BLANCHARD, Robert Trevor (Bob)
On March 22, 2023. Bob passed away in the loving care of his family. Treasured husband of the late Lyla loved and respected father of Alister and Yvonne Blanchard, Pam and the late Graham May. A wonderful Grandad to Nathan, Mark, Brendon, Kimilla, Lucinda and Shelley. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Orwell Street Chapel, Oamaru, on Wednesday, March 29, at 2.30pm.
WRIGHT, Valerie May
May died peacefully, at Darfield Hospital, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ness, mother of Hugh, and Felicity, mother-in-law of Val, grandmother and friend of Tim and Emma, William and Sarah, Ginnie, Fiona and Jake, and great-grandmother of Lucy, Harry, and Charlotte. A Service to Celebrate May’s life will be held at St Ambrose Anglican Church, Sheffield, on Wednesday, March 29, at 1.30pm. Burial to follow at Waddington Cemetery. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late May Wright c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to St Ambrose Restoration Fund would be appreciated and may be made at the service.
DALZELL, Susan Diane (nee Hind)
On March 22, 2023, passed peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Russell, loved and respected Mum to Chris and Libby, much loved and respected step-mum to Alana, Brad, James, Steve and Rachel, and loved step-grandmother of Finn and Nico. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Alison, and Ian and Alison. Loved by her nieces and nephews, Morgan, Kaden, Tracey and Angela. Loved daughter of Ngaire and Eric (deceased) Hind. Special thank you to the Ellesmere Hospital staff who cared for Sue over the last week, your support has been greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations to Friends of Ellesmere Hospital would be appreciated and may be made at the Service. Messages may be addressed to the Family of the Late Sue Dalzell, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. The Funeral Service for Sue will be held at the Dunsandel Community Centre, on Wednesday, March 29, at 2.00pm.
WATSON, Jeanette Ann (nee Smith)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Buller Hospital, Westport. Aged 81 Years. A Memorial Service will be held at a date to be advised. A loved mum, nana, sister, aunt, and friend.
Always in our hearts.
Messages to the family, 135 Derby Street, Westport, 7825. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
NEILSON, Bruce James
Peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, on Friday 17 March 2023, aged 65. Much loved husband of Gaylene, and father of Holly. Loved brother of Isabel, Joyce, George and Raewyn. Bruce be missed by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the ‘Neilson Family’ can be sent C/- Legacy Funerals, 513 Anglesea Street, Hamilton 3284. In accordance with Bruce’s wishes, a private service has been held.
BEARDSLEY, Andrew Robert
30.11.64 – 16.02.23
Died unexpectedly. Loved son of Bob and Estelle and loved brother of Kay. Loved ex-husband of Ruth, Stepdad to Ray, Alice and Philicia, and loved dad of Anthea, Amy and Caleb, and Grandad to Reggie. Fun loving Cousin to David and Karyn Hyam and Greg Hyam. A private family service has been held in Warkworth.
May your soul rest in peace Andrew. xoxoxoxoxox
ASHTON, David Howard (Howard)
On March 22, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Eleanor*, much loved father and father-in-law of Blair and Anne, Peter* and Eleanor, Claire and Keith Blaikie, and a treasured Grandad to Ethan. Special thanks to the staff of Wards 7A and 7B at Dunedin Hospital. A service for Howard will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Tuesday, March 28, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
(*denotes deceased)
McNABB, Eileen Gladys (nee Montgomery)
Eileen passed away in Wanaka, on March 23, 2023; In her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Elmer, mother of Ian, and the late Craig. Mother-in-law of Kay and Grandma of Hannah and Ben. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Tom and Betty; George and Dulcie (Dargaville); Ted and Ruby (Cambridge); and May (Auckland). Loved Aunty and friend of many. Special thanks to the staff at Cold Stream (Ashburton), Elmslie House and Aspiring Enliven Care Home (Wanaka). Our family sincerely thank everyone for their love and support. Eileen will be privately cremated and interred with Elmer and Craig in the Motueka Cemetery at a date yet to be confirmed. All welcome. Messages to 22 Rob Roy Lane, Wanaka, 9305.
HENARE, Diane (nee Jones)
On March 23, 2023, in the early hours before dawn, in the place she loved the most, with the view that she could never get enough of, our beloved mm took her last breath surrounded by her whnau. Diane will be at her home in Haruru from noon on Friday to noon on Saturday, and then at her son’s home in Auckland from Sunday. Details about the service will be provided through Davis Funerals or on Diane’s Facebook page.
BURGESS, Noeleen Willabelle
Peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh, adored mother of Aarron and Sheri, Grant and Lisa, loved Nana of Molly, and Alex; and Riley. A service to celebrate Noeleen’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, March 28, at 1.30pm, private cremation. Donations may be left at the service for Dementia NZ. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz.... Special thank you to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home. Messages to 224 Mataura Island Titiroa Road, RD 1, Wyndham 9891.
PLIMMER, Rachel
Passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family on 22nd March 2023, aged 87. She was the deeply loved wife of Neil for 63 years, adored mother to Philip, Geoff and Gill, grandmother to Franziska and Alex, and in-law to Stefi, Jac and Jono. She has one affectionate surviving sister Heather, and many fond nephews and nieces. Rachel also cherished her wide and energetic circle of close friends, every one of whom she loved immensely. The family extends its deepest thanks to the staff of the Mary Potter Hospice to whom donations may be made in lieu of flowers. Any messages may be sent to ‘The Plimmer Family’, PO Box 10987, Waterloo Quay, Wellington. A service
for Rachel will be held at
St Andrew’s Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, on Tuesday, 28th March at 2.30pm.
CARRINGTON, John Paul
Passed away on Sunday 19 March 2023, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, dad of Jason, and Pop Pop of Rex and Quinn. Son of the late Irene and Allan Carrington. Brother of Sue and Zac Zawadka, and uncle of Natalia, Melissa, Adam, great-uncle of Evie. Brother-in-law of Mike and Muriel, John and Louise, Catherine and Peter, and uncle of Joshua, Thomas, Billy, and Riley and Logan. Messages to the Carrington family may be left in John’s tribute book on www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington, 6242. At John’s request a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of John’s life will take place on Tuesday 4 April at 2.00pm at The Pines, Houghton Bay.
CROFSKEY, Patrick Bernard
Paddy died on Saint Patrick’s day aged 54 years. Cherished husband of Dilya. Devoted and generous father to Sarah Rose and John Francis. Treasured son of Margaret and John Crofskey. Loved brother of Murray and Rowela Crofskey. Billy, Im, Daniel and Jo, Greg and Noriko. Loved uncle of nine nieces and nephews. He has had a service in Auckland.
He was always giving
and will be sadly missed.
HOUGHTON, Robin John
On 20 March 2023, suddenly at Waikato Hospital, aged 73 years. Treasured soulmate of Pat; loved dad of Melinda, and Toni; loved pop of Harrison, Sabine, Aiden and Ella. A service for Robin will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Monday 27 March 2023, at 11.00am. To receive the livestream link, please email tributes@vospers.co.nz
GARNER, Noreen Jocelyn (Joy)
Passed peacefully on Tuesday 21 March 2023, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of Bill. Loved mother and grandmother of Gary; Ian, Sarndra, Greer and Jaz; Paul, Donna, Rory, Shane and Rosa; David, Jane, Devin and Corban. All messages to ‘The Garner Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Joy will be held in The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 28 March 2023, at 2.30pm.
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