MEEHAN, Elizabeth Rose (Liz)
1.8.1939 — 20.3.2023
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at MetLife Care Hospital. Loved daughter of the late John and Nancy Meehan. Loved twin sister of Nancy Angus. Loved cousin of Barbara and John. Loved by her dearest friends. A service for Liz will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Monday 27 March 2023 at 11.00am. Many thanks to all the compassionate, loving staff who took care of Liz at MetLife Care and Arohanui Hospice.
ORR, LyndseyJean (Lyn) (nee Smith)
On March 15, 2023, peacefully at Windsorcare Rest Home. Loved wife of the late Don Orr. Dearly loved Mum of Karen and Stephen Walles. A much loved Nana, mother-in-law, cousin, Aunt and friend.
Lyn was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed.
In accordance with Lyn’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
O’DONOGHUE, Valerie Patricia (Val)
Passed away peacefully on 21 March 2023, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley & Ken, John & Lisa, Martin & Ivy. Treasured Grandma of Tom, Liam, Brianna, Josie and Josh. Thank you to the staff of Hilda Ross for their care of Val over many years. Funeral details to follow at a later date.
GRAY, Joan Frances(nee Haugh)
Peacefully at Elloughton Gardens, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Erica, loved grandmother of Brendan and Rebecca, Cameron and Ebony, and Andrew, and great-grandmother of Aubrey. A loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Les and Margaret Haugh, Mary and the late Graeme Haugh, the late Edna and Peter Quigley, Bruce and Yvonne Gray, Shona and Bill Weir, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to the Gray family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
DRUMMOND, Colin Eian
Died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 20, 2023. Messages for the Drummond family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In keeping with Colin’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A gathering of Colin’s family and friends are all welcome to come along to share memories at Bridie’s Bar and Bistro, 401 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch, on Saturday, March 25 at 12.00pm until 2.30pm.
HUME, Walter Graham
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Hospice South Canterbury; in his 85th year. Walter was a dearly loved husband of Heather and a loving father and father-in-law of James and Jan, Andrew and Alma, Rowena and Sam, Duncan and Candice, and a cherished grandfather.Son of Inglis and Eileen (both dec), and brother and brother-in-law of Marion (dec), and Keith, Mervyn and Margaret, Alma, and Len (dec). Loved brother-in-law of Margaret and Gerry, Shona and Tony (dec). Heartfelt thanks to our friends and family for their love and support, and a special thanks to Hospice South Canterbury and Presbyterian Support for their amazing care of Walter. A service to celebrate Walter’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to
ORR, LyndseyJean (Lyn)
On March 15, 2023, peacefully in the loving care of Windsorcare Rest Home. Dearly loved Mum of Karen Walles, respected mother-in-law of Tony Moore. Adored Nana of William Moore and Jesse-Leigh Walles, and Nana-in-law of Gerard Austin.
A wonderful Mum and Nana now at peace.
Always in our hearts.
COOKE, Capt. Raymond Alan (Alan)
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ellen, loved father and father-in-law of Esther, Rowan and Justin, Michael and Myriam, and loving Grandad of Eden, Jonah, and Liam. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of his family in Christchurch and the UK. Alan’s funeral service will be held at Crossway Community Church, 105 North Avon Road, Richmond, Christchurch, on Saturday, March 25 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment with Ellen at Memorial Park Cemetery.
MAY, Mark Anthony
Taken away from us suddenly on March 20, 2023; in his 65th year. Dearly loved and cherished son, son-in-law, husband, father, stepfather,father-in-law, grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.
“Always loved and treasured”
Our thanks to the staff of St John Westport, Air Rescue Helicopter and Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to “The family of the late Mark May” C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Celebration of Mark’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Sts, Richmond, Christchurch, on Saturday, March 25, at 1.00pm.
POULSEN, Brian Ranald
On March 20, 2023 peacefully at Kandahar Home, Masterton, aged 81 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Duane and Lou, Matthew and Michelle, and Graham and Sharleen. Cherished Grandpop of Keri-Ann and Taylor; Caleb and Hannah; and Jacob, Dylan and Cody, and great-Grandpop of Cole and Reid. Loved friend Rita and wonderful father of “My Three Boys”. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 460, Masterton. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Wairarapa Funeral Services Chapel, 35-37 Lincoln Road, Masterton, on Monday, March 27 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
Wairarapa Funeral Services
www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz...
FDANZ, Masterton
SINGH, Babru Bahan (BB)
Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th March 2023. Loved husband of Kamla, father of Gina, Vishu and Jackie, Priya’s aja and Aleena and Monisha’s nana. A service to celebrate BB’s life will be held at Simply Funerals, 388 Wairere Drive, on Saturday 25th March at 11.00am. All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton.
KELLY, Elizabeth Maria (Betty) (nee Jackson)
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 22, 2023; aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Ray, “the love of her life”. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Suzie, Diane, and Barbara and Brian. Amazing nana of Ruby, Hooper, Hayden, and Willy and their partners Josh, Emma, Jess and Lucy. Great-nana to her treasured babies Ida and Violet. Much loved Aunty Bet to the Jackson clan and Askey family. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 2.30pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
NEWTON, Astrid Alison (formerly Glen)
Of Waikanae. Peacefully at Charles Fleming Hospital on Wednesday 22 March 2023. Aged 93 years. Very much loved wife of Ramsay. Loved mother of David (dec), Margaret, and Alan & Annie. Loved nana of Aaron and his family. Loved step-mother of Alistair, Jacqui, and Rachel. Heartfelt thanks to the hospital staff at Charles Fleming for their love and care. A private family cremation is to be held on Saturday.
SHANKS, Susan Eleanor
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tim and Narelle, and the late Ryan, special Gran to Hayley and Leighton, loved daughter of the late Bill and Joan Shanks (Mataura), loved twin sister of Mary Murray (Mataura), loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Wendy Shanks (Gore), and the late Kenneth, much loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews and their extended families, very special friend of Wendy Matheson. Thanks to Hospice Southland and Albany House Gore, for their loving care of Susan. A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, March 25, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully appreciated for Hospice Southland and may be left at the service. Messages to 140 Wentworth Street, RD 5, Gore 9775.
HOOD, Jonathon (Spud)
It is with great sorrow that the Hood family from Kihikihi must announce the death of our beloved son, brother and friend who was taken tragically from us on St Patrick’s Day. A funeral will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Arawata St, Te Awamutu, on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Formal attire preferred, all welcome. All communications to the Hood family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
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