DON, Alexander Barry
Passed away at the Palmerston North Hospital in the presence of family on March 11, 2023, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loved father and father-in-law of Bronya and Chris, Jethro and Lotty, and Cotleen and Kennedy. Loved brother of Geoff and Barbara. Adored grandad of Annalie, Mase and Autumn, and a dearly loved uncle and friend. A special thanks to the staff in Ward 23 at the Palmerston North Hospital for their kindness and compassion while caring for Barry. A private service was held at the Robert J Cotton Funeral Home, Palmerston North, on Friday, March 17, 2023. All messages to the family c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.
MILLS, Murray John
On Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a long illness. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathryn and father of Toni, Aaron and Shaun. Adored Pop to Edith. Loved brother of Barry, Geoff (deceased), Allan, Martin, Brian (deceased), and Linda. Messages may be sent to the Mills Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the Hospice Marlborough staff, Oncology staff at Wairau Hospital, and to Dr Rhondda Turner. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at St. Joseph’s Place, Otago Street, Picton at 11.00am on Thursday, March 23, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
COLLETT, Beryl Patricia
Born June 28, 1946, passed away on March 9, 2023, surrounded by love and family. Much loved wife of John for 53 years. Adored mother of Dion, Toni, Jason, and Simon. Special Nana to 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Loved and remembered as the youngest sister of Thelma, Valerie, and Colleen and as the daughter of Esther Clark. Messages to 17 Youngberry Drive, Richmond. With Beryl’s wishes, a family celebration has been held.
BLACKTOPP, Graeme John (Blackie)
Passed away after a brief illness, at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, on March 19, 2023, aged 71. Loved son of the late Gilly and Eileen, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Pamela and Vince Bayley, Marilyn and Brett Iggulden, Colin (deceased) and Ann, Billy (deceased) and Joss, Neil (deceased) and Rata, Marion, Beryl (deceased) and Bill Johnson, and the late Rex, and Wendy, a much loved uncle, cousin, and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ranui House would be appreciated and can be made online at ranuihouse.co.nz or at the Service. Messages to 994 Main South Road, Camerons, Greymouth 7805. A Service to celebrate Blackie’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, 134 Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Friday at 2.30pm, followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
BRAMLEY, Murray David (Muzza B)
King of Dead Ants - Passed away peacefully in his caravan listening to the surf rolling in with his loved ones by his side on March 19, 2023, aged 75. A celebration of Muzza’s life will be held at 80 Lighthouse Rd, Cape Foulwind, on Saturday at 1.00pm. Please BYO and a plate, we look forward to sharing the many fond memories of Muzza with you. Messages to 80 Lighthouse Rd, Cape Foulwind 7892. Love the Bramley family and friends.
EVANS, Mavis June
It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Mavis who died 16 March 2023, aged 90. Best friend of Eileen Bell (deceased April 2022, aged 96) both at Charles Upham Rangiora, late of Paraparaumu and Wellington. They had such an amazing friendship for 67 years. Treasured friends of Pauline and Chris Garrick for 54 years. Fondly remembered by Anne, Nigel & family, Julie, Nick & family and Tony, Melissa & family. Private cremations have been held.
A very special part of our family.
Messages C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
SHAW, John Jeremy (Jeremy)
On March 16, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Noeleen, and stepfather of Karen. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet, and much loved father and father-in-law of John and Kathleen, Stephen (deceased), and Michael and Tia. Loved Grandfather of Thomas, Alexander, Hunter and Mason. Sincere thanks to Dr Judith Millar of the Oxford Community Health Centre, and to the staff of Karadean Court Care Home and Christchurch Hospital for their compassionate care of Jeremy. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jeremy Shaw, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with family’s wishes, a private cremation and gathering to celebrate Jeremy’s life will be held.
BEATTIE (Walker), Helen Patricia
On March 19, 2023 peacefully in hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved mother of Linda, Adam, Rachel, and Ben. Loved mother-in-law of Kevin, Dianne, Graham, and Mandy. Much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunty. Special thanks to Arvida St Allisa Rest Home staff who cared for Helen over the past months. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Helen Beattie, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. The Funeral Service for Helen will be held at Hope Chapel, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
DAVIS-GOFF, HelenaElizabeth (Helen)
On March 17, 2023, aged 87. Peacefully at The Oakes Lifestyle and Care Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary, Brian and Wendy and Colleen and Shane. Much loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to staff at The Oakes. A private cremation has been held.
FORD, Elaine Joyce
Peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, on Friday, March 17, 2023, aged 82 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Deb; and Kathryn. A much loved Nana to all her grandchildren. A service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held in William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Ford family, C/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702. For those unable to attend, Elaine’s service will be live-streamed on her tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz...
ASHWELL, Noreen Joan
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of Russell (deceased) and mother and mother-in-law of Raymond (dec), Denis (dec), and Raewyn and Brian Creedy. Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews and their families. Messages to 43B Murphys Road, Blenheim or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Special thanks to all the caregivers and staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for the respect and care they showed Noreen. A funeral service will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Kaituna Cemetery.
CRAN, Heather Bell
(Late of Windwhistle, Canterbury, and Northwood Villas). Peacefully in her sleep, on the evening of March 17, 2023, in Christchurch, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Dearly loved Mum of the late Robyn, John, Graeme, and Alistair, and loved mother-in-law of Peter, Di, Stella, and Vicky. Much loved Grandmother of all her grandchildren, and loved oldest sister of Neville, Lynda, and Warwick Speechly. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Cran family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Heather will be held in St Silas Anglican Church, 237 Main North Road, Redwood, on Friday, March 31, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
BURTON, Graham Michael
The Ol Fox passed away peacefully at Radius Windsor Court, Ohaupo, on St Patrick’s day, surrounded by love. A much treasured Dad/Pa, Grandad/Pop, Great-Grandad, brother and uncle. He loved many and many loved him.
You’ll certainly be missed… Elvis has left the building.
A memorial service will be held in the Morrinsville Rugby and Sports Club, 355 Thames Street, Morrinsville, on Monday 27th March, at 1.00pm. A special thank you to the teams at both Waikato Hospital and Windsor Court for their outstanding care of Dad. To watch the recorded service please email staff@jamesrhill.co.nz for the link following the service. Communications to Graham’s family c/-James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216.
WILSON, Yvonne (Bonnie)
On March 19, 2023, peacefully at Oxford Court Rest Home, Dunedin. Loved and loving wife of the late Murray Wilson, and loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Julie Weatherall, Brent and Jo Weatherall. Loved step-mother to Ayland and Tony Wilson, and treasured grandmother to Jackson Stent and Blake Wilson. As per Bonnie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held and she will be put to rest with Murray in Te Anau. Messages can be sent to 45 Glengyle Street, Dunedin 9013.
CLIFF, Margaret Joan Barbara
Passed away on 19th March 2023, aged 84 years. Loving wife to Hubert (deceased). Mother to Barbara, Andrew, Marion and Lynette. Nana to Michael, Laura, Adam, Liam, Riley and Hayley. Step-Nana to Ben, Dana, Daniel and Michael. Mother-in-law to Graham, Trish, Danny and Charles. Special thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital ward 7. A service for Margaret will be held in St Timothy’s Church, Titahi Bay, on Tuesday 28th March at 1.30pm.
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