PARKER, Patricia Mae (nee Watt)
13.8.1930 — 4.4.2023
Peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anthony and Louise, Greg and Diane, Mark/Jake, Craig and Jo. A proud grandma of her 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. At Pat’s request a family service will be held.
HERRICK, Mary Eliot
Of Masterton. On April 2, 2023. Adored soulmate of Jamie, dearly loved mum of Amanda, Sarah and Tim. ‘Super Gran’ to Jack, Amanda, Ralph, Jamie, Eddie, Jono and Emma. A private funeral will be held at home.
SQUIRE, Marjorie(Tan)
Marjorie passed away suddenly in hospital in Tokyo on 5th April 2023. Adored wife of Thomas Squire and treasured mother of Emma and Luke. Cherished daughter of Clarence and Judy Tan and sister of Melvin (Singapore). Loved daughter-in-law of Bede and Anne Squire (Levin). Loved sister-in-law of Matthew Squire, Philip and Claudia Squire, Brigid and Graeme Hewitt, Rachel and Edward Ffinch-Mitchell (UK) , James and Maria Squire (Australia), Abigail and Scott Batty (UK), Ruth and Martin Burns, and Anastasia and Thomas Montague. Much loved by her nieces and nephews around the world.
She will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace.
BULLEN, Donald (Stuart)
Loved husband of the late Diane, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Louise. Loved Grandad of Sophie. Loved brother of Marcia, Heather, Larry, Mally and Linda. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Stuart’s life will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, April 12.
FREW, Suzanne Elizabeth (Suzi) (nee Broom)
At Queenstown, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, aged 44 years. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Liz (Geraldine), and Peter (Gore), much loved Mum of Asher, and Ryder, loved sister of Belinda, and the late Grant, and Auntie of Isla Sutherland, and wife of Kris. Missed by all her wider family and many friends. Private cremation. A memorial service for Suzie will be held in the Lake Hayes Pavilion, Queenstown, on Thursday, April 13, at 1.30pm. Our heartfelt thanks to Queenstown Police, Search and Rescue teams, friends and the public who assisted in the search which brought Suzi back to us. Messages to 6 Bridesdale Drive, Lake Hayes, Queenstown 9300.
SULLIVAN, Shona Mary
(QSM)
On April 5, 2023, aged 87 years, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved and supportive wife of the late Len, treasured, adored and ‘always there’ Mum of Peter, Terry, Jim, Mary, Patricia (deceased), Jenny, Kevin, Paul, Bernadette, Rosemary deceased), Annie, and the late Heather. Much loved mother-in-law of Vera, Christine, Clare (deceased), Mark, Wayne, Jussy, Gordon, and Roger. Adored Grandma of her 27 grandchildren, and a great-Grandma of 10. Dearly loved chosen sister of Betty. Sincere thanks to Dr Sandra Fountain and Nurse Maude for their loving care of Shona. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shona Sullivan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sids and Kids, or Nurse Maude in memory of Shona would be appreciated and may be made online at
HENDRY, Ruth Patricia(Rennie)
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 3, 2023.
“May she rest in God’s arms”
Mother of April and Alexis. Messages for Ruth’s family may be posted to the Hendry family, C/-26 Kings Street, Temuka. A private service and cremation will be held.
MARTINE (MATENE), Inia Tensig David (Joe)
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 5th April 2023 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father & father-in-law of Kahu & Sarah, Hayden & Rebecca. Sadly missed grandad/Koro of Chanece, Shayna, Rylan, Kian, Isla, Lochie. Treasured great-grandad to Javen, Rocky, Azekeale. A service will be held to celebrate Joe’s life in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday 11th April 2023, at 12.00pm, followed by an interment at Awa Tapu Cemetery. All messages to the Martine family, C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu.
FELTON, Doreen
On April 4, 2023, with family by her side, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, aged 100 years. So dearly loved wife of the late Grahame for 72 years, much loved mum of Peter, Wendy, Suzie and their partners. Adored nana of her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the amazing staff of Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for their loving care of Doreen. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Doreen Felton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may made online at
CAMPBELL, Joyce Ellen
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Monday, April 3, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Mike. Most amazing mother and mother-in-law to Bob and Katrina, Jan and Barry, Karen and Haggis. Adored nana to Jade and Bronwyn, Corey and Liv, Holly and Gerard, and Paloma. Loved wee nan to Sasha, Marley, Porsche, Baxter, Lennox, Nyla, and Roman. As per Joyce’s wishes a private service has been held.
Mum you were an amazing mother to us all, and a friend to many.
Rest in Love, from us all.
Messages to “Campbell Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Joyce’s tribute page at
CONNOLLY, Agnes(néeGavin)
On 4th April 2023 peacefully at the Village at the Park, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Pat (dec) and dearly loved mother of Julia, Patrick, Kevin, Mary and Chris and mother-in-law of Sue. Much loved grandmother of Ryan, Ash, Elle and Izzie. Loved sister of Ted, Mary Kate and Joe. Very loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends around the world and Peter, Martine and Lina, Maura and James. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home of Compassion would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Our deepest appreciation to the special caring staff of the Mary Coleman at Village at the Park, Wellington - especially Rita and Silia who took such loving and gentle care of Mum. Agnes’ Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St Patrick, Childers Terrace, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Friday, 14th April 2023 at 11.00am.
PRENTICE, William Ross (Ross)
Passed away peacefully on 6 April 2023 with family at his side. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Beloved father and father-in-law of Jane and Togia, Nicola and Mark, Andrew and Nerridah, and Grandfather of Garth and Keva, Kurt, and Ryan and Millie. A memorial service for Ross will be held at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church Gloucester Street, Taradale, on Thursday 27 April 2023 at 2.00pm. Messages for Ross’s family can be sent to Dunstall’s Funeral Services, C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
NEWMAN, Natalie Isabel
On April 5, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac, in her 90th year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of David (deceased) and Pip. Loved Grand-Nanna of Claire and Stefan, and Anna and Lei, loved Great-Nanna of Ella, Porscha and Arlo; and Lucas.
‘Rest in peace Mum’
HAMMOND, Jean Reid (nee Crawford)
On April 5, 2023, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville John (Pete), treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Philip Rowan, Jude (deceased), John (deceased) and Erin, and Helen and Steve Wakefield, loving Nana of Sarah; Derek and Persis, Jack and Lilly; Andrew and Victoria, David and Mollie, and Chris.
“Peace at last”.
Messages to the Hammond Family c/- PO Box 945, Christchurch 8140. Special thanks to all the caring staff at Ngaio Marsh for the wonderful love and support given to Jean and her family. The Funeral Service for Jean will be held on Saturday, April 29, further to details to follow.
PRENDERGAST, Brian Arthur Mark
Aged 75. Died peacefully at Marne St Hospital on April 5, 2023 at 11.30am. Beloved and loving father of David and Michael. Brother to Carol, Terry, Pauline and Chris. A service for Brian will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 10.30am, in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. Thanks to Marne St Hospital and Thornbury House for their service in caring for Brian. Messages to 8 Sunbury Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013.
He will be dearly missed.
Gillions Funeral Services
FDANZ / NZIFH
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