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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ADLAM, Cecilia Anne (nee Glassenbury)

Loved daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Glassenbury. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Colleen and the late Bob Henderson, Pat (dec) and Margaret Gould. Also the following deceased - Nell and Charles Fagan, Eileen and Stan Warr, Albert, Shirley and Peter Atkins, Gwen and Jim Sheed, Trevor and Shirley, Alan and Joan; and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
Sadly missed, rest in peace.

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BEAUFOY, Alison Jean

On Saturday 1 April 2023, peacefully, surrounded by family at Parkwood Lodge, Waikanae. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michele & George, Vivienne & Greg, Mark & Alison. Loved Granny of Chris & Mary, Imogen, Olivia & Paddy, and great-granny of Mackenzie, Harriet and Zoe. A service to celebrate Alison’s life will be held on a date to be advised in May 2023.

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WILLIAMS, Reverend Lloyd Lancelot James

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Patricia for 63 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Marie Caroline, and Karen Marie (both deceased), Philippa and Adrian (Kapiti), Ian and Corrine (Perth), loving Grandpa and Great-Grandpa of Daniel, Hannah, Benjamin, Eden, and Jesse, Taine and Kaiya, Eli, and Hazel, loved brother, cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. A special thanks to Rev. Natasha and all of the staff at Wesley Care for love and support over the past 16 months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lloyd Williams, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to New Zealand Church Missionary Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at nzcms.org.nz. The Funeral Service in celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held in St Silas Anglican Church, 237 Main North Road, Redwood, on Saturday, April 8, at 2.00pm.

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GREENHALGH, Maurice

In Calgary, Canada, on 1st April 2023. Eldest son of the late Bill and Alma, much loved brother of Roy and Joan, Kevin (dec) and Lori, Judy and Peter (dec), and their families. Aged 84.
R.I.P

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KERNICK, Jeanette Frances

On March 31, 2023, peacefully at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Adored wife of Kevin (dec). Much loved mother of Mark (dec), Richard (dec), Stephen (dec), Jacqueline (dec) and Philip. Loved grandmother of Fraser and Glen. Special thanks to the staff at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village for their loving care shown to Jeanette. A service for Jeanette will be held in Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, 60 Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10.30am. All messages to the “Kernick family”, c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt, 5040.

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TAYLOR, Trevor Bernard Stanley

Passed away with family on 1st April 2023, in Cambridge, aged 94. Loved husband of the late Daphne. Loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Tony, Jocelyn and Gary, Denise and Trevor. Treasured Grandad to 7 and great-grandfather to 7. Special thanks to the staff at Cambridge Oakdale for their years of wonderful care of Trevor. A service will be held at Cambridge Raceway, Wednesday 5th April at 1.00pm.

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HACKER, Dorothy Anne

Peacefully passed away at Princess Alexandra Rest Home with family at her side on April 1, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Josef, and mother and mother-in-law of Michele and Graham (deceased), Josefa and Tim, Jim and Trish. Cherished Nannie and Nana of Joel, Samuel, Allanah, Reuben, Josef, Aimee, Jordan, Jasmine, Lacey, Cassidy, and Ruby. Loved Nannie Grandie of Tori. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Freda Goodall and sister of the late Freda. Loved Aunt of Vicky and Tom and great-auntie of Bodhi.
“Farewell Dolly,
our Gypsy Rose.”
Heartfelt thanks to all at Princess Alexandra for their care and support for Dorothy and her family. A service for Dorothy will be held at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier, on Wednesday, April 5, at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. Tributes may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz... or posted to The Hacker Family, C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

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DUTHIE, Neil Thomson

Passed away on April 1, 2023 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Glenda for 57 years, father and father-in-law of Troy and Ari, Kelly and Simon, Heath, Leah and Tim, Grandad of Troy G, Taine, Ben, Maiya, Kyla, Jaylee, and Lucas, and Great-Grandad of Levi, Jackson, and Aaliyah. The celebration of Neil’s life will be held at Southland Crematorium, on Thursday, April 6 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service or online at givealittle.co.nz/org/hospicesth Messages to 161 Exmouth Street, Invercargill 9810, or on Neil’s tribute page at Distinct Funerals where a livestream link can be accessed.

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FORRESTER, Leonard (Len)

On Saturday 1st April 2023, peacefully at Golden Pond Private Hospital, Whakatane; aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Una, Noel and Chi (Perth), Loved grandad of Luke and Andrea (Perth). In accordance with Len’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Communications please to the Forrester Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.

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WRIGHT, Douglas Elliott

Died peacefully at Trevellyn on Saturday, 1 April 2023, aged 92 years. Much loved husband and best friend of the late Sue, father and father-in-law of Graeme and Margie (Brisbane), David and Yuko (Brisbane), David and Melanie (Hamilton), Martin and Julie (Bali), Philippa and Greg (Auckland), grandfather and grandfather-in-law of Lucinda and Chris, Clive and Laura, Quruli, Leon, Matthew and Helen, Timothy, Nicholas, Lachlan, Emma, Sam, Zoe, Simon and Grace, Caitlin and Mack, and great-grandfather of Jude and Beau. Doug’s life will be remembered and celebrated at a function later this month, date to be advised.

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HAYWARD, Fay Mary

2.8.1934 – 2.4.2023
At The Booms Care Home, Thames. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Hugh and Ita, loved sister of Phyllis, Lorraine, Bill and Marta, Diane Law, Frank and Elaine, Kitty and Dave Burton, Kevin (deceased) and loved aunt of 13 and their families. A wonderful daughter, sister, auntie, friend, teacher, coach and cheerful companion, Fay loved being part of and contributing to her community. Requiem Mass for Fay will be held on Thursday 6 April at St Paschal’s Church, 56 Pipiroa Road, Ngatea 3503, at 11.00am. Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday 5 April at 7.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fay’s name to St John’s Ambulance, online, or left at the church, and would be greatly appreciated. All communications to the Hayward family, PO Box 3, Ngatea 3541.

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TURNBULL, Colleen June

Passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice on Saturday, 1 April 2023, with family by her side, aged 61 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Dion Moyle. Devoted mother of Rachel, Todd, and Amanda Braggins. Loved Nana to her 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beloved younger sister to her many siblings, and Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Loved friend to many. A service for Colleen will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
NZIFH

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THOMAS, Stephen James

Died at home, surrounded by loved ones, on 2 April 2023, aged 63. Loved partner of Louisa, father of Harry and Rhoslyn, grandfather of Maddyn and Macsen, brother of Jane and uncle of Andrew and Hannah. Friend to many. A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held in Lychgate Chapel, 306 Willis Street, on Thursday 6 April at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, wdonations are invited in Stephen’s memory to Wellington Free Ambulance. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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ROHTMETS, Maria

Passed away peacefully on 1st April 2023. Loving wife of the Lembit (dec). Cherished mother of Paul and Sylvia, mother-in-law of Therese and Tony. Much loved Grandmother of Juliette, Alexi, Callan and Aaron. A special thanks to all the staff at Level 6, Wellington Hospital for their wonderful care of Maria. A funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, King St, Newtown, on Wednesday 5th April at 10.00am, followed by an interment.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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BROWN, Geoff

Passed away peacefully at home on the weekend of March 24, 2023. A cherished friend and colleague to many, and a highly regarded member of the local business community.
He will be sadly missed.
As per Geoff’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held in the week of April 17, 2023. Details to follow. Donations in Geoff’s memory may be made to the Heart Foundation. Messages may be sent c/- Rodgers Reidy, PO Box 39-090, Christchurch.

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