SOWERBY, Pamela Elizabeth (nee Blundell)
On March 30, 2023 peacefully at home with her family at her side, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bill, loved mother of Mark (Christchurch) and Paula and her partner Adam (Blenheim), youngest daughter of the late Alf and Molly Blundell (Clevedon). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jeanette and the late Trevor Cole, Marie and Jim Ansell, Ron and Rosemary Blundell, Alma (deceased) and Bob Rippey (Putaruru) and Des and Jean Sowerby (Papamoa), respected and loved Aunty of all of her nieces and nephews. A Registered Nurse, Weaver, Floral Artist and Painter. Messages to PO Box 4041, Blenheim 7240 or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough, (account no. 03 1369 036520700 ref. SOWERBY) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pam’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim at 2.00pm.
PHILIP, Wayne Alexander
(Service No. Y18123, RNZN, WOEL) Sadly Wayne passed away peacefully at Burlington Village, Christchurch, on March 28, 2023, aged 76 years. Much loved father of Colin, and Grant, and father-in-law of Alison, and Leeanne; loved Grandad of Reuben, and Maia, and respected ex-husband of Jill. In lieu of flowers donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association NZ, would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Philip family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Tuesday, April 4 at 1.30pm.
READ, Phyllis Rata
Formerly of Foxton, on Tuesday 28 March 2023, peacefully at Waireka Pahiatua, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mick (Micaiah), loving Mum of Rosemary and David, Wayne, Joanne and Gavin, and Alison and Ross. A treasured Nana, great-Nana, and great-great-Nana to many. Messages to Read Family, PO Box 43, Pahiatua. A graveside service for Phyllis will be held at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery, 242 Avenue Road, Foxton, on Monday 3 April 2023, at 11.00am.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662
HANNAN, Noel Joseph
28.8.1928 — 21.3.2023
Passed away quietly at Metlife Care, Palmerston North. Treasured, fun loving, cheeky friend to Christine and Tony (Dunedin), Lorraine, Colorado, Kay, Mike and Susan Coles (Palmerston North). Noel much appreciated the support and life skills given to him by BLVNZ when he first lost his sight. Also of the care he received at Metlife Care. Always a true blue southern man. A private cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held at a later date to allow family members to attend. After which Noel’s ashes will be returned to the Broad Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.
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McGRATH, Margaret Ann
Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Dennis, loved and treasured mum of Lynette and Brian. A loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A private service for Margaret has been held, followed by her burial at Richmond Cemetery. Messages can be sent to the McGrath family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.
GUNN, Janice Rose
On March 29, 2023, at Christchurch; aged 87 years young. Cherished wife of the late Donald. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Kathryn, Hamish (dec), and Jason and Janine. Adored grandmother of Eve, Grace, Faith, Julia, Emily and Louis and great-grandmother of Genevieve. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jean and Ken.
Loved by all whose lives
she touched, Janice found good in everything and the best in everyone.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Rhodes on Cashmere for their compassionate care of Janice. A private funeral will be held. Messages to the Gunn family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
DWYER, Thomas Michael (Tom)
Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 at Ultimate Care Bishop Selwyn. A dearly loved son of the late Margaret and Philip Dwyer. A much loved brother and brother-in-law of Elaine and Tiny O’Neil (deceased), Doreen (deceased) and Des Casey, Jean and the late David McRae. Loved and respected uncle to all his nieces and nephews, a friend who is loved by many. Messages c/- the Dwyer family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. At Tom’s request, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Tom will be held at a later date in Balfour and Christchurch.
NICOL, Janice Elaine (née Rowntree)
On March 30, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Frank for 62 years. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Lee and Pam, Joanne, Tina and Stuart, and Amanda. Loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Janice’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
ADAIR, David Brownlie Murdoch
(British Merchant Navy No.R250002). Crossed the Bar on 30th March 2023, aged 98 years, at San Michele Hospital, Te Awamutu. Loved husband of the late Iona (nee Hedge), father of Alan, Douglas and Steven, and father-in-law of Donna, Jenny and Maureen. Grandfather of David, Alison, Kelvin and Dean, great-grandfather of Summer, Lauren, Sebastian, Xavier and Flynn.
Much loved and respected, will be sadly missed. Home is the Sailor,
Home from the Sea.
Special thanks to the staff of Camellia Rest Home and San Michele Hospital. A Service will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Monday 3rd April at 1.00pm. All communications to the Adair family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
CHARLETON, Francis George
On 31 March 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Much loved father of Lisa and Dean, and loved Poppy of Cody and Bianca, and great-Poppy of Ella. In accordance with Francis’ wishes, a private cremation will be held.
MOUTON, Nicolaas Willem (Nico)
Passed away March 30th at home with his loving family. Adored husband of Glenda, beloved father and father-in-law of Yasha, Sam & Paige. Treasured Opi to Wyatt & Evelyn. Loved son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle of June, Julie & Tony, David & Karen, Kaitlin & Tyson, Jake & Hannah, Pippa & dear friend of Kohia.
We loved him enormously,
we have lost a wonderful man and a great friend to so many.
A service for Nico will be held at Woodlands Estate 42 Whitikahu Road, Taupiri on Tuesday 4th April at 1.30pm, all welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Waikato or Maungatautari Island Trust. All correspondence to The Mouton Family C/- Pellows PO 4449, Hamilton 3247.
MEYNELL, Mona Noeleen
25.06.1932 — 29.03.2023
Passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora. Dearly loved wife of the late Henry Meynell. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Danny (dec) and Edna and Paul Chinnery. A treasured grandma of Codie, Samantha and Danielle, Nicole, Emma and Olivia, and a great-grandson to come. Lovingly and fondly remembered by all her extended family. Thank you to all the carers for the exceptional care given to Mona, and the love they showed her. A graveside service will be held at Rangiora Lawn Cemetery on Monday, April 3, at 11.00am. Messages to the family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
WARD, Peter Francis
Died peacefully on March 30, 2023, at home, aged 84. Loved husband of Ngaere, father and father-in-law of Vikki and Greg Eder, and Bede and Marianne Ward (Twizel). Loved Poppa of Jakob, Lucy, Ryley, Noah, Emilie and Luke. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 11.00am, on April 4, at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Loburn. A Rosary will be held at 7.00pm on April 3, at his home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St Johns Ambulance Rangiora in Peter’s name would be appreciated and can be made online at stjohn.org.nz
"See you there - Peter!"
Messages to Peter’s family C/- PO BOX 35, Rangiora 7440.
FOUCHE, Albert Edward (Ted)
Passed peacefully at Summerset Mountain View, on Friday 31st March 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cheryl. Much loved uncle of Graham, Grace, Ruth and Murray, Janet and Billy (dec), and Missy. All messages may be sent to ‘The Fouche Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A memorial service for Ted will be held at The Remembrance Chapel and Crematorium, 10 Swans Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private interment.
BONGERS, Lubbertus(Bert)
Passed away at Windsor Court Rest Home, Ohaupo, on Thursday 30th March 2023. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Heather and the late Jacoba. Father of Theo & Katrina, and Frances. Dearly loved grandad of Joshua, Kaitlyn and Daan. Loved stepfather.
In the words of Bert
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