s life will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, corner Main and Lyndhurst Roads, Tawa, on Wednesday 12 April at 1.00pm, thereafter to the Whenua Tapu Cemetery.
Mum, Dad and Ed reunited RIP

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WILLSON, Audrey Hannah

Of Palmerston North. On Thursday 30th March 2023 peacefully at Julia Wallace. Aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Willson. Loved mother of Jim and Jan, Lance and Sally, Brian and Sharen, John, and Kay. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service to celebrate the life of Audrey was held on 4th April 2023 in accordance with her wishes. Messages may be placed in Audrey’s online tribute page at robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals.

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BOYD, Matthew Neville

3.2.1962 — 3.4.2023
Aged 61 years. Passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Much loved father of Marilyn, Maria, Matthew, Micah and Carlos. Cherished brother of Thomas, Mary and John. Loved son of Ronald and Anna Boyd. Loved father-in-law of Julian, Jenna and Robert. Loved Grandad of Mason, Beau, Mayla and Ava. Cherished husband of Carol and Charmaine, and best friend of Marianne and Shane.
"Loved always and forever"

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