FORSYTH, Olga Montague
Passed away peacefully on 4th April 2023 with family by her side. Dearly loved mum of Jane and Kevin Upson, Carl and Diane Whittaker, Robin and Robyn Whittaker, and the late Cheryl Whittaker. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham Forsyth, former wife of Ted Whittaker. Loved Mama and Little Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A big thank you to the staff at Te Mahana Rest Home Patea for their devoted care of Olga.
A service to celebrate Olga’s life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel on Tuesday 11th April at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Those wishing to attend the service online can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations to the Taranaki SPCA would be appreciated and can be left at the service.
PRATTLEY, Sylvia Hannah
On March 30, 2023, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, loved mother of the late Jeffrey, and Christine, and loved grandmother of Andrew. A private family gathering for Sylvia has been held.
HENDRY, Robert Charles (Bob)
Passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2023. Much loved husband of Pam, and father of Simon and Rhys, grandfather to Ollie and MacKenzie, and brother to Kathy, Lynda, Chris, Debbie and Michelle.
You will forever be in our hearts, Bobbie.
We will miss you dearly and we will never forget your massive impact on our lives.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Arohanui Hospice. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
SCOTT, Murray William
Aged 68. On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at home at Loch Linnhe Station, Kingston, after a lengthy stay in hospital. Loved husband and soulmate to Karen, loved father to Rosa, Sophie and Georgia. Loved son of Shirley and the late Bill. Loved brother of Jenny, Geoff, Ken and Alistar. Dearly loved by all his relations and a dear friend to so many. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at the Kingston Golf Club, 32 Gloucester Street, Kingston, on Sunday, April 9, at 2.00pm.
TOWNSHEND, Rita
Passed on March 30, 2023, of an unfortunate accident, in her 79th year. Dearly loved mum of Simon, Rachael, and Nick. Loved mother-in-law of Alastair. Loved granny of Ashleigh and Dion, Harmony, Molly, Taegan, and Ryann. Loved great-granny of Archie. Treasured companion of Dennis.
"Forever in our Hearts"
Thank you to the first responders and Christchurch Hospital ICU for your care of mum. Donations in Rita’s memory to the Cancer Society NZ would appreciated. A private service has been held. Messages to the family, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
TURLEY, Stanley George (Stan)
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 3rd April 2023, aged 93 years young. Dearly loved husband of the late Middy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Trevor, Deborah & Lance. Loving grandad of Chelsea and Hayden, and their partners Devin and Hayley. Treasured great-grandad to Mason, Luca & Jasper. A service to celebrate Stan’s life will be held in Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Thursday, 13th April 2023 at 1.00pm. All messages to the Turley family, C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu.
MOORE, Jenny Margaret
On April 1, 2023 (peacefully) at Woodlands of Feilding, dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Toby and Pauline, Roger, Barbara and Simon; and cherished Granny of Tom and Harriette, Hugo; Georgia, Samantha and Finn. A service for Jenny will be held at St John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Camden Street, Feilding, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11.00am. A private burial service will be held later at St Agnes Anglican Church in Kiwitea. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North, would be appreciated and may be left in the Church foyer. For those unable to attend, Jenny’s service will be live-streamed on her tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz...
O’DONNELL, Mary Jean (‘Sis’) (née Lynch)
Peacefully in Wellington, on Saturday, 1st April 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Treasured mother of Anne, Clare, Jean-Marie and the late Paul. Cherished daughter of the late Evelyn and Philip B (Vallejo, California). Much loved sister of Michael and the late Daniel and Philip Lynch, and sister-in-law of Connie and the late Joyce and Mary. Beloved Aunt Sis of the Lynch family.
She loved life and will be deeply missed.
Our sincere gratitude to the team at Te Hopai who cared for Mary Jean with such devotion and skill. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary Jean to support the work of the Home of Compassion Soup Kitchen would be appreciated https
PETERS, Pamela Alison (Pam)
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family, Pam passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Peacehaven Village, aged 75 years. Cherished, loved and best friend of Warren for 57 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Tracy and Kenneth, Jason and Jayne, and Martin and Jacqui (Perth). Deeply loved Nana of Larissa and Cameron, Austen, Deanne and Aaron, Ruby, Maddie, Abby and Millie. Loved sister-in-law of Ian* and Jill* Peters, Kenneth*, Sharyn and Wayne Nicol, and Maree Melrose and Brian Mills. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Peacehaven Iona Wing for their dedication and care of Pam. A farewell for Pam will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 1.30pm, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 10 Seddon Place, Invercargill, or to Pam’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.
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BISMARK, Lawrence William
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday 4 April 2023, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Josie. Cherished father to Helen and Troy, Angela and Richard, Russell (deceased), Judith, Brent and Suz, Wendy and Danny. Adored grandfather to Emma, Jordan, Shannon, Luke, Amy, Chelsea, Brendon, Tyler, Zoey, Cooper, Jak and great-grandfather to Hartley. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for Lawrence at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 17 Russell Street, Marton, on 11 April 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by private interment.
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BROWN, Warren (Brownie)
Passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, aged 56 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathy, and adored father of Saraya and Brayden. Many thanks to the staff at Kaikoura Healthcare for the wonderful support given to Brownie.
“Brownie will forever be in our hearts and will be dearly missed.”
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kaikoura Cancer Society. The service to celebrate Brownie’s life will be held in the Memorial Hall, Esplanade, Kaikoura, on April 11, 2023, at 1.30pm, followed by private burial.
WALKER, Robin Edward
On Monday, April 4, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, Robin passed away at the age of 88 years. He was a dearly loved son of Mavis and George, and beloved husband of Velda (63 years). Loved dad of Deborah (deceased) and Nicola and Jim. Loved Grandy of Sam and Adelaide, and Ben, and Great-Grandy of Haererangi and Tawhiri.
Forever in our hearts.
Messages to Robin Walker’s family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. The Funeral Service for Robin will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Wednesday, April 12, commencing at 1.00pm, private cremation thereafter.
GRAHAM, John Arthur (Jack)
On Tuesday 4th April 2023, John passed away peacefully in Hamilton, aged 83 years. Truly loved son of the late Jock and Edith. Loved brother of Margaret. Cherished father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Dominic. Awesome ‘Grandpa’ of Fabienne and Raphaelle. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday 8th April in the Greenwood Chapel, Hamilton Park Cemetery, at 11.00am. Communications to the Graham family, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ
HAMLIN, Josephine (Jos)
Of Palmerston North. Passed away on Wednesday 5 April 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late Bob. Loved and adored Mum of Bill (dec), and Sue. Much loved Grandmother of Ritchie, Marlynda, and Leana. Much loved Great Grandmother of Talia, Narissa, Tayla, Te Aihe, Kaea, and Te Keira. Loved by her extended family and friends. A service to celebrate Jos’ life will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Saturday 8 April 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
PARISH, Brian Clarence Thomas
On April 4, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, surrounded by family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for 68 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Phil and Sharlane, loved and adored Grandad of Crystal, and proud and loving great-Grandad of Bailey, and Brooklyn. Special thanks to the nursing staff at St Albans Retirement Village for their compassion, care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Brian Parish, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Rds, Linwood, on Wednesday, April 12, at 10.30am.
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